Inspiration - Parriva

George Lionel Martínez “God gave me the gift of cutting hair and the desire to serve the community.”

George Lionel Martínez “God gave me the gift of cutting hair and the desire to serve the community.”

Community May 12, 2025

George Lionel Martínez “God gave me the gift of cutting hair and the desire to serve the community.”

“My father was gone, my mother left me in the hospital after ... more

El Paisa: “Ay’mijo, I think you’re finally trying to tell me something.” Daniel Eduvijes

El Paisa: “Ay’mijo, I think you’re finally trying to tell me something.” Daniel Eduvijes

Community November 18, 2024

El Paisa: “Ay’mijo, I think you’re finally trying to tell me something.” Daniel Eduvijes

"A friend had asked me why I hadn't made a film about ... more

Daniela Hernández: “We Need to Make Our Voices Heard and Achieve Societal Changes”

Daniela Hernández: “We Need to Make Our Voices Heard and Achieve Societal Changes”

Community July 23, 2024

Daniela Hernández: “We Need to Make Our Voices Heard and Achieve Societal Changes”

“You can see inequalities everywhere; the struggle to find equality is constant” </p> <p> </p><br> <p ... more

Alma Miranda: “I’ve served the community. These are difficult times, but ‘I leave everything in God’s hands.’”

Alma Miranda: “I’ve served the community. These are difficult times, but ‘I leave everything in God’s hands.’”

Inspiration May 26, 2025

Alma Miranda: “I’ve served the community. These are difficult times, but ‘I leave everything in God’s hands.’”

Not long ago, Alma Miranda lived with Porfirio, a cat that resembled ... more

Kristin Sakoda, director of L.A. County Department of Art and Culture strives for arts equality

Kristin Sakoda, director of L.A. County Department of Art and Culture strives for arts equality

Art November 18, 2024

Kristin Sakoda, director of L.A. County Department of Art and Culture strives for arts equality

arts equality in Los Angeles is still a work in progress and ... more

Élmer Mendoza: “El Mayo Could Never Have Been Caught. A Whole Town Protected and Defended Him.”

Élmer Mendoza: “El Mayo Could Never Have Been Caught. A Whole Town Protected and Defended Him.”

Community September 23, 2024

Élmer Mendoza: “El Mayo Could Never Have Been Caught. A Whole Town Protected and Defended Him.”

Élmer Mendoza frequently converses with Édgar "El Zurdo" Mendieta, the lonely, lovestruck ... more

Clínica Romero and SALEF: A Partnership for the Well-Being of the Community

Clínica Romero and SALEF: A Partnership for the Well-Being of the Community

Inspiration August 25, 2025

Clínica Romero and SALEF: A Partnership for the Well-Being of the Community

The synergy between the two community organizations helps them better serve their ... more

Verónica Alvarado: “I Met God and Found Peace”

Verónica Alvarado: “I Met God and Found Peace”

Community July 23, 2024

Verónica Alvarado: “I Met God and Found Peace”

"We can't expect change, if we don't change ourselves first. If we ... more

José Vergara: ‘My Goal is Not for Students to Become Excellent Musicians, But Good People, to Give Them Tools in Which they Believe.’

José Vergara: ‘My Goal is Not for Students to Become Excellent Musicians, But Good People, to Give Them Tools in Which they Believe.’

Community April 3, 2025

José Vergara: ‘My Goal is Not for Students to Become Excellent Musicians, But Good People, to Give Them Tools in Which they Believe.’

I don’t know why, but when I speak with José Vergara, a ... more

Birriería Jalisco: “It’s a Love Story — The Story of a Man Who Never Lost Hope”

Birriería Jalisco: “It’s a Love Story — The Story of a Man Who Never Lost Hope”

Inspiration October 28, 2025

Birriería Jalisco: “It’s a Love Story — The Story of a Man Who Never Lost Hope”

Luz recounts that her father was walking one day when he saw ... more

Ortega Brothers :“Así es la vida… everything is part of the experience of growing up”

Ortega Brothers :“Así es la vida… everything is part of the experience of growing up”

Community November 16, 2024

Ortega Brothers :“Así es la vida… everything is part of the experience of growing up”

"We want to convey a message of unity and positivity to our ... more

Raquel Román Romero: “I always believe in myself. I was called to do this job.”

Raquel Román Romero: “I always believe in myself. I was called to do this job.”

Community July 24, 2024

Raquel Román Romero: “I always believe in myself. I was called to do this job.”

"It’s not ok to see naked people on the street, people without ... more

Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez: “You Live to Serve, and You Serve to Live.”

Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez: “You Live to Serve, and You Serve to Live.”

Community May 30, 2025

Councilwoman Dr. Francis De Leon Sanchez: “You Live to Serve, and You Serve to Live.”

"And just like that, the little girl who grew up in Bell ... more

Jazmin Aguilar: “Failure is not an option; I don’t like to waste my time.”

Jazmin Aguilar: “Failure is not an option; I don’t like to waste my time.”

Film November 18, 2024

Jazmin Aguilar: “Failure is not an option; I don’t like to waste my time.”

It goes without saying how challenging it is for a woman, especially ... more

Jacqueline Villalta: “We need more people from the community to join the cause of helping the homeless and families at risk.”

Jacqueline Villalta: “We need more people from the community to join the cause of helping the homeless and families at risk.”

Community October 30, 2024

Jacqueline Villalta: “We need more people from the community to join the cause of helping the homeless and families at risk.”

Villalta knows she can’t do it alone. A warrior since childhood, but ... more

David Sánchez: “Money is a Tool, There’s no Need to Fear It.”

David Sánchez: “Money is a Tool, There’s no Need to Fear It.”

Community August 27, 2025

David Sánchez: “Money is a Tool, There’s no Need to Fear It.”

"If a business is meant for me, it will be. If it’s ... more

Aide Castro: “Many of Those People in Political Positions Stay Silent, I Speak Up”

Aide Castro: “Many of Those People in Political Positions Stay Silent, I Speak Up”

Community November 16, 2024

Aide Castro: “Many of Those People in Political Positions Stay Silent, I Speak Up”

In the realm of politics, Aide's candid approach and fearlessness set her ... more

“Claudia Botero: 2024 was a Learning Experience. Now, I Feel More Excited, More Confident, and Eager to Perfect my Business.”

“Claudia Botero: 2024 was a Learning Experience. Now, I Feel More Excited, More Confident, and Eager to Perfect my Business.”

Community April 7, 2025

“Claudia Botero: 2024 was a Learning Experience. Now, I Feel More Excited, More Confident, and Eager to Perfect my Business.”

Luis Emilio Botero passed away just under four years ago. "Claudia Botero's father ... more

‘Even the Trash Cans Are Clean — Food Is Sacred Now’: Mayra Tod on a Crisis Worse Than the Pandemic

‘Even the Trash Cans Are Clean — Food Is Sacred Now’: Mayra Tod on a Crisis Worse Than the Pandemic

Inspiration October 29, 2025

‘Even the Trash Cans Are Clean — Food Is Sacred Now’: Mayra Tod on a Crisis Worse Than the Pandemic

Mujeres de Hoy: They cook, sell food, hold raffles, and all of ... more

Andres Prieto: “I do it for my children, so they don’t experience what I went through.”

Andres Prieto: “I do it for my children, so they don’t experience what I went through.”

Community November 16, 2024

Andres Prieto: “I do it for my children, so they don’t experience what I went through.”

"We have to support each other; Latino representation in the film industry ... more