Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward

About Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward

Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward and The Aguacate Chronicles. A movement built on Culture, Familia, Legacy and of course, Aguacate!

Publisher

Giraldo Luis Alvaré

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Sept 2021

Latest episode

25 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 72 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   25 Mar 2026

   12 - Cultura Live! A Mother-Daughter Legacy_Pt.2 feat. April Hernandez Castillo & Summer Rose Castillo

   Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Welcome back to Cultura Live! En Barrio Bx. This is Part Two of my conversation with the remarkable mother-daughter duo, April Hernandez-Castillo & Summer Rose Castillo. Get your pan con mantequillo y cafecito, kick back, relax and enjoy. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my ⁠Linktree⁠ (https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward) for more info. Pa'lante! ⁠https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward⁠ (https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward) April Hernandez Castillo Speaker, Actor, Author, Creative Director/Co-founder - Lionchaser Media ⁠April Hernandez Castillo Speaks⁠ (https://www.aprilhernandezspeaks.com/about) | ⁠Lionchaser Media⁠ (https://lionchasermedia.com/) | ⁠IG⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/aprilhernandezcastillo/) | ⁠FB⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/april.castillo.14019) | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-hernandez-castillo-7ab7a944/) April Hernandez Castillo Speaks - ⁠https://www.aprilhernandezspeaks.com/about⁠ (https://www.aprilhernandezspeaks.com/about) Lionchaser Media - ⁠https://lionchasermedia.com/⁠ (https://lionchasermedia.com/) Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aprilhernandezcastillo/⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/aprilhernandezcastillo/) Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/april.castillo.14019⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/april.castillo.14019) LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-hernandez-castillo-7ab7a944/⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-hernandez-castillo-7ab7a944/) Summer Rose Castillo Actor, Artist ⁠IG⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/summerrose_castillo/) | ⁠Lionchaser Media⁠ (https://lionchasermedia.com/) | ⁠Brownsville Bred⁠ (https://www.brownsvillebred.com/) | ⁠Alma’s Way ⁠ (https://pbskids.org/almasway) Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/summerrose_castillo/⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/summerrose_castillo/) Lionchaser Media - ⁠https://lionchasermedia.com/⁠ (https://lionchasermedia.com/) Brownsville Bred - ⁠https://www.brownsvillebred.com/⁠ (https://www.brownsvillebred.com/) Alma’s Way - ⁠https://pbskids.org/almasway⁠ (https://pbskids.org/almasway) NOTABLE MENTIONSCultura Live!, April Hernandez Castillo, Summer Rose Castillo, Zalo Castillo, Lionchaser Media, DJ Tahleim, Barrio BX, The Bronx, BX, NYC, Nueva York, Freedom Writers, TedX, Alma’s Way, Sonia Manzano, Brownsville Bred, Elaine Del Valle, Emmy, Oscars, Golden Globes, Tony Martinez, Bad Bunny, Thundercats, Cheetara, Holidays, Pernil, Gems, Ancestors, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, Monte Cristo Ent., New Jersey, Loisaida, Manhattan, Caridad De La Luz, Aurora Flores-Hostos, Luivette Resto, Bebe Bambú, Daso El Afro Caribeño, Jengibre, Pablo Segarra, Chifles, Bollman Hat Company, Baileys Hats, Fania Records, Craft Latino, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Siempre Pa’lante!

2. 

   20 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   12 - Cultura Live! A Mother-Daughter Legacy_Pt.1 feat. April Hernandez Castillo & Summer Rose Castillo

   Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. We about to run it back with the Cultura Live! Series powered by Siempre Pa’lante, taking it to the heart of El Barrio, featuring the people who shape the culture in real time. And what better way than teaming up with a cultural gem en Nueva York, Barrio BX in the Boogie Down Bronx, El Condado de la Salsa, the birthplace of Hip-Hop. On Dec. 4, 2025, Cultura Live en Barrio BX premiered... Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my ⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠ (https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward) for more info. Pa'lante! ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward⁠⁠ (https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward) April Hernandez Castillo Speaker, Actor, Author, Creative Director/Co-founder - Lionchaser Media ⁠⁠April Hernandez Castillo Speaks⁠⁠ (https://www.aprilhernandezspeaks.com/about) | ⁠⁠Lionchaser Media⁠⁠ (https://lionchasermedia.com/) | ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/aprilhernandezcastillo/) | ⁠⁠FB⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/april.castillo.14019) | ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-hernandez-castillo-7ab7a944/) April Hernandez Castillo Speaks - ⁠⁠https://www.aprilhernandezspeaks.com/about⁠⁠ (https://www.aprilhernandezspeaks.com/about) Lionchaser Media - ⁠⁠https://lionchasermedia.com/⁠⁠ (https://lionchasermedia.com/) Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aprilhernandezcastillo/⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/aprilhernandezcastillo/) Facebook - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/april.castillo.14019⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/april.castillo.14019) LinkedIn - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-hernandez-castillo-7ab7a944/⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-hernandez-castillo-7ab7a944/) Summer Rose Castillo Actor, Artist ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/summerrose_castillo/) | ⁠⁠Lionchaser Media⁠⁠ (https://lionchasermedia.com/) | ⁠⁠Brownsville Bred⁠⁠ (https://www.brownsvillebred.com/) | ⁠⁠Alma’s Way ⁠⁠ (https://pbskids.org/almasway) Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/summerrose_castillo/⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/summerrose_castillo/) Lionchaser Media - ⁠⁠https://lionchasermedia.com/⁠⁠ (https://lionchasermedia.com/) Brownsville Bred - ⁠⁠https://www.brownsvillebred.com/⁠⁠ (https://www.brownsvillebred.com/) Alma’s Way - ⁠⁠https://pbskids.org/almasway⁠⁠ (https://pbskids.org/almasway) NOTABLE MENTIONSCultura Live!, April Hernandez Castillo, Summer Rose Castillo, Zalo Castillo, Lionchaser Media, DJ Tahleim, Barrio BX, The Bronx, BX, NYC, Nueva York, Freedom Writers, TedX, Alma’s Way, Sonia Manzano, Brownsville Bred, Elaine Del Valle, Emmy, Oscars, Golden Globes, Tony Martinez, Bad Bunny, Thundercats, Cheetara, Holidays, Pernil, Gems, Ancestors, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, Monte Cristo Ent., New Jersey, Loisaida, Manhattan, Caridad De La Luz, Aurora Flores-Hostos, Luivette Resto, Bebe Bambú, Daso El Afro Caribeño, Jengibre, Pablo Segarra, Chifles, Bollman Hat Company, Baileys Hats, Fania Records, Craft Latino, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Siempre Pa’lante!

3. 

   31 Dec 2025

   11 - '25 Was a Vibe Going Live, We In the Mix In '26, Pa'lante!

