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074: Español - Cruzando Fronteras: La Trayectoria de la Dra. Alejandra Bueno en la Medicina

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0500

¡Conoce a la Dra. Alejandra Bueno! En este emocionante episodio tuvimos el honor de entrevistar a la Dra. Alejandra Bueno, una destacada cardióloga pediátrica. La Dra. Bueno comparte con nosotros su inspiradora travesía desde sus estudios de medicina en México hasta su práctica en los Estados Unidos. Nos habla de los desafíos que enfrentó durante esta transición, desde la escuela de medicina en México, su transición a EE. UU. como asistente de investigación, los exámenes de certificación para practicar medicina en EE. UU., el proceso de aplicar para hacer la residencia médica y finalmente su especialización.

Además, ofrece valiosos consejos prácticos para los profesionales de la salud que desean seguir sus pasos en el complejo sistema médico y de salud estadounidense. También aborda el tema de como la política actual tiene efecto en la práctica médica, y do como cada estado tiene sus propias regulaciones y leyes. La conversación también aborda la demanda que implica la carrera médica y la importancia de encontrar un equilibrio saludable entre su vida personal, su rol como madre y esposa, y su compromiso profesional. Este episodio es una fuente de inspiración y aprendizaje para quienes buscan forjarse un camino en el ámbito de la salud. ¡No te lo pierdas!

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073: Español - Bibliotequeando, con Ricardo Lugo

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0500

En este episodio tuvimos el honor de entrevistar a Ricardo Lugo, el apasionado anfitrión del podcast Bibliotequeando. Ricardo nos lleva en un viaje personal fascinante, desde su vida en Venezuela hasta su emocionante proceso de adaptación y éxito en los Estados Unidos.

A lo largo de nuestra conversación, Ricardo comparte su inspiradora experiencia de migración, revelando los desafíos y triunfos que enfrentó para estudiar y construir una carrera profesional.

Profundizamos en la creación de Bibliotequeando, explorando las motivaciones que lo impulsaron a iniciar este proyecto y sus objetivos para ofrecer una perspectiva única sobre la cultura y el conocimiento.

Pero eso no es todo. En este episodio, no rehuimos de temas complejos y frecuentemente evitados, al contrario, nos adentramos en discusiones cándidas sobre política, religión, raza y las realidades socioeconómicas de varios países. Es una conversación valiente y esclarecedora que busca abrir espacios para el diálogo y la reflexión.

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Rebroadcast Ep 052: Latinx's Role in Protecting Democracy in the U.S. with Dr. Luis Martinez-Fernandez

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0500

This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes. Enjoy while we work on season 9!

Meet Dr. Luis Martinez-Fernandez, a professor of history who experienced life events that demonstrated the fragility of democracy itself, and who now is committed to protecting it.

Dr. Martinez-Fernandez was born in Cuba and two years later, his family migrated to Miami as a consequence of the Cuban Revolution. They moved to Lima, Peru afterward, only to flee another anti-democratic event, which led them to move to Puerto Rico, where he completed his Bachelors and Master degrees in History. Years later, he embarked in yet another migration, this time by choice, to North Carolina, to pursue his PhD in History at Duke University, and he has been living in the continental U.S. ever since.

Dr. Luis Martinez-Fernandez became a historian because he wanted to understand his life story, and this led him to specialize in the History of Latin America and the Caribbean. We talked about the various events that we have experienced, as citizens of Venezuela, and Cuba, and about the political trauma that we and our families have experienced throughout our lives, and how that trauma sometimes gets in the way of understanding the political situation in the U.S. for what it is, without adding extra color from our experiences.

We also discussed the recent global events that, once again, indicate that democracy is fragile and in need of protection, and we talked about the role that latinx like you and me, play in helping protect it. It boils down to practicing civil engagement, and stepping into the power, and the responsibility that comes with being the largest minority group in the U.S. and fastest growing one.

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Rebroadcast Ep 035: How a Career in Finance Enabled the Rise of a Comedian, with Francisco Ramos.

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0500

This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes. Enjoy while we work on season 9!

Meet Francisco Ramos, a comedian and actor whose previous career in finance allowed him to upend his life and pursue his dream of becoming a comedian.

Francisco grew up in Venezuela, and moved to the U.S. with his family when he was 12. He learned English by himself, and always yearned to belong to his new environment. He graduated with a double degree in Finance and International Business from the University of Maryland, and after a couple of years he realized that was not the path he wanted to follow in life.

After some introspection, he discovered doing comedy was his passion, and decided to “go for it”.

Francisco talks about how his career in finance enabled him to pursue his dreams, and speaks candidly about what it takes to become a comedian.

Check out Francisco’s Comedy:https://franciscoeramos.com

Watch Gentefied: https://www.netflix.com/title/80198208

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Rebroadcast Ep 037: Studying Humanities Can Also Lead to Stable Careers, with Dr. Jose Luis Torres.

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0500

This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes. Enjoy while we work on season 9!

Meet Dr. Jose Luis Torres, a writer and Professor Emeritus of English at SUNY Plattsburgh, who explains how studying humanities can also lead to stable careers.

Dr. Torres… also known by his pen name J.L. Torres, is a Puerto Rican author and scholar born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York. He tells us his life story, beginning with his experience growing up in the South Bronx, then moving to Puerto Rico as a young adult, and returning to the continental U.S. to pursue his career as a college professor.

J.L. Torres helped us dismantle the myth that those who study humanities will face an uncertain financial future, and shares facts about the multiple CEOs of Fortune 500 companies who studied degrees like English and Philosophy.

Given his vast experience teaching American and Latinx Literature and Creative Writing, as well as his formal education, we couldn’t pass on the opportunity to discuss the term LATINX, its purpose, and the strong reactions it provokes on many people.

We also discussed his recent book Migrations, his upcoming novel about the life of Puerto Rican icon Roberto Clemente, and how he chooses to discuss difficult topics in his literary works that the latinx community often prefers to avoid.

Check out J.L. Torres blog: Why Latinx?https://post-barrio-universe.com/2020/08/05/why-latinx/

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Rebroadcast Ep 029: About the Funding Gap in Venture Capital and Ways to Address it, with Juliana Garaizar

Thu, 09 May 2024 03:00:00 -0500

This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes. Enjoy while we work on season 9!

Meet Juliana Garaizar, an experienced investor whose career has evolved into one focused on supporting inventors from minority groups, including women.

Juliana has lived in multiple countries. She was born in Bilbao, Spain, and lived in France where she obtained an Erasmus scholarship to complete her last year of university studies. She also lived in Singapore while working for the Spanish Trade Commission, and now lives in Houston, Texas , where she serves as the head of Houston incubator Greentown Labs.

Juliana explains to us the funding gap in venture capital and some of the factors that help perpetuate the problem. She encourages us to cultivate our network, and to aim to diversify our sources of income, so that when our values don’t align with our jobs, we have an easier time doing something about it. Juliana also offered a different perspective about the imposter syndrome, and explains how microaggressions can put us down without us even recognizing them, leading to us losing confidence that can be mistaken as the imposter syndrome. Lastly, Juliana encourages us to learn more about investing, so that even if we don’t have large amounts of money, we can still support inventors looking to develop ideas that can solve problems experienced by women and minorities.

Some of the opportunities mentioned in this episode:

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Scholarships: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opportunities/individuals/students/erasmus-mundus-joint-masters-scholarshipsInvestment

Resources:

https://www.portfolia.co/Angel Capital Association
https://www.angelcapitalassociation.org/Diversity Fund Houston
http://thediversityfund.com
Netflix Documentary: This Changes Everything

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072: We are on a Break!

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Hola hola everyone... We just wanted to let you know we will be on a break for at least a few weeks.

While we take this time off, please tune to listen to rebroadcasts of past episodes you may have not heard before.

In the meantime, we will be working hard on the next season of Latinx Can Podcast, which will drop just in time to celebrate Latin Heritage Month!

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071: How to Start Therapy with Dulce Orozco, LMHC.

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Meet Dulce Orozco the Latina immigrant therapists who invites us to look at therapy as a preventive tool to take care of ourselves or to help us level up to the next challenge.

Dulce is a resilient licensed mental health counselor who embarked on an arduous path from Venezuela to the U.S. As an international student, Dulce faced challenges, triumphs, and a determination that shaped her into the remarkable therapist she is today.

In this episode, we dive into:

Growing up in Venezuela & her Journey to the U.S. The early life experiences that turned her into a courageous 17 year old who found a way to study, work, and make a life in the U.S.
The International Student Struggle: Navigating cultural nuances, finding employment, and understanding that meritocracy isn’t always the key.
Cultural Competence in Mental Health: The importance of working with therapists who understand your cultural background and how cultural competence fosters trust, empathy, and healing.
Therapy as Prevention: View therapy not only as a reactive measure but also as a proactive tool for well-being in a safe and judgment-free space.
Interviewing Potential Therapists: Learn the essential questions to ask when interviewing potential therapists to help you find the right fit for you.
Affording Therapy: Demystifies the financial aspect of therapy. Whether through insurance, sliding scales, or community resources, learn practical tips on making therapy accessible.

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070: Cultura & Cash: Empowering Finance with Giovanna "Gigi" González

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Meet Giovanna “Gigi” Gonzalez, a financial educator and author of Cultura & Cash, a practical and jargon-free money guide to help first gen Latinx tackle their finances.

Giovanna is a Mexican-American financial professional turned influencer and financial educator for first gen individuals looking to take control of their finances. She is a trailblazer who grew up straddling two worlds in a border town, with one foot in Mexico and the other in the US. “Gigi”. After a decade-long career in corporate America, Gigi amassed a large following online providing financial tips, and 3 years later, she published her first book: Cultura & Cash.

Here is what we talked about:

Bicultural Roots & motivators: Giovanna’s unique upbringing and how it shaped her money mindset, and the practical way her parents used to encourage her to pursue higher education.
Community College Gateway: Accessing higher education via community college: The pros and cons.
Harmful stereotypes in the Corporate world: Overcoming stereotypes in corporate environments where her passion was misinterpreted as anger.
Financial Awakening: Despite doing everything ‘right,’ the struggle with living paycheck to paycheck prompted a deep dive into self-education on finances.
Cultural Financial Literacy: Recognizing the need for a cultural perspective in financial education that takes into account the unique challenges of first gen individuals from collectivistic cultures.
The ‘First Gen Five’ Method: The five pillars of financial education that can help you move the needle from financial chaos, to stability and even financial independence.

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069: From Surviving to Thriving and doing it "A La Latina", with Claudia Romo Edelman.

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Meet Claudia Romo Edelman, founder and CEO of the We Are All Human Foundation, an organization that aims to advance the agenda of DEI for Latinos around the world.

Claudia shares her story of growing up in Mexico City thinking she could do the impossible because she was stronger than death. She talks about her early career in communications and how that introduced her to the humanitarian world, where her words could help a cause in need. She also talks about how she created the We Are All Human Foundation after the realization that she was a Latina after moving to the U.S., and the limitations and possibilities associated with that.

In this episode we talked about:

Believing in the Impossible: How overcoming a near-death experience as a child, helped her develop a mindset of resilience and optimism. 💫
World Changer: Working for global organizations such as the UN, UNICEF, and the World Economic Forum to make a positive impact on the world. 🌍
Latina Leader: Discovering her identity as a Latina and decided to use her voice and influence to advocate for the Hispanic community. 🗣️
We Are All Human: Founding a non-profit organization that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion for all people. 🙌
Getting our share of the pie: Addressing the main barriers preventing Latinos from getting our fair share: Lack of unity, distorted perceptions, and lack of representation. 🌟
Scarcity vs Abundance: Challenging the scarcity mindset that limits the potential of Latinos and switching to an abundance mindset that opens up new opportunities and possibilities. 🚀
"A La Latina": A platform to support other professional Latinas and provide them with inspiration, networks, and playbooks that can help us reach our goals in half the time. 💃

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068: “A La Latina” - Helping Latinas get to the top in half the time, with Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0600

Meet Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner, a Latina in the C-suite at the financial services company Money Lyon, who wants to help the next generation of Latinas get to the top in half the time.

