<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Chat Mate Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><i>Welcome to </i><b><i>ChatMate</i></b><i>, a podcast where real conversations create knowledge, connection, and inspiration.</i></p><p><i>In each episode, we interview people from different backgrounds—professionals, community leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and everyday individuals with powerful stories—to bring valuable information and meaningful conversations to our community.</i></p><p><i>We explore topics that matter in everyday life, including </i><b><i>education, health, career opportunities, personal growth, and community resources</i></b><i>. At the same time, we also open space for deeper conversations about </i><b><i>grief, resilience, empowerment, culture, and the challenges people face in their journeys</i></b><i>.</i></p><p><i>But it’s not all serious—</i><b><i>ChatMate</i></b><i> also brings moments of laughter, entertainment, and authentic human connection.</i></p><p><i>Our mission is simple: </i><b><i>inform, inspire, and empower our audience</i></b><i> through honest conversations that help people grow, feel understood, and discover new possibilities.</i></p><p><i>So grab a mate, relax, and join the conversation.</i></p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 04:32:14 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/5ubFboDA.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Fernando Tort]]></author><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:56:31 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Fernando Tort]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kids & Family]]></category><itunes:author>Fernando Tort</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Welcome to &lt;/i&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;ChatMate&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;i&gt;, a podcast where real conversations create knowledge, connection, and inspiration.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;In each episode, we interview people from different backgrounds—professionals, community leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and everyday individuals with powerful stories—to bring valuable information and meaningful conversations to our community.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;We explore topics that matter in everyday life, including &lt;/i&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;education, health, career opportunities, personal growth, and community resources&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;i&gt;. At the same time, we also open space for deeper conversations about &lt;/i&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;grief, resilience, empowerment, culture, and the challenges people face in their journeys&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;i&gt;.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;But it’s not all serious—&lt;/i&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;ChatMate&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;i&gt; also brings moments of laughter, entertainment, and authentic human connection.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Our mission is simple: &lt;/i&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;inform, inspire, and empower our audience&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;i&gt; through honest conversations that help people grow, feel understood, and discover new possibilities.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;So grab a mate, relax, and join the conversation.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Fernando Tort</itunes:name><itunes:email>fernando@workitoutconstruction.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Education"/><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/5b0575b2-cff4-42a6-85c7-9ef64b0f9f73/logos/d4bfbd40-4570-4885-bbf7-fe34877548b5.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Life in the U.S. - Viviendo en Utah]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Life in the U.S.  - Viviendo en Utah, Estados Unidos. Como es la vida, cuales son las diferencias con vivir en Sudamerica, siempre desde nuestras experiencias y punto de vista. Uruguayos viviendo en Utah.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">63ec36be-3ba4-479b-bc78-d11acc42f7ba</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fernando Tort]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 03:13:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4c461845d459f8233074b0f9856aad6b7f9ccedebff137b616c4a5a607d96fbb/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2M2VjMzZiZS0zYmE0LTQ3OWItYmM3OC1kMTFhY2M0MmY3YmEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1YjA1NzViMi1jZmY0LTQyYTYtODVjNy05ZWY2NGIwZjlmNzMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTliYWY2ZGI0MDg1NmM0ZjQyODM2ODMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwYTgzZDViNzExZGQzMWFhZmQ2ZTc5L2NoYXRtYXRlLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xOF9fNS0xMy0yNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="114780935" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/5b0575b2-cff4-42a6-85c7-9ef64b0f9f73/episodes/63ec36be-3ba4-479b-bc78-d11acc42f7ba/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Life in the U.S.  - Viviendo en Utah, Estados Unidos. Como es la vida, cuales son las diferencias con vivir en Sudamerica, siempre desde nuestras experiencias y punto de vista. Uruguayos viviendo en Utah.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:59:47</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/5b0575b2-cff4-42a6-85c7-9ef64b0f9f73/logos/d4bfbd40-4570-4885-bbf7-fe34877548b5.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Life in the U.S. - Viviendo en Utah</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 3 - Part 2 - Guest Harmonie Wheeler]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Take a deep breath, be kind to yourself, and join us in this honest conversation about loss, healing, and hope.