The podcast aims to demystify the tech industry by providing listeners with insider perspectives and insights from Latin American and Caribbean leaders who have succeeded in their fields. Latinx in Power is a podcast that features interviews with top-level executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators. The podcast is hosted by Thaisa Fernandes. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support
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‘Highly Relevant' is a Latino pop culture podcast. Jack Rico - TV host, journalist, film critic, and podcaster - talks with actors, musicians, journalists, and media executives about how they are influencing mainstream entertainment.
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Navigating Data-Driven Dreams with Soo Tang Yuk 🇻🇮🇹🇹🇦🇼🇨🇳
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Soo Tang Yuk (she/her) is an entrepreneur, co-founder of a global tech consultancy, and Women in Tech evangelist. With a background in IT and a passion for mentoring, community building, and also as a podcast producer, she drives innovation and leads strategic initiatives. In this episode, Soo Tang Yuk shared more about her Caribbean identity, care…
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Navigating Global Operations with Yesenia Monroy 🇸🇻
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Yesenia Monroy (she/her) is an accomplished Global Client Experience leader with expertise in cultivating high-performing teams, optimizing technology, and driving progressive operational efficiencies. In this episode, Yesenia shared insights on her connection with Central America, her professional journey, and the influence of her cultural backgro…
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Digital AWS Leadership with Walyce Phillip 🇧🇷
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Walyce Phillip (she/her) is a leader in digital media products and operations with extensive program management experience. She excels in driving product strategy by setting priorities and guiding products through the execution cycle, with a focus on enhancing customer experience and engagement. In this episode, we’ll uncover the key milestones in …
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Chief Marketing Officer Extraordinaire with Adriana Pirela 🇱🇨🇻🇪
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Adriana Pirela (she/her) is not your ordinary Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), she has conquered markets from the US to the Caribbean, showcasing her prowess in boosting revenue and mastering customer acquisition. She's not just about numbers – Adriana's a brand-building maestro, celebrated for her strategies that elevate retention and cut acquisitio…
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Navigating the Software Landscape with Rwynn Christian 🇸🇷
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Rwynn Christian (he/him) is an experienced Software Engineer at ReflexSystems and an IT Consultant with a Master's degree in Computer Science from The University of Texas in Austin, specializing in Software Systems Engineering and Business Analysis. In this episode, Rwynn shares about his professional engineering journey, providing career advice an…
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Image Manipulation from Darkroom to AI with Juliana Castro Varón 🇨🇴🏳️🌈
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Juliana Castro Varón (she/her) is a designer, writer, technologist, and the founder of Cita Press. With a decade of experience working for museums, universities, non-profits, and agencies, she strives to lead projects that spark curiosity, raise questions, and charm audiences. Juliana is a Fellow at Harvard University, where she researches the hist…
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Lead Generation Journey with Glenville Dixon Jr 🇦🇬🇯🇲🇩🇲
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Glenville Dixon Jr (he/him) is a digital marketer and business lead gen strategist with over five years of local and international experience in the UK, the US, and his home country. Glenville is passionate about creating immersive and engaging visual stories that communicate the needs of his partners in an entertaining and unique way. In this epis…
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Toxic Positivity in the Workplace with Simone Lima 🇧🇷
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Simone Lima (she/her) is a podcast creator and problem solver dedicated to making a positive impact with a passion for technology and creative pursuits. Fun fact: she has lived in 5 continents already! In this episode, Simone will share more about her career journey, and also about her research on toxic positivity in the workplace, covering signs, …
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Cracking the Code in English and Mandarin with Diandre Ottley 🇰🇳 🇸🇽
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Diandre Ottley (he/him) is an IT Manager, Software Engineer, and Data Scientist. He's known for his expertise in applying data-driven insights to improve business processes, as well as his out-of-box approach to problem-solving. He also has a passion for sports and sustainable development. In this podcast episode, we'll discuss Diandre's Caribbean …
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Mastering the Tech Ladder to IBM VP with Nicholas Fuller 🇹🇹
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Nicholas Fuller (he/him) is the VP of AI and Automation at IBM Research, leading global teams in AI-based innovation for enterprise automation. With expertise in AI software, modernization, edge computing and semiconductor tech, he's an advocate for diversity and the author of "Struggle and Progress." In this podcast, Nicholas will discuss his care…
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From Legos to Microsoft with Pablo Veramendi 🇪🇸
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Pablo Veramendi (he/him) is the Director of Audience Evangelism at Microsoft. He is passionate about building meaningful communities and leveraging technology for innovative solutions. Pablo leads Microsoft's global Student Developer programs, including Imagine Cup and Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors. He enjoys inspiring others to believe in an…
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Importance of Effective Communication with Stacey-Ann Smith 🇯🇲