   Gracias mi gente! for making 2025 a year filled with countless blessings and milestones. Don't forget movements need fuel. Hit that subscribe button, leave a review, share your favorite episode and if you’re feeling extra love, donate (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/spalwaysforward?locale.x=en_US)the cost of a cafecito y un pan con mantequilla. Gracias to God, mi Santos and Ancestors, Familia, and Friends. Gracias to the following people who support the show and inspire what I do every day. Daso, Piragua Art Space, Justin Orr, Jusscope, DJ Tahleim, Bebe Bambu, Diana, Aurora Flores, Joe Bataan, Carlos Aponte, Danny Torres, Estuardo Rodriguez, Steve Cieslik, Michael Scott, Pablo Segarra, Tony Martinez, Barrio BX, Caridad De La Luz, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Casa Adela, Calixto Chinchilla, Elaine Del Valle, Brownsville Bred, Alejandro Ephifanio, Loisaida Inc., Acacia Network, Gabriela Gonzalez, Hector Beauchamp, Noah Pagella, Joel Rodriguez, George Grullon, Carmine, Alex Bershaw, Malcolm Guevara, Anthony Limongi, Castillo Familia, Gabriel founder of Bloque, Lorena Vicente, Pamela Roźon, Daniel Rivera, Kim Flow, Danny Hastings, Bobbito Garcia, Erik Elijah Brumfield, Ki Smith, Rachel La Loca, Rios Palante, Yvonne Chow, Tito Tam, Comidazo, D-Stroy, Uncle Ralph, Elijah Wells, Jungle Brothers, Fonda Rae, Domingo, Thirsten Howl III, Chuck Stylez, Chris B. Murray, CBM Famalam, K-Banger, Koe Rodriguez, Joe Conzo, Crazy Legs, Flaco Navaja, Hawaii Mike, Smif and Wesson, Joe Quesada, Sanford Greene, Jaco, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, La Borinqueña, Santos Negron, Sundance Davis, Wes Correa, Corky Ortiz, the Voice of Harlem, Chicky Burgos, Danny Castro, DJ Blessed, Danny Cortes, Freaky Frige LES, Power Malu, Maleet, Crates & Plates, Doughboy Johnnys, DJ Sarasa, DJ Perly, DJ Beyond, AZ, D-Stroy, Havoc, Mobb Deep, Smooth Da Hustler, Psycho LES, Alex Rivera, All Lyrical, Sergio Parra, Flaco Navaja, Rodrigo Starz, Iz Medina, Zoeh G, DJ Andre Cirilo, Julian Alexander, MiilkBone, Carlos, Classic Material NY, Benny Klein, Tenacious Toys, Juan Muniz, Nino Buni, Steven Cartoccio, Concrete Jungle, Bob Kendrick, Negro League Baseball Museum, Jason Villa, MLB the Show, Luis Dorante Jr., Fredy Quevedo, Paul Kutch, Gilberto Dihigo y familia, Cora familia, Foundation Martin Dihigo, Darren Lopez, Johnny, Max, Raul Ramos, Baseball Ahora, Eric KittelBerger, TriplePlayDesign, Alexander Vargas, Joshua Palacios, Luis Rojas, Jason Zillo, Dolores Hernandez, Michael Margolis, Marlon Abreu, José Miranda, Seth Lugo, Monique, Serrano Familia, Chess, Jeffrey Roe, Joanna, Fabio, Mari, Juan Ma, Carlos, Angel, Promise, Yuto, Takafumi, Elijah T Williams, Toniatas Fest, The Carribean Social Club, Giovanni, George, Cafe Colmado, Lower East Side Puerto Rican Day Parade, Lilah, Maria bido, Mia’s Cocina, Chef Gus, Cubita Cafe, Daniel y Rosa - Sanguich de Miami, Bren Herrera, Amy Rivera-Nassar, Amy’s Pastelillos, Alex Rivera - Playful Gorilla, DJ & Ish - Pero Let Me Tell You!, Mariana Atencio, Carolina Espinal, Dos Croquetas, Uncle Nearest, Victoria Eady Butler, Vicky Bakery, UnidosUS, USHLI, Rafael Collazo, Henry Street Settlement, Cultura Pa’lante, Lah Tere, Charlotte Castillo, Kathryn Serrano, Gaby Pacheco, Maria Dominguez, Luis Rodriguez-Mayoral, Dr. Colleen Georges, Suliman Onque, Christopher Rivas, Miss Lushy, Bryant Familia, Karina F. Daves, Creatress, Yvette Peña, Lili Gil Valletta, Renata Sampaio, Albertus Joseph, Jamie Broadnax, Natasha Galano, Chris Torres. Giraldo Luis Alvaré Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward ⁠Linktree⁠ (https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward) | ⁠YouTube⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@siemprepalante/featured) | ⁠Instagram⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/) | ⁠TikTok⁠ (https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward) | ⁠Twitter⁠ (https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward) | ⁠Facebook⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/) Linktree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward⁠ (https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward) YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@siemprepalante/featured⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@siemprepalante/featured) IG - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/) TikTok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward⁠ (https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward) Twitter - ⁠https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward⁠ (https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward) FB - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/) Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward) for more info. Pa'lante!

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12 - Cultura Live! A Mother-Daughter Legacy_Pt.1 feat. April Hernandez Castillo & Summer Rose Castillo

Published 20 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] You know, penil, arroz con gandula. Talk to me. Absolutely. I have to say that we have traditions. We have Americanized traditions, but we add a little Latin spice to it. Puerto Rican spice, the food, the games that we do. But what are some traditions? I think just us getting together as a family. I don't typically come from a big family. So from the small family that we do have, just constantly just communicating, just laughing, growing, and being intentional about just holding tight to family. You know, the world is a crazy place these days. If anyone notices or hasn't noticed, life is crazy. […]

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