This week, Yris sits down with Javier Cabral, editor-in-chief of LA Taco, food writer, and lifelong East LA native. Javier shares how starting a food blog as a teenager and reaching out to legendary food critic Jonathan Gold helped set him on an unexpected path toward his dream career. He opens up about dropping out of college to pursue writing, mentoring the next generation of journalists, and the challenges of keeping local journalism alive in an era of AI, influencers, and changing media habits. Plus, Javier breaks down what makes LA’s food culture so special, shares some of his must-try taco spots, and explains why sometimes the best way to discover your city is simply to get out of your neighborhood and try something new.

This week, Yris sits down with Javier Cabral, editor-in-chief of LA Taco, food writer, and lifelong East LA native. Javier shares how starting a food blog as a teenager and reaching out to legendary food critic Jonathan Gold helped set him on an unexpected path toward his dream career. He opens up about dropping out of college to pursue writing, mentoring the next generation of journalists, and the challenges of keeping local journalism alive in an era of AI, influencers, and changing media habits. Plus, Javier breaks down what makes LA&rsquo;s food culture so special, shares some of his must-try taco spots, and explains why sometimes the best way to discover your city is simply to get out of your neighborhood and try something new.

What does it take to rewrite your story when the odds are stacked against you? Against All Odds is a podcast that amplifies the voices of those who defied expectations, shattered barriers, and broke generational patterns. Hosted by Yris Palmer (Former Celebrity Lash Tech/Owner of Star Lash Extensions, Entrepreneur & Investor) a child of immigrant parents who forged a path to success against all obstacles, this show dives deep into the resilience, grit, and mindset of individuals who refused to be defined by their circumstances.

Each episode features raw, inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, and change-makers who turned struggle into strength. If you’ve ever felt like the underdog, this podcast is your proof that the impossible is within reach.

New episodes every Tuesday on iHeartRadio and YouTube. 

Against all Odds is a Hyphenate Media Group production in partnership with iHeart’s My Cultura Podcast Network.

What does it take to rewrite your story when the odds are stacked against you? Against All Odds is a podcast that amplifies the voices of those who defied expectations, shattered barriers, and broke generational patterns. Hosted by Yris Palmer (Former Celebrity Lash Tech/Owner of Star Lash Extensions, Entrepreneur &amp; Investor) a child of immigrant parents who forged a path to success against all obstacles, this show dives deep into the resilience, grit, and mindset of individuals who refused to be defined by their circumstances.
Each episode features raw, inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, and change-makers who turned struggle into strength. If you&rsquo;ve ever felt like the underdog, this podcast is your proof that the impossible is within reach.
New episodes every Tuesday on iHeartRadio and YouTube.&nbsp;
Against all Odds is a Hyphenate Media Group production in partnership with iHeart&rsquo;s My Cultura Podcast Network.

Against All Odds with Yris Palmer

From Teenage Food Blogger to LA Taco Editor-in-Chief: How Javier Cabral Turned His Passion Into a Career

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