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Stacey-Ann Smith (she/her) offers over 9 years of project management experience, skillfully combining vision, strategy, and leadership. By aligning customer requirements with company goals, she consistently delivers successful projects. Stacey-Ann possesses a Business Administration degree and a Project Management certification. In this episode, St…
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Engineering Program Management with Beatris Mendez Gandica 🇻🇪
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We talked with Beatris Mendez Gandica (she/her), an engineer and Program Manager at Microsoft, specializing in diverse engineering disciplines, nonprofit work, and advocacy for women in STEM. In this episode, we will dive into Beatris's role in the tech industry, her founding of Nuevo Foundation to empower underrepresented students in STEM, her ins…
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Ben Odell On The Ten Year Journey to Make 'Radical'
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Producer and CEO of 3Pas Studios, Ben Odell, is our guest this week. He shares the fascinating story behind his critically acclaimed new film 'Radical,' starring Eugenio Derbez. The film centers on a gifted but disadvantaged group of students in Mexico whose lives are transformed by an unconventional new teacher. Hear how the film was received diff…
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Empowering Youth Through Comprehensive Sexuality Education with Sherry-Ann Joseph 🇬🇩
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Sherry-Ann Joseph (she/her) skills set includes data handling, analysis, report writing, and procurement. Sherry-Ann is passionate about educating adolescents on sexual health through Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE). Through Grenada Planned Parenthood Association, she mastered project management and grant writing, leading successful grant p…
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AI Charting the HR Landscape with Hernan Chiosso 🇦🇷
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We had a conversation with Hernan Chiosso (he/him), an HR innovation leader with over 25 years of experience in software development and product management. Hernan serves as a Lead Volunteer at U.S. Digital Response and is the Founder of ProductizeHR. He also mentors graduates and startups globally and holds certifications in SPHR, Scrum, and Desig…
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Director Angel Gracia Talks "How The Gringo Stole Christmas"
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'How the Gringo Stole Christmas' is one of only a handful of Latino-centered holiday films ever made. This week, its director, Venezuelan-American Angel Gracia, joins the show to discuss this pressing question: Why are Latino holiday movies so rare? Plus, we discuss his rich three-decade journey in filmmaking, the challenges of authentically castin…
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From Intern to Innovator with Guilherme Abreu 🇬🇩🇧🇷
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Guilherme Abreu (he/him) is a dynamic person who transitioned from a background in sales to becoming a software engineer. He is a Software Engineer working on innovative vending solutions. We’re excited to showcase how his diverse experiences have contributed to his success in the tech world.In this episode, we learned more about Guilherme’s softwa…
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Driving Development in the Bahamas with Errolisa McPhee 🇧🇸
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Errolisa McPhee (she/her) is a Certified Project Manager driving development in the Bahamas with a passion for development and a lead role in national projects. In addition to a Nova Southeastern University MBA in Finance, she’s currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration at The University of the West Indies Cave Hill. In this episode…
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The Power of Storytelling in Business with Andrea Marquez 🇲🇽
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Andrea Marquez (she/her) is an award-winning, Mexican-American storyteller. She’s currently on a mission to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs as producer and host of This is Small Business, an Amazon podcast. In this episode, Andrea shared her wisdom and experiences, serving as a source of motivation and guidance for creative professiona…
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Harnessing the Power of Silence in Negotiation with Diana Kleps 🇩🇴
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Diana Kleps (she/her) is an experienced professional with a solid history in market expansion, diversity and inclusion (DEI), sales, and portfolio-partnership management. As a key driver of 33Floors global business development strategy, she oversees marketing, operations, the sales team, and client experience. In this episode, Diana shared her jour…
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Redefining Professionalism with Pabel Martinez 🇩🇴
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We talked with Pabel Martinez (he/him), a former Global Account Director at TikTok and Client Solutions Manager at Meta, among others. Pabel is praised for his tenacious problem-solving and ability to deliver data-driven solutions. His passion lies in uncovering the story behind data. He is currently redefining professionalism at PLURAWL. In this e…
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The Conversations Captured via Photography with Carl-Phillipe Juste 🇭🇹🇨🇺
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Carl-Phillipe Juste (he/him) is a photojournalist and art space operator with 30+ years of experience. Co-founder/owner of Iris PhotoCollective, IPC Visual Lab, IPC ArtSpace, and IPC ArtStage. Carl specializes in visual storytelling, focusing on human interest, entertainment, science, politics, sports, and documentary photography. In this episode, …
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Leading the Tech Caribbean Community with Janique-ka John 🇻🇨
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Janique-ka John (she/her) is a Software Engineer who discovered programming while pursuing her Bachelor's degree at the University of the West Indies Cave Hill and went on to earn a Master's Degree in Applied Computer Science. Janique-ka is also the Founder of the Women in Tech Caribbean Community, where she advocates for greater diversity and incl…
