Adelante Pronto: Recent Episodes

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Bienvenidos! Join Andrea Rivera de Vega in Adelante Pronto! a Milwaukee PBS podcast that amplifies the voices of the Latino community of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Adelante Pronto! shares the stories of struggle and hope, discusses common topics under the Latino lens and provides resources to the community. Celebrating the diversity and complexity of the Latinos in Wisconsin. Adelante Pronto! stories that resonate, stories that empower.

Music provided by: Dee Yan-Key

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Los vecinos de la zona sur de Milwaukee comparten algo más que el lugar donde viven, comparten un sentido de comunidad. Una comunidad que les da un sentimiento de pertenencia, donde las personas trabajan juntas para resolver los problemas que les afectan mediante el compromiso y la unión.  En este segmento, hablamos con Brad Rutter, un organizador comunitario que comparte con nosotros su experiencia de trabajo en el barrio sur de Milwaukee. 

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The neighbors in the Southside of Milwaukee share more than a location where they live, they share a sense of community. A community that gives them a sense of belonging, where people work together to resolve issues that affect them through commitment and togetherness. In this segment, we are talking to Brad Rutter, a community organizer who will share with us his experience working in the Southside neighborhood of Milwaukee. 

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After a year, COVID-19 brought many changes to our daily routines. Now as we return to our normal activities the question remains for many families, how to transition back to school and ease the levels of anxiety for everyone.

In this segment, Rebecca Michelsen shares useful strategies to help kids and parents transition back to school.  Whether in-person, virtual school, hybrid, Summer school, or your child is starting Kindergarten next fall; we hope these tips will help your family have a successful school experience. 

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En este episodio, hablamos sobre el programa Birth to Three o de Nacimiento a Tres, que es un programa voluntario para niños desde el nacimiento hasta los 36 meses de edad, que se sospeche que tengan retrasos en el desarrollo que puedan indicar la necesidad de un servicio de intervención temprana.

Daisy Falcón comparte con nosotros su experiencia y la historia de su familia con el programa "Birth to Three"; y lo decisivo que fue en el desarrollo de su hija. También nos habla de cómo esta oportunidad le abrió una puerta a un mundo, que se convirtió en su nueva profesión años más tarde.

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In this episode, we are talking about the Birth to Three program, which is a voluntary program for children ages birth to thirty-six months, who are suspected of having developmental delays, which may indicate the need for early intervention service. 

Our guest Daisy Falcon shares with us her experiences and her family journey with the Birth to Three program; and how instrumental it was in the development of her child. She also talks about how this opportunity opened a door to a world that became her new profession, years later.

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En este episodio en Adelante Pronto continuamos hablando con Sonia y Víctor Vernier, dueños y entrenadores del gimnasio Vive la Fitness, ubicado en el lado sur de Milwaukee. 

En este segmento hablamos sobre la importancia de tener un gimnasio bilingüe en nuestra comunidad Latina, y por qué es necesario tomar conciencia sobre la salud física, la nutrición y la salud mental de nuestras familias.

Al entrar en un nuevo año seguimos explorando como esta pandemia ha afectado a nuestra comunidad, y la determinación de nuestra cuidad de seguir adelante.

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En este segmento, Adelante Pronto habla con Sonia y Víctor Vernier propietarios y entrenadores del gimnasio bilingüe Vive la Fitness en Milwaukee, quienes comparten sus experiencias al abrir un nuevo negocio en nuestra comunidad. También hablan sobre el proceso de adaptación por el cual pasaron durante el periodo de COVID-19 y como, siguiendo las nuevas pautas de seguridad requeridas por el estado, implementaron los nuevos Equipos de Protección Personal o PPE en inglés, para sus miembros.

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In this episode, Adelante Pronto talks to Sonia and Victor Vernier a Milwaukee couple that are owners and trainers at Vive la Fitness, a bilingual gym located in the Southside of our city, about their new business and later how they adapted and implemented the new personal protective equipment required by the new safety guidelines during the pandemic.

We also discuss the importance of having a bilingual gym in the Latino community and the need for physical, nutritional, and mental health awareness in the community.  

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En este episodio, hablamos con Ana Solano-Pacheco, una Consejera Familiar Bilingüe del Centro Infantil de Penfield (Penfield Children's Center), y hablamos de sus experiencias mientras sirve a las familias latinas de nuestra comunidad. También conversamos sobre el estrés y los desafíos de salud mental que las familias latinas experimentan durante el periodo de aprendizaje virtual y el trabajo a distancia.

La temporada de fiestas es generalmente un momento de alegría para muchas familias, ya que esperan reunirse con sus parientes y celebrar las tradiciones. Sin embargo, COVID-19 y el distanciamiento físico han traído un nuevo tipo de estrés este año. Hablamos con Ana Solano-Pacheco, sobre cómo las familias latinas pueden hacer frente al hecho de que las fiestas serán diferentes este año, ya que los latinos se preparan para celebrar las tradiciones de una manera diferente, y en un entorno familiar más pequeño.

