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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Gabriella Velasquez https://storage.buzzsprout.com/bv54dl42wj1nkydekez91j5m669b?.jpg S2E7: The Power of Adaptability w/ Marco Torres Marco Torres was born in Puerto Rico, and grew up in Los Angeles, California. He founded the Torres Law firm in 2005 which specializes in immigration & criminal defense services. In this episode, he discusses his early career and the power of adaptability.  

]]> Marco Torres was born in Puerto Rico, and grew up in Los Angeles, California. He founded the Torres Law firm in 2005 which specializes in immigration & criminal defense services. In this episode, he discusses his early career and the power of adaptability.  

]]> Gabriella Velasquez Buzzsprout-14176826 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:00:00 -0500 2591 2 7 full false S2E6: Getting to Know Yourself w/ Ashley Rojas Ashley Rojas is an Economics PhD candidate at the University of South Carolina. Her parents and from Mexico and Ecuador. In this episode, she describes the importance of getting to know yourself and understanding your emotions. She highlights the importance of showing yourself grace as you are navigating life in your 20s. 

]]> Ashley Rojas is an Economics PhD candidate at the University of South Carolina. Her parents and from Mexico and Ecuador. In this episode, she describes the importance of getting to know yourself and understanding your emotions. She highlights the importance of showing yourself grace as you are navigating life in your 20s. 

]]> Gabriella Velasquez Buzzsprout-14137624 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 18:00:00 -0500 4023 2 6 full false S2E5: Setting Boundaries w/ Kimberly Briseño Kimberly Briseño is a Lead Project Coordinator in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She graduated from the University of South Carolina where she majored in Biology. Her parents are from El Salvador and Mexico. In this episode, she discusses the importance of showing / receiving love and establishing healthy boundaries.

]]> Kimberly Briseño is a Lead Project Coordinator in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She graduated from the University of South Carolina where she majored in Biology. Her parents are from El Salvador and Mexico. In this episode, she discusses the importance of showing / receiving love and establishing healthy boundaries.

]]> Gabriella Velasquez Buzzsprout-14096019 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:00:00 -0500 2435 2 5 full false S2E4: La Cultura w/ Tim Gasparik Tim Gasparik is an ESOL & Spanish Teacher in Summerville, SC. He received his Bachelor's degree at the College of Charleston where he majored in Education and Spanish. He discusses the influence Latin culture has had on his life and his desires to further his education to pursue his passion of teaching. 

]]> Tim Gasparik is an ESOL & Spanish Teacher in Summerville, SC. He received his Bachelor's degree at the College of Charleston where he majored in Education and Spanish. He discusses the influence Latin culture has had on his life and his desires to further his education to pursue his passion of teaching. 

]]> Gabriella Velasquez Buzzsprout-14052540 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:00:00 -0500 3397 2 4 full false S2E3: Embracing Different Chapters of Your Life w/ Joel Torres Joel Torres is American-Hondureño that grew up in Los Angeles, California. Currently, Joel is a Realtor in Charleston, SC and holds different leadership positions in the community. In this episode, he discusses the importance of embracing the present. From being a swimming instructor to being a bouncer, he addresses how different career experiences contributed him to becoming the professional he is today.

]]> Joel Torres is American-Hondureño that grew up in Los Angeles, California. Currently, Joel is a Realtor in Charleston, SC and holds different leadership positions in the community. In this episode, he discusses the importance of embracing the present. From being a swimming instructor to being a bouncer, he addresses how different career experiences contributed him to becoming the professional he is today.

]]> Gabriella Velasquez Buzzsprout-14015055 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0500 3293 2 3 full false S2E2: Being a Leader w/ Julio Domingo Julio Domingo is a junior at the University of South Carolina studying Political Science. He is the current President of the Latin American Student Organization. Throughout this episode, Julio discusses the influence his mother has had in his life and his strong desire to make an impact in his community.

]]> Julio Domingo is a junior at the University of South Carolina studying Political Science. He is the current President of the Latin American Student Organization. Throughout this episode, Julio discusses the influence his mother has had in his life and his strong desire to make an impact in his community.

]]> Gabriella Velasquez Buzzsprout-13974125 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:00:00 -0500 3185 2 2 full false S2E1: Self-Care & Self-Love w/ Carla Vaca Pinacho Carla Vaca Pinacho was born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She moved to the United States at the age of 6 with her family. She works as a DEI Project Coordinator within the Tourism Industry. She attained her bachelor's degree at the University of South Carolina where she studied Tourism Management. Throughout this episode, she addresses the importance of self-love & self-care. 

]]> Carla Vaca Pinacho was born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She moved to the United States at the age of 6 with her family. She works as a DEI Project Coordinator within the Tourism Industry. She attained her bachelor's degree at the University of South Carolina where she studied Tourism Management. Throughout this episode, she addresses the importance of self-love & self-care. 

