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Olivia Castillo
Author, Motivator, Shaker & Mover, Mother, Wife, Artist, Dreamer

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Be the Hero of Your Own Story
I just finished taping, The Kelly Show. I had traveled all the way to Atlanta, to be on a talk show, to talk about my first book, Song of...

After Maria
Flying in from Fort Lauderdale, I did not know what to expect when I finally landed in Puerto Rico. CNN had just announced that the new...


El Morro
At a certain angle it stands alone, a looming commanding presence in a cerulean blue sea. The wind blows and one can almost see a full...


La Isla del Encanto
Puerto Rico is "La Isla del Encanto," the island of enchantment. Part of the Greater Antilles Islands, lying 1,277 miles north of the...


The Butterfly Effect
Oh, those first few weeks of being in love! The butterflies in the stomach; the wanting to be with each other every moment; the sun...


Music Legend Tito Puente
Many music legends have Puerto Rican roots. For example, the talented Lin Manuel Miranda, creator of the musical Hamilton and co-composer...


The Island of Many Nations
Islands are beautiful in that there are so many influences. The island of Puerto Rico has a rich and diverse history. The Ortoiroid were...

True Power is Within Us
"The Mahatma taught us that true power is within us and that freedom must rest first in the soul and will be invincible." - Dr. Pedro...


Generational Curses
The sins of the father are visited on his children. It's pretty heavy stuff to think about. It could simply mean the pain in the family...


Ask the Author
QUESTIONS 1. What can you tell us about your new release, SONG OF THE BORICUA? The book is set in Puerto Rico following three generations...
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