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In this episode, we talk to Ana Solano-Pacheco, a Bilingual Family Counselor from Penfield Children’s Center, and discuss her experiences while serving Latino families in our community. We also talk about the stress and mental health challenges that Latino families experience during virtual learning and remote work.

The holiday season is usually a joyful time for many families as they look forward to gathering with relatives and celebrating traditions. However, COVID-19 and physical distancing have brought a new kind of stress this year. We chat with Ana Solano-Pacheco about how Latino families can cope with the fact that holidays will be different this year as Latinos prepare to celebrate traditions in a different way, and a much smaller family setting.

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What does Veterans Day mean to you? Adelante Pronto!has the honor to talk to George Banda, a Vietnam veteran who will share with us some of his memories, and what Veterans Day means to him and his family.

George Banda served in the U. S. Army and in December of 1969, he joined the elite “Screaming Eagles” 101st Airborne Division, as a combat medic. As a member of the 101st Airborne Division, he earned many distinguished commendations in Vietnam.

George and his wife Lorraine, call Milwaukee home.  He continues to serve veterans as Adjutant of Milwaukee County Purple Heart, Chapter #818, and is a founding member, and Past State Commander of the American GI-Forum, a National Latino veteran’s organization.  He is a life member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Vietnam Veterans of America. A proud member of the 101st Airborne Division Association and serves as the Secretary of the Old Abe Chapter, Inc. of Wisconsin. He is the past president of the Allied Veterans Council of Milwaukee County and is the current president of the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center Veterans Board and a member of the War Memorial Board of Trustees. George Banda sits on many other committee’s throughout the state of Wisconsin as an advocate for all Veterans.

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Adelante Pronto! talked to Rita Saavedra from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield about services they provide including the importance of having health insurance, Telehealth and mental health services. She also shared how Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is providing different services and engaging in our Milwaukee Latino community during this difficult time of COVID 19.

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Adelante Pronto! habló con Luz Chaparro Hernández, maestra en una escuela pública de Milwaukee, y habló de sus experiencias durante este período de la pandemia como le ha afectado personal y profesionalmente. Como madre de un recién graduado de la escuela secundaria, también conversamos sobre el término del año escolar virtual y la transición a la universidad en medio de un ambiente de incertidumbre. También hablamos de cómo se enfrenta a las expectativas de la escuela y cómo está preparando a sus estudiantes y padres para el nuevo año escolar virtual en medio de Covid-19.

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Adelante Pronto! spoke with Luz Chaparro Hernández, a teacher in Milwaukee Public Schools, and talked about her experiences during this period of the pandemic and how it has affected her personally and professionally. As the mother of a recent high school graduate, we also talked about the end of the virtual school year and the transition to college in the midst of an uncertain environment. She also shared how she is coping with school expectations, and how she is preparing her students and parents for the new virtual school year in the midst of Covid-19. 

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Adelante Pronto! habló con Francisca Meráz, una maestra en una escuela secundaria pública de Milwaukee, quien habló de sus experiencias durante este período de la pandemia. También compartió sobre cómo se enfrenta a las nuevas expectativas de la escuela y cómo está preparando a sus estudiantes y padres para el nuevo año escolar virtual en medio de Covid-19.

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Adelante Pronto! talked to Francisca Meráz, a Milwaukee Public School teacher at a local high school, and discussed her experiences during this period of the pandemic. Also, she shared about how she deals with the new school expectations and how she is preparing her students and parents for the new virtual school year amidst Covid-19. 

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Adelante Pronto! talked to Mykel Nayeri, a recent high school graduate from Milwaukee, and discussed his experiences and how Covid-19 has changed his life. Mykel also shared his future college plans and expectations during this uncertain time. 

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Adelante Pronto! talked to Maricella Nayeri, parent of a high school graduate from Milwaukee, who discussed her experiences of her son’s graduation amidst the pandemic, college life next steps, and how COVID-19 has changed their family lives. She also shares how she is coping to stay positive during this challenging time.

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Adelante Pronto! hablo con Carlos Hernandez, un graduado de la escuela secundaria de Milwaukee, quien compartio sus experienceias y como COVID-19 ha camviado su vida. Carlos tambien comparte sus futuros planes y expectativas para la universidad durante este tiempo incierto.

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Introduction to Adelante Pronto! A podcast established to allow members of the Latino Community share their stories. Host Andrea Rivera de Vega from Milwaukee PBS is the host.

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Adelante Pronto! habló con Carlos Hernández, un graduado de la escuela secundaria de Milwaukee, quien compartió sus experiencias y cómo COVID-19 ha cambiado su vida. Carlos también comparte sus futuros planes y expectativas para la universidad durante este tiempo incierto.