In this episode of Hella Latin@, Odalys Jasmine sits down with B0ryan — a first-gen Salvadoran creative to talk identity, resilience, and what it really means to create not from survival, but from truth.

From growing up in a Central American household shaped by immigration and a strong lineage of women, to navigating assimilation, football, creative entrepreneurship, fashion and music — this conversation dives deep into first-gen pressure, healing, and building a life rooted in authenticity rather than expectation.

Today, ⁠B0ryan⁠ channels his voice, creativity, and lived experience into art and design through ⁠Pirate⁠, and storytelling through ⁠music⁠. Grab your cafecito and tune in for a powerful reflection on culture, art as therapy, reclaiming identity, and redefining success on your own terms.

Keep up with Hella Latin@ episodes, events, and experiences here: ⁠www.hellalatina.com⁠

Want a glimpse into the chisme? Together, they explore:

• What it means to grow up first-gen in a household shaped by immigration, civil war, and survival
• Being raised by grandparents and the role of oral history in preserving culture
• The early realization of being “in-between” worlds — at home, at school, and in society
• How football became a lifeline, a sense of identity, and a gateway to college and professional opportunities
• Why studying criminal justice shifted after experiencing police violence firsthand
• Playing professional football overseas and returning home to rebuild from the ground up
• Using art, fashion, and music as tools for self-expression, healing, and resistance
• Building a brand rooted in honesty, culture, and community — not validation
• Reclaiming identity through language, names, and self-representation

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