Voices of a Highway

Voices of a Highway

We Love Buford Highway

Episodes 73
Avg. Duration 25m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (6)
Since Feb 2021
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
66%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Voices of a Highway is a community podcast by We Love Buford Highway, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the multicultural identity of Atlanta’s Buford Highway. Each month, we explore stories from locals who call this corridor home—celebrating their victories, challenges, and the shared journey of preserving culture, community, and belonging along the Highway.

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Recent Episodes

What does it mean to build community, not just property?

Mar 31, 2026 30m

In our latest episode of Voices of a Highway, Vasti Pichardo, property manager for Atlanta’s Chinatown, a historical part of the Buford Highway corridor, shares what it looks like to lead with people…

03: Food That Carries Us Home

Jan 21, 2026 46m

David came to the U.S. from Thailand in 2004 to pursue graduate school. What he found along Buford Highway — access to familiar ingredients, vibrant food culture, and a sense of belonging — quietly…

02: Feeding the Heart of Buford Highway

Dec 05, 2025 45m

Carlo Gan, Kamayan ATLWhen Carlo and his wife Mia opened Kamayan ATL, they weren’t just bringing Filipino food to Atlanta. They were creating a space where culture, memory, and community could gather…

S4E1 01: Brewing Belonging Josh Owh, Postern Coffee

Nov 04, 2025 30m

Through the partnership of We Love Buford Highway and Open Table Community, Voices of a Highway returns to celebrate the people who make Atlanta’s most diverse corridor feel like home. Buford Highway…

Identities and Belonging: Beyond Affordability ft. Delia Mendez-Valdez

Dec 07, 2023 6m

In this episode we hear Delia Mendez-Valdez, We Love Buford Highway’s Program and Communications Coordinator. She shares her dreams and hopes for Buford Highway’s future, especially through the lens…

Identities & Belonging: We Build What We Don't Have Yet ft. Jonathan Peraza Campos

Nov 30, 2023 14m

In this episode we bring back Jonathan Peraza, who has been a guest in this podcast before! Jonathan discusses his dreams for Buford Highway and how this vision is centered around building spaces…

Identity & Belonging: Photography & Community ft. Victoria García

Nov 22, 2023 16m

In this episode Victoria García shares her stories about belonging on Buford Highway through the artistic medium she practices, photography. As a designer, visual artist, and community lover living…

Identities and Belonging: Disrupting & Expanding Our Notion of Latinidad

Nov 16, 2023 1h 9m

In this episode you will hear the voices of Natalia Garzón Martínez, Victoria García, Jonathan Peraza-Campos, and Delia Mendez. They come together to discuss the contradictions that exist with the…

Identidades y Pertenencia: El Futuro de Buford Highway con Lorena Castro

Nov 09, 2023 5m

En este episodio Lorena Castro comparte sus experiencias con la superación personal y la salud mental. Además, comparte su visión para las personas y comunidades que viven en el corredor…

Identidades y Pertenencia: Cree en tus sueños con Aceli Zenil

Nov 02, 2023 7m

En este episodio hablamos con Aceli Zenil, quien comparte su historia de inmigrante con nosotros. Nos habla de la importancia de proteger y creer en los sueños y de cómo su vida en Estados Unidos ha…

Identities & Belonging: “Comadreando” with Lina Vargas

Oct 26, 2023 26m

Join us for this English episode with Lina Vargas, creator and founder of @comadreandoatl, a social club for Latinx "Comadres" of all stripes in ATL. This conversation centers the importance of…

Identidades y Pertenencia: Creando Espacios Entre Amigos y Comadres

Oct 19, 2023 1h 9m

En este episodio escucharemos las voces de Lina Vargas, Aceli Zenil, Lorena Castro y Natalia Garzón Martínez. Las cuatro mujeres comparten sus experiencias en Atlanta y hablan sobre cómo el contexto…

Identities and Belonging: The Healing Powers of Latino Pride ft. Luis Andrés Andino

Oct 12, 2023 11m

We are bringing back one of our former guests on this podcast, Luis Andres Andino! He joined us a few months ago to talk about mental health and machismo, and now he is here to tell us the story of…

Identidades y Pertenencia: Nuestras Raíces Indígenas con Ludemar Ball-Mora

Oct 05, 2023 16m

En este episodio (¡completamente en español!) hablamos con Ludemar Ball-Mora, quien nos comparte cómo se sintió al llegar a Estados Unidos desde Puerto Rico. Durante nuestra charla, Ludemar también…

Identities & Belonging: Building Family Outside Your Family ft. Angelica

Sep 28, 2023 12m

In this episode we sit down with Angelica, who was one of our guests in last week's group discussion. She describes some of the places in her life that make her feel a sense of belonging. The…

Identities & Belonging: Latinos in Atlanta, Speaking Spanish & Healing Collectively

Sep 21, 2023 1h 3m

In this episode you will hear from Luis Andino, Angelica, Ludemar Ball-Mora and Natalia Garzón Martínez. They all spend some time discussing their definitions of Latinidad and how Atlanta has changed…

Identities and Belonging: A Special Content Series

Sep 13, 2023 1m

Latino identities exist beyond margaritas, taco Tuesdays, and mariachi bands. With over 21 countries and territories identifying as Latin American or Latino, and over 30 million individuals from…

AAPI Organizing in the South: Optimism and the Complexities of Visibility ft Van Pham

Aug 17, 2023 29m

In this episode, Van shares her family's immigrant story. She also talks about optimism, and how she connects with people of different backgrounds. The conversation also revolves around the model…

AAPI Organizing in the South: Finding Your Home ft Alina Lee

Aug 09, 2023 15m

In this episode, Alina Lee talks about growing up in a primarily white neighborhood and the importance that Buford Highway had in her formation of an Asian identity. She also shares more about her…

AAPI Organizing in the South: Thriving or Surviving? Public Health Access ft Alnory Gutlay

Aug 02, 2023 21m

In this episode, Alnory Gutlay talks about access to health for AAPI communities and the effects of the model minority myth in the public health sector. She raises important questions about…

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Voices of a Highway has published 73 episodes since February 2021, covering topics in Business, Non-Profit.

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