Experience Vivir con Ganas from Anywhere—Online
Feel the Energy.
Move with Purpose.
¡Vive con ganas!
September 12, 2026
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Experience Vivir con Ganas from Anywhere—Online
The energy of Vivir con Ganas comes directly to your screen. Enjoy a full day of health, culture, and celebration featuring live music, inspiring speakers, and the voices of your community—all streamed so you can participate from wherever you are.
What to expect from the livestream
- Spanish-speaking presenters sharing health topics you can put into practice the very same day.
- Live music and dance performances, including folklórico, mariachi, and more.
- Exclusive moments with Marion and Iván between each segment.
- A Spanish-language experience created for you, with programming and moments tailored to make you feel part of the celebration.
Meet our livestream hosts
Marion and Iván will be with you throughout the day, introducing each speaker and sharing behind-the-scenes moments. Even though you’re joining from home, they’ll help you feel like you’re part of the Vivir con Ganas celebration.
Marion Sánchez
Marion Sánchez brings decades of community leadership experience to our livestream. She serves as the Corporate Community Engagement Manager for the City of Austin, where she leads strategy and supports more than 500 professionals. With over 40 years of experience, she has advanced major initiatives in public health, mobility, and community engagement. Her work has received national recognition, including honors from the U.S. Department of State, ICMA, and Harvard University’s Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation.
Iván Dávila
Iván Dávila brings more than 20 years of leadership in public health, communications, and community engagement. He is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Central Health, where he leads strategies to strengthen public trust and connect Travis County communities with healthcare services. As an immigrant, he has helped his own family navigate the health care system, an experience that has shaped his vision for institutions that are more human, accessible, and connected to the people they serve. Iván is also the founder of CAAST, the Coalition of Austin’s Spanish-Language Arts and Theater.
Livestream schedule
9 a.m. | Live music performance by Andrea Daniela
10:10 a.m. | Live performance: ACE Ballet Folklórico
10:20 a.m. | Session 1: The Science of Nutrition by Rubén Pizarro
11:10 a.m. | Session 2: Move, Connect, and Heal by Danitza Verdugo
Noon | Live music by Leti Garza and musical accompaniment
12:35 p.m. | Keynote speaker: Returning to Yourself: Healing Without Guilt by Liliana Beverido
1:10 p.m. | Yoga for Laughter led by Alemyr Nava
1:22 p.m. | Session 3: Your Body Keeps the Score by Margarita Foss
2:07 p.m. | Live performance: Danzas Folklóricas Venezuela en Austin
2:23 p.m. | Closing remarks
2:30 p.m. | Live performance: Mariachi Águila
4 p.m. | End of livestream