Alchemizing the First-Gen Experience — B0ryan on El Salvador, Art, and Becoming

In this episode of Hella Latin@, Odalys Jasmine sits down with B0ryan — a first-gen Salvadoran creative to talk identity, resilience, and what it really means to create not from survival, but from truth. From growing up in a Central American household shaped by immigration and a strong lineage of women, to navigating assimilation, football, creative entrepreneurship, fashion and music — this conversation dives deep into first-gen pressure, healing, and building a life rooted in authenticity rather than expectation. Today, ⁠B0ryan⁠ channels his voice, creativity, and lived experience into art and design through ⁠Pirate⁠, and storytelling through ⁠music⁠. Grab your cafecito and tune in for a powerful reflection on culture, art as therapy, reclaiming identity, and redefining success on your own terms. Keep up with Hella Latin@ episodes, events, and experiences here: ⁠www.hellalatina.com⁠ Want a glimpse into the chisme? Together, they explore: What it means to grow up first-gen in a household shaped by immigration, civil war, and survival Being raised by grandparents and the role of oral history in preserving culture The early realization of being “in-between” worlds — at home, at school, and in society How football became a lifeline, a sense of identity, and a gateway to college and professional opportunities Why studying criminal justice shifted after experiencing police violence firsthand Playing professional football overseas and returning home to rebuild from the ground up Using art, fashion, and music as tools for self-expression, healing, and resistance Building a brand rooted in honesty, culture, and community — not validation Reclaiming identity through language, names, and self-representation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices