Season 5 -Episode 8: Julio Ricardo Varela -Joy from Decency and Kindness
In Episode 8 of Adelante Leadership, titled “Joy from Decency and Kindness,” we speak with Julio, an award-winning journalist, nonprofit-media veteran, and advocate for equitable storytelling.
Julio previously served as president of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Futuro Media and founded Latino Rebels and The Latino Newsletter. His writing and commentary have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, MSNBC, ESPN, and other major outlets. He currently works with Free Press to advance narrative change, rapid-response storytelling, and resource development.
This conversation explores the connection between leadership, media, justice, joy, decency, and kindness. Julio reminds us that how we tell stories—and how we treat one another—can help transform communities and create space for more equitable leadership.
Learn more about Julio and his work at The Latino Newsletter, Latino Rebels, and Free Press.
What would change in our communities if decency and kindness became central to the way we lead?