Peruvians of USA

In this episode of Peruvians of USA, Chef Carmen shares her inspiring journey from Peru to the United States. Now a nutrition educator and founder of Healthy con Gusto, Carmen discusses how she blends her culinary heritage with modern health needs. From raising bilingual children to adapting Peruvian cuisine for dietary restrictions, Carmen offers valuable insights into maintaining cultural pride while promoting health and wellness. Tune in to learn about gluten-free Peruvian dishes, the importance of probiotics, and tips for raising culturally aware, bilingual kids.

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En este episodio de Peruvians of USA, la anfitriona Nathalie conversa con Américo Mendoza Mori, un distinguido investigador y profesor peruano en la Universidad de Harvard. Juntos exploran el camino de Américo como inmigrante peruano en EE.UU. y su misión de revitalizar el idioma quechua y reconectar con las raíces indígenas de Perú.

Américo comparte sus reflexiones sobre las complejidades de la identidad peruana, abordando los estigmas relacionados con los orígenes provinciales e indígenas, y cómo el quechua y otras lenguas indígenas pueden contribuir a resolver los problemas sociales actuales. La conversación también resalta la importancia de la literatura, la danza, la gastronomía y los eventos comunitarios para preservar la cultura andina, así como el papel de las universidades en el fomento del entendimiento cultural.

Este episodio profundiza en la intersección entre la academia, la cultura y la comunidad — ¡imperdible para quienes están interesados en la revitalización cultural y el poder del idioma!

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En este episodio de Peruvians of USA, Giuseppe Lanzone, cofundador del negocio de comida Peruvian Brothers, comparte su viaje desde Perú a Estados Unidos, sus logros deportivos en remo y la creación y crecimiento de su negocio de food trucks y restaurantes peruanos en Washington, D.C. Giuseppe habla sobre los desafíos enfrentados durante la pandemia, sus esfuerzos para apoyar a la comunidad local y sus planes futuros, destacando la importancia de preservar y promover la cultura y cocina peruana.

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In this episode of Peruvians of USA, we sit down with Chris Corinthian, also known as “TheFinLitGuy,” to explore his inspiring journey from Georgia to becoming a leading advocate for financial literacy. Chris shares valuable insights into navigating the college financial landscape, including how to secure scholarships, tips for new graduates to achieve financial independence, and essential personal finance strategies.

Whether you're a student preparing for college or a graduate facing student loans, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you thrive without debt. Tune in to discover how you can get a debt-free degree and build a solid financial future.

Special thanks to our sponsors Allpa Foods and the NYU Peruvian Student Association for making this episode possible.

In this episode, Cynthia Paniagua, a renowned dancer and choreographer, shares her journey of representing her Peruvian and Puerto Rican heritage through dance. She discusses her involvement in the documentary Soy Andina, her motivations behind applying for the Fulbright grant, and the creation of her Dance Your Ancestors program, which reconnects Peruvians in the diaspora with their roots through dance. Cynthia is also recognized for her work in the movie In the Heights, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda and directed by Jon M. Chu. This episode is a powerful testament to the transformative power of cultural dance and reconnecting with one's roots.

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