{"podcast":{"title":"Puerto Rico Open Your Eyes","slug":"puerto-rico-open-your-eyes-7331061","podcast_index_feed_id":7331061,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.puertoricoabranlosojos.com","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes/20250512_120518_cbf6b222447a4f06244c0b98fb318413.png","author":"Puerto Rico Open Your Eyes","episode_count":108,"summary":"Puerto Rico Abran los Ojos (Puerto Rico: Open Your Eyes) is a bold and thought-provoking podcast dedicated to uncovering the true history of Borikén—the island we now know as Puerto Rico. Through weekly episodes, we seek to awaken consciousness across the Latino community, sparking real conversations that bridge generations and borders. Our show dives deep into the stories often left untold, exploring how Puerto Rico became an unexpected bridge between two continents and examining the historical, cultural, and political forces that have shaped our identity. We confront the good, the bad, and the ugly—highlighting the beauty of Boricua resilience while also facing the realities of economic bondage and colonial legacy. At the heart of Puerto Rico Abran los Ojos is a commitment to dialogue. We will meet with voices from across the diaspora—activists, historians, artists, elders, and youth—to discuss Puerto Rico’s path toward true self-governance and freedom. This is not just about history; it’s about envisioning a future where Puerto Ricans, both on the island and in the U.S., are empowered, unified, and heard. With nearly 9 million Puerto Ricans worldwide, our community is a force.…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T06:21:15.632807+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes-7331061"},"episode":{"title":"Not Everyone Will Make It to the Finish Line | A Reflection on Purpose, Perseverance & Leadership","slug":"not-everyone-will-make-it-to-the-finish-line-a-reflection-on-purpose-perseverance-leadership","published_at":"2026-07-20T02:12:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes-7331061/not-everyone-will-make-it-to-the-finish-line-a-reflection-on-purpose-perseverance-leadership","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes-7331061","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes/3005071","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/329527/3005071/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes/2026_07_20_02_12_18_c1ffe5a1-08ca-483c-9043-b4c898ac50e7.mp3","summary":"Not every worthwhile journey ends with the same people who started it. Whether you're building a business, raising a family, leading an organization, serving your community, or fighting for a cause you believe in, one truth seems to repeat itself throughout history: Many begin the journey. Few reach the finish line. In this episode of Puerto Rico: Open Your Eyes , Edwin Ortiz shares a personal reflection on perseverance, commitment, leadership, and the realities of human nature. This is not a discussion about personalities or politics. It is a conversation about what happens to every meaningful mission when enthusiasm begins to fade, obstacles appear, priorities change, and commitment is tested. Using our effort to advocate for Puerto Rico to once again become an autonomous community under Spain's democratic Constitution as one example, we explore a much larger truth—one that applies to every worthwhile endeavor. If you've ever led a team... Started a business... Written a book... Raised a family... Served your community... Or dedicated yourself to a purpose greater than yourself... This message is for you. Sometimes the greatest obstacles aren't the critics standing in front of us. Sometimes they're the distractions, fears, impatience, and competing priorities that quietly emerge along the journey. Yet if the mission is truly worthwhile, it must always be greater than any one individual. Because in the end, legacies are not built by those who simply begin the journey. They are built by those who choose to finish it. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🌐 Visit Our Website https://PuertoRicoAbranLosOjos.com There you can learn more about our educational initiative and sign our petitions supporting the inclusion of every democratic status option for Puerto Rico, including reunification…","meta_description":"Not every worthwhile journey ends with the same people who started it. 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