500 and Growing
A Movement to Inspire
We acknowledge that we are here in this lifetime to share, learn and live to our fullest potential. Sometimes that takes inspiration and we are a community of creatives that ignite each other to reach that full potential.
New Episodes Released on 2nd Tuesday of the month!
Video Version will Premier on 3 Friday of the month at 4pm on YouTube
500 and Growing Podcast
In The 500 and Growing Podcast, the host Jesus “Azteca 500” Sanchez, a visual artist, poet, MC, music producer, amateur boxer and motivational speaker, has thoughtful conversations with guests who are making a unique footprint in the world. Guests will engage in a reflective dialogue on their experiences and the lessons learned as they navigated through adversities to stay true to their goals and passions.
Season 2 Episode 4 Gwen La Roka (Comedian)
Now Streaming!!!
Portraiture
Jesus A. Sanchez has been making paintings, drawings, and art for the families of dear friends and his own family. He hopes that an original artwork created with the person's passions, experiences, and life in mind will help their families celebrate their fondest memories of their loved ones.
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Family Portraits
Memory Portraits
Every loved one deserves dignity in their passing to the afterlife. The mourning process is a very difficult one. Jesus A. Sanchez’s art concentrates on making that process a little easier for loved ones who hold that person close to their hearts.
Jesus Sanchez Arte
Make Your Mark Count.
DJ Azteca 500
Music is sublime it can feed or starve your soul. My intention is to curate a musical experience that will feed the need to see life with a deeper lens. I mix music that will help ignite that inspiration that we all need at times.
Featured Mixes
To listen to the full mix and other mixes go to the Soundcloud Page.
Azteca 500 Music
Azteca 500 is a emcee, poet, Bboy, DJ, music producer and visual artist. He is from Chicago’s Little Village (La Villita) community. La Villita is a predominantly a first generation Mexican community on the south west side of Chicago. Growing up there he has seen a beauty that is not often broadcast to the world by local or national media. He wants to show an alternative perspective of Little Village and communities of color by creating music that reflects that beauty.
“Take care of the vessel that carries your consciousness.”
Health and Fitness
Jesus Sanchez boxed in high school but stopped soon after, and as an adult, he decided to live a healthy lifestyle. He began to train in boxing, stopped consuming alcohol, and started a plant-based diet. He participated in the 2019 and 2022 Chicago Golden Gloves Tournaments and reached the championship bout but received runner-up in both. He also participated in the 2023 Centennial Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament and finally won the Championship. Through injuries, trails, and tribulations, he has managed to maintain a healthy lifestyle by pushing his body and mind at the advanced age of 40+ years of age.
He is excited to share what he has learned about sustaining a healthy lifestyle into adulthood and an advanced age.
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