"Hope Dealer" is story-telling that focus on building connections and fostering a sense of belonging within our communities. Through personal narratives, historical reflections, and calls to action, Rico and his guests offer listeners a profound understanding of the power of love, community, and spiritual practice in overcoming systemic oppression and cultural erasure. Each episode is a testament to the enduring love and resilience that drive communities to resist, persevere, and thrive despite the challenges they face. You can join this community at https://joserico.org/
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Jose Rico
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education · religion & spirituality · society & culture
The Journey Home: Finding Ancestral Roots and Spiritual Rebirth in Sierra Leone
What happens when we finally listen to the signs that have been guiding us all along? In this breathtaking conversation from the beaches of Sierra Leone, Rico sits down with racial healer and founder of ReKinNectar, L3C, Yvonnie DuBose, who shares her remarkable spiritual journey back to her ancestral homeland. Growing up in Chicago's Ida B. Wells Projects with an unusually strong connection to spirit, Yvonnie describes how she maintained her spiritual gifts despite society's attempts to dim...
3 Apr 2025
Ancient Wisdom and Modern Spirituality with Acacea Lewis
Join us for an enlightening journey with Acacea Lewis, the visionary founder of Divine Master Alchemy School, as we explore the intersection of spirituality, science, and cultural. Acacea shares the gift of tea, a symbol of ease and unity, in a world fraught with chaos. Her unique background in Buddhism, geology, and astrophysics provides a fascinating lens through which we discuss the burgeoning acceptance of quantum consciousness, a bridge connecting the realms of science and spirituality. ...
9 Mar 2025
Courage to Love: How Transformation Requires Us to Build Healing Communities
Where do we find hope when systems are breaking down around us? Dr. Dominica McBride offers a profound answer: in the courage to love and connect with each other. Drawing from her family's dramatic journey from Haiti to America—her grandfather was a military leader who rescued people from the Parsley Massacre before fleeing Duvalier's regime—McBride reveals how historical trauma travels through generations. This ancestral understanding now shapes her revolutionary work as founder of the Beco...
22 Feb 2025
Land, Identity, and Belonging in Rancho Cuatro Vientos
Ever wondered how the pursuit of dreams can transform a life? Raquel Mendia Nunez, a third-generation Chicana, shares her powerful journey from the suburbs of San Diego to owning Rancho Cuatro Vientos, an emblem of hope and resilience. She opens up about realizing her dreams amidst the pandemic, finding healing in harmony with the land, and the profound strength rooted in cultural pride. Raquel’s story serves as a beautiful reminder of how personal aspirations and community-building can lead ...
15 Dec 2024
Decolonizing Healing and Connecting to Spirit
Discover the power of hope and resilience through the inspiring journey of Cheryl Aguilar, the founding director of Hope Center for Wellness in Washington DC. Cheryl, a passionate advocate for the Latino community, shares her personal story as an immigrant from Honduras and her transformative path to healing by embracing therapy despite societal stigma. Her story serves as a testament to the courage it takes to seek support and her unwavering dedication to decolonizing therapy and social work...
24 Nov 2024
Uncovering Family Truths in Stories of Strength with Jerry Hawkins
Ever wondered how reconnecting with your roots could transform your life? In this episode of "Hope Dealer," we are privileged to hear from Jerry Hawkins, who shares his family's incredible journey from Mississippi to the Windy City. Jerry offers a heartfelt look into the struggles and triumphs faced by his grandparents as they settled in Chicago's housing projects and found solace in the Greater Harvest Missionary Baptist Church. You'll be captivated by the rich history of this church and the...
11 Nov 2024
Journey of Resilience and Power of Faith with Eré Rendón
What can we learn from the immigrant right's movement's 30 years fight for human dignity, at this moment? We will learn what drives those leaders and community to keep resisting. Eréndira Rendón's journey from Oaxaca, Mexico to the United States is a tale of courage and determination, emerging as a beacon of hope for many facing similar paths. Through her compelling narrative, Eré illuminates the profound perseverance found in immigrant life, sharing her family's trials in crossing bord...
27 Oct 2024
Reclaiming Roots & Returning Home with Cecily Relucio
What does it mean to find hope and resilience amid life's darkest moments? Journey with us as I sit down with Cecily Relucio, whose story of overcoming adversity is both gut-wrenching and inspiring. Cecily opens up about her parents' immigration from the Philippines to a predominantly white, rural town in Illinois during the mid-1960s, facing cultural alienation and the harsh realities of living in a Sundown Town. She also shares her personal experiences with gender-based violence and the tra...
12 Oct 2024
Cultivating Hope Through Community and Love with José Rico
How does one cultivate hope amid systemic oppression and cultural erasure? Join me, on "Hope Dealer," as we embark on a powerful journey through stories of love, resilience, and community. I am interviewed by my compañera, Cecily Relucio, as we honor the indigenous lands of San Diego and pay tribute to my late Tio Cosme, whose tireless work embodies the spirit of sacrifice and familial pride, challenging xenophobic narratives with a celebration of collective well-being and cultural strength. ...
3 Oct 2024
Hope Dealer Episode 1 Trailer
How does one cultivate hope amid systemic oppression and cultural erasure? Join me, on "Hope Dealer," as we embark on a powerful journey through stories of love, resilience, and community. In the inaugural episode, I'm interviewed by my compañera, Cecily Relucio, as we honor the indigenous lands of San Diego and pay tribute to my late Tio Cosme, whose tireless work embodies the spirit of sacrifice and familial pride, challenging xenophobic narratives with a celebration of collective well-bein...
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