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Gustavo Santaolalla: Crafting the Soundtrack of a Latino Generation
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Legendary music producer Gustavo Santaolalla has crafted the soundtrack to Rock En Español, producing career-defining albums for Café Tacvba, Molotov, Juanes, and many more. He is one of only three composers to win consecutive Academy Awards for Best Original Score for Brokeback Mountain and Babel. In our wide-ranging conversation, Gustavo shares h…
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Building and Scaling APIs with Juan Shishido 🇵🇪🇯🇵
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Juan Shishido (he,him) is a Product Manager with a focus on APIs. He has experience in building and scaling large products and improving developer experience. Juan holds a Master's degree in Information Management and Systems from the University of California, Berkeley. Juan is a Product Manager at Tiktok and also a former Tweep which is where we m…
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Entrepreneurship Journey with Pedro Conrade 🇧🇷
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Pedro Conrade (he/him) is an entrepreneur who believes in the power of technology to simplify decision-making and create a better balance in people's lives. As the founder of Neon, he has been dedicated to building innovative business models that serve the needs of both customers and entrepreneurs. With a passion for social impact, Pedro has been a…
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From Executive to Manager with Devon London 🇬🇾
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Devon London (he/him) is an accomplished Business Sales professional with a proven track record of success in the telecommunications industry. With his vast experience, he has developed an in-depth understanding of the industry and has consistently delivered outstanding results. In this episode, we'll discuss Devon’s journey starting from his early…
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When They Go Low, We Go High with Lígia Francisco 🇧🇷🏳️🌈
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Lígia Francisco (she/her) holds a bachelor's and master's degree in Linguistics, as well as a BA in Portuguese language and literature. With fluency in Portuguese, French, Spanish, and English, she has lived in four different countries. Additionally, Ligia is an accomplished visual artist and photographer. Currently, she works as a Web Manager at D…
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Customer Excellence with Gilda McKenzie 🇧🇿🇭🇳
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Gilda McKenzie (she/her) has honed her expertise in the telecommunications industry for four years, consistently refining her skills in Customer Service, Sales, Telecommunications, and Team Organization. Through her extensive experience, she has acquired a deep understanding of the intricacies of the industry, as well as an unparalleled ability to …
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Mobile App Development with Melisa Márquez Rodriguez 🇪🇨
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Melisa Márquez Rodriguez (she/her) is a highly accomplished Software Engineer Manager with a passion for mobile app development and community engagement. With years of experience in the tech industry, Melisa has established herself as a leading expert in her field. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and works as a Senior Softwa…
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Building a Strong Team with Axel Ribardiere 🇬🇫
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Axel Ribardiere (he, him) combines skills in both telecommunication and software development. Axel graduated at ECE Paris as a Networks and Telecommunications Engineer and has experience in multiple IT projects which has helped him develop project management skills, adaptability, and good interpersonal skills to work with various stakeholders. In t…
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Evolution of Video Games with Javiera Cordero 🇵🇷🇵🇪🏳️⚧️
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Javiera (sher/her) is a Quest Store Operations Manager at Meta and a well-respected figure in the gaming community. She has a passion for design, art, and video games, and uses her expertise to enhance the lives of game makers and support those trying to break into the industry. Javiera is dedicated to making a positive impact and inspiring others …
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Monsieur Periné Talks 'Bolero Apocaliptico' and White Identity in Latin Music
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This week, renowned Colombian band Monsieur Periné joins the show to discuss their latest release, 'Bolero Apocaliptico'. We interview them about the evolution of their musical style, how they challenge traditional love narratives, and the influence of Afro-Colombian roots on their work. The conversation also navigates thought-provoking issues, suc…
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Quantum Computing and AI Masterclass with Seth Juarez 🇲🇽
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Seth Juarez (he/him) works in the AI Platform group at Microsoft. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from UNLV, with a Minor in Mathematics, and completed his Masters Degree in Computer Science at the University of Utah. Seth's main areas of interest revolve around Artificial Intelligence, specifically in Machine Learning, and Quantum…
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Empowering Grit in Software Engineering with David Fowler 🇧🇧
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David Fowler (he/him) is a passionate software engineer who loves diving into new things and cranking out lines of code. He's making waves as a Distinguished Engineer at Microsoft, leading the pack with his exceptional skills. David holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the Florida Institute of Technology. In that episode, Dav…
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Digital Marketing with Melissa Rodriguez 🇩🇴🇵🇷
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Melissa Rodriguez (she/her) is the Founder & Digital Marketing Director at Social Media Relations and the President at Mel Rodriguez, an advertising agency based in LA. She has a bachelor of Science in Corporate Finance and Accounting & Global Perspectives. In this episode, the focus will be on Melissa's personal journey in digital marketing, as we…
