The Revolución Podcast

In this episode of The Revolución Podcast, cohosts Kathryn Garcia Castro and Court Stroud talk with Joe Bernard, Chief Revenue Officer and Partner at nglmitú about how he started in the ad industry – but also how he has not only survived but also thrived the madcap and sometimes cutthroat media world. Take a listen to this really juicy episode at: https://lnkd.in/gYH-WXeU reVOLVER Podcasts #mediaandentertainment #advertising #Hispanicmedia #Latino #beginnings #cro

How comfortable are you talking about mental health? The Revolución Podcast is joined by mental health advocate Carmen Cusido, author of the book "Coping With Eating Disorders" and has contributed to NBC New, CNN, and NPR. In this episode, during Mental Health Awareness month, the proud Cuban American talks with co-hosts Kathryn Garcia Castro and Court Stroud about her personal journey, courageously sharing her past mental health challenges. Join us at: https://lnkd.in/gYH-WXeU as we explore Carmen's resilience, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to destigmatizing mental health conversations. reVOLVER Podcasts #journalist #mentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocate #author #mentalhealthmonth

How does a career get taken away from someone? Listen to The Revolución Podcast's latest episode as co-hosts Court Stroud, Diego Lastra, Linda Lane Gonzalez and Kathryn Garcia Castro talk with Sergeant Aquilino Gonell, author of  American Shield: The Immigrant Sergeant Who Defended Democracy, who was happy and productive serving as a Capitol Police Officer until the Jan 6 events. Take a listen at https://lnkd.in/gYH-WXeU to Gonell's unwavering patriotism and dedication to serving his country; inspiring listeners to reflect on the true meaning of citizenship and the sacrifices made by those who defend it. Thank you to Susan Shapiro for her help in arranging this interview. reVOLVER Podcasts #duty #service #jan6 #capitolpolice #immigrant

Today Show @Jenna Bush Hager chose “The House on Mango Street,” in honor of the five-year anniversary of her book club. Listen to the author, Sandra Cisneros, share how much this book meant to her and the reason behind its banning. #bookbans #literaryauthors #latinamericanauthors #womenshistorymonth

The Revolución Podcast Podcast co-hosts, Court Stroud and Kathryn Garcia Castro, chat with Armando Lucas Correa, who after 25 years as Editor-in-Chief for magazine “People en Español” reinvented himself as a author of novels of historial fiction like "The German Girl," - sold more than a million copies and has been published in 17 languages - and is now onto his 5th book, this time a THRILLER titled "The Silence in Her Eyes." 👀 Take a listen at https://lnkd.in/gYH-WXeU, to hear Armando's determination to get this book published and the immense research that went into developing it. In this book each chapter ends as soon as the protagonist blinks! WARNING: Once you pick this book up, you won't be able to put it down. Thank you to Gena Lanzi, Senior Publicist at Atria Books a division of Simon & Schuster, for her help in arranging this interview. #author #akinetopsia #books #thriller #journalist #eyes reVOLVER Podcasts

If you have ever wondered who the most frank focus group audience would be, you guessed it…children.    In this episode of The Revolución Podcast we get an inside look into how “Platanos Are Love” a book by author Alyssa Reynoso-Morris not only tantalizes the taste buds but also nourishes the soul.  Dig in to hear how delicious the full honesty of children in focus groups - Alyssa’s favorite process - helps her place sensory as a major character in her story.  Not many books have been written about platanos, but this queer Dominican/Puerto Rican from The Bronx wins over young audiences with this sweet devotion to her favorite food and time spent in the kitchen with her grandmother. With Diego Lastra and Kathryn Garcia Castro enjoy the episode via this link: https://lnkd.in/gYH-WXeU Thank you to Nicole Valdez, Senior Manager of Publicity at Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing for her help in arranging this interview. #dominican #thebronx #books #author #childrensbook #platanos #grandma #abuela #publishing reVOLVER Podcasts

