In this episode of Sacred Lessons, host Mike de la Rocha sits with Gilbert Márquez, artist, craftsman, and co-founder of Márquez Clásico, for a deeply personal conversation about fatherhood, cultural pride, and the power of remembering where we come from. Inspired by the memory of his late father, Gilbert reflects on how learning the art of traditional Mexican hatmaking reconnected him with his Chicano identity and honored the lessons passed down through generations. Together, Mike and Gilbert explore why there is no single way to be Chicano, how love and partnership shape what we create, and why the people we love continue living through the stories, traditions, and gifts we pass on to others.