A sudden 2023 layoff email wasn't a setback for Rubén Darío Villa—it was a blessing in disguise. After years as a designer in big tech, Darío Villa used the change to fully commit his creative drive to Gilroy, founding La Ofrenda Festival and launching La Casa de Cultura y Arte to uplift creatives across the region.

In this conversation, Darío Villa discusses his tech background, his move into community leadership, and the creation of La Ofrenda Festival. Listen in >>