Court Stroud, Linda Lane Gonzalez and Kathryn Garcia Castro are livening things up on The Revolución Podcast with sketch comedian, podcaster, writer, actor and marketer Rachel Strauss. Her story will inspire you to go out there to pursue your dreams. After 18 years in corporate America working for companies like The HEINEKEN Company, Latina Media Ventures, and People en Español she chased her aspirations to become a sketch comedian. Learn in this episode how that impetus has magnified her world and today has earned her a Signal Awards for Best Comedy Show for her podcast Latinos Out Loud, where she calls her listeners “LOLELEROS.” Episode link: https://lnkd.in/gYH-WXeU For more on Rachel Strauss visit: https://lnkd.in/gERuC3jZ #sketchcomedy #latina #dominicanjewish #funny #laughs #writer #podcaster #podcasts #awards reVOLVER Podcasts

You can dream big at any age! Take a listen to the latest episode of The Revolución Podcast where Lillian Colon, the first Latina Rockette shares how passion and spiritual fortitude led her to great heights. For 10 years she did 300 high kicks a show, 6 times a day for 42 days in a year; it's no wonder Court Stroud and Diego Lastra prepped for this interview with some high jinks, with Kathryn Garcia Castro 😂 ! In this episode she also talks about her early years in an orphanage after her father left her there, as well as her audition for Lin Manuel Miranda's "In The Heights" movie.  Folks, the real orphan Annie is alive, but she sings "mañana, mañana" and her Revolución moment will surprise you...here's the link to the episode: https://lnkd.in/gYH-WXeU Lillian currently teaches at the Broadway Dance Center, works on her solo show at the Pregones / Puerto Rican Traveling Theater and dreams of becoming The Walt Disney Company's next princess – “The Puerto Rican Princess,” that is. Thank you to Tracey Y. Smith at More Than Words Publicity for her help in arranging this interview.  We also want to thank the band P-G-M for the use of it's song "April" as the Revolución theme. Lillian Colón’s Book: LILLY, The First Latina Rockette and Website: https://lnkd.in/gtTJUHrn #rockette #radiocitymusichall #puertorican #dance #disneyprincess #orphanage #nuns #catholic #spiritualfortitude #passion #therockettes #rickymartin reVOLVER Podcasts

Stacie M. de Armas' interview with Court Stroud, Diego Lastra, Linda Lane Gonzalez and Kathryn Garcia Castro is live on The Revolución Podcast. In this episode she shares the insights from the latest study “TRUST IN MEDIA - THE KEY FACTOR DRIVING THE SHIFT TO STREAMING.” which provides an in-depth understanding of the unique authenticity signals and credibility markers that drive the Hispanic community's choices with media and brands. Listen to the episode for examples of Hispanic audience nuances like the the one of developer Insomniac Games' Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Also listen to understand how a passion-point has led her to a successful 25-year career at Nielsen, here's the link to the episode: https://lnkd.in/gYH-WXeU Thank you to Andy Checo, Managing Director, Public Relations & Social Media at  d exposito & Partners: The New American Agency  for his help in arranging this interview.   Nielsen is a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, shaping the future of media. Measuring behavior across all channels and platforms to discover what audiences love, we empower our clients with trusted intelligence that fuels action.   #diversity #dei #nielsen #community #passion # streaming #research #insights #hispanicmarket #represenationmatters reVOLVER Podcasts

Listen to how impressive these talented creators and performers in “Tia Talk” are, as they come in and out of “Tia” characters during the recording of the latest episode of The Revolucion Podcast. Co-hosts Kathryn Garcia Castro and Linda Lane Gonzalez delight in a conversation with Amelia Bethel and Karen Loewy Movilla about their show “TIA TALK” where they try to prove their Latinidad to themselves and the audience by embodying every stereotype they have been fed by the media, their peers, and even their families. Take a listen on why Amelia and Karen decided to take on this performance and how they integrated the audience in the show. Also, how a little networking in college reaped a friendship, a partnership and collaboration. Episode link: https://lnkd.in/gYH-WXeU. Don’t forget to share with friends and family. Special thanks to Liz Lombardi, Publicist at Matt Ross Public Relations for her help in arranging this interview. #tiatalk #thetanknyc #tias #stereotypes  #conversations #collaborators #theater #femalestereotypes reVOLVER Podcasts The Tank NYC #latinidad #whatislatino #mattrosspublicrelations #Colombia #Salvador #networking #partnership #collaboration Tia is the Spanish word for Aunt