Gestoras
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Podcast Overview
<p>A weekly masterclass from Latina and Latine women-identifying arts and cultural managers,</p><p>from the northern and southern hemispheres.</p><p>Airs in alternating English and Spanish episodes.</p><p>Una masterclass semanal de gestoras culturales latina/es de los hemisferios norte y sur.</p><p>Sale al aire en español e inglés en episodios alternantes.</p>
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Publishing Since
6/14/2023
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Recent Episodes
May 4, 2026
S3 E6 | Yaliveth Roldán | Artes visuales, moda, textiles, diseño | Panamá
<p>En este episodio de <strong>Gestoras</strong>, conversamos con <strong>Yaliveth Roldán</strong>, artista guna, diseñadora y fundadora de <strong>Yalamola</strong>, un proyecto que une tradición, arte contemporáneo y trabajo colectivo. A partir de su historia, conocemos cómo la mola —arte textil del pueblo guna— es mucho más que una prenda o una técnica: es memoria, identidad, herencia y sustento para muchas mujeres. </p><p>Yalibeth recuerda su infancia en Guna Yala, rodeada de canto, tejido, relatos y creatividad, y comparte cómo el paso de la comarca a la ciudad de Panamá implicó un choque cultural, pero también una reafirmación de su identidad. En la entrevista habla de la importancia de su abuela, de la fuerza de las mujeres de su familia y de cómo aprendió a valorar su lengua, su cultura y su diferencia frente al menosprecio y la discriminación. </p><p>También nos explica qué es la mola, su complejidad técnica y simbólica, y la diferencia entre las piezas tradicionales y las adaptadas al mercado turístico. Desde allí, cuenta cómo nació Yalamola: una búsqueda por llevar este arte a nuevos contextos sin perder su esencia, creando diseños más versátiles para las nuevas generaciones y construyendo, al mismo tiempo, una plataforma de trabajo para decenas de mujeres. </p><p>Este episodio es una reflexión sobre creatividad, resistencia, liderazgo y futuro. Sobre cómo una tradición ancestral puede transformarse sin dejar de pertenecer a su comunidad. Y sobre cómo el arte, cuando está ligado a la memoria y al compromiso, puede abrir caminos de dignidad, autonomía y continuidad cultural. </p><p>--------</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Gestoras</strong>, we speak with <strong>Yaliveth Roldán</strong>—a Guna artist, designer, and founder of <strong>Yalamola</strong>—a project that unites tradition, contemporary art, and collective work. Through her personal story, we discover how the mola—the textile art of the Guna people—is far more than just a garment or a technique: it is memory, identity, heritage, and a source of livelihood for many women.</p><p>Yaliveth recalls her childhood in Guna Yala, surrounded by song, weaving, storytelling, and creativity; she shares how her move from the comarca (indigenous territory) to Panama City brought about a cultural shock, yet also served as a reaffirmation of her identity. In this interview, she discusses the importance of her grandmother, the strength of the women in her family, and how she learned to value her language, her culture, and her distinctiveness in the face of disparagement and discrimination.</p><p>She also explains what the mola is—detailing its technical and symbolic complexity—and highlights the differences between traditional pieces and those adapted for the tourism market. From there, she recounts the origins of Yalamola: a quest to introduce this art form into new contexts without sacrificing its essence, creating more versatile designs for new generations while simultaneously building a professional platform for dozens of women.</p><p>This episode offers a reflection on creativity, resilience, leadership, and the future—on how an ancestral tradition can evolve without ever ceasing to belong to its community. It explores how art—when anchored in memory and commitment—can forge pathways toward dignity, autonomy, and cultural continuity.</p>
April 10, 2026
S3 E5 | Sharon Cruz | Music, Education, and Events | Los Angeles
<p>This week, we’re joined by Sharon Cruz — cultural strategist, storyteller, and a leading voice advancing Black Afro-Latino identity. Rooted in her lived experience as a Black American Puerto Rican woman, and as Founder and Executive Director of the Afro-Latino Education and Arts Collective (ALEAC), Sharon brings powerful insight to conversations around culture, community, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://visibility.In">visibility.In</a> this episode, we explore embracing identity, mentorship, cultural authenticity, and the work of building spaces where communities can see themselves fully reflected.</p><p>This episode is in English</p>
March 13, 2026
S3 E4 | Judith Cruz Laserna | Arte Textil y Desarrollo Comunitario | Perú
<p>Judith Cruz Laserna creció en una comunidad del Amazonas peruano a tres horas caminando del mercado más cercano, donde las muñecas se hacían con chompas enrolladas y los hilos se robaban a escondidas para practicar el urdido. Desde niña supo que un textil no es solo una tela: es memoria, identidad, y el estado del alma de quien lo teje. Hoy es tejedora, gestora cultural, y la primera becaria de un programa UNESCO-MALI de formación de gestoras culturales en el Perú.</p><p>En este episodio, Judith nos habla de años de trabajo con escuelas y comunidades rurales, de madres artesanas que encontraron en el telar de cintura una vía hacia la independencia económica y el orgullo cultural, y de un poncho tejido para el Bicentenario del Perú que ya forma parte de la historia. Una conversación sobre lo que significa transmitir una tradición viva, y sobre el poder de compartir sin miedo el conocimiento que nos heredaron nuestros ancestros.</p>
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- What is Gestoras?
<p>A weekly masterclass from Latina and Latine women-identifying arts and cultural managers,</p><p>from the northern and southern hemispheres.</p><p>Airs in alternating English and Spanish episodes.</p><p>Una masterclass semanal de gestoras culturales latina/es de los hemisferios norte y sur.</p><p>Sale al aire en español e inglés en episodios alternantes.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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