]]> Gabriella Velasquez Buzzsprout-13930510 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:00:00 -0500 3298 2 1 full false S1E7: Being Fearless w/ Zoila Velasquez Zoila Velasquez is the CEO of Zoe's Cleaning. She has built several cleaning businesses from the bottom up to only transition the businesses to other women looking to have a company of their own. She crossed the Guatemalan/Mexican border & the Mexican/US border at the age of 14. She didn’t get past the first grade. She didn’t have her first pair of shoes until the age of 13. She had her first child at the age of 15. In this episode, Zoila discusses the importance of contributing to society in a positive manner & shares stories about her childhood / early adulthood.

]]> Zoila Velasquez is the CEO of Zoe's Cleaning. She has built several cleaning businesses from the bottom up to only transition the businesses to other women looking to have a company of their own. She crossed the Guatemalan/Mexican border & the Mexican/US border at the age of 14. She didn’t get past the first grade. She didn’t have her first pair of shoes until the age of 13. She had her first child at the age of 15. In this episode, Zoila discusses the importance of contributing to society in a positive manner & shares stories about her childhood / early adulthood.

]]> Gabriella Velasquez Buzzsprout-13580502 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 18:00:00 -0400 2796 1 7 full false S1E6: Making a Difference w/ Dr. Miramontes Dr. Miramontes is currently a resident at UT Southwestern in Dallas, TX. She was born and raised in Indiana where she later received her bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame.  She received her M.D. & Master's in Public Health at the University of Miami. Her parents are from Jalisco, Mexico. Dr. Miramontes discusses the importance of mentorship, the value of continuously learning, and being comfortable with being uncomfortable. 

]]> Dr. Miramontes is currently a resident at UT Southwestern in Dallas, TX. She was born and raised in Indiana where she later received her bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame.  She received her M.D. & Master's in Public Health at the University of Miami. Her parents are from Jalisco, Mexico. Dr. Miramontes discusses the importance of mentorship, the value of continuously learning, and being comfortable with being uncomfortable. 

]]> Gabriella Velasquez Buzzsprout-13536546 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0400 2315 1 6 full false S1E5: Don't Fear Failure w/ Orlando Torres Orlando Torres was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. He has a broad range of professional experience from being a securities lending trader in Japan to working in IT for a bank to becoming a Mortgage Loan Officer. Orlando discusses the importance of adaptability, how he navigated different pivotal changes in his career, and what family means to him.

]]> Orlando Torres was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. He has a broad range of professional experience from being a securities lending trader in Japan to working in IT for a bank to becoming a Mortgage Loan Officer. Orlando discusses the importance of adaptability, how he navigated different pivotal changes in his career, and what family means to him.

]]> Gabriella Velasquez Buzzsprout-13494637 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0400 3529 1 5 full false S1E4: "Just Do It! Do It Scared!" w/ Jonathan Carmenate Jonathan Carmenate is a proud Cuban American born and raised in Miami, Florida. Currently, Jonathan and his beautiful family reside in South Carolina where they founded Avita's Cuban Cuisine.  His goal entails creating a community with hospitality and tasty food. He discusses how he came across the idea of creating his business and provides insight to individuals looking to enter the catering / restaurant industry. 

]]> Jonathan Carmenate is a proud Cuban American born and raised in Miami, Florida. Currently, Jonathan and his beautiful family reside in South Carolina where they founded Avita's Cuban Cuisine.  His goal entails creating a community with hospitality and tasty food. He discusses how he came across the idea of creating his business and provides insight to individuals looking to enter the catering / restaurant industry. 

]]> Gabriella Velasquez Buzzsprout-13453718 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0400 2810 1 4 full false S1E3: Do What You Love w/ Ana Perez Ana Perez is a Special Education Teacher in South Carolina. Her parents are from Guatemala & El Salvador.  She was the first person in her family to pursue a bachelor's degree. She discusses the challenges she faced as a first generation college student and her experience as a young professional. 

]]> Ana Perez is a Special Education Teacher in South Carolina. Her parents are from Guatemala & El Salvador.  She was the first person in her family to pursue a bachelor's degree. She discusses the challenges she faced as a first generation college student and her experience as a young professional. 

]]> Gabriella Velasquez Buzzsprout-13413055 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:00:00 -0400 3050 1 3 full false S1E2: Finding Your Path w/ Denise Garcia Mesa Denise Garcia Mesa is studying Computer Science & Economics at the University of South Carolina. She has held several leadership positions at UofSC including President of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.  

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]]> Denise Garcia Mesa is studying Computer Science & Economics at the University of South Carolina. She has held several leadership positions at UofSC including President of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.  

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]]> Gabriella Velasquez Buzzsprout-13373357 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0400 2395 1 2 full false S1E1: Taking a Chance on Yourself w/ Antonio Velasquez Antonio was born and raised in South Carolina. His parents migrated from Guatemala to the United States in 1989. In 2020, Antonio founded The Velasquez Company. TVC is a painting company located in Summerville, SC. His long-term vision for the company is to become the go-to painting contractor in the Low country for commercial and residential work.

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]]> Antonio was born and raised in South Carolina. His parents migrated from Guatemala to the United States in 1989. In 2020, Antonio founded The Velasquez Company. TVC is a painting company located in Summerville, SC. His long-term vision for the company is to become the go-to painting contractor in the Low country for commercial and residential work.

Visit aali.club to learn more about AALI. 

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