Cynthia shares her story of growing up in Mexico City with a supportive father who taught her the value of hard work. She talks about her journey of immigration to the US to pursue an MBA with the goal of becoming a better marketer, and how that journey turned into a rollercoaster that made her take a step back in her career before catapulting her into executive roles in corporate America. Once there, Cynthia met other Latinas hungry to learn how to craft their own career paths, which led her to co-create “A la Latina”, a podcast that equips the next generation of professional Latinas with the playbook to success being their authentic selves.

In this episode we talked about:

Financial Independence: How Cynthia pursued an MBA to take control of her future and career.
Harvard Bound: How Cynthia applied to Harvard Business School and used her uniqueness as a strength.
Stay in the Race: Cynthia’s #1 advice for all aspiring Latina professionals. 🏁
Career Pivots: How Cynthia learned and grew from taking a step back in her career. 🚀
A la Latina: Why Cynthia created a podcast to empower and inspire professional Latinas and address the barriers they face in the corporate world. 👊

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067: Celebrating AfroLatinidad, Entrepreneurship and Real Self Care with Dr. Jazmina Urriola

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0600

Meet Dr. Jazmina Urriola the visionary Afrolatina behind Allayya, a mental health app that empowers the modern Latina to practice real self-care.

Dr. Urriola is a native of Panama and joins us for the second time to share her experience starting a business from scratch, and the tips and tricks she has learned during her entrepreneurial career. Dr. Urriolla also shared the personal story that inspired her to learn more about self-care, and talks about how being an AfroLatina has added more complexity to her mental health journey. While in search of help, Dr. Uriiola didn’t see herself represented in the mental health apps available in the market, so she embarked in a journey to create a space that centers the needs of the modern Latina, providing tools and exercises created by mental health experts, because real self-case is evidence-based:

In this episode we talked about:

🚀 Entrepreneurship journey: Starting her own business from scratch & the tips and tricks she has learned during her entrepreneurial journey
💖 Self-care and identity: Understanding self-care and the relationship between identity and mental health
🌺 Afro Latina experience: Identifying as an Afro Latina and the additional toll race has taken on Jazmina’s mental health
🔬 Mysticism vs science: How most apps in the market today that cater to women are based on mysticism and not real science
🌟 Latina-centered tool: Creating a tool that caters to Latinas, with content from experts and professionals in the mental health arena.

Learn more about Dr. Urriola’s experience by listening to episode 16 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/765251/14243741

Learn more about Allayya here: https://www.allayya.com/

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Rebroadcast Ep 019: Getting Back on Track with Dr. Alfredo Angeles-Boza

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0600

This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes. Enjoy while we work on season 8!

Meet Dr. Alfredo Angeles-Boza, a university professor who reminds us that even if you derail from your plans, it is not too late to get back on track. Dr. Alfredo was born to a middle-class family who supported his education, until the socio-economic situation in Peru made it impossible to pay the university fees of both their sons. A t that time, Alfredo had stopped prioritizing his studies, and as a family, they decided that his brother should continue with his university studies while Alfredo would take a break. Ironically, he won a trip to Spain, and considered migrating and finding a job, but witnessing the working and living conditions that immigrants had to endure made him reconsider his priorities in life. After that experience, Alfredo focused on his studies, graduated from university, found a job in Peru, earned a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Texas A&M university, and became a tenured professor. By listening to his story one would think Alfredo is a bold individual, but the reality is that he is often scared, but he does not let that stop him from seeking opportunities and achieving his goals.

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Rebroadcast Ep 020: Believing in Belonging, Being the Anti-imposter, with Jay Flores

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0600

This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes. Enjoy while we work on seaon 8!

Meet Jay Flores, an engineer and global STEM ambassador who is on a mission to change the world by inspiring young minds to keep doing cool things with #STEM.

Jay’s parents nurtured his curious mind from an early age, and his mentors encouraged him to develop a growth mindset and take on new opportunities. This environment helped him believe in himself and say YES to experiences that could help him grow, and led him to become the youngest board member of the Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers.

Being the first engineer in his family, Jay took it upon himself to inspire his little cousins to pursue a STEM education, and after working as a sales engineer for a number of years, he became a global STEM ambassador to inspire kids all around the world!

Jay is on a mission to make science and technology interesting, fun, and relatable to young kids, so that they can become the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators. For those of you who are parents, Jay gives advice as to how to react when your child tells you they aspire to be an Influencer when they grow up!. The trick, he says, is to help your children see the technology behind that, and help them understand that developing technical skills will help them be the best influencer…and if that does not work out, they can always become an engineer.

Some of the opportunities mentioned in this episode:

First Robotics Competition: https://www.firstinspires.org/
Follow Jay:https://www.jayfloresinspires.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SHPENUR

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Rebroadcast Ep 017: How Good Mentors Can Help You Rise Up, with Dr. Charlie Corredor

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0600

This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes, enjoy while we work on season 8!

Meet Dr. Charlie Corredor, an engineer and entrepreneur who identified the power of mentorships and used it to represent the latinx community around the world. His curiosity and motivation led him to create connections with people who later became mentors, and who opened the doors to the world of science, literally! Dr. Charlie represented the U.S. and Colombia while pursuing research projects in China, Sweden, and France all before enrolling in a dual PhD program at Arizona State University. A twist in the plot took him from to the rainy city of Seattle, where he completed his PhD, a business certificate, and became an entrepreneur and co-founder of an early stage start up. His technical acumen and integrity opened doors for him during a time of transition, and the skills he has developed over the years, make him a valuable member to any team.

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066: Español - Bad Bunny 101- la clase entra en sesión, con la Dra. Vanessa Díaz

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0600

Conoce a la Dra. Vanessa Díaz, etnógrafa interdisciplinaria, cineasta, periodista y educadora, que lleva con orgullo su origen Borinqueño. En este episodio, exploraremos los fascinantes aspectos de su carrera universitaria, sus proyectos en Cuba, sus experiencias en la revista “People” y cómo estas experiencias la llevaron a escribir su influyente libro: “Manufacturando Celebridades: como los paparazzi latinos y reporteras han construido el complejo industrial de Hollywood”.La Dra. Díaz, nos contará sobre sus motivaciones y desafíos mientras forjaba su camino académico, hablando de cómo sus experiencias personales y profesionales se entrelazaron, proporcionando una perspectiva única sobre el mundo del periodismo y la academia. Desde la influencia de los medios de comunicación hasta la participación activa de las celebridades en su propia construcción de imagen, exploraremos los temas que la Dra. Díaz aborda con agudeza en su obra.Además, nos sumergiremos en su trabajo, como co-creadora y educadora del “Bad Bunny Syllabus”. Descubriremos cómo surgió la idea de diseñar una clase universitaria basada en la figura del astro boricua Bad Bunny. Exploraremos los objetivos educativos detrás de este proyecto innovador, así como la conexión entre la cultura popular, la música y la academia.La Dra. Vanessa Díaz compartirá anécdotas, reflexiones y conocimientos valiosos a lo largo de la entrevista, brindándonos una visión integral de su trayectoria y sus contribuciones al ámbito académico y cultural. ¡Acompáñanos en este episodio imperdible, lleno de insights y experiencias únicas!

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065: STEMming from Latin Roots, with Dr. Angel Martí.

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0600

Meet Dr. Angel Martí, the first Latino to chair the Chemistry Department at Rice University, who aims to make the department accessible to all. Dr. Martí was born and raised in Utuado, Puerto Rico, and grew up in a family of farmers. His childhood was marked by curiosity and homegrown experiments, turning every corner into a laboratory, an early sign of his passion for science. Dr. Martí was initially captivated by Math and participated in the Math Olympics, representing Puerto Rico. After graduating from high school, he enrolled at the University of Puerto Rico. When it came time to choose a path, he strategically decided on chemistry, and after stepping in a lab for the first time, he realized that was where he was meant to be. The road to becoming a professor and a school administrator wasn’t without obstacles. Initially rejected from grad school, he persisted and eventually pursued his Ph.D. at the University of Puerto Rico, despite limited resources. Mentors played a crucial role, guiding him toward postdoctoral positions and faculty roles, yet, as a Latin professor, Dr. Martí has faced additional challenges. Undeterred, he excelled, and his exceptional contributions led him to become the Chair of Rice University’s Chemistry Department. Dr. Martí shared about the financial support that Rice University offers to undergraduate and graduate students, and we explored what Rice University can—and must—do to improve Latinx representation.
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064: Unionized Labor and the Future of Work, with Daniel Villao.

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0600

Meet Daniel Villao, a leader in diversity, inclusion and workforce development who strives to create fair and equitable work environments for all.Daniel Villao is a leader in diversity and inclusion, workforce development, and apprenticeship design. He was born and raised in East LA, and was one of the very few Ecuadorians in a predominantly Mexican and black community, an experience that helped him develop a unique identity and worldview. We discussed his career transition from the military to becoming an electrician and a union member, which helped him find stability after his honorary discharge.We also talked about Daniel’s decision to invest in his future and pursue a college degree while balancing a full time job and family responsibilities, a decision that changed his life’s trajectory and which led him to become an advocate for workers’ rights and education.Daniel shared his perspective on the current state and future trends of the workforce in the U.S., the role of unions in creating fair and equitable workplaces, and the challenges and opportunities of implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives in corporate America in a post-Affirmative Action society. Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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063: From Michoacan to the C-Suite, and the Leadership Lessons in Between; with Arturo Cázares,

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Meet Arturo Cázares, a Latino CEO who overcame adversity growing up in the U.S. and who is now leading Latinos in creating the change we need for a more prosperous society.Arturo Cázares is a successful Latino executive who has worked in some of the most prestigious companies in the world, and is now the CEO of the Latino Business Action Network (LBAN). Arturo shares his story of migrating from Michoacan, his home state in Mexico, and growing up in California, picking crops with his family, and living in a dangerous and poor neighborhood. He talks about how his parents and the people around him embraced their Mexican identity, even when it was not always welcomed in the spaces he and his siblings were entering for the first time.Arturo also talks about how important education was for him and his family, how it was the main reason why his parents left their home country, and how they saw education as the only avenue to bigger and better opportunities. Arturo reveals how studying at Stanford changed his life, thanks not only to the educational opportunities, but also to the Latino-focused spaces that Stanford had created, which helped him be himself and feel welcomed. He also talks about what he thinks Stanford still needs to do to increase the representation of Latinos on campus.We discussed the current state of American society, and why he believes it is our responsibility to make it more equitable and just for all. He also gives advice to Latinos who aspire to make it to the C-suite, and how they can balance playing the game of corporate America with staying true to their identity and values.Arturo also shares his insights on how Latinx can use their social capital to create change for their community, and why he thinks the environment has to change to make it more welcoming to Latinx. He explains why Latinx should not feel deficient, but rather confident and proud of their contributions and potential.Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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062: Español - Resilencia y pasion: la travesia de una biologa marina, con Xaymara Serrano

