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Brown Enough

Christopher Rivas
Brown Enough
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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 o... more

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This 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 ... more

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CHIRLA — 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, an... more

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Today 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 di... more

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Today 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, vulne... more

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Recent Guests

Angelica Salas
Executive Director of Chirla, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights
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Johnny Sibilly
Actor, advocate, and full spectrum joy dealer known for roles in Pose and Hacks.
Episode: God in Public with Johnny Sibilly
Saadia Khan
Founder and CEO of Immigrantly Media
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Reza Farazmand
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Blanca Espinosa
Astrologer and tarot reader known as Moon Chola
Episode: Tarot, Magic, and Stars with Moon Chola
Terry Hu
Actor and advocate, known for portraying Disney's first leading non-binary character in Zombies 3.
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Episode: Your Move with Terry Hu
Juliet Diaz
Indigenous Bruja healer, author, and literary activist
Author of The Altar Within
Episode: The Altar Within with Juliet Diaz
Necar Zadegan
Actress known for her work in television and Broadway
Episode: Hopeful For Love w/ Necar Zadegan

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Christopher Rivas
Host of Brown Enough

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 349 ratings
  • Great show! Fine tune audio

    Interesting topics, generally well done with class & grace.

    Audio sound is low at times and difficult to hear conversations

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ___tariqb94
    United States6 months ago
  • Alchemy Gold

    These thoughtful, thought-provoking conversations are soul food of a category I haven’t found a name for and didn’t know I needed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ReikistaSoy
    United Statesa year ago
  • :-)

    I really enjoyed the Rubirosa series! I hope to hear more stories like this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ericagonzalez
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great interviews with heart

    christopher always asks insightful question and it’s a great way to learn

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonathan Kandell
    United Statesa year ago
  • Brown news

    Blessings

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ron Dennis
    United States2 years ago

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Audience appreciates candid discussions on culture and belonging.
Thoughtful, heartfelt conversations that explore identity with warmth and humor.
The show is lauded for offers of practical takeaways on representation, career, and personal growth.
Guests bring diverse perspectives, and the host asks insightful questions that invite vulnerability.
Listeners praise the show's pace and storytelling, though some note audio variations across episodes.

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For All The Corporate Baddies With Maritza Contreras
Q: Do you have a North Star?
Yes, it has evolved to include the importance of joy along the journey.
For All The Corporate Baddies With Maritza Contreras
Q: What tips can you give to people who work in corporate spaces and experience burnout?
Keep going; find work friends who can help keep you sane and understand your experience.
Immigrantly with Saadia Khan
Q: What makes our storytelling unique?
We were not sensationalizing them and were very intentional and respectful of victims.
Immigrantly with Saadia Khan
Q: Why did you jump into podcasting as a way to explore this nuance?
Because podcasting is such an intimate, private, casual medium that really draws people's attention to storytelling.
Immigrantly with Saadia Khan
Q: What is Immigrantly?
Immigrantly is a space where we are bringing nuance back to immigrant identity.

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A culturally focused conversation series that centers on identity, representation, and personal growth within a broad spectrum of Brown and immigrant experiences. Episodes weave together stories of career navigation, creativity, spirituality, and community empowerment, often exploring how each guest negotiates authenticity, belonging, and impact in a predominantly white world. The show frequently features entrepreneurs, artists, educators, and advocates who illuminate themes like representation in media, financial literacy, mental health, and social justice, with a strong emphasis on storytelling as a vehicle for change. A notable throughline is how personal histories interconnect with wider cultural narratives, offering practical insights ... more

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