S:2 / EP:20 - Ricardo Porras - Lights, Camera, Accion Podcast

In recognition of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m excited to welcome Richard Porras, founder and head chef of Real Empanada, a Colombian food business serving the Greater Toronto Area. Built on three generations of family recipes, Real Empanada is known for its fresh, handcrafted Colombian empanadas that are gluten-free, halal certified, and made with care. Richard’s passion for cooking began in his family’s restaurant, Motivos, where he grew up immersed in restaurant life and learned firsthand the value of hard work, resilience, and community. Inspired by tradition while embracing modern culinary influences, Richard has grown a family recipe into a thriving business serving customers through markets, catering, events, delivery, and wholesale partnerships across the GTA. Join us as we talk about food, entrepreneurship, culture, resilience, and the importance of mental health, especially for men navigating the challenges of business and everyday life. Make sure you give him a follow instagram: @realempanadaco web: www.realempanada.com Follow Our Co-Host Mario Funes Instagram: @djrebelations Instagram: @REBELATIONSPODCAST Your Host Jonathan 'Jona' Quintero Instagram: @lcaccionpod Instagram: @corporacionazul Instagram: @Lafuenteto Instagram: @oyelatinos #Lcaccion #LightsCameraAccion #LightsCameraAction #Podcast #Toronto #TorontoPodcast #Latinos #Culture #Music #Food #MentalHealth #Musica #MusicaLatina #LatinosEnToronto #LatinosEnCanada #Podcast #RicardoPorras #RealEmpanada #Empanada #empanadas #colombia #family #familia