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500

En este cautivador episodio de podcast, nos sumergimos en la inspiradora trayectoria de la Dra. Xaymara Serrano, una bióloga marina puertorriqueña que trabaja actualmente con NOAA. Únete a nosotros mientras Xaymara comparte su increíble historia de su jornada en busca de su trabajo soñado, dedicando su carrera a la preservación de los arrecifes de coral. A través de sus experiencias reveladoras y su apasionada dedicación, los oyentes obtienen una comprensión más profunda del trabajo vital que se realiza para proteger los frágiles ecosistemas de nuestros océanos. La Dra. Serranos nos conciencia que la clave para su exito fue la persistencia, la paciencia y la capacidad para aceptar sus errores.El viaje de la Dra. Serrano comienza en las vibrantes costas de Puerto Rico, donde su pasión por la biología marina se encendió durante su infancia. Únete a nosotros mientras comparte su inspirador camino, desde sus raíces en la isla hasta su emigración a los Estados Unidos en busca de su sueño. Te conmoverá su determinación mientras describe los obstáculos que superó para ingresar a la escuela de posgrado, asegurando becas y financiamiento en el camino. Pero el viaje no estuvo exento de desafíos, y ella habla de la nostalgia de vivir lejos de su familia.La resiliencia de la Dra. Serrano brilla a medida que relata su incansable búsqueda de su trabajo soñado. Revela cómo la flexibilidad y aprovechar otras oportunidades allanaron el camino para que lograra sus metas. La Dra. Serrano nos aconseja a ser resilientes, y a levantarnos no importa cuantas veces nos caigamos. Que nuestro deseo de alcanzar ese sueño y la pasion sean quien nos conduzca en nuestro camino. Tambien nos aconseja a no perder la paciencia al momento de ser rechazado, sino que lo aceptemos y seamos flexible al momento en que otras oportunidades se presenten, eso si, sin perder nuestro enfoque en la meta final. Su sugerencia es: “toma todas las oportunidades que te provea al mundo”.Como parte integral de la Administración Nacional Oceánica y Atmosférica (NOAA), la Dra. Serrano habla sobre su papel crucial en la protección de los ecosistemas marinos. Ella nos explica los impactos del cambio climático en los ecosistemas marinos, especialmente el blanqueo de los arrecifes de coral.Este episodio es un tesoro de consejos para los aspirantes a biólogos marinos, ya que la Dra. Serrano comparte su sabiduría y experiencias. Únete a nosotros en este extraordinario viaje de pasión, determinación y esperanza mientras navegamos por los mares de la biología marina con la Dra. Xaymara Serrano.

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061: Doing Good is Good Business, with Gustavo Suarez

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Meet Gustavo Suarez, Colombian entrepreneur who is driven by the vision of building strong businesses that do the right thing for our communities.Gustavo Suarez, the founder of Trez.co, a US payroll platform that serves the nearly 35 million Latino workforce in the United States.Gustavo shares his inspiring journey of migrating from Colombia and opening a small business with no knowledge and no support system. He also reveals how he struggled to get through college while juggling multiple responsibilities, and how finding the right support system helped him overcome the hard times.Gustavo also tells us how his failed attempt to launch a car accessory business taught him valuable lessons that led him to found his first successful enterprise, JPG, a company that provides tax, advisory, and accounting services to small business owners.He also explains how he learned to balance perseverance and flexibility in pursuing his goals, and how he recognized when he needed to find another way.Throughout his entrepreneurial career, Gustavo has learned the importance of establishing a nurturing environment for collaboration where everyone can succeed together, and the value of treating people with respect, as we are all human beings on this earth.This is a must-listen episode for anyone who wants to learn from a resilient and passionate entrepreneur who overcame many challenges and achieved his dreams.Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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060: The “Oilfield Girl”: A Latina Leader Changing the Energy Industry from Within, with Massiel Diez

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Meet Massiel Diez a Colombian-Canadian chemical engineer who began her career as a wireline engineer in the Oil & Gas industry, and who is now changing the industry from within.Massiel is also known as the “Oilfield Girl” by her global online following, she was born in San Andres, a small Caribbean island in Colombia, and migrated to Canada with her mom when she was 4 years old.Massiel shared her journey of immigrating from Colombia to Canada as a child, and how she knew she needed to become someone to honor her mom’s sacrifices, which is why she pursued a degree in chemical engineering at McGill University.She also told us how she started her career in the oil industry as a wireline field engineer, and how she sacrificed the early years of her career to set up a foundation for success. This helped her understand pursuing a degree instead of settling for a decent paying job always pays off, because education can open up more opportunities and choices in life.Massiel also shared her experience relocating with a company twice, first to the US and the to Mexico. She talked about what it is like, the opportunities it provides, and the challenges associated with it. One of them: Struggling to fit in after relocating to Mexico, because even though she has always identified as a Latina, she had not experienced what living is Latin America is like. Finally, Massiel told us how she co-founded Flipping the Barrel podcast, and what the show aims to accomplish: empowering energy leaders and inspiring the next generation of talent in the industry You don’t want to miss this fascinating and inspiring conversation with Massiel Diez, a remarkable woman who is making an impact in the energy field and beyond. Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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059: How Latinx Culture Can Boost Your Leadership Skills, with the Doctoras of El Puente Institute

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Meet the founders of El Puente Institute, three Doctoras who share their knowledge and tips on how we can leverage our Latinx culture to be better leaders in the corporate world.

Dr. Patty Delgado (MX), Dr. Alejandra Mielke (MX), and Dr. Patricia Conde-Brooks (CO) are the founders of El Puente Institute, a dynamic organization with the purpose of improving the advancement of the Latinx/Hispanic workforce.

In this episode, these amazing Latina leaders shared their inspiring personal stories, how they met and how they decided to start collaborating to create El Puente Institute, which conducts research and education centered around the influence of Latinx/Hispanic cultural drivers from psychological and behavioral perspectives.They also offered valuable insights and tips on how to navigate the challenges and opportunities that Latinx professionals face in the corporate world, as well as how our cultural identity and values can also help us become better leaders.You don’t want to miss this enlightening and empowering conversation with these three remarkable women who are making a difference in the Latinx community and beyond.

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Find out more about El Puente Institute here: https://www.thebridgifygroup.com/el-puente-institute
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Register for El Puente’s Masterclass here: https://www.thebridgifygroup.com/training-masterclass

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Season 7!!! Coming Live on September 2, 2023

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Here we come again!Season 7 of Latinx Can Podcast starts on September 2nd, 2023.Make sure you subscribe... and leave a review!Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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Blue Beetle and Why We need To Go Watch It!

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0500

This is an extract from episode 49, where Carlos Salcines, Vice President of Multicultural marketing at Warner Brothers, who highlighted how important the Latinx audience is to Hollywood, and why we need to show up big this weekend to support Blue Beetle!Listen to the full episode here: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CDL3964326379.mp3?updated=1669037539Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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Tips & Tricks - How to Advocate for Your Child's Education

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0500

This episode is an extract of episode 08 where Wilmer Chavarria, talked about his experience becoming a teacher, and a school principal, and then gave some advice to parents about how to advocate for their child's educationListen to full episode here: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CDL9862928707.mp3?updated=1642730823Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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Why Latinx?

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0500

This episode is an extract of episode 37 where writer and literature scholar Dr. Jose Luis (J.L.) Torres talks about why language is important, and how people who study English and literature can also have stable careers.Listen to full episode here: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CDL2649612290.mp3?updated=1648591923Check out J.L. Torres blog: Why Latinx?https://post-barrio-universe.com/2020/08/05/why-latinx/Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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Tips & Tricks - How to Create Your Own Opportunities

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 08:29:42 -0500

This episode is an extract of episode 14 where Carolina Groppa talks about how she created her own opportunities, and how that helped her transition from an aspiring actor to an Emmy-nominated producer.Listen to full episode here: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CDL8810077705.mp3?updated=1642729678Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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Tips & Tricks to Help you Navigate Corporate America

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0500

This episode is an extract of episode 36 where Valeria Aloe talked about how her experience in Corporate America led her to burn out, and how that led her to become an entrepreneur, and award-winning author of Uncolonized Latinas Uncolonized Latinas: Transforming Our Mindsets And Rising Together. Listen to full episode here: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CDL8551800831.mp3?updated=1647626222Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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058: Afrolatinidad and Inclusion: What Leaders Need to Know, with Dr. Marisol Capellan

Sat, 20 May 2023 06:00:00 -0500

058: Afrolatinidad and Inclusion: What Leaders Need to Know, with Dr. Marisol CapellanMeet Dr. Marisol Capellan, an Afro-Latina, mother, and immigrant who is passionate about empowering women and minorities to overcome barriers in their career paths.Dr. Capellan is a Dominican leader, educator, coach, and author who is on a mission to empower women and minorities to achieve their full potential.We talked about her inspiring journey from growing up in poverty in the Dominican Republic to becoming an internationally recognized and award-winning professional. She shared with us the stories of resilience and perseverance that shaped her mindset and her passion for education. She also opened up about the challenges and barriers that communities of color face in higher education and in the corporate world, and how that forces us to work twice as hard to achieve our goals.We also discussed the differences between Latinidad and Afro-latinidad, and the colorism that exists within the Latinx community. She challenged us to question our assumptions and biases, and to aspire to a more inclusive and authentic leadership style that celebrates our diversity and identity. This episode is full of wisdom, insights, and inspiration for anyone who wants to learn more about leadership, diversity, equity and inclusion, and Afro-latinidad. Don’t miss the launch of Dr. Capellan’s book on Saturday June 4th, 2023, find more information here: https://www.booksandbooks.com/event/in-person-an-afternoon-with-dr-marisol-capellan/To buy a signed copy, please message Dr. Capellan via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisolcapellan/Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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057: Celebrating Cultures is Key to Leading Diverse Groups and Having Business Success, with Carlos Torres

Sat, 06 May 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Meet Carlos Torres, a Venezuelan engineer and entrepreneur who turned a lay-off into an opportunity to start his own business and spend more time with his family. Carlos has a wealth of experience in the oil and gas industry, working with Schlumberger, Gulfstream Services and Royal Oaks Energy Services in various regions around the world. He is also the chapter chair of SPE GCS, the Society of Petroleum Engineers Gulf Coast Section, where he leads a diverse team of volunteers. Carlos reveals his insights and tips on how to succeed as a leader and an entrepreneur in the oil and gas industry. Whether you want to learn more about SPE GCS, one of the largest and most active sections of SPE International, or you want to be inspired by Carlos’s stories and achievements, don’t miss this episode!Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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056: As Seen on Shark Tank, Frescos Naturales with Juan Ignacio Stewart.

