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Latinos are an economic powerhouse — and in this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, host Crispin Valentin brings the receipts. Using publicly available data, we break down why Latinos are a major growth engine in the U.S. economy:

U.S. Latino GDP ($4.1T in 2023), Latino consumption ($2.7T in 2023), workforce impact (19% of the U.S. civilian labor force / 31.8M in 2023), and Latino purchasing power ($4.1T). We also connect the dots on why major brands and sports leagues invest in Latino audiences—because money follows growth.

Disclaimer: I’m not an attorney, financial advisor, or policy professional. This episode is educational commentary using public sources. Do your own research and consult qualified professionals for legal/financial guidance.

Sources referenced (public): UCLA Latino GDP Project, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Latino Donor Collaborative, NielsenIQ, Circana, NFL Operations, McKinsey.

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Hello, my people—welcome back to The Global Latin Factor .

This is a special on-the-streets episode from Fort Worth's Historic Northside at Artes de la Rosa, covering the premiere of A Feliz Navidad: A Family's Journey to Reconnection by Lúcido Films.

You'll hear real conversations with:

• Pablo De León on grief, forgiveness, and turning a personal story into film
• Julio César Cedillo on humanity over labels, cultural accuracy, and why our stories are universal
• Cast, community leaders, and supporters who showed up for Latino storytelling done right

This night was culture in motion—mariachi, folkloric art, and community—all celebrating family and reconnection.

⏱️ Audio Chapters

00:00—Intro: live from the premiere
02:00 — Greg (Primo Advertising): why this film matters
05:10—Julio César Cedillo: Fort Worth roots and storytelling
14:05—Northside history and culture as community
20:30—"There is no Hollywood" message to creators
23:10—Cast and community quick interviews
39:30—Pablo De León post-screening: the real story behind the film
52:10—How to support the feature-length version
56:10—Closing message

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Misael comparte su historia desde La Romana y Santo Domingo (República Dominicana): crecer entre hambre, escasez y presión familiar, y cómo esas experiencias moldearon su mentalidad. Hablamos de romper ciclos, reprogramación mental, sanar heridas del pasado y construir una nueva historia sin quedarse atrapado en lo que ya fue.

También exploramos su camino profesional: aprender inglés desde cero, graduarse en Estados Unidos, decirle NO al dinero fácil por principios, y su evolución en liderazgo trabajando de cerca con la metodología de John Maxwell. Una conversación honesta para quienes buscan disciplina, claridad, valores firmes y un liderazgo auténtico que se vive, no solo se habla.

Confianza: 0.90
Caveat clave: No incluyo enlaces ni datos verificables adicionales (fechas, organizaciones, credenciales específicas) porque no los compartiste; si los agregas, la descripción puede quedar aún más sólida y “oficial”.

🎙️ Invitado: Misael Díaz
📘 Autor: Creando una Nueva Historia
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ortillas aren’t just food — they’re Indigenous technology. 🌽🔥
In this 13-minute episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, Crispin Valentin explains nixtamalization (how corn becomes masa) and why it changed tortillas, tamales, and nutrition across Mexico and Central America.

Comment: Did you know “nixtamalization” before this? What’s your favorite masa-based food?

#Nixtamalization #Tortillas #Masa #LatinoCulture #foodscience

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State of the Podcast 2025—recorded on location at The Kava Bar Oakcliff (Dallas). In this short behind-the-scenes update, host Crispin Valentin shares how The Global Latin Factor Podcast has grown this year, what we’ve learned from highlighting Latino stories, and where we’re headed next.

📈 Year highlights: 90K+ YouTube views • 8.6K downloads • 600K impressions • +300 subscribers • TikTok: 5K followers / 70K likes.

More than numbers, this episode breaks down the biggest themes we keep hearing from our guests: resilience, faith & family, reinvention, identity, healing, giving back, and the power of representation.

🙏 Big thank you to The Kava Bar, the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Los Primos for supporting the mission.

If you’ve been rocking with us, share this episode with someone who needs Latino inspiration—and leave a review so more people can find these stories.

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Adrianna Diaz joins Crispin Valentin on The Global Latin Factor Podcast to share her journey as a DFW mariachi vocalist, Mexican-American singer, and U.S. National Anthem performer at high-energy events.

Raised in a military family, Adrianna was born near St. Louis, Missouri, spent her early childhood in southern Spain, then moved to Dallas–Fort Worth before third grade. She picked up guitar at 6–7, learned early that “the show must go on,” and built the discipline that took her from school talent shows to major stages.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Military family life + culture shock moving to Texas
• Getting her first guitar in Spain + developing her musical ear
• Performing young, open mics, and learning to push through mistakes
• How National Anthem opportunities started (and why it still brings nerves + adrenaline)
• Memorable venues like Texas Live and Billy Bob’s
• Why she didn’t officially start mariachi until age 23
• Building a 40–50+ song repertoire + how mariachi bookings spread by word-of-mouth

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DJ Sólsis is a Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) Latina DJ known for high-energy open-format sets with a love for house music, plus deep roots in cumbia, reggaetón, salsa, bachata, and merengue.

In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, host Crispin Valentin explores her journey from family dance culture and a first-generation upbringing to building a real DJ career. DJ Sólsis breaks down what it takes to improve fast—DJ training, learning phrasing and transitions, reading the crowd, and the behind-the-scenes work most people never see: music organization in Serato, gear preparation, and running the business side with an LLC and solid systems.

If you’re into Dallas DJs, Latina entrepreneurs, or open-format DJ culture, or you’re learning how to start a DJ business the right way, this episode is for you.

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What happens when yoga becomes more than a workout—and turns into a way to come back to yourself?

In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, we sit down with Nancy (Serpent Says Yoga)—a Dallas yoga teacher and sound healing guide—to share her journey from El Paso to building a wellness community in Oak Cliff, Dallas.

Nancy breaks down yoga for real life: movement + breathwork + mindset + connection—and how sound baths/sound healing can support calm, focus, and balance.

In this conversation:

• Roots and identity (El Paso / Southwest / Tejana)
• Stepping into teaching and building confidence
• Community wellness in Dallas (Oak Cliff)
• Breathwork, mindfulness, and meditation in everyday life
• Sound bath / sound healing tools and instruments

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