In this episode of Unidos por el Fútbol, we keep things simple and gather around with friends to talk about the beautiful game.

From childhood memories and family traditions to favorite teams, unforgettable World Cup moments, and the emotions that only fútbol can bring, this conversation is a celebration of the sport that connects generations, cultures, and communities across the world.

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Brenda Hernández⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/_lifeintechnicolor/⁠⁠

Jacqueline Ayala⁠

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Lizette Castro⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/albarnliz/⁠⁠

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Central American Voices Team:

Founder & Host:Alejandra Quiroz⁠ https://www.instagram.com/aalquiroz/⁠

Producers:Brenda Hernández⁠ https://www.instagram.com/_lifeintechnicolor/⁠

Lizette Castro ⁠https://www.instagram.com/albarnliz/⁠

Associate Producer:Jacqueline Ayala ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jacqueline_ayala/⁠

Editor:Karina Ramos Villalobos⁠ https://www.instagram.com/kyrv4life/⁠

Social Media:Graciela María Campos ⁠https://www.instagram.com/romcomprincess/⁠| ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brytideas/⁠

In this kickoff episode of our Men World Cup Series called "Unidos por el Fútbol", we sit down with Ricky Canales, founder of World Class Football and organizer Carlos, to talk about the power of soccer as a tool for culture, community, and connection.

Ricky shares the vision behind World Class Football and gives us a preview of their month-long World Cup celebration taking place in their hometown Jacksonville. The series will feature watch parties for every match, community soccer tournaments: including men's, women's, co-ed, and FIFA gaming competitions, and a soccer-inspired fashion show that highlights the creativity and style that surround the beautiful game.

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Special thanks to Bravo Studios in Los Angeles for their continued support of Central American Voices and for helping create space for conversations that uplift and celebrate our communities.

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Central American Voices Team:

Founder & Host:
Alejandra Quiroz
https://www.instagram.com/aalquiroz/

Producers:
Brenda Hernández
https://www.instagram.com/_lifeintechnicolor/

Lizette Castro
https://www.instagram.com/albarnliz/

Associate Producer:
Jacqueline Ayala
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Editor:
Karina Ramos Villalobos
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Social Media:
Graciela María Campos
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In this episode, we sit down with Los Angeles-based writer and culture journalist Astrid Kayembe to explore how identity, community, and lived experience shape the stories she tells.

Growing up in South Central Los Angeles with Belizean and Congolese roots, Astrid reflects on how culture shows up in fashion, food, music, and everyday life across the city. We talk about her work documenting L.A. culture and subcultures, highlighting Caribbean and Belizean food spots, style, and the people that make the city feel alive, including her L.A. Times piece on the culture of waiting in lines in Los Angeles and what those spaces reveal about community and connection. From storytelling and representation to creating work rooted in personal experience, this conversation centers on the beauty of documenting the places and cultures that raise us.

Astrid Kayembe journey: https://www.instagram.com/astrid.kayembe/

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Substack: ⁠https://centralamericanvoices.substack.com/⁠

Central American Voices Team:

Founder & Host:

Alejandra Quiroz ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aalquiroz/⁠

Producers:

Brenda Hernández ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_lifeintechnicolor/⁠

Lizette Castro ⁠https://www.instagram.com/albarnliz/⁠

Associate Producer:

Jacqueline Ayala ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jacqueline_ayala/⁠

Editor:

Karina Ramos Villalobos ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kyrv4life/⁠

Social Media: Graciela María Campos

⁠https://www.instagram.com/romcomprincess/⁠ | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brytideas/⁠