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Meet Juan Ignacio Stewart, an entrepreneur who is bringing the foods and flavors of Latin America to the main stream in the US, by sharing with the world and fighting in the tank at shark tank.Juan Ignacio is a Guatemalan American who was born and raised in Guatemala, until the age of 17, which is when he moved to Colorado to continue his education. Juan studied international affairs and cinematography, and always planned to returned to Guatemala, but his plans changed when he became a young father who wanted to have a strong presence in his son’s life. After graduating from College, Juan worked various jobs to make ends meet, until one day he started selling his mom’ hot sauce, and that is how he became an entrepreneur.Earlier this year, Juan Ignacio won the hearts of many people in the U.S after pitching his new invention, Frescos Naturales, at Shark Tank.His passion and dedication to share his Latin culture with his son, and with the world, became evident, and his determination to make fruit juices or frescos, with the best quality ingredients, helped him land a deal with the sharks. Juan Ignacio’s story is one of resilience, and passion. His drinks are refreshing, and help transport us to the land we come from, fruits falling from the trees and all! Don’t miss a chance to try them, and share them with your loved ones! Make sure to try Frescos Naturales here: https://drinkfrescos.com/Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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055_What Support Looks Like with Dr. D and Dr. Jflo

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Hola hola everybody, today Dr. Jflo talks with Dr. Agustin Diaz, our co-creator and host of Latinx Can Podcast en Español, about how you can support us to continue growing our community!Here are a few things you can do: Subscribe to Latinx Can wherever you listen to podcasts! Download episodes automatically or listen within the first 7 days! 24 hours and 7 day downloads are the most important to show growth! Fill out our survey! It will take less than 5 minutes and you can enter a chance to win a $50 gift cardTake the survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/qUxvY6Rq9W Attend our first IN-PERSON Event - Come have a drink on us, for FREE!Register here: https://www.spegcs.org/events/6657/Buy a t-shirt! If you are interested in supporting us, pre-order your Latinx Can Podcast T-shirt here: https://forms.office.com/r/PqMsi2Yti1

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054: Dancers, Can They be Financially Stable? with Michelle Manzanales

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Meet Michelle Manzanales, a dancer and choreographer who studied finance but chose to develop a career in Dance despite the financial insecurity associated with artistic careers.Michelle was born and raised in Houston, TX to a Mexican-american family. She started dancing at age 3, and has not stopped since. Michelle graduate with a degree in finance from the University of Houston, and tried to have a stable career in the field, but she was always a dancer at heart. After a couple of years in the financial sector, Michelle decided that she was going to pursue a career as a dancer, and although she didn’t become a multimillionaire, she was always financially independent. Michelle talks about her experience growing up, not feeling proud of her Mexican heritage. It was not until later in life, that she began exploring what being “Ni de aquí, ni de allá” means. Dance has helped Michelle explore that in-between world, and now considers it an asset. She is now, the director of Ballet Hispánico’s School of Dance. As a teacher and choreographer, Michelle’s goal is for students to feel safe to show up as their authentic selves, and helps them explore their roots and/or learn more about the Latin culture. Michelle also discussed the many transferable skills dancers learn throughout their careers, such as problem-solving, courage, and dealing with rejection. She also has a message for parents of dancers who may be worried about their children’s future: “Fear more that your child isn't learning those base skills more than fearing them studying the arts” Learn more about Ballet Hispánico here: https://www.ballethispanico.org/Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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053: Are Careers in Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing only for Engineers? with Dr. Mike Vasquez

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0600

Meet Dr. Mike Vasquez, a former student-athlete at MIT, whose passion for sports led him to develop a career helping companies adopt the revolutionary technology that is Additive Manufacturing (AM). Dr. Vasquez grew up in Minnesota in a Mexican-american family. He loved playing baseball and dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player, but when he realized his fastball fell a little short of MLB standards, he focused his attention on his passion for STEM. One summer, he participated in the MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering and Science (MITES) program, which was his first experience with the university, but not the last, as he continued on to earn his Bachelors and Master’s degrees from MIT, followed by a PhD at Loughborough University, in the UK. Dr. Vasquez‘s passion for sports continued while he was pursuing his education. He was the captain of the baseball team at MIT, an activity that gave him balance and sense of community, and he also conducted research related to sports.It was his passion for sports, and materials science and engineering what exposed him to AM early on in his career, and eventually led him to found his own consulting business, to help companies ease the pain points associated with implementing the technology. One of those pain points is finding AM professionals, which are not many, partly due to the novelty of the technology, but mostly due to the lack of knowledge and information available for the general population. Dr. Vasquez noticed this gap and launched AMx - The Advance Manufacturing Experience, a program designed to create awareness of the types of careers available in AM, and to help individuals develop valuable skills that are sorely needed in the industry. One thing is clear, the AM field is not just for scientists and engineers, and there is a vast need for people who love to pull up their sleeves and get their hands dirty. AMx was implemented in partnership with local Chicago businesses, and it was initially focused on collaborating with communities in the West side of Chicago. Dr. Vasquez next goal is to make this program available nation-wide.Check out the AMx experience Here: https://www.3degreescompany.com/amxFind out more about the MITES program here:https://mites.mit.edu/Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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052: Latinx's Role in Protecting Democracy in the U.S. with Dr. Luis Martinez-Fernandez

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Meet Dr. Luis Martinez-Fernandez, a professor of history who experienced life events that demonstrated the fragility of democracy itself, and who now is committed to protecting it.

Dr. Martinez-Fernandez was born in Cuba and two years later, his family migrated to Miami as a consequence of the Cuban Revolution. They moved to Lima, Peru afterward, only to flee another anti-democratic event, which led them to move to Puerto Rico, where he completed his Bachelors and Master degrees in History. Years later, he embarked in yet another migration, this time by choice, to North Carolina, to pursue his PhD in History at Duke University, and he has been living in the continental U.S. ever since.

Dr. Luis Martinez-Fernandez became a historian because he wanted to understand his life story, and this led him to specialize in the History of Latin America and the Caribbean. We talked about the various events that we have experienced, as citizens of Venezuela, and Cuba, and about the political trauma that we and our families have experienced throughout our lives, and how that trauma sometimes gets in the way of understanding the political situation in the U.S. for what it is, without adding extra color from our experiences.

We also discussed the recent global events that, once again, indicate that democracy is fragile and in need of protection, and we talked about the role that latinx like you and me, play in helping protect it. It boils down to practicing civil engagement, and stepping into the power, and the responsibility that comes with being the largest minority group in the U.S. and fastest growing one.

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051: Building a Personal Brand Begins with Owning your Story, with Odalys Jasmine

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Meet Odalys Jasmine, a latina creator, podcaster and storyteller who believes authenticity is the key component of a successful personal brand. Odalys is a first-gen Latina from South East San Diego, who grew up surrounded by her loving family. Although she was one of the two people in her family who didn’t have to worry about her immigration status, she lived first-hand the challenges that a piece of paper can bring to an individual. She describes herself as a “brand nerd”and she strongly advocates that authenticity is key for a successful personal brand, and she shared her advice regarding how to build our personal brand. Odalys is a creator of experiences and spaces where the first-gen community can find support and inspiration. She is the host of Hella Latin@ podcast, a platform for first-gen latinx and/or immigrants to share their life story. You can learn more about Odalys Jasmine here: https://www.odalysjasmine.com/Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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Season 6!!! Coming Live on February 11, 2023.

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Here we come again!Season 6 of Latinx Can Podcast starts on February 11th, 2023.Make sure you subscribe... and leave a review!Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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Tips & Tricks - Applying for NASA's Pathway Program - Open February 6th

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0600

This is an abstract from episode 33 where Marissa Garcia shared advice about how to apply to NASA's Pathwasys Internship Program, which prepares you for a career at NASA and offers a direct pipeline to full-time employment upon graduation. Applications will open on February 6th!Listen to the full episode here: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CDL6828815830.mp3?updated=1643842320It is recommended to apply immediately, as applications will close as soon as the targeted number of applications have been received.Apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/More information about the Pathways Program:Pathways Program Websitehttps://lnkd.in/g6SvCNh7Pathways Internship Applicant Guidehttps://lnkd.in/gNJ8FdtePathways Informational Videos Playlisthttps://lnkd.in/gYV7YWc7Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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Tips & Tricks - Things Entrepreneurs Should Know

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0600

This episode is an extract of episode 27, where entrepreneur Dr. Elisa Teiple talked about the things she wished she knew before becoming an entrepreneur. These tips include understanding how funding works, having a funding strategy, and how to achieve some work-life equilibrium!Learn more about Dr. Elisa Teipel here:027: Things you Should Know about Entrepreneurship, with Dr. Elisa Teipel. https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CDL3782921091.mp3?updated=1642728799Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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Tips & Tricks - How to Tackle Unconscious Biases... and Happy Holidays!

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Hola hola everybody, is Dr. Jflo. I wanted to stop by to wish you happy holidays… Feliz navidad to those of you who celebrate it, and a happy new year. Like you may have noticed, we are on a break until February 2023, when season 6 of Latinx Can Podcast will begin! But before we tune out to rest for a few weeks, I wanted to say thank you, to you! For supporting our project, and for tuning in every two weeks to see what our guests have to offer! You are the reason why we put tremendous effort in interviewing latinx professionals who are committed to uplifting our community. Today we are sharing an extract of our conversation with Dr Linet Mera, co-founder of the unconscious bias project. She shares very useful tips that we can use to fight against unconscious biases and create more inclusive communities. You can find the full episodes here:Understanding Unconscious Biases and How to Tackle them. Part 1: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CDL1317272760.mp3?updated=1642728899Understanding Unconscious Biases and How to Tackle them. Part 2: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CDL2443659328.mp3?updated=1642728868 And since this is the season for giving, the Unconscious Bias Project is running an end of the year fundraising. If you find these tips useful, I would like to encourage to donate to UBP's campaign: Belonging Happens Together. Here are the links for you to donate:https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTcxNDgzhttps://www.facebook.com/donate/693009499111592/ And… one more thing… if you find the information we share on this podcast useful, me gustaria que nos hicieran un regalito de navidad: Share your favorite episode with a person that may benefit from it! Our wish for this new year is to reach as many people as possible, to share actionable advice that can help them turn their dreams into reality! That's it for now… we wish you happy holidays… Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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050: Latina Equal Pay Day 2022, with Jen Hemphill.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0600

050: Latina Equal Pay Day 2022, with Jen Hemphill.Meet Jen Hemphill, host of Her Dinero Matters Podcast and accredited financial counselor who helps Latinas gain more money confidence. Jenn was born in Colombia to a “Gringo” dad -as she called him- and a Colombian mother, and lived in Bogotá until her and her family moved to the U.S. Jen aspired to become a Dentist, but didn’t have the stomach for it, literally! This led her to become a Physical Therapist specializing in Gerontology; however, becoming a military spouse made her change her career path to something more aligned with her new lifestyle. This is how she became an accredited financial counselor. It was thanks to this new career, and the need to attract an audience for her own business, that Jen became a podcaster. This was a consistent medium via which she could create content to help all women gain more money confidence. Not too long after the launch of her podcast, Jen realized that she was in a unique position to help Latinas become Reinas of their money, so she rebranded the podcast, which became what we now know as Her Dinero Matters. On this especial 50th episode, Jen joined us to talk about the upcoming Latina Pay Day, what it means, and what we can do to ensure we minimize the impact of the wage gap in our lives! We talked about many topics, including the importance of talking about salaries and advocating for salary transparency. We discussed the importance of negotiating your salary, including benefits, and asking for promotions. We also talked about what we can do to take control of our finances by creating a budget, implementing a plan, and celebrating our wins! According to the Lean In organization, Latinas make $0.46 per every $1 a non-hispanic white male makes, and 47% of Latina mothers are breadwinners. This means that our families are falling behind! Most factors that contribute to the existence of the wage gap are systemic and need to be fixed at a higher level. However, we HAVE to advocate for ourselves because no one else will do it! Get educated… take action!Learn more about the wage gap here: https://leanin.org/equal-pay-data-about-the-gender-pay-gapConnect with Jen here: https://jenhemphill.com/Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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049: Latinx Representation in Media, or Lack Thereof, with Carlos Salcines

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Meet Carlos Salcines, a Cuban-American born and raised in McAllen, TX whose Latinidad helps him add a multicultural twist to how movies are being advertised in Hollywood. Carlos was born and raised in McAllen, TX, which meant he was exposed to the Cuban and Mexican cultures, and experienced the complexity of being a Latino in the U.S. early on in life.After graduating from high school, Carlos started College at the University of Texas at Austin, convinced that he would become a doctor, but always had a strong interest in movies and television. It was his cousin who had a tremendous influence in the fate of his career, after inviting him to attend the first ever Latin Grammy’s Ceremony in L.A. Once he returned from that trip, and only after reaching a compromise with his Cuban parents, Carlos doubled majored in radio, television and film, as well as advertising. Upon graduation, he packed his car and moved to L.A. to pursue his career as a creative, and ended up landing a job in advertising. Today, he is the V.P. of Multicultural Marketing at Warner Bros. Pictures. He has been involved in marketing movies like “In The Heights”, “Father of the Bride” and “Black Adam” to diverse audiences. Given the focus of his job, the topic of representation is top of mind, because he believes seeing ourselves represented in all fields is extremely important, as it can help us dream of what was once unthinkable. We discussed the lack of representation of the Latinx community in media and entertainment, and the frustration and disappointment we feel every time a show that centers Latinx stories gets cancelled. We also discussed what we can do to help see more people like us in media, telling stories that go beyond our suffering and resilience, and it all comes down to embracing the fact that Unidos Somos Mas. Being Latinx in the U.S. is complicated because we are not a monolith, but we can celebrate what unites us, while recognizing our differences. The invitation is to support Latinx shows/movies by watching, and encouraging our friends to watch… just like we do with shows that center other cultures and experiences in their stories. Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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048: Connecting the Dots all the Way to NASA…and Beyond! With Dr. Yajaira Sierra Sastre

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Meet Dr. Yajaira Sierra Sastre, a Chemist who dreamed of becoming an astronaut as a little girl, and crated the opportunities that landed her a job at NASA.Dr. Sierra Sastre was born in Puerto Rico, and grew up looking at the night sky and pondering what was out there. She dreamed of becoming an astronaut since she was a kid, and embarked in experiences that enabled her to eventually land a job at NASA. After graduating from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Dr. Sierra Sastre became a teacher, and although her tenure was short-lived, she is a lifelong educator and is highly involved in STEM outreach activities. She then left the comforts of the tropics to pursue a PhD in Nanomaterial Sciences at Cornell University, and was excited about winter, because she once dreamed of living in Alaska! Being uncomfortable isn’t something she shies away from, which is how she ended up living at the bottom of a volcano, simulating the living conditions future humans will encounter in Mars. Throughout her career, Dr. Sierra Sastre never stopped pursuing her dream of becoming an astronaut, and applying for jobs at NASA, but for most of her career those applications didn’t materialize. However, she never gave up, and after 5 years of working as a project manager at the U.S. Money Factory, she finally joined NASA to support multiple missions, including the Mars Sample Return Mission that will bring samples back to earth collected by the Perseverance Rover. Dr. Sierra Sastre embodies the resilience and perseverance characteristic of the Latinx community. She encourages us to recognize that our culture is an asset, and that our multiculturalism brings tremendous value to organizations. Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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047: When the Latin Asian Fusion is your Identity, with Dr. Enrique Lin Shiao.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Meet Dr. Enrique Lin Shiao, a scientist who has recognized that his immigrant experience, and the uncertainty associated with it, has helped him become a better scientist.Dr. Lin Shiao was born in Costa Rica to Taiwanese parents, who prepared him and his siblings to continue pursuing better opportunities in places beyond their native country. He embarked on an immigration journey to pursue academic opportunities, which led him to live in Germany, the U.K, and multiple cities in the U.S. His experiences living in various countries helped him become comfortable with uncertainty, which came in handy when pursuing his PhD in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, because the path to becoming a doctor is full of uncertainties. Dr. Lin Shiao’s experience in the U.S. has helped him embrace his Asian identity even more than before. He carries his Asian and Latin roots wherever he goes, and tries to help and represent both communities as best he can. In fact, Dr. Lin Shiao played a pivotal role during the COVID-19 pandemic that extolled both cultures. He helped develop early stage diagnostics at Berkeley University that were used to test first responders, and the adjacent communities being affected by the virus.Unfortunately, being a person of Latinx and Asian descent has not been easy in the last 6 years. First due to the dangerous rhetoric used to refer to latinx people during the 2016 election, and most recently, due to the unfounded acts of hate directed towards the Asian community, as a result of the words chosen by our highest officials to refer to the coronavirus. Dr. Lin Shiao has also worked to contrast such harmful narratives by co-creating a podcast called Caminos en Ciencia, which highlights the careers of Latinx scientists. He also hopes that the activism of the last couple of years, such as the Stop Asian Hate movement, leads to meaningful change in our society. Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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046: Español - La gema de tu carrera (The Career Gem) con Yanira Guzman

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Conce a Yanira Guzmán, una líder de la comunidad latina en California que está trabajando durísimo para ayudar a nuestra comunidad a crecer y desarrollarse profesionalmente.Yanira trabaja como especialista de desarrollo de líderes, en su propia empresa llamada "The Career Gem", o traducido como la Gema de tu carrera. En su empresa, Yanira se dedica a entrenar candidatos para mejorar sus carreras profesionales.Además, Yanira es miembro de la junta concejal de la organización sin fines de lucros, Techueria. Una organización, a nivel global, que brinda servicio a la comunidad más grande de profesionales LatinX en campo de la tecnología, con más de 12,000 miembros. Como si eso fuera poco, en el 2020, en medio de la pandemia Yanira corrió una campana política, la cual gano, para el puesto de miembro de la junta Fideicomisaria del distrito escolar unificado del valle de Livermore. Y sin más preámbulos, tenemos el placer de presentarles aquí con nosotros en LatinX Can a Yanira, y esta aquí para recordarnos que, Si se puede My Friends, Si se puede! Si quieres conocer más sobre Yanira, recibir consejos de como superarte profesionalmente y sus servicios la puedes encontrar en las redes sociales como: Instagram: @Yg_thecareergemFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ygthecareergem/LinkedIn: yanira-guzman-thecareergem/en LinkedINWebpage: https://www.thecareergem.com/ Este episodio se lo queremos al Sr. Jose Calderón Guzmán, padre de Yanira. Que descanse en PazDéjanos un" review": Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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045: UWC Day ‘22: Peace Begins with Us, with UWC-USA President Dr. Victoria Mora

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Meet Dr. Victoria Mora, president of the United World College-USA, one of the 18 schools in a global movement that makes education a force for peace and a sustainable future. Dr. Mora is a New Mexican whose passion for education was sparked by her mother and the bargain they stroke for 4-year-old Victoria to look at books while her siblings and her mom took their daily nap. Her family helped her nourish that desire to learn, and supported her so that she could become the first Latina to graduate with a PhD from Yale University. We talked about Victoria’s journey through higher education, and discussed how the narrative of the “first-generation” can be both inspiring and limiting, and she encourages us to pick and choose which stories we make our own. We also talked about how, regardless of their educational attainments, everyone deserves to be treated with respect. In celebration of UWC Day 2022, we discussed the theme: “Peace begins with us”, what it means to her, and how UWC aims to instill such values in the students that participate in the movement. We also talked about how a UWC education differs from the public high school education in the US, what the selection process is looking for in students, and the type of financial aid that is available to students all over the world! Applications for UWC are open now:For US Citizens and permanent residents, apply here: www.uwc-usa.orgFor Venezuelans, apply here: https://www.ven.uwc.org/aplica/inscripcionFor people around the world, find your national committee here: https://www.uwc.org/nationalcommitteesFor people who are not in need of financial support, apply here: https://www.uwc.org/gsp Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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044: Your Multiculturalism is Your Superpower, with Dr. Alejandra Rodriguez Mielke

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Meet Dr. Alejandra Rodriguez Mielke, a bilingual DEI coach and consultant helping individuals and organizations transcend personal biases and systemic barriers, to help build inclusive & equitable workplaces.Dr. Mielke is a native of Mexico, where she grew up and studied English language and literature to become a bilingual teacher. She then moved to Austin, TX to pursue a PhD in Language and Literacy studies from UT Texas, with the hope of learning how to develop fully bilingual curricula. Dr. Mielke worked with multiple students and teachers while pursuing her PhD, and her experience in the classroom led her to realize that minority students, especially Latinx students, were seen from a deficit-thinking point of view, and their multicultural and multilingual superpowers were seldom recognized as such. Dr. Mielke recognized that for Latinx students to succeed in school they needed to be connected to their roots and their heritage, and they needed to see themselves represented in the materials studied. After several years in the field, Alejandra became a learning and development expert. She is now a career coach, and works closely with Latinas who are looking to get to the next level. During this episode we talked about our multicultural superpowers, the need for connection and representation, and the concept of the “White Female Supervisor” and what to do when those supervisors are not supportive, as managers should be. Find out more about Latina Power Coaching here:https://latinapowercoaching.com/Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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043: Latinx Travel Hackers, with Laurie & Danny Navarro.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Meet Laurie and Danny Navarro, a couple of Latinx professionals travel hacking their way around the world, and reclaiming the first in first-class flights, lounges, and top tier hotels.Laurie & Danny were born in the US and have Mexican and Colombian heritages. They grew up watching their families work hard to provide a better future, and had to put in their own sweat to achieve not just a bachelor’s degree, but a master degree too. By day, they accumulate vacation days while working in their professionals fields in Washington DC, and when it is time to cash in those days, they make sure to do it in style. Laurie and Danny “Van viajando” around the world because “the world needs to see us”. Through their IG account @latinoswithpassports, they show us how they have travel-hacked their way to exotic places like Dubai and Singapore, while flying first-class!Laurie and Danny are responsible though! They encourage us to enjoy life while being fiscally responsible and without getting into debt, just working smart by budgeting and making our $$$ work for us.We also talked about how they have supported each other to pay their debt, and about how they manage their money based on what makes sense for them as a couple, and not based on limiting cultural beliefs that put the burden on men. Find out more about Latinos with Passports here:https://latinoswithpassports.com/Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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Season 5 Starts Tomorrow!

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 15:46:01 -0500

We are back!Season 5 of Latinx Can start tomorrow - August 27th 2022! Tune in, and don't forget to subscribe!

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Tips & Tricks - How to Become more Productive, Intentionally.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This episode is an extract of episode 26, where María Angélica Peña talked about the three pillars she has identified as the key to become more productive in our personal lives, in a more intentional way. These tips, which include "Ser, hacer, y mantener" and can help you find clarity on what you truly want, and craft a plan to help you achieve your goal. Learn more about María Angélica Peña here: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CDL7734518428.mp3?updated=1642728834https://cafeconplan.com/Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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042: Español- Una Carrera en Investigación de las Ciencias de la Comunicación y Periodismo, con Federico Subervi.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 07:33:00 -0500

Federico es un orgulloso puertorriqueño, y fue el primer puertorriqueño en hacer un doctorado en ciencias de la comunicación y periodismo, obteniendo su grado doctoral en la Universidad de Wisconsin en Madison. Federico nos platica de como fue su transición desde Puerto Rico a Estados Unidos para hacer sus estudios graduados, y de como sus planes de volver a la isla a ejercer su profesión fueron cambiando por diferencias ideológicas y políticas dentro de la burocracia de las Universidades en isla. Nos platica de como transformo sus metas y se resignó a ejercer su profesión en EEUU con gran éxito. Entre los tópicos que se tocan en este episodio están como lidiar con el síndrome del impostor, la diferencia que existe entre asimilación y adaptación cultural. También hablamos sobre las grandes implicaciones e influencias que tienen los medios noticiosos y las famosas noticias falsas en nuestra sociedad, sistema político, psicología y estado emocional. Federico nos da un gran consejo de como poder discernir entre noticias verdaderas de entre las falsas, y como precaver ser víctimas de propagar noticias falsas. Federico nos menciona un par de sus proyectos en los que trabajó, y otros en los que sigue trabajando, y nos comenta de uno de sus más grandes logros como profesor y educador. Recursos:DEMOCRACIA, FAKE NEWS Y PROPAGANDA CIBERNÉTICA: Recursos para identificar la veracidad de una noticiaSigue a Federico en sus redes Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProfSubervi?s=20&t=k1yH2gXS8WDCTTyNJcQ-YAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/federico.suberviResearch Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Federico-SuberviLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/federico-subervi-aa335612/

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Introducción a LatinX Can en Español

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:00:00 -0500

Únete al presentador, Dr. Agustín Díaz, en sus conversaciones con profesionales latines que convirtieron sus sueños en realidad. Encuentra inspiración, apoyo y conocimientos prácticos que también pueden ayudarte a convertirte en un profesional o ayudar a tu desarrollo profesional.

