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Gabriel Reyes and his new book, Time Travelers: A Vampire Story

Author of the new book, "Time Travelers: A Vampire Story," Gabriel Reyes-Benavides, visits The Queso to talk aout the process that led him to write his new book, available now on Amazon.

 

How does Gabriel identify with vampires? Listen in to find out!

 

Gabriel is also the owner and founder or Reyes Entertainment (www.reyesentertainment.com). He shares how he has worked with some of the industry's biggest stars, like Jennifer Lopez, and how his upbringing in South Texas has guided his career path and interests in theater, ballet and public relations.

 

While on Amazon, make sure to grab a copy of this other book, "Grace, Glamour, and Grit."

Angry Tias and Abuelas of the RGV

Meet a bunch of tias and abuelas who decided to take matters into their own hands. www.angrytiasandabuelas.com  is an organization based in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas.

 

There is where you will find several types of issues with immigrants seeking asylum. Whether it's the men being held in detention centers while awaiting a hearing on their asylum cases, unaccompanied minors who are housed in a different detention center, or whole families living in tent cities just south of the U.S. border awaiting their asylum cases---some of them for more than two years---these angry aunts and grandmothers are advocating for them. 

 

From bringing awareness to the issues, rallying support from other local, national and international agencies, this group is making a real difference for these individuals fleeing their home countries due to violence and poverty.

 

Find out how you can help bring more awareness, support and supplies to these individuals who have traveled so far in search of a better life.

Marcela Arrieta of Majestic Bliss Shares Her Journey to Success

Find Marcela's holistic soaps and sprays made from the finest essential oils and natural ingredients at www.marcelaarrieta.com and on social media.

 

Marcela graciously shared her journey in building her successful business, which started in her garage, to a now full lab and warehouse, where she and her husband produce the Majestic Bliss line.

 

You will hear how she was successful in getting her soaps into a big-box store like Whole Foods in southern California, Arizona and Nevada.

 

Also, Marcela is a pranic healer and she uses her skills to infuse and empower the crystals and other ingredients in her soaps, for a truly renewing experience for her consumers.

 

She invites people to reach out to her directly, and her contact information can be found on her website.

 

 

Juan of Words Podcast Visits-All the Way from H-Town

Juan started www.juanofwords.com  as a blog, using his online presence to offer his Latino point-of-view, while connecting with others on social media.

 

Find out how he met his Aztec princess and now wife, Angelica. They share how creating and working on their podcast together has brought them through this time in quarantine, as they discuss issues like racism, "chicanadas," and how the Latino community is dealing (or not dealing) with the pandemic.

 

 

The Queso talks to the Big Cheese, Brian Taylor from La Mega Media

In this episode, I had an enlightening conversation with Brian Taylor, the Vice President of Publishing at www.lamegamedia.com in Ohio, where print is alive and well. Pick up your copy in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio, or suscribe online. 

It was an honor to speak to an activist who is making a real difference in the world today. Listen in to find out what Brian says about the use of the term, "white privilege," and why he does not like to use it. We touched on everything from print journalism, the Vanessa Guillen case as it affects black and brown communities, and discussed ways to find a natural place of solidarity in these trying times. 

Brian firmly believes that, "No one is free while others are oppressed." I could not agree more, and that is why The Queso was created.

Check out Brian's work at www.lamegamedia.com and on Facebook and Twitter.

 

 

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