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antonio speaks on documentary filmmaking, journalism, cultural storytelling, and entrepreneurship, drawing from over a decade of experience directing award-winning films and building mission-driven media platforms. his talks explore how food can serve as a lens to examine identity, migration, and race, alongside the practical realities of sustaining independent media and creative work.

antonio has guest lectured at usc annenberg and has spoken at countless panels and community events through life & thyme, bringing a conversational approach that blends creativity, journalism, and real-world experience.

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Antonio in a black suit speaking into a microphone on stage.
Panel discussion on stage with six people sitting in chairs, large screen behind them displays photos of diverse individuals and the text 'Rebel Kitchens Southern California,' with logos of PBS SoCal, life&thyme, and NeueHouse.

photos by jessica howes