Podcast
Brown Enough
Hosted by Christopher Rivas · EN
What is the role of Brownness in a Black/white world? That's the question Dominican-Colombian-American actor, author and storyteller Christopher Rivas has been navigating his whole life. Listen as Chris discusses identity, careers, and taking up space with other Brown activists, creators and change-makers. Brown Enough is the stories between Black and white.
Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the feed to find Rubirosa, a ten-part documentary series about Porfirio Rubirosa, the Dominican diplomat, playboy, and international polo champion who was the inspiration for James Bond. The show tells the true story of Rubi’s incredible and complicated life and Chris learns what it can teach him about love, success, family, Hollywood, code-switching, white-washing, and the roller coaster of finding himself in a world not made for Brown folks like him.
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Episodes
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Rebirth w/ Jade Catta-Preta
3d ago01:01:23Tap to summarizeJade is hilarious, wise and beautiful - yes - but also courageous. I love this chat because it inspired me and still inspires me to take risks and listen to my hearts calling. This is a powerful conversation on trusting oneself and putting one foot in front of the other.
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Power Couple: Sandy Hernandez, Ben DeJesus, y Casa Noho!
1w ago00:40:45Tap to summarizeI am not kidding, this is the most power of power couples! It's inspiring and motivating and beautiful to see. They are also my first couple on the show. We get into art making, but mainly, community building - which is what these two are all about. Enjoy!
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BackBone & Consistency w/ Fariha Róisín
2w ago00:34:50Tap to summarize“People can envision the end of the world, before they can envision the end of capitalism, why do you think that is!?” This was too short of a conversation. You are going to love every bit of this. This is originally from my Substack - Engaged Liberation. You will be lit up by it. Make sure to check out How To Cure a ghost and all of Fariha’s beautiful work. And let mr know what you think.
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Two Lands w/ Andrea Londo
3w ago00:39:54Tap to summarizeAndrea Londo is an actress among many things, but I brought her into the studio to chat Two Lands Films! Two Lands, which is what so many of us listening embody. This is the body of culture expereince, many lands and speaking many tongues. I loved this convo. Enjoy.
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Boat Baby w/ Vicky Nguyen
Jul 1500:51:13Tap to summarizeVicky Nguyen is the author of Boat Baby, a memoir about the NBC News anchor's journey from being a refugee from communist Vietnam to becoming a successful journalist in America, detailing her family's perilous escape by boat, their struggles to adapt, and her unique upbringing with unconventional Vietnamese parents. It's a special one. Enjoy
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Brown Excellence w/ Julio Macias
Jul 800:49:01Tap to summarizeWelcome back to season 4! On this episode of Brown Enough, I have the pleasure of sitting down with the one and only Julio Macias. A incredible actor, activist, and change maker, who wears his Brownness proudly and powerfully. Enjoy.
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You Mean Bad Bunny
Apr 200:09:28Tap to summarizeThis is a Bonus Episode from a talk I gave at a UNIDOS conference. I shared a story that starts with a misname - “Big Bunny” - and opens into something much deeper: what it means to be seen, unseen, and still essential in America. This talk explores how Latino communities have long powered this country while being misunderstood, reduced, or erased—and why that has to change. Through personal story, cultural critique, and a call to action, this episode is about shifting from being treated like passengers to claiming our role as architects of the future. It’s about naming ourselves correctly, refusing silence, and understanding that our value was never up for debate. Because once we name something clearly, we can finally build with intention.
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CHIRLA — Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights
Mar 2500:21:59Tap to summarizeCHIRLA — the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights — is an organization that has been at the forefront of immigrant justice, advocacy, and community empowerment for decades. This isn’t just about policy, it’s about people. About families, futures, and the fundamental right to belong. We talk about organizing, resilience, and what it means to fight for dignity in a system that too often denies it. This episode is a reminder that behind every headline is a human story, and that real change happens when communities come together to demand something better.
Transcribe →For All The Corporate Baddies With Maritza Contreras
Feb 1800:45:56Tap to summarizeToday we're sitting with Maritza Contreras — community organizer, storyteller, and force of nature. Her work centers joy, justice, and belonging, reminding us that healing is a collective act. This one’s about home, building your very own board of directors and so much more!
Transcribe →God in Public with Johnny Sibilly
Feb 400:45:45Tap to summarizeToday on Brown Enough we're with Johnny Sibilly — actor, advocate, and full-spectrum joy dealer. You might know him from Pose, Hacks, or Queer as Folk, but Johnny’s real superpower is how boldly he shows up as himself. We talk about confidence, vulnerability, speaking God in public, chosen family, and what it means to take up space without apology.
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