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">08a2493d-05f7-47a5-90c2-38f07e6f01b5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fernando Tort]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:03:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/879e3988957d0708f1ab528b15d31c1b6f0c6f5ed591ce672cf389282e5c000e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwOGEyNDkzZC0wNWY3LTQ3YTUtOTBjMi0zOGYwN2U2ZjAxYjUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1YjA1NzViMi1jZmY0LTQyYTYtODVjNy05ZWY2NGIwZjlmNzMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTliYWY2ZGI0MDg1NmM0ZjQyODM2ODMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllMTg2ZWMwM2UwZDEyYzQ4MWEwZTc5L2NoYXRtYXRlLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xN19fMy0zLTQwLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="89039246" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/5b0575b2-cff4-42a6-85c7-9ef64b0f9f73/episodes/08a2493d-05f7-47a5-90c2-38f07e6f01b5/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Take a deep breath, be kind to yourself, and join us in this honest conversation about loss, healing, and hope.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:01:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/5b0575b2-cff4-42a6-85c7-9ef64b0f9f73/logos/d4bfbd40-4570-4885-bbf7-fe34877548b5.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 3 - Part 2 - Guest Harmonie Wheeler</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 3 - Part 1 - Grief]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Grief is something we all experience, yet it can feel incredibly isolating. In this interview, we explore the many layers of grief; what it looks like, how it feels, and why there's no "right" way to go through it. Whether you're mourning the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or a chapter of your life, this space is here for you. Take a deep breath, be kind to yourself, and join us in this honest conversation about loss, healing, and hope.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5fd4c30d-7eec-47f7-b950-26634f519924</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fernando Tort]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:11:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a0870553ae575c68e22afcfafccb2707fd5cd60caf025d7df59a9ae3aa0f907f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1ZmQ0YzMwZC03ZWVjLTQ3ZjctYjk1MC0yNjYzNGY1MTk5MjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1YjA1NzViMi1jZmY0LTQyYTYtODVjNy05ZWY2NGIwZjlmNzMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTliYWY2ZGI0MDg1NmM0ZjQyODM2ODMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljZjRkMjY1NDUxY2ZiNWFkZmZkNzA4L2NoYXRtYXRlLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0zX183LTE2LTIyLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="70588438" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/5b0575b2-cff4-42a6-85c7-9ef64b0f9f73/episodes/5fd4c30d-7eec-47f7-b950-26634f519924/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Grief is something we all experience, yet it can feel incredibly isolating. In this interview, we explore the many layers of grief; what it looks like, how it feels, and why there&apos;s no &quot;right&quot; way to go through it. Whether you&apos;re mourning the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or a chapter of your life, this space is here for you. Take a deep breath, be kind to yourself, and join us in this honest conversation about loss, healing, and hope.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:49:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/5b0575b2-cff4-42a6-85c7-9ef64b0f9f73/logos/d4bfbd40-4570-4885-bbf7-fe34877548b5.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 3 - Part 1 - Grief</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 2 - Interview -Pablo Tellechea, periodista.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><i>En este episodio de </i><b><i>ChatMate</i></b><i>, hablamos con </i><b><i>Pablo Telechea</i></b><i>, periodista independiente uruguayo, radicado en Utah, sobre su documental </i><b><i>“Jornaleros: una mirada al frente”</i></b><i>, que explora la vida de los trabajadores hispanos en Utah. </i><b><i>No te pierdas esta conversación única</i></b><i> que mezcla cultura, derechos humanos y experiencias reales de inmigración. ¡Dale like, comparte y suscríbete para más historias inspiradoras!</i></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e43c23c9-8329-4fd8-9ca6-4caa995c2a41</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fernando Tort]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:42:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ee0903643606185f6e53529ca99aaaba5f63a7b0124d69f9a876a56e6075fbed/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlNDNjMjNjOS04MzI5LTRmZDgtOWNhNi00Y2FhOTk1YzJhNDEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1YjA1NzViMi1jZmY0LTQyYTYtODVjNy05ZWY2NGIwZjlmNzMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTliYWY2ZGI0MDg1NmM0ZjQyODM2ODMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliMWZhODUwOWFmNDhjNzdmY2RjYjcyL2NoYXRtYXRlLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xMl9fMC0yOC01Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="23052556" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/5b0575b2-cff4-42a6-85c7-9ef64b0f9f73/episodes/e43c23c9-8329-4fd8-9ca6-4caa995c2a41/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;En este episodio de &lt;/i&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;ChatMate&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;i&gt;, hablamos con &lt;/i&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pablo Telechea&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;i&gt;, periodista independiente uruguayo, radicado en Utah, sobre su documental &lt;/i&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;“Jornaleros: una mirada al frente”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;i&gt;, que explora la vida de los trabajadores hispanos en Utah. &lt;/i&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;No te pierdas esta conversación única&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;i&gt; que mezcla cultura, derechos humanos y experiencias reales de inmigración. ¡Dale like, comparte y suscríbete para más historias inspiradoras!