Top Latinos!

Top Latinos Podcast, hosted by Sal Aniano, celebrates Latino culture and success. Each episode features inspiring conversations with trailblazing Latinos—entrepreneurs, artists, and activists—breaking barriers and shaping the future. With heartfelt storytelling and engaging discussions, Sal spotlights resilience, creativity, and heritage. Tune in to connect with the voices driving change in the Latino community.

Top Latinos! is a news podcast hosted by Sal Aniano, with 6 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sal Aniano hosts Top Latinos!, a news show with 6 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  Dolores Cantu: From Hollywood Trailblazer to Talent Manager | Top Latinos Podcast

  Jul 29, 20261h 11mS1

  <p>Hollywood pioneer Dolores Cantu joins Sal Aniano on the Top Latinos Podcast to share an extraordinary career spanning more than five decades in entertainment.</p><p>Dolores discusses breaking barriers as one of the first Latina flight attendants for Eastern Airlines, overcoming discrimination in Hollywood, appearing in iconic productions including Saturday Night Fever, Dallas, Fantasy Island, and Falcon Crest, and becoming one of the first Latina female leads in a Hanna-Barbera animated series.</p><p>She also shares how founding CANDU Management allowed her to mentor the next generation of actors who have gone on to appear in Broadway...

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  Episode #5

  Francisca Nunez: Turning Pain into Purpose

  Apr 8, 202639 minS1

  <p>In this powerful episode of the Top Latinos Podcast, host Sal Aniano sits down with Francisca Nunez, a domestic violence coach, human rights advocate, and community activist.</p><p>Francisca’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and purpose. From her roots in Puerto Rico to her advocacy work in Paterson, New Jersey, she has dedicated her life to empowering survivors and creating a platform for healing through her podcast, No Longer Silent.</p><p>🎧 Topics Covered:</p>Overcoming trauma and finding purposeBreaking the silence around domestic violenceEmpowering young people to recognize toxic relationshipsAdvocacy, community work, and systemic change<p>💬 Key Qu...

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  Dr. Luis Laviena: Transforming Lives Through Psychology and Public Health

  Jan 27, 202647 minS1

  <p>🎧 Dr. Luis Laviena: A Trailblazer in Psychology and Public Health</p><p>Welcome to Top Latinos, where we celebrate the stories of Latino leaders making a difference!</p><p>In this special episode, host Sal Aniano sits down with Dr. Luis Laviena, a renowned psychologist, medical researcher, and educator whose groundbreaking work has transformed lives and communities. From his roots in Puerto Rico and New York City to co-founding the world’s first multidisciplinary AIDS clinic, Dr. Laviena’s journey is a testament to the power of science, compassion, and cultural understanding.</p><p>💡 What to Expect in This Episode:</p>H...

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  Episode #3

  Rev. Joel A. Peña: Faith in Action on the Top Latinos Podcast

  Jan 27, 202632 minS1

  <p>🎧 Rev. Joel A. Peña: A Journey of Faith, Leadership, and Service</p><p>Welcome to the Top Latinos Podcast, where we celebrate Latino leaders making a difference in their communities and beyond.</p><p>In this inspiring episode, host Sal Aniano sits down with Reverend Joel A. Peña, a Venezuelan-born pastor and leader of the Church of the Brethren in Lancaster, PA. From founding youth movements like La Brigada Juvenil de Jesucristo in Mérida, Venezuela, to leading the Alpha & Omega Community Center in the U.S., Rev. Peña’s story is a testament to faith in action.</p...

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  Jose Pereira: Resilience, Faith, and Leadership on the Top Latinos Podcast

  Jan 27, 202635 minS1

  <p>🎧 Jose Pereira: A Story of Resilience and Faith</p><p>Join host Sal Aniano for a gripping episode of the Top Latinos Podcast featuring Jose Pereira, a globally recognized leader, resilience coach, and motivational speaker.</p><p>Jose’s journey is one of unimaginable adversity and unshakable faith. As the former CEO of Citgo Petroleum, he was unjustly detained for nearly five years by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was captured by the United States on January 3, 2026. As one of the Citgo-6, Jose endured 1,775 days of wrongful imprisonment, becoming a global symbol of resilience, justice, and hope.</p><p>In this...

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