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Kayla Castenada, of Agua Bonita who has broken into the Beverage industry with her Agua Bonita drinks, a non-alcoholic beverage, saw an opportunity in the Non-Alcoholic Drinks market with Agua Frescas being something viable within a large industry, but wasn't recognized as an option by global brands. The market opportunity for 2023 amounts to US$496.50bn! That's a lot of BEBIAS! The market's largest segment is the segment Soft Drinks with a market volume of US$328.10bn. Kayla, being from the heart of the Central Valley, Hanford California, where most of America receives its food, saw the opportunity and took her shot. Now, Kayla is the first Latina in her industry to raise more than $1 million dollars and has been honored with a Forbes 30 Under 30 lister, a Cartier global impact entrepreneur, a top 100 Female Founder as recognized by Inc. magazine. In addition, Agua Bonita has now achieved success in retailers nationwide, 1300 stores and counting, and part of their sales goes towards supporting farm workers rights. Let's get into the business of seeing our super powers and presenting it to the world! Los Vamos! This episode was sponsored by Latinas And Power, a network of thousands of Latina Professionals and Entrepreneurs from Across the United States that are ready for leadership opportunities. Join today or inquire about their Latinas In Leadership Institute @ Latinasinleadershipinstitue.com Production and Host by Theresa E. Gonzales of 5-E Leadership and Marketing Audio Engineered by Robert Lopez of Crates Audio Subscribe to our Newsletter Latinasb2b.com Follow us: YouTube @Latinasb2b IG @ Latinasb2b LinkedIn @ Latinasb2b.marketing X @LatinasB2B
Had a great time hanging out on the Podcast with Tyson Perez hope you enjoy our conversation... Tyson says, "I grew up in Hanford California a 4 sport athlete which included team roping. Born on a ranch in a small town I had a rope in my hand before I could walk. Completed in dummy ropings as a kid and started jackpoting around 8 years old. My love for basketball football and baseball pulled me away from team roping but the love for the sport was always there. graduated from Hanford high school. Pitched at Fresno city and was drafted by the Houston Astros in 2011. Played for the Astros for 7 seasons in the minor leagues. Was an organizational Allstar, played in the Arizona fall league in 2014. In 2015 he was a triple A national champion playing for the Fresno grizzlies. Current pitcher for Toros De Tijuana of the LMB." Resources: https://www.instagram.com/typerez10/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/typerez10/?hl=en) https://www.facebook.com/tyson.perez.92 (https://www.facebook.com/tyson.perez.92) Photo Credit: @nikkiryanphotography (https://www.instagram.com/nikkiryanphotography/) Show Sponsor: https://thecowlot.com/ (