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Trailblazing in Tech with Sandra Warner 🇧🇴🇨🇱
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Sandra Warner (she/her), an accomplished Operations Executive with over 15 years of experience in project management and implementation, particularly in the federal and public sectors. Sandra shared valuable insights on stakeholder engagement, cross-functional team collaboration, and integrating diversity and inc…
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Starting to Understand the Mannerisms with Prisca Dorcas 🇳🇮
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Prisca Mojica (she/her) was born in Managua, Nicaragua but calls Nashville, Tennessee home. She uses storytelling to educate others about systemic oppression. As a respected speaker, she has shared her stories with college and university students across the USA. In this episode, we'll discuss Prisca's passion for naming the experiences of first-gen…
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Spatial Computing with Rosario Casas 🇨🇴
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We talked with Rosario Casas (she/her), an entrepreneur with over 7 years of experience in data and technology platforms and over 20 years of executive experience. She is a spatial computing expert, co-founder of XR Americas and BCPartners Tech, and she is also dedicated to promoting women in technology. In this episode, we'll discuss Rosario’s cul…
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The Power of Requesting with Maria Gianotti 🇨🇱
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A Conversation with Maria Gianotti (she/her), Trilingual Leader and Head of Revenue Marketing at WeVideo. Discover the incredible journey of Maria Gianotti, a tricultural leader with a passion for marketing and coaching. In this episode, we’ll dive into Maria's path to success, from her higher education in Integrated Marketing Communications to her…
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Healthcare Entrepreneurship with Sandra Shpilberg 🇺🇾
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Sandra Shpilberg (she, her) is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and executive who has made a significant impact in the biopharmaceutical industry. As the co-founder and CEO of Adnexi, she has demonstrated her exceptional leadership and entrepreneurial skills in building a successful healthcare company. In addition, her previous venture, Seeker He…
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Elevating Designers to Strategic Thinkers with Koji Pereira 🇧🇷🇯🇵
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We had the privilege of speaking with Koji Pereira (he/him), a highly experienced Chief Design Officer who has led teams at some of the world's most innovative companies, including Neon, Twitter, and Google. Koji's user-centric approach has enabled him to launch products that have scaled to billions of users, while also elevating designers to becom…
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From Musician to Diplomat to Advocate with Gonzalo Peña 🇻🇪
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We talked with Gonzalo Peña (he/him), a dynamic storyteller with a talent for innovative leadership. With a diverse background that spans Wall Street, the United Nations, and the Utah Opera, Gonzalo brings a wealth of experience to his work as an Innovation & Leadership specialist. In this episode, we'll explore Gonzalo’s strategies for driving gro…
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Empowering the Next Generation with Odalys Jasmine 🇭🇳
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Odalys Jasmine (she/her) is a highly talented Latina storyteller who has made it her mission to write and tell human-centric stories from a diverse and inclusive perspective. Her dedication to sharing the unique experiences of first-gen Latinx and immigrants has led her to create Hella Latin@, a dynamic platform that gives voice to underrepresented…
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Life Beyond College with Noel Claudio 🇩🇴🇵🇷
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Noel Claudio (he/him), a highly skilled consultant, boasts extensive experience serving clients from some of the world's leading Fortune 500 companies. With a Bachelor's Degree in Information Sciences and Technology from Penn State University, Noel is equipped with the knowledge and expertise to excel in his current role as Regional Program Manager…
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Julio Iglesias Jr. Finds His Own Voice
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In this week's episode, we welcome singer Julio Iglesias Jr. who celebrated his 50th birthday with a new big band album titled "Under The Covers" out now, his first musical project in 15 years. He also opens up about his father Julio Sr. and superstar brother Enrique and how he defines himself in terms of race, culture, and identity. Interview with…
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One Team and One Dream with Valerie Angelkos 🇵🇦
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Valerie Angelkos (she/her) immigrated to the United States with her family, armed with a steadfast determination to succeed in the technology and marketing industries. She has since achieved her dream, graduating from the prestigious Chicago Booth, which is ranked among the top 10 MBA programs in the country. Valerie began her professional journey …
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Xochitl Gonzalez on Navigating the Complexities of Social Climbing For Latinos
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Our first guest of 2023 is Xochitl Gonzalez, the multi-talented Puerto Rican-Mexican American writer of the New York Times best-seller "Olga Dies Dreaming" and staff writer for The Atlantic Magazine. She's here to discuss with me her latest thought-provoking article, "The New Case for Social Climbing," and its impact on people of color, particularl…
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A Career in Music with Jasmine Ortiz 🇵🇷🇸🇻🇪🇸
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Jasmine Ortiz (she/her) is an independent artist that has gone viral. Jasmine was originally born without a voice but her parents knew early that she was destined for a career in music. In this episode we talked more about Jasmine’s journey towards the music industry and also as an advocate for social change. Additional Reading Mentioned in the Int…
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