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Podcast: Hella Latin@
Episode: Failure Is Data: Lessons from a First-Gen Journey with Daniel Ordoñez
Description: In this episode of Hella Latin@, Odalys Jasmine sits down with Daniel Ordóñez — a Haitian-Salvadorean entrepreneur and creative director — for a deeply reflective conversation on legacy, identity, masculinity, and purpose.
As a first-generation LA native, Daniel's passion for creativity and making an impact led him to Saints – a unique concept store redefining the barbershop and boutique experience, cultivating a space where he can empower his community through style, self-care, grooming, and unique experiences.
In this episode, he shares his family’s immigration story from El Salvador and Haiti, to growing up in Pico Union, to being b...