Highlighting the voices of our barrios, familias, and community.
Varrio Voices
Claim This Podcastby Arturo "Velaz" Muñoz
4.9(26 reviews)
82 episodes
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Highlighting the voices of our barrios, familias, and community.
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🇺🇲
Publishing Since
10/30/2019
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Engagement51
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Recent Episodes
May 1, 2026
Celebrating the Legacy of Luis Valdez
<p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> On May 1st, 2026, the Gavilan College Library in Gilroy hosted a sold-out evening celebrating legendary playwright and filmmaker Luis Valdez. His documentary American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez had just won the Audience Award for U.S. Documentary at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The event was presented in collaboration with the Gavilan College Foundation, the Watsonville Film Festival, and the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival.</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> In this episode, you'll hear conversations recorded live that night. I sat down with Luis Valdez and his wife Lupe Valdez, and spoke with a group of people whose work is deeply rooted in this region's education, arts, and civic life: Mattie Scariot, Festival Director of the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival; Dr. Pedro Avila, President of Gavilan College; Elvira Robinson, attorney and former Gavilan trustee whose decades of advocacy have shaped this college and this county; and Diane Ortiz, co-founder and CEO of Youth Alliance, a nonprofit she has built from a grassroots Hollister organization into a lifeline for thousands of young people and families across the South Valley.</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> We talked about Chicano storytelling, what Luis Valdez's legacy means for communities like ours, and why a room full of South Valley neighbors showing up on a Friday night to celebrate one of their own matters.</p>
September 2, 2025
The Story as a Bridge: Raul Ceja on Creativity and Purpose
<p><strong>Raul Ceja</strong>, a seasoned marketing and communications professional and founder of Ceja Creative Studios, has built a career around storytelling as a tool for impact. With over eight years of experience in the nonprofit sector and personal branding, he shares how his creative journey began, the moments that shaped his voice, and why storytelling remains his north star for both grounding and growth.</p> <p>Raul discusses the balance of doing purpose-driven work, his reflections on mindfulness and mental health, and the role of unconditional love in community building. He also highlights how his work in visual narratives, direct address documentary filmmaking, and brand strategy has helped amplify diverse voices and drive meaningful change across the Central Coast and Silicon Valley.</p> <p><strong>About Barrio Voices</strong><br /> Barrio Voices is both a podcast and a creative communications business, partnering with nonprofits, grassroots groups, and purpose-driven leaders. Through storytelling and strategy, we help share your story, grow your impact, and build lasting community connections.</p> <p>Learn more at <a href= "barriovoices.com">barriovoices.com</a></p>
February 5, 2025
A Day Without Immigrants: Voices from Hollister
<p>On this special episode of Varrio Voices, host Arturo "Velaz" Muñoz brings you stories straight from the heart of Hollister, CA, recorded on A Day Without Immigrants—a powerful demonstration highlighting the essential role of immigrants in our economy, culture, and communities.<br /> <br /> 📢 What is A Day Without Immigrants?<br /> This movement calls on immigrants and allies to boycott work, school, and shopping for a day to showcase the vital contributions of immigrant labor in industries like agriculture, construction, hospitality, healthcare, and beyond. It’s a statement against anti-immigrant policies, labor exploitation, and systemic inequalities—proving that without immigrants, the country simply doesn’t function.<br /> <br /> 💬 In This Episode<br /> We hear from local residents, community leaders, and workers who share their stories of resilience, sacrifice, and activism. Their voices remind us why immigrants are the backbone of our society and why collective action matters.<br /> <br /> 🎧 Tune in, reflect, and stand in solidarity.</p>
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