Los Compas Lounge: a PSA for Brown Men
Los Compas Lounge: a PSA for Brown Men
Compas Lounge
This is a podcast about brown men talking about issues we care about but don’t always talk about in the brown community. We share our perspectives on these issues in hopes of inspiring others to deal with similar issues in productive, positive ways.
Nature: Disconnect to Reconnect
In today's episode, "Nature: Disconnect to Reconnect," Los Compas share their experiences with nature and encourage you to find your inner caveman to recharge and reconnect with life.
Nov 4, 2020
46 min
Sugar Skulls & Jack-O'-Lanterns
Listen to Los Compas talk about their memories growing up in East Los Angeles celebrating Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos.  They explore what these holidays meant to them back then and what they mean to them today as they establish or reinforce their family traditions and celebrations.
Oct 28, 2020
33 min
Brown Men in I.T.
In today's episode, "Brown Men in IT" Los Compas explore the question, why is it that Latinos are the largest minority in the US but only make up less than 2% of the STEM workforce? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.  Los Compas offer words of encouragement for parents to expose their children to STEM-focused careers.
Oct 21, 2020
41 min
Te Crees Muy Chingon with Your BA?!
In today's episode, "Te Crees Muy Chingon with Your BA?!" Los Compas talk about their experiences with "getting out" of East L.A. to better themselves, but find themselves struggling with issues of guilt and fighting off the "Mexican Crabs."  Join the laughs as they talk about the barriers we face when trying to get ahead in life.
Oct 14, 2020
44 min
Has music changed or have you changed?
In today's episode, "Has music changed or have you changed?" Los Compas take you on a trip down memory lane... way back to their experiences with music as kids, teens, and young adults growing up in East Los Angeles.  Sit back and reminisce with Los Compas as they explore their musical influences and evolution of taste, appreciation, and love of music.
Oct 7, 2020
43 min
Why I used to HATE public school?
In today's episode, "Why I used to hate public school?" Los Compas look back at their experiences growing up in East Los Angeles and being part of the public school system.  And like many, they struggled with finding their place in school, and often this manifested into dislike or even hate and negative behaviors affecting their lives and ultimately shaping who they are today.  Join the laughs as they share their stories and words of encouragement.  
Sep 30, 2020
45 min
Mourning
In today's episode, "Mourning," Los Compas share their experiences with loss and grief and how they deal with all the crazy emotions that come with mourning.  Listen to Los Compas open up and offer their insights into the healing process and what it means to mourn as brown men.
Sep 23, 2020
45 min
Planning Your Family
In today's episode, "Planning Your Family," Los Compas talk about the lessons they learned when they were younger, not worrying about life, and relationships.  They encourage you to reflect on your life and start working on your family plan.
Sep 16, 2020
37 min
What Are Your Three Life Priorities?
In today's episode, "What Are Your Three Life Priorities?" Los Compas talk about their top 3 priorities that help them be better husbands, fathers, and brown men.  They share funny stories and insights on how their priorities have changed over time with experience.
Sep 9, 2020
31 min
Brown Hollywood
In today's episode, "Brown Hollywood," Los Compas share their memories about growing up watching "brown" actors on TV and the big screen and how Hollywood continues to perpetuate stereotypes. Join the laughs, as Los Compas explore ideas about changing demographics, the buying power of brown communities, and hope for positive change in "Brown Hollywood."
Sep 2, 2020
37 min
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