Lit & Luz Migration Storytelling: Nestor “the Boss” Gomez by MAKElit + Lit & Luz Festival

Told at the Hideout in Chicago on Friday, October 19, 2019 for the Lit & Luz Festival. The program featured live stories about movement: migration, action, and social change. Featuring Rafael Robles (one of the first DACA recipients), LL.M. Sandy Choreno (Efecto Violeta), Monse Gaytan (DACAmentation), and famed storyteller Nestor "the boss" Gomez.

In partnership with Northeastern Illinois University’s DACAmentation, the Hideout, and the Mexican Consulate of Chicago

Nestor “the Boss” Gomez

Was born in Guatemala and came to Chicago Undocumented in the mid 80’s. He told his first story at a Moth story slam to get over the stuttering that plagued his childhood, since then he has won more than 60 Moth Slams. Nestor also created, host, produce and curates his own storytelling show 80 Minutes Around the World a show that features the stories of Immigrants and refugees from different parts of the world, their descendant and allies. 80 Minutes Around the World is also available as a Podcast. Nestor also published a collection of stories detailing his experiences driving for ride sharing title “Your Driver Has Arrived.” To listen and subscribe to the podcast, to buy his book and to learn more about Nestor visit his website Nestorgomezstoryteller.com

Nacio en Guatemala y viajo a Chicago sin documentos a mediados de los 80. Nestor conto su primer relato en un evento de la Moth para poder vencer la tartamudez que atormendot su niñez, desde entonces a ganado mas de 60 competencias de la Moth. Nestor es el creador, director y anfitrion de su propio programa de relatos 80 minutos alrededor del mundo en que se relatan las historias de Immigrantes y refugiados de diferentes partes del mundo, ademas de los relatos de sus descendientes y aliados. 80 minutos alreadedor del mundo tambien esta disponible come Podcast. Nestor publico un libro sobre sus experiencias conducinendo para Uber y Lytf titulado "Your Driver Has Arrived". Para escuchar y subscribirse al programa y para aprender aun mas sobre Nestor por favor de visitar la pagina de internet Nestorgomezstoryteller.com