Amigos Podcast Click here for SHOW NOTES from each episode! Operation Amigos PodcastWhy Did They Come? Rex Ogle April 17, 2026Rex Ogle, an award-winning author, shares his journey from a troubled childhood to becoming a successful writer. His works reflect his personal experiences and the influence of his family's history. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding one's ancestral background and the power of forgiveness in overcoming past trauma. It also explores the complexities […]Why Did They Come: Delia Ruiz April 9, 2026Delia Ruiz shares her journey as a first-generation Latina author and the impact of her family's immigration on her identity. She emphasizes the importance of knowing one's family history and the challenges of adapting to a new country. Delia's love for reading is contrasted with the lack of resources in her rural hometown in Mexico, […]Why Did They Come: Edward Dennis April 2, 2026The podcast episode explores the journey of Edward and Megan's immigrant ancestors and the challenges they faced in the US. It delves into family connections, the reasons for migration, and the resilience and determination of immigrant families to succeed in a new country. It also emphasizes the importance of knowing and embracing one's ancestry as […]A New Beginning March 23, 2026Operation Amigos returns with updates on involvement in the Latinx Kidlit Book Festival, organizing writing conferences, and rebranding the mission to promote unity and dialogue. The podcast introduces a new series called "Why Did They Come," and emphasizes the importance of family history and unexpected friendships.Chapters00:00 Return of Operation Amigos06:15 Change in Podcast Dynamics12:07 Welcome […]A Letter to the World: from the white mom of 3 biracial kids February 16, 2022In the 1980s and 1990s, Amy Herrin Inette attended junior high and high school in Alabama, where racism and segregation were still very much alive and thriving. She recounts her experiences, including her marriage to a Black man and the challenges they experienced with their three bi-racial children. Amy pleads with other white people to […]Allison Dayton: Reconciling Faith and Rainbows April 21, 2021In 2017, Allison's brother Preston took his life at the same time that her son was beginning his own process of coming out. While heartbreaking for her whole family, this tragedy started a chain reaction of positive learning that will continue to stand as a part of Preston's legacy for good. Allison instituted Lift and […]Rabbi Benny Zippel, Founder of Project H.E.A.R.T. April 7, 2021Rabbi Benny Zippel founded the Chabad Lubavitch of Utah, and Project H.E.A.R.T., which aims to help at-risk youth, Jewish and otherwise, all over the state. Rabbi Zippel is a huge proponent of helping others learn that each one of us is important, valuable, and needed in this world. Join us as we chat with him about […]12 Years in Mexico: Part 2 March 25, 2021Justino and Brook Mora have just realized that Justino won't be allowed back into the United States for at least ten years. What will their life look like now, starting over with almost nothing? Join us as we listen in on their incredibly hard first years trying to build a life for themselves in Mexico, […]12 Years in Mexico: Part 1 March 16, 2021Justino and Brook Mora were just beginning their life together when the dream became the nightmare. Brook would have to decide which she was willing to live without for ten years: her husband, or her country. Join us as we listen to the Moras' story about the intricacies, realities, and disappointments that are a part […]Williamson Sintyl: "My Color is My Greatest Blessing" February 27, 2021In 2010 a massive earthquake hit the island nation of Haiti, killing hundreds of thousands and displacing 5 million. Williamson Sintyl miraculously survived the earthquake, even after hours trapped under three floors of rubble. Join us as he tells his story of survival, emerging stronger, and building something even bigger than he'd imagined afterward. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X
