HeyJaredGrayscale LA
GRAYSCALE LA is a podcast about people living in the in-between. Hosted and produced by Alex Narvaez; award-winning creative director, producer, and journalist.
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- Sep 2, 2026
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Sabi on Walking Away From Fame, Salvadoran Identity, Healing & Finding Her Own Definition of Success (opens the original)
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GRAYSCALE LA EPISODE 16: SABI In this episode of Grayscale LA, Alex Narváez sits down with Los Angeles singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and global radio personality Sabi for a conversation about identity, success, growth, and staying true to yourself. Born and raised in Inglewood to a Salvadoran mother and African-American father, Sabi grew up navigating two cultures and learning early on what it meant to exist somewhere in between. Her journey would eventually take her from the group The Ba
Steven Levy Cruz on Salvadoran Pride, Community Building, AFJA, and Creating Opportunities (opens the original)
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GRAYSCALE LA EPISODE 15: STEVEN LEVY CRUZ In this episode of Grayscale LA, Alex Narváez sits down with Salvadoran-American entrepreneur, nonprofit executive, and community builder Steven Levy Cruz for a conversation about identity, culture, community, and the responsibility that comes with creating opportunities for others. Born and raised in Los Angeles to Salvadoran immigrant parents, Steven grew up navigating the space between his life in LA and his connection to El Salvador. Those experience
Paulina Lopez on Experiential Marketing, Immigration, Identity & Building Community (opens the original)
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GRAYSCALE LA EPISODE 14: PAULINA LOPEZ In this episode of Grayscale LA, Alex Narváez sits down with marketing executive, experiential leader, and community advocate Paulina Lopez for a conversation about identity, immigration, resilience, and what it truly means to lead with empathy. Born and raised in Mexico City, Paulina immigrated to the United States as a teenager, leaving behind the life she knew to start over in a new country. Since then, she’s built an impressive career leading experienti
Lalo Alcaraz on Latino Identity, Immigration & Decades of Fighting for His Community Through Comics (opens the original)
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GRAYSCALE LA EPISODE 13: LALO ALCARAZ In this episode of Grayscale LA, Alex Narváez sits down with award-winning cartoonist, writer, producer, and cultural commentator Lalo Alcaraz for a conversation about identity, representation, and the role art can play in challenging power. Best known as the creator of La Cucaracha , the first nationally syndicated, politically themed Latino daily comic strip in the United States. Lalo has spent more than three decades documenting the Latino experience thro
Jessica Marie Garcia on Carving Her Own Path in Hollywood, Latino Representation & Motherhood (opens the original)
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GRAYSCALE LA EPISODE 11: JESSICA MARIE GARCIA In this episode of Grayscale LA, Alex Narváez sits down with actress Jessica Marie Garcia for a conversation about identity, resilience, representation, and what it really means to build a career by embracing who you are. Best known for her breakout role as Jasmine on Netflix’s On My Block, along with memorable performances on Disney Channel’s Liv and Maddie and Bunk’d, Jessica has built a career bringing humor, heart, and authenticity to every role
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