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:48:02</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/5b0575b2-cff4-42a6-85c7-9ef64b0f9f73/logos/d4bfbd40-4570-4885-bbf7-fe34877548b5.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 2 - Interview -Pablo Tellechea, periodista.</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 1 - Columbus Adult Education Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <b>Chat Mate</b>, we sit down with <b>Francesca Bernal</b>, Director of the <b>Columbus Adult Education Center</b>, to talk about the powerful work they are doing to support the community through education.</p><p>Francesca shares how the center offers <b>free English classes</b> to adults who want to improve their language skills and create better opportunities for themselves and their families. One of the most inspiring parts of this program is that <b>every teacher and staff member is a volunteer</b>, dedicating their time and effort to help others grow.</p><p>The mission of the Columbus Adult Education Center is simple but powerful: <b>improving people’s lives through education and language learning</b>. By helping individuals learn English, they open doors to better jobs, stronger confidence, and deeper connections within their community.</p><p>In this conversation, we discuss:</p><ul><li>The importance of learning English for personal and professional growth</li><li>How the Columbus Adult Education Center operates with volunteers</li><li>The impact education can have on immigrant and local communities</li><li>Opportunities for people who want to learn or support the program</li></ul><p>This episode is a reminder that <b>education changes lives</b>, and when communities come together to help each other, incredible things happen.</p><p>🎧 Join us for this inspiring conversation on <b>Chat Mate</b>.</p><hr /><p><b>Hashtags:</b><br />#ChatMate #AdultEducation #LearnEnglish #CommunityEducation #UtahCommunity #EnglishClasses #EducationForAll</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5d892946-f4a3-48d5-a69a-4179f1ce736b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fernando Tort]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:07:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3bb2c971fce95196fcaa7825a0cf3ac391aea788fbeef1fdb4fccf0b2bb50b4f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1ZDg5Mjk0Ni1mNGEzLTQ4ZDUtYTY5YS00MTc5ZjFjZTczNmIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1YjA1NzViMi1jZmY0LTQyYTYtODVjNy05ZWY2NGIwZjlmNzMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTliYWY2ZGI0MDg1NmM0ZjQyODM2ODMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliMGUxNzZiNzQ0Njc5OWUzYTRkYWQ4L2NoYXRtYXRlLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xMV9fNC0yOC01NC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="13540641" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/5b0575b2-cff4-42a6-85c7-9ef64b0f9f73/episodes/5d892946-f4a3-48d5-a69a-4179f1ce736b/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;b&gt;Chat Mate&lt;/b&gt;, we sit down with &lt;b&gt;Francesca Bernal&lt;/b&gt;, Director of the &lt;b&gt;Columbus Adult Education Center&lt;/b&gt;, to talk about the powerful work they are doing to support the community through education.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Francesca shares how the center offers &lt;b&gt;free English classes&lt;/b&gt; to adults who want to improve their language skills and create better opportunities for themselves and their families. One of the most inspiring parts of this program is that &lt;b&gt;every teacher and staff member is a volunteer&lt;/b&gt;, dedicating their time and effort to help others grow.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The mission of the Columbus Adult Education Center is simple but powerful: &lt;b&gt;improving people’s lives through education and language learning&lt;/b&gt;. By helping individuals learn English, they open doors to better jobs, stronger confidence, and deeper connections within their community.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this conversation, we discuss:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of learning English for personal and professional growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How the Columbus Adult Education Center operates with volunteers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The impact education can have on immigrant and local communities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Opportunities for people who want to learn or support the program&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is a reminder that &lt;b&gt;education changes lives&lt;/b&gt;, and when communities come together to help each other, incredible things happen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Join us for this inspiring conversation on &lt;b&gt;Chat Mate&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hashtags:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#ChatMate #AdultEducation #LearnEnglish #CommunityEducation #UtahCommunity #EnglishClasses #EducationForAll&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:28:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/5b0575b2-cff4-42a6-85c7-9ef64b0f9f73/logos/d4bfbd40-4570-4885-bbf7-fe34877548b5.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 1 - Columbus Adult Education Center</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>