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041: Español- Trabajando en ti, con Irina Faneite.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 07:33:00 -0500

Conoce a Irina Faneite, psicóloga venezolana, de sus proyectos, emprendimientos migratorios y de cómo se ha reinventado creando su marca personal: "Trabaja en ti".Irina fue nacida y criada en la ciudad de Coro, en Venezuela, y desde muy pequeña se vio muy interesada en la psicología. Ella nos compartió su historia de cómo emprendió el camino para lograr su meta de estudiar y ejercer la psicóloga clínica, y de cómo la vida se encargó de presentarle un sin número de obstáculos, los cuales atravesó para alcanzar su sueño. Entre estos obstáculos, Irina nos relata cómo su sueño se fue transformando según ella se adapta a la situación del país, y de cómo tuvo que emigrar a Perú y luego a los Estados Unidos. Estas experiencias ayudaron a Irina a reinventarse, a establecer su marca personal y a lograr establecer una compañía multinacional en el extranjero, donde ejerce como consultor organizacional con especialidad en salud ocupacional. Irina nos habla de los retos y de los sacrificios a los que tuvo que exponerse, y de cómo logró cumplir sus metas en el extranjero. Gran parte del reto que Irina tuvo que enfrentar fue el duelo migratorio. Un duelo que nos toca a casi todos los que dejamos nuestras vidas en nuestros países natales para ir a buscar una mejor vida en el extranjero. Irina nos explica lo que es el duelo migratorio, y de cómo sobrellevarlo para que no sea un factor limitante en el desarrollo de tu potencial máximo y de lo importante que es la terapia para el bienestar psicológico y la salud en general.Irina tiene un podcast llamado "Pasa y siéntate" donde toca diversos temas de salud mental, sin pelos en la lengua, y tiene una gran presencia en las diversas redes sociales.Sigue a Irina en sus redes y en su Podcast:Podcast (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXCpkRdvKax6QZYUhaRCNQ/featuredPodcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/2GDbhCUPpkiBHf4xPTp7rVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/irinafaneite/Web: https://irinafaneite.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-faneite/

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Tips & Tricks - Legal Advice for Small Business Owners

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 16:00:00 -0500

This episode is an extract of episode 34, where attorney Taylor Tieman talked about the steps that entrepreneurs and small business owners can take to protect their business. These tips, which include filing for an appropriate business entity, registering a trademark for your business, and getting used to using contracts!Learn more about Taylor Tieman here:034: From Student-Athlete to Lawyer, to Small Business Owner, with Taylor Tieman.: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CDL9088806663.mp3?updated=1645048679Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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040: An Afro-latino’s experience in Tech, with Pabel Martinez.

Sat, 14 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Meet Pabel Martinez, a former Tech executive whose mission is to redefine professionalism by scaling the representation he wished he had earlier in his career. Pabel was born in NYC to Dominican parents, and grew up in the projects in the Upper West Side. He was raised by his Abuela who helped him develop a sense of belonging with the Dominican community by teaching him Spanish since he was born. He graduated with a degree in Economics from Northeastern University and upon graduation entered the Tech field. He worked in tech for ca. 10 years at companies such as Facebook and TikTok, and most recently, he became an entrepreneur and the owner of Plurawl.We covered a range of topics in this conversation, including how affirmative action helped him get to College, the difference between inclusion vs. assimilation, and how he aims to be the generation that eliminates code switching by redefining what a “Professional” looks like. Pabel has accessed a level of courage and vulnerability that we have not seen before, and he is using his experiences to empower the Latinx community to advocate for themselves, while being their authentic selves.Check out Pabel’s podcast ¿Quién Tú Eres? here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pd710FIKFb89FtIuurdyI Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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039: College? If at First you don’t Succeed, Try Again! with Dr. Luis Estevez.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Meet Dr. Luis Estevez, an entrepreneur who has taken advantage of the opportunities presented to him with the same drive characteristic of people who come to this country in search of a better future.Dr. Estevez grew up in Queens, NY and was born into a blue-collar family to parents from Spain and Chile, and grew up working in the restaurant business from age 8. He got into college at age 18 and after a couple of years, he decided to go back to NY and work at his parents’ restaurant. It wasn’t until almost 10 years later, that he decided to go back to college, and this time he was all in!Dr. Estevez has a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Cornell University, he now owns his business called Advanced and Innovative Multifunctional Materials (AIMM), and likes to say that he won the “genetic lottery”, but we know he has worked hard to take advantage of every opportunity presented to him. He is also a podcaster and has created a space called What’s the PhDeal, to help demystify the PhD degree, and to help new PhD students navigate the process and have a better chance of succeeding. Check out What’s the PhDeal here:Website: https://realphdeal.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JsREAfp4KKBYad21hfskj?si=21RlTi1WTbWa5Lo6dCBFFQ&nd=1 Also, check out the amazing work AIMM is doing here: https://www.aimmlabs.com/Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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Tips & Tricks: Preparing for Job Interviews

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0500

Dr. Jflo shares the tips & tricks she has learned after going through multiple rounds of interviews, from the general tips like using the STAR method, to the questions you can use once is your time to ask questions. After participating in at least 8 “on-site” interviews at major chemical companies, Dr. Jflo has a number of tips that she wants to share to help you prepare for your next job interview.The conversation is divided into 4 parts:Her experience interviewingGeneral tips about interviewsHow to answer behavioral-based interview questionsQuestions to ask when is your time to ask questions.Please take our survey: https://forms.office.com/r/qUxvY6Rq9W Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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037: Studying Humanities Can Also Lead to Stable Careers, with Dr. Jose Luis Torres.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Meet Dr. Jose Luis Torres, a writer and Professor Emeritus of English at SUNY Plattsburgh, who explains how studying humanities can also lead to stable careers.

Dr. Torres… also known by his pen name J.L. Torres, is a Puerto Rican author and scholar born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York. He tells us his life story, beginning with his experience growing up in the South Bronx, then moving to Puerto Rico as a young adult, and returning to the continental U.S. to pursue his career as a college professor.

J.L. Torres helped us dismantle the myth that those who study humanities will face an uncertain financial future, and shares facts about the multiple CEOs of Fortune 500 companies who studied degrees like English and Philosophy.

Given his vast experience teaching American and Latinx Literature and Creative Writing, as well as his formal education, we couldn’t pass on the opportunity to discuss the term LATINX, its purpose, and the strong reactions it provokes on many people.

We also discussed his recent book Migrations, his upcoming novel about the life of Puerto Rican icon Roberto Clemente, and how he chooses to discuss difficult topics in his literary works that the latinx community often prefers to avoid.

Check out J.L. Torres blog: Why Latinx?https://post-barrio-universe.com/2020/08/05/why-latinx/

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036: Navigating the system of Corporate America, with Valeria Aloe.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Meet Valeria Aloe, an author with over 20 years of experience in Corporate America, who encourages us to address our mindset to fight for what we deserve. Valeria is a native of Argentina whose first big move was from the small town of General Belgrano to Buenos Aires, where she became the first in her family to obtain not one but two college degrees. After quitting her job, Valeria became more involved with the latinx community and realized that we tend to hold certain beliefs that can hold us back from achieving our goals. That experience led her to write her book Uncolonized Latinas: Transforming our Mindsets and Rising TogetherCheck out Valeria’s Book:https://www.amazon.com/Uncolonized-Latinas-Transforming-Mindsets-Together/dp/1637308442 Check out the Uncolized Latinas website:www.UncolonizedLatinas.comPlease take our survey: https://forms.office.com/r/qUxvY6Rq9W Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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035: How a Career in Finance Enabled the Rise of a Comedian, with Francisco Ramos.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0600

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034: From Student-Athlete to Lawyer, to Small Business Owner, with Taylor Tieman.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Meet Taylor Tieman, an attorney and small business owner whose journey to become a lawyer helped her understand the decisions her family had to make to keep them safe. Taylor grew up in California playing Softball with the goal of pursuing her bachelor’s degree at an Ivy League school. She achieved her goal by graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern University School of Law. We talked about what it actually means to be a student-athlete, and the level of commitment it requires. We also discussed how Taylor’s journey to become a lawyer helped her understand why she didn’t grow up speaking Spanish, and the kind of privilege she benefited from as a white-presenting Latina. Taylor also shared her legal advice for small business owners based not only on her experience as a lawyer, but a small business owner herself.Resources:L.E.A.P - Legal Education Access Pipeline, Inc. https://www.legalpipeline.org/Get legal information here: https://www.ttiemanlaw.com/homePlease take our survey: https://forms.office.com/r/qUxvY6Rq9W Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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033: A Pathway to Become a NASA Engineer, with Marissa Garcia

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Meet Marissa Garcia, a NASA engineer from El Paso, TX, who shares with us her story, and the tips & tricks that helped her land a job a NASA. Marissa is a native of El Paso, TX, and pursued both her Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in Engineering at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). She tells us what it was like to study at a Hispanic Serving Institution, her experience as a young engineer, and the top 3 pieces of advice that helped her land a job at NASA. Some of the opportunities mentioned in this episode:The Center for Space Exploration and Technology Research (cSETR) at UTEP: https://volt.utep.edu/csetr/Please help us improve this podcast by taking our survey: https://forms.office.com/r/qUxvY6Rq9WLeave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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032: Season 4 Starts February 5th!

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 08:17:31 -0600

We are getting ready for another season of Latinx Can! New episodes will drop on February 5th...until then, please help us make this podcast better by participating in our survey!Survey:https://forms.office.com/r/qUxvY6Rq9WLearn more about our podcast network:https://connectdpodcasts.com/Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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Tips & Tricks - Salary Negotiations

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0600

This episode is an extract of episode 18, where career coach Cynthia Orduña talked about how to prepare for a salary negotiation and get the compensation you deserve. These tips, which include how to research compensation ranges for positions, and identifying your target salary and other needs, are very helpful. Cynthia also shares insights into how to navigate the salary conversation with a recruiter, and get information that will empower you to make the best decision for you. Learn more about Cynthia Orduña here:018: Knowing Your Own Value, with Cynthia Orduña: https://latinxcan.buzzsprout.com/765251/8432161 Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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Tips & Tricks - Applying to Medical School & Other Opportunities

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600

This episode is an extract of episode 3 where Dr. Stephanie Florez-Pollack talked about the application process for medical school. These tips, which include learning to tell a good story, can be applied to other areas as well, such as applying to other graduate programs and professional schools, or even a job. Learn more about Dr. Florez-Pollack here:002: Little Sparks of Inspiration, Part 1 with Dr. Stephanie Florez-Pollack: https://latinxcan.buzzsprout.com/765251/4630754003: Little Sparks of Inspiration, Part 2 with Dr. Stephanie Florez-Pollack: https://latinxcan.buzzsprout.com/765251/4630763 Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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031: Wrapping up Season 3!

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Thank you for supporting us with this project. We hope you enjoyed the conversations we had with our guests this season. You can learn more about them here:Ep 24 & 25: Understanding Unconsicous Biases and How to Tackle Them, with Dr. Linet Mera.https://latinxcan.buzzsprout.com/765251/9091893https://latinxcan.buzzsprout.com/765251/9093548Ep 26: Intentional Productivity, with María Angélica Peña.https://latinxcan.buzzsprout.com/765251/9236522Ep 27: Things you Should Know about Entrepreneurship, with Dr. Elisa Teipel.https://latinxcan.buzzsprout.com/765251/9311926Ep 28: Tips to Become an Investor and Support Entrepreneurs of Color, with Eli Velasquez.https://latinxcan.buzzsprout.com/765251/9391136Ep 29: About the Funding Gap in Venture Capital and Ways to Address it, with Juliana Garaizar.https://latinxcan.buzzsprout.com/765251/9489652Ep 30:Serial entrepreneurship: Creating & selling companies, with Ángel Muñoz.https://latinxcan.buzzsprout.com/765251/9580202Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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030: Serial entrepreneurship: Creating & selling companies, with Ángel Muñoz

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Meet Ángel Muñoz, a serial entrepreneur born in New York from Puerto Rican parents, who is focused on developing technology whose goal is the defragmentation and enhancement of the human experience. Ángel talks about moving to Puerto Rico at age 10, and how having to learn a new language and adapt to a new environment helped him develop resilience, just like the many children who migrate to other countries. He also talked about how dropping out of college made his professional career much harder, and made his future dependent on serendipity. However, despite the setback, he was able to found various enterprises in different fields, including an investment banking firm, the CyberAthlete Professional League, and his most recent company, Mass Luminosity. Ángel speaks assertively about the companies he has found, yet he has the humility to understand that there may be other people better equipped to take his companies to the next level. He is now focused on using technology to enhance the human experience. This episode was recorded on Mass Luminosity's latest development, Beacon Check it out here: https://beaconx.com/ Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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029: About the Funding Gap in Venture Capital and Ways to Address it, with Juliana Garaizar

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Meet Juliana Garaizar, an experienced investor whose career has evolved into one focused on supporting inventors from minority groups, including women. Juliana has lived in multiple countries. She was born in Bilbao, Spain, and lived in France where she obtained an Erasmus scholarship to complete her last year of university studies. She also lived in Singapore while working for the Spanish Trade Commission, and now lives in Houston, Texas , where she serves as the head of Houston incubator Greentown Labs. Juliana explains to us the funding gap in venture capital and some of the factors that help perpetuate the problem. She encourages us to cultivate our network, and to aim to diversify our sources of income, so that when our values don’t align with our jobs, we have an easier time doing something about it. Juliana also offered a different perspective about the imposter syndrome, and explains how microaggressions can put us down without us even recognizing them, leading to us losing confidence that can be mistaken as the imposter syndrome. Lastly, Juliana encourages us to learn more about investing, so that even if we don’t have large amounts of money, we can still support inventors looking to develop ideas that can solve problems experienced by women and minorities. Some of the opportunities mentioned in this episode:Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Scholarships: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opportunities/individuals/students/erasmus-mundus-joint-masters-scholarshipsInvestment resources: https://www.portfolia.co/Angel Capital Association - https://www.angelcapitalassociation.org/Diversity Fund Houston - http://thediversityfund.com/Netflix Documentary: This Changes Everything Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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028: Tips to Become an Investor and Support Entrepreneurs of Color, with Eli Velasquez

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Meet Eli Velasquez, co-founder of the Investors of Color Network, an ecosystem of black and latinx accredited investors working to close the racial funding gap in startup capital. Eli is a native of El Paso, TX, who shares the positive aspects of living in a border community, which are rarely mentioned in the media. Eli left El Paso to pursue higher education, initially becoming a mechanical engineer who transformed into a patent attorney after pursuing a Juris Doctor degree while working full time. After living in Boston and California for a number of years, he returned to El Paso to contribute with this vibrant community, but encountered obstacles that led him to become an entrepreneur. Since then, Eli has been involved in the startup ecosystem from the investment side. He shares his experience navigating a field dominated by white men, and encourages the latinx community to step into an abundance mindset that can enable us to support each other, and share opportunities and resources with our latinx network. Eli also offered tips we can implement to eventually become investors who can support entrepreneurs from our own latinx community.Some of the opportunities mentioned in this episode:Investors of Color Network: https://www.investorsofcolor.com/Connect with Eli Velasquez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-velasquez/ Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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027: Things you Should Know about Entrepreneurship, with Dr. Elisa Teipel

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Meet Dr. Elisa Teipel, an engineer and entrepreneur who shares with us the things she wished she knew before becoming an entrepreneur. Dr. Teipel tells the story of how she became an entrepreneur at the age of 7, and how her involvement in playing sports at highly competitive levels, such as the Olympic trials, helped her develop skills that have been key in attaining her goals. She also shares the traits that can help us become good engineers, which go beyond being good at math and science. Lastly, Dr. Teipel also talks about the different types of funding available for entrepreneurs, and about the trade-offs you make when you become your own boss. Some of the opportunities mentioned in this episode:Small business and innovation (SBIR) research grants: https://www.sbir.gov/Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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026: Intentional Productivity, with María Angélica Peña

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Meet María Angélica Peña, an industrial engineer who seeks to have a positive impact on her community by helping them manage their time and energy. María Angélica, a native of Colombia, talks about the importance of having role models, and of surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who can help you achieve your goals. She also shares the journey she embarked on to understand what was missing in her life, and how her new-found passion became a community called Café con Plan: A productivity hub that provides tools and mentorships to help you identify what really matters to you, create habits, and achieve your goals. Some of the resources mentioned in this episode:Book: The Compound Effect by Darren HardyLearn about Café con Plan: https://www.instagram.com/cafeconplan/ Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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025: Understanding Unconscious Biases and How to Tackle Them, Part 2 with Dr. Linet Mera

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This is the second part of a two-part episode where Dr. Linet Mera, co-founder of the Unconscious Bias Project helps us understand what unconscious biases are, and how to tackle them. Part 2 focuses on concrete tools we can use to tackle our own unconscious biases, and to intervene when we see them playing out in our own circles. Dr. Mera shares actual examples of how we could apply these tools, based on real-life experiences that these two women of color in science have experienced. Learn about The Unconscious Bias Project: https://www.unconsciousbiasproject.org/Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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024: Understanding Unconscious Biases and How to Tackle Them, Part 1 with Dr. Linet Mera

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This is the first part of a two-part episode where Dr. Linet Mera, co-founder of the Unconscious Bias Project helps us understand what unconscious biases are, and how to tackle them. Part 1 focuses on Dr. Mera’s story, growing up in 5 different countries and having diversity as a cornerstone of her development. She also talks about her experience navigating college, as the first in her family to attend university in the U.S. We also talked about how we “other” people and even fear them because we don’t understand who they are. To change this, she encourages us to be open to getting to know them, and to find the commonalities among us, no matter how different we seem to be. Inclusion is a choice. Some of the opportunities mentioned in this episode:The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, Association sans but lucratif (non-profit association, IAESTE A.s.b.l.)IAESTE A.s.b.l.Learn about The Unconscious Bias Project: https://www.unconsciousbiasproject.org/Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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023: Season 3 Starts August 28th 2021

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500

We are getting ready for another season of Latinx Can! New episodes will drop on August 28th. Make sure you catch up, and don't forget to subscribe! Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080

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022: Building Resilience and Community Wherever You Go, with Dr. Teresa Ramirez

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Meet Dr. Teresa Ramirez, a mexican-american scientist who is committed to give back to her community. Dr. Ramirez grew up in Compton, CA and tells us that despite the negative portrayal of this city in different media, she grew up surrounded by a supportive community that would take care of each other. She tells us about her passion for helping people, and how her dream to become a medical doctor was always founded in her love for science, and how she eventually made the decision to become a scientist. Dr. Ramirez also tells us about how SACNAS, a student organization that supports hispanics/chicanos and native americans in the sciences, not only helped her find life-changing opportunities, but also provided a space where she could see herself represented in other scientist.

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021: The Story of Latinx Can

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Today we will be sharing a re-cast of an interview Dr. Jflow did with our friend and guest speaker Dr. Jazmina Urriola. The doctors did an instagram live a couple of months ago, and talked about the how the idea of a podcast showcasing latinx professionals came about, and why the team decided to start it during a global pandemic. We talked about the things we have learned throughout this journey of making a podcast, and about the value that latinx people bring to the countries that have opened the doors to this community of talented immigrants, including the U.S. This conversation was so insightful and so fun, that we decided to share it with everyone who could not be there. Hope you like it!· Check out our new website: www.latinxcan.com. · Listen to Episode 16 to learn more about the amazing story behind Allayya: https://www.latinxcan.com/episodes

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020: Believing in Belonging, Being the Anti-imposter, with Jay Flores

Sat, 29 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500

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019: Getting Back on Track, with Dr. Alfredo Angeles-Boza

Sat, 15 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Meet Dr. Alfredo Angeles-Boza, a university professor who reminds us that even if you derail from your plans, it is not too late to get back on track. Dr. Alfredo was born to a middle-class family who supported his education, until the socio-economic situation in Peru made it impossible to pay the university fees of both their sons. A t that time, Alfredo had stopped prioritizing his studies, and as a family, they decided that his brother should continue with his university studies while Alfredo would take a break. Ironically, he won a trip to Spain, and considered migrating and finding a job, but witnessing the working and living conditions that immigrants had to endure made him reconsider his priorities in life. After that experience, Alfredo focused on his studies, graduated from university, found a job in Peru, earned a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Texas A&M university, and became a tenured professor. By listening to his story one would think Alfredo is a bold individual, but the reality is that he is often scared, but he does not let that stop him from seeking opportunities and achieving his goals.

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018: Knowing Your Own Value, with Cynthia Orduña

Sat, 01 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Meet Cynthia Orduña, a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant (DEI), and career coach, who is passionate about helping people develop personally and professionally. Cynthia began looking into systems of inequalities when she started her career in the HR space, and realized the importance of her role, when she could not find other latinx people like her in similar positions. She then transferred into the Tech space and was enthusiastic about helping companies become more diverse from within, but encountered resistance so she began working as a DEI consultant to redesign those systems with companies that actually want to put in the work. Cynthia talks money...literally! She is a fierce advocate for salary transparency and shares practical advice, including:How to respond to the question “What is your expected salary?”When to talk about money during the interview process.How to prepare for that negotiation.

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017: How Good Mentors Can Help You Rise Up, with Dr. Charlie Corredor

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Meet Dr. Charlie Corredor, an engineer and entrepreneur who identified the power of mentorships and used it to represent the latinx community around the world. His curiosity and motivation led him to create connections with people who later became mentors, and who opened the doors to the world of science, literally! Dr. Charlie represented the U.S. and Colombia while pursuing research projects in China, Sweden, and France all before enrolling in a dual PhD program at Arizona State University. A twist in the plot took him from to the rainy city of Seattle, where he completed his PhD, a business certificate, and became an entrepreneur and co-founder of an early stage start up. His technical acumen and integrity opened doors for him during a time of transition, and the skills he has developed over the years, make him a valuable member to any team.

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016: Making the World a Kinder, More Inclusive Place with Dr. Jazmina Urriola

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Meet Dr. Jazmina Urriola, a scientist and entrepreneur who is on a mission to make the world a kinder, more inclusive place. Dr. Jazmina tells us the story of how, from a young age, her artistic talents enabled her to contribute to her household financially, to help alleviate the burden her parents were facing, because they decided to give her the best education they could offer her. She talks about how her passion for Biology brought her to Texas A&M University to pursue a PhD, and learn more about the GMO technology and its applications in the agricultural field. This knowledge enabled her to contribute to her beloved Panama, her birthplace and where she returned after completing her Ph.D. to work for the Panamanian government for some years before her personal life brought her back to the U.S. to start a family. Dr. Jazmina and her spouse planned this stage of their lives as best they could, but life threw them a curve ball that changed their lives forever. Baby Enzo was born with a developmental disability commonly known as dwarfism, a medical condition that limits the height a person may reach, but not the goals they can achieve. This change inspired Dr. Jazmina to make the world a kinder place for her baby, and led her to found KeenStride a service that offers a science-based curation of items aimed at helping women practice selfcare purposefully. Dr. Jazmina says: “I would not change Enzo for the world, but I would change the world for Enzo”Some of the opportunities mentioned in this podcast:Dallas Fort Worth Women's Business Center: https://womensbusinesscenterdfw.com/ https://www.liftfund.com/KeenStride: https://www.keenstride.com/

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015: Choosing to Work on What you Love, with Dr. Andres Vidal Gadea

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Meet Dr. Andres Vidal Gadea, a Neuroethologist whose commitment to follow science despite the associated economic uncertainties, led him to become a college professor. Dr. Andres talks about his very humble beginnings, and how attending Pearson College United World College completely changed his life. He also talks about how he has used his scientific training, and his passion for teaching others, to help educate his community about COVID 19. He discusses vaccines, in the same evidence-based way he talks with his community via social media, and he gives us his objective advice about what vaccine is the best to get....HINT=The first vaccine you have access to is the right vaccine for you ...but if you have questions, ask your medical doctor.

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014: Believe in Yourself and Take the Leap, with Carolina Groppa

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Carolina Groppa is a Hollywood producer and podcaster, whose self-awareness and belief in herself led her to become an Emmy-nominated producer… and she is here to tell you, Si se puede my friends, Si Se Puede! Carolina encourages us to develop the self-awareness that can help us understand where we are in our journey, and what kind of a leap we can take to develop our skills and our career. She also encourages us to believe in ourselves, because even if we don't have all the answers right now, we must trust that we can work hard to find them.Learn more about her productions at carolinagroppa.comListen to Angle on Producers at angleonproducers.com or anywhere you listen to podcasts

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013: Meet the Team, Part 3 with Dr. Jeniree Flores Delgado

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0600

In this special episode you will learn about the story of our host, Dr. Jeniree Flores Delgado, her ups and downs, and what motivated her to start this podcast. Join us as she narrates the tips and tricks that have helped her turn her dreams into reality. Some of the opportunities mentioned in this episode:United World Colleges (UWC) https://www.uwc.org/Dow BEST Symposiumhttps://corporate.dow.com/en-us/careers/work-at-dow/best-symposium.htmlP&G F.I.R.S.T ConferenceBASF Research Forum

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012: Meet the Team, Part 2 with Dr. Patricia Varela

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600

This is another one of those special episodes in which you get to meet the people who have supported the launching of this podcast. Dr. Patricia Varela is a resilient engineer who refused to let her professional career be dictated by the political situation of her beloved Venezuela...and she is here to tell you: Si se puede my friends, Si SE PUEDE! Paty, as we call her, talks about the journey that brought her to the United States, the challenges she has faced as a woman in a STEM field, and how creating meaningful relationships has helped her turn her dreams into reality.

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011: Time to Take a Break

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Hi there! Just letting you know we have been out on a break, recharging our batteries so that we can come back full of energy, and continue showcasing latinx professionals who turned their dreams into reality. We will be back in two weeks with the final episodes of our first season, we hope to see you then.

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010: Overcoming Obstacles Posed by Intersecting Systems of Inequality, Part 2 with Dr. Laura Minero

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Laura Minero is a psychologist who, with grit and determination, has surpassed the vast obstacles posed by her undocumented status, and she is her to tell you... Si Se Puede my Friends, Si Se Puede! In this second part, Dr. Laura and I talk about how the Deferred Action for Childhood arrivals program, better known as DACA, untied her hands so she could swim in the ocean of opportunities she was being offered because of her talents and skills, but which she could not take advantage of due to her immigration status. We discussed the threat the current administration poses to the DACA program, how the recent supreme court decision opened the door for the program to be re-challenged, and how those of you who have the privilege and the duty to vote in the upcoming election, have the power to significantly impact the lives of millions of people in the LatinX community, and the immigrant community at large. Some of the opportunities mentioned during this episode:The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Fellowship: https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/the-christine-mirzayan-science--technology-policy-graduate-fellowship-program

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009: Overcoming Obstacles Posed by Intersecting Systems of Inequality, Part 1 with Dr. Laura Minero

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Dr. Laura Minero is a psychologist who, with grit and determination, has surpassed the vast obstacles posed by her undocumented status, and she is her to tell you... Si Se Puede my Friends, Si Se Puede!. In the first part of this two-part episode we will learn about the tortuous path Dr. Laura had to endure to pursue her education, as well as the challenges she faced growing up in the Latinx community while identifying and recognizing her sexual and gender identity. Dr. Laura helped us debunk some myths about the undocumented community in the United States, and highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion in the scientific fields. Some of the opportunities mentioned during this episode:https://www.fwd.us/https://csf-cjsf.org/

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008: Education can Lift Mountains, Part 2 with Mr. Wilmer Chavarria

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0500

This is the second part of a two-part episode in which we will learn about how Wilmer became a teacher. If you have not listened to the first part, please do so, it will help you understand where his passion for education comes from. In this second part we will learn about how his hard work and multicultural experience led him to be one of the 2 top-rated teachers in the state of New Mexico, and about the things that motivated him to become a school principal. More importantly, Wilmer encourages us to advocate for our children's education, and to hold teachers and administrators accountable to deliver it; however, don't forget to be kind… to yourself and others, because we are all in this together.Some of the opportunities mentioned in this episode:Thomas J. Watson Fellowship:https://watson.foundation/fellowships/tj

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007: Education Can Lift Mountains, Part 1 with Mr. Wilmer Chavarria

Sat, 19 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Mr. Wilmer Chavarria, a school principal whose commitment to education propelled him from his humble beginnings, is here to tell you… Si se puede my friends, si se puede. This is the first part of a two part episode in which we will learn about Wilmer's story and the series of events that led him to explore the world in search of stories about humanity. However, above all else, this first episode is an homage to the one opportunity that single handedly changed our lives…attending a United World College. Some of the opportunities mentioned during this episode:United World Colleges:https://www.uwc.org/UWC Selection Committee for the United States:https://www.uwc-usa.org/learn-with-us/admissions/us-selection-committee/Davis UWC Scholars:https://www.davisuwcscholars.org/Davis Projects for Peace:https://www.davisprojectsforpeace.org/Wilmer Chavarria YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/wilmernica

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006: Meet the Team, Part 1 with Dr. Agustin Diaz

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0500

This is a special episode in which you will get to meet one of the people who have helped me make this podcast a reality. Dr. Agustin Diaz is a product of the public educational system in Puerto Rico, which despite the challenges it faces, just like many other public educational systems around the world, gave him the tools to be the first in his family to become a college graduate, a doctor in Chemistry, and a well- recognized figure in the 3D printing industry. Dr. Diaz is proof that our circumstances don't determine what we achieve in life, and he encourages you to be resilient, bold and to work hard to achieve your goals. Some of the opportunities mentioned during this episode:UPR NASA Puerto Rico Space Grant Consortium: https://samlac.uprrp.edu/upr-nasa-puerto-rico-space-grant-consortium/Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) Program:http://brtc.uprrp.edu/rise/index.php/about/Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP):https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5474Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship:https://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/fordfellowships/pga_171940

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005: The Power of a LatinX Network, Part 2 with Dr. Wilmarie Marrero Ortiz

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500

This is the second part of a 2-part episode in which Dr. Wilmarie shares with us her experience preparing to apply for fellowships that gave her a financial freedom that any grad-student would dream of, and which took her to represent her beloved island of Puerto Rico, and the United States at the Paris Climate Change Conference COP21.Some of the opportunities mentioned during our conversation: Graduate Diversity Fellowship at Texas A&M University (TAMU, Likely available at other Universities in the USA): https://ogaps.tamu.edu/Buttons/Funding-Opportunities/Graduate-Diversity-Excellence-FellowshipsBridge to the Doctorate from the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) at TAMU (National fellowship available at other Universities): https://tamuslsamp.org/bridge-to-the-doctorate-btd/#:~:text=The%20Texas%20A%26M%20University%20System,to%20meet%20the%20challenges%20ofResources to learn how to ask for feedback: Coaching for Learders Ep 442: The Way to Be More Self-Aware, with Tasha Eurichhttps://coachingforleaders.com/podcast/be-more-self-aware-tasha-eurich/

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004: The Power of a LatinX Network, Part 1 with Dr. Wilmarie Marrero Ortiz

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500

This is the first part of a two-part episode where Dr. Wilmarie Marrero-Ortiz shares multiple opportunities she took advantage of, and which helped her identify her passion for atmospheric sciences at an early age. Dr. Wilmarie became a scientist thanks to the support of her parents, teachers, and the relentless pursue of her goals. She is a National Science Foundation (NSF) fellow - a highly competitive honor bestowed upon the most promising graduate students in the physical sciences, and represented the United States, and her beloved island of Puerto Rico, at one of the most influential conferences to advocate for Climate Change: The Paris Climate Conference in November 2015. Some of the programs mentioned during this episode: Model Institution for Excellence by The National Science Foundation (NSF)ACS Scholars Program by The American Chemical Society (ACS): https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars.htmlACS Project SEED Program by ACS: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/students/highschool/seed.html CAREERS Weather Camp by The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: https://www.noaa.gov/education/news/weather-camp-inspires-next-generation-of-atmospheric-scientists#:~:text=CAREERS%20Weather%20Camp%20was%20developed,engineering%20and%20math%20(STEM).&text=In%20the%20past%2C%20students%20have,and%20visited%20NOAA%20data%20buoys.

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003: Little Sparks of Inspiration, Part 2 with Dr. Stephanie Florez-Pollack

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0500

This is the second part of this two-part episode in which Dr. Stephanie shares the tools that helped her become a successful medical student, including the tips and tricks she found helpful when trying to finance her medical education. Dr. Stephanie is an empowered latina who is proud to represent our community and who wants us to harness the power of our diversity to effect change in our community!

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002: Little Sparks of Inspiration, Part 1 with Dr. Stephanie Florez-Pollack

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0500

In the first of this two-part episode, we will learn about her journey through high school and college in the U.S, the obstacles she had to surpass to become a college graduate, and some of the lessons she carries with her through life; including practical advice as to how to build the courage to ask for help, stepping outside your comfort zone to explore new things no matter how hard life is, and listening to the little sparks of joy that can help us find our passion. Dr. Staphanie encourages you to cultivate your identity and cherish the things that make you you…because after all your story is your super power. Some of the opportunities discussed during this episode:Brown-Rudder Award at Texas A&M University: https://launch.tamu.edu/Academic-Excellence/Student-Recognition/Brown-Rudder

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001: Introducing LatinX Can

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Join host Dr. Jeniree Flores Delgado in her bi-weekly conversations with latinx professionals who turned their dreams into reality. Find inspiration, support, and actionable knowledge that can help you too, become a professional.