Podcast: Cardano LATAM Voices 🎙️🌎🎧✨

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

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Podcast: Cardano LATAM Voices 🎙️🌎🎧✨

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

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33650

[Proposal Summary] Time

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8

[Proposal Summary] Translation Information

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Yes

Original Language

es

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Prominent Spanish and Portuguese Cardano voices lack visibility due to language barriers and poor outreach, limiting global impact, collaboration, and growth.

[Proposal Summary] Supporting Documentation

Supporting links

• https://x.com/LatamTranslator
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• https://linktr.ee/cardanotranslator

[Proposal Summary] Project Dependencies

Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

No

Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'

No dependencies

[Proposal Summary] Project Open Source

Will your project's outputs be fully open source?

Yes

License and Additional Information

This project is fully open source.

[Theme Selection] Theme

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Community Outreach

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

Who you’re targeting, how you’ll reach them, and why this matters for Cardano.

We want to reach not only Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking members, but the entire Cardano family worldwide, so everyone can hear the real voices of some successful projects in Latin America. We also hope to spark curiosity in people who don’t yet know our blockchain (“lurkers” and newcomers), letting them feel the passion, creativity, and achievements of LATAM projects in Cardano. Through a warm, biweekly bilingual podcast with English subtitles, shared on YouTube, Spotify, and social media, we bridge worlds, break language walls, and bring our community closer.

Provide a list of key activities of your project?

• Key activities include hosting 12 interviews (6 in Spanish, 6 in Portuguese) with notable LATAM Cardano figures.
• Researching guests, preparing tailored questions, and coordinating schedules.
• Translating, subtitling in English, and transcribing each episode for accessibility.
• Producing and editing high-quality audio/video with engaging graphics.
• Promoting content across YouTube, Spotify, X, Telegram, and Discord with curated marketing strategies to maximize reach and engagement.

What are your success metrics?

• Publishing all 12 planned episodes (6 Spanish, 6 Portuguese) on schedule.
• Achieving at least 1,125 combined views/listens per episode within the first month of release.
• Engaging at least 375 unique community members across YouTube, Spotify, X, Telegram, and Discord.
• Subtitles and transcriptions achieving 95% accuracy.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

We will produce a biweekly podcast dedicated to giving a voice to recognized leaders of the Cardano ecosystem from Latin America, whose native language is Spanish or Portuguese. Episodes will alternate between Portuguese and Spanish, ensuring a balanced representation of both linguistic communities. For this first season, the podcast will take the form of an interview cycle, focusing on conversations with community leaders and project builders.

Each interview will last between 20 and 45 minutes, allowing enough time to create a relaxed and engaging atmosphere with the guest. The conversation will begin by exploring the human side of their journey with Cardano—personal motivations, challenges, and milestones—before moving into concrete aspects of the project they lead. This approach aims to connect the audience not only with the technical or strategic elements, but also with the values and passion that drive these initiatives.

This proposal represents the initial stage of a podcast designed to be sustainable over time, establishing itself as an information hub and reference point for the Cardano universe in Latin America. In this first season, we will conduct a series of 12 interviews: 6 in Spanish and 6 in Portuguese.

Each episode will be presented in video format, preserving the guest’s **original audio and accompanied by English subtitles **to expand its reach to the global community. Broadcasts will be available on the Cardano Translator YouTube channel and the Cardano Translator Spotify account. In addition, each interview will be carefully transcribed and **shared in written format on platforms **such as X, Telegram, and Discord, ensuring the content is accessible, long-lasting, and easy to reference. This multi-format approach maximizes inclusivity, reach, and the long-term value of the material produced.

To acknowledge the generosity of the interviewees in dedicating their time and insights to this initiative, a symbolic recognition in ADA has also been contemplated for each guest. This reinforces the spirit of collaboration, respect, and mutual growth that characterizes the Cardano ecosystem.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community

Our project will strengthen and deepen the bond between the Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking communities in Latin America and the wider global Cardano ecosystem. By shining a spotlight on leaders, innovators, and remarkable projects that often remain hidden behind language barriers, we will bring forward stories and perspectives that deserve to be heard, recognized, and celebrated.

We believe that the value of Cardano is not only in its technology, but in the people who build, nurture, and live it every day. Through these interviews, the community will be able to discover the faces, voices, and human journeys behind the initiatives—understanding their motivations, challenges, and aspirations. This will allow us to put a “human face” to many of the projects we use and admire, turning them from abstract names into relatable, inspiring stories.

By producing content in Spanish and Portuguese, complemented with high-quality English subtitles and accessible written transcriptions, we will break down linguistic walls and foster a truly inclusive dialogue. This approach will open doors to meaningful idea exchange, spark new collaborations across continents, and amplify the visibility of Latin American contributions to Cardano on the global stage.

We envision this as the seed of a lasting communication bridge—one that grows over time, sustains itself, and becomes a reference point for those seeking a richer, more diverse, and united Cardano community.

[Your Project and Solution] Capabilities & Feasibility

What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

We, Livia from Brazil and Ezequiel from Argentina, are young adults deeply passionate about Cardano and active participants in its ecosystem for over four years. During this time, we have been consistently involved in both in-person and digital initiatives related to education, governance, and community development. Our journey has included the formation, development, and ongoing support of the Cardano Latam Translator Team—today known as Cardano Translator—where we have carried out numerous translations and proofreading tasks for key ecosystem projects. In addition, we have actively participated in CIP-1694 discussions, contributed to the LATAM Townhall, and maintained a constant presence across community spaces such as Discord, Telegram, and X.

Guided by the principle of bridging the gap between communities speaking different languages, we have dedicated ourselves to translating and curating official documents to make knowledge accessible and foster inclusivity. This proposal is a natural extension of that mission, now taken to an audiovisual format with the aim of amplifying voices from Latin America and connecting them to the global Cardano community.

Our professional backgrounds—spanning administration, accounting, psychology, marketing, and public relations—equip us with the skills to design and execute this project with professionalism and impact. We have collaborated for years as translators, delivering important projects that have helped strengthen the growth of the community. This shared experience, combined with our constant presence in the ecosystem, gives us both the capability and credibility to carry out the project with high levels of trust and accountability.

We see this podcast not only as a first step toward a sustainable, innovative communication project but also as a powerful tool to create synergy, build bridges, and celebrate the diversity that makes Cardano stronger.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Project Kick-off & Pre-production Setup: Month 1

Milestone Outputs

• Define the complete production workflow for the bilingual LATAM Cardano podcast (Spanish & Portuguese), covering planning, recording, editing, subtitling, publishing, and promotion.
• Establish detailed interview guidelines, guest selection criteria, and a structured communication plan for outreach and coordination.
• Create a full set of branding assets, including logo, intro/outro videos, and graphic templates for consistent visual identity across all platforms.

Acceptance Criteria

• The production workflow, interview guidelines, and guest selection criteria are completed, reviewed by the team, and approved for implementation.
• Branding package is finalized with all visual assets meeting quality standards and ready to be used in production

Evidence of Completion

• PDF or shared document containing the full workflow, guest selection criteria, communication plan, and branding assets, accessible to the team and funders for review.

Delivery Month

1

Cost

3730

Progress

20 %

Milestone Title

Podcast Operation: Months 2–3

Milestone Outputs

• Produce and release 4 episodes: 1 Spanish and 1 Portuguese per month.
• Add English subtitles to all episodes.
• Prepare and publish written transcripts for each interview.
• Distribute episodes on YouTube, Spotify, and social media (X, Telegram, Discord).

Acceptance Criteria

• Episodes must comply with previously established production standards, ensuring consistent quality in audio clarity, video resolution, accurate subtitling in English, and faithful transcript alignment with the original spoken content.

Evidence of Completion

• Links to published episodes.
• PDFs or shared documents with transcripts.
• Screenshots of social media posts.

Delivery Month

2

Cost

8730

Progress

40 %

Milestone Title

Podcast Operation: Months 4-5

Milestone Outputs

• Produce and release 4 episodes: 1 Spanish and 1 Portuguese per month.
• Add English subtitles to all episodes.
• Prepare and publish written transcripts for each interview.
• Distribute episodes on YouTube, Spotify, and social media (X, Telegram, Discord).

Acceptance Criteria

• Episodes must comply with previously established production standards, ensuring consistent quality in audio clarity, video resolution, accurate subtitling in English, and faithful transcript alignment with the original spoken content.

Evidence of Completion

• Links to published episodes.
• PDFs or shared documents with transcripts.
• Screenshots of social media posts.

Delivery Month

2

Cost

8730

Progress

60 %

Milestone Title

Podcast Operation: Months 6-7

Milestone Outputs

Produce and release 4 episodes: 1 Spanish and 1 Portuguese per month.

Add English subtitles to all episodes.

Prepare and publish written transcripts for each interview.

Distribute episodes on YouTube, Spotify, and social media (X, Telegram, Discord).

Acceptance Criteria

Episodes must comply with previously established production standards, ensuring consistent quality in audio clarity, video resolution, accurate subtitling in English, and faithful transcript alignment with the original spoken content.

Evidence of Completion

Links to published episodes.

PDFs or shared documents with transcripts.

Screenshots of social media posts.

Delivery Month

2

Cost

8730

Progress

80 %

Milestone Title

Season Wrap-up, Final Milestone and Close Out Video

Milestone Outputs

• Compile and publish a comprehensive season summary post highlighting all guests, key insights, and notable moments from the season.
• Gather and synthesize community feedback from YouTube, Spotify, X, Telegram, and Discord.
• Produce a final report detailing achievements, challenges, and recommendations for future seasons.
• Record and publish a Project Close Out Video summarizing the project’s impact, key learnings, and gratitude to the community.
• Distribute the wrap-up content across all relevant channels.

Acceptance Criteria

• The season summary post must provide a clear and engaging overview of the entire series, including representative quotes, guest highlights, and community reactions.
• The final report should include measurable outcomes, lessons learned, and proposed next steps, ensuring a transparent and valuable handover for potential continuation.
• The Close Out Video must meet Catalyst requirements, summarizing the project and its results in a clear, engaging manner.

Evidence of Completion

• Links to the published season summary post on official channels.
• PDF or shared document containing the full final report.
• Links to the Project Close Out Video.
• Screenshots or compilations of community engagement and feedback collected during the wrap-up process.

Delivery Month

1

Cost

3730

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Host & Interviewer (Spanish):

6 hours (6 interviews × 1 hour) at 325.52 ADA/hour → 1,953.13 ADA

Preparation, hosting, and coordination for Spanish-language interviews.

Host & Interviewer (Portuguese):

6 hours (6 interviews × 1 hour) at 325.52 ADA/hour → 1,953.13 ADA

Preparation, hosting, and coordination for Portuguese-language interviews.

Research & Guest Outreach:

24 hours (2 hours per interview) at 260.42 ADA/hour → 6,250 ADA

Researching profiles, contacting guests, and managing interview scheduling.

Subtitling & Transcription:

36 hours (3 hours per episode) at 260.42 ADA/hour → 9,375 ADA

English translation, subtitle creation and synchronization, and transcription/adaptation for written formats.

Audio/Video Production & Graphic Design:

72 hours (6 hours per episode) at 104.17 ADA/hour → 7,500 ADA

Editing audio and video, creating thumbnails, banners, and visual assets for YouTube, Spotify, and social media.

Social Media Management & Promotion:

48 hours (4 hours per episode) at 87.90 ADA/hour → 4,218.75 ADA

Publishing on YouTube, Spotify, X, Telegram, Discord; community management and promotional campaigns to maximize reach.

Interviewee Honorariums:

200 ADA × 12 interviews → 2,400 ADA

Symbolic recognition for the time, contribution, and insights shared by each guest.

Total Estimated Cost: 33,650 ADA

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?

The requested budget represents excellent value for the Cardano ecosystem because it delivers a high-quality, bilingual media initiative that strengthens community connections, improves knowledge sharing, and expands the global reach of Latin American voices.

By producing 12 professionally crafted interviews (6 in Spanish, 6 in Portuguese) with respected Cardano leaders, each subtitled in English and distributed via YouTube, Spotify, and social media, this project bridges the language gap, promotes cultural inclusion, and ensures that impactful projects and initiatives from LATAM are accessible to the entire ecosystem.

The budget covers essential roles such as hosting, research, translation, production, and promotion, ensuring professional execution while remaining lean for the scope and impact expected. A one-time investment in work equipment, furniture, and essential materials ensures sustainability beyond the initial season, enabling us to continue producing valuable content without recurring setup costs.

This project offers long-term value by creating a media hub that not only promotes governance, education, and collaboration across regions, but also amplifies underrepresented perspectives, ultimately fostering a more inclusive and informed global Cardano community.

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