Peruvians of USA

En este episodio de Peruvians of USA, Nathalie entrevista a Américo Mendoza-Mori, docente e investigador peruano. Américo comparte la importancia del idioma quechua y cómo conectar con nuestras raíces ancestrales puede ayudar a sanar heridas colectivas. Además, relata su experiencia como peruano inmigrante, la importancia de la educación pública y las oportunidades de estudios en el extranjero. También discuten la relevancia de la cultura andina en la vida cotidiana y cómo podemos integrar nuestras tradiciones en la diáspora. Acompáñanos en una conversación inspiradora sobre identidad, cultura y comunidad.

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In this episode of Peruvians of USA, host Nathalie welcomes Cindy Rodriguez, a seasoned journalist and content creator, to discuss the complexities and richness of the Peruvian immigrant experience. Cindy shares her journey of balancing life between the US and Peru, growing up with mixed cultural influences, and how this shaped her identity. The conversation also dives into Cindy's 10+ years of experience in journalism, the importance of digital media for the Latino community, and her latest projects, including 'Reclama,' a nature-centered retreat program aimed at reconnecting women with themselves and their heritage. Cindy also talks about participating in 'Dance Your Ancestors' in Peru, an experience that allowed her to deeply connect with her roots. It's an insightful discussion packed with valuable perspectives on identity, culture, and the power of community.

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Peruvians of USA turns 5! In this special anniversary episode, host Nathalie is joined by fellow Peruvian-American creators — Whitney and Sam from Peruvian Sisters and guest host Sissy Paulino from We Are Kuska — to reflect on what it’s taken to build platforms for the Peruvian diaspora.

Together, they discuss how their projects started, how they’ve evolved, and how what began as online storytelling led to real-life friendships and community. They also open up about cultural pride, burnout, representation, and what it means to feel “Peruvian enough” — especially when navigating two cultures.

🎧 Whether you’ve been following since the early days or just discovered our platforms, this episode is our gift to you. Thank you for being part of this community.

💬 Featuring: Peruvians of USA, Peruvian Sisters, We Are Kuska
💡 Topics: Identity, community, content creation, culture, diaspora connection

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In this powerful episode, Juan Rodas—CEO and co-founder of News Story Lending—shares his extraordinary journey from growing up with a physical difference and facing personal and financial adversity, to building a successful career in the mortgage industry.

Juan opens up about his childhood, brushes with the law, becoming a father at a young age, and how second chances and hard work led him to co-found a national lending company focused on making homeownership more accessible—especially for underserved communities.

This is a story of resilience, redemption, and what it means to turn street smarts into business savvy.

🔔 Note: This episode contains a brief mention of suicide as part of a personal story. Please listen with care.

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En este episodio, la anfitriona Nathalie conversa con William Vivar sobre su participación en la reciente conferencia sobre el Perú realizada en la Universidad de Harvard. La charla abarca temas clave como la corrupción, la desigualdad regional, la salud, la educación y el papel de la diáspora peruana en el desarrollo del país.

La conferencia contó con la participación de destacados ponentes, incluyendo al expresidente Francisco Sagasti, y buscó abrir espacios para conversaciones difíciles pero necesarias para construir un mejor futuro para el Perú.

Acompáñanos en esta reflexión profunda sobre los retos y oportunidades que enfrenta el país, y cómo los peruanos dentro y fuera del Perú pueden contribuir al cambio.

🗣️ Temas destacados:

• Retos de infraestructura, salud y educación en el Perú
• Desigualdad regional y deuda social
• La importancia de la inversión pública y la cooperación regional
• Experiencias inspiradoras de peruanos en el extranjero
• Mensajes de esperanza y compromiso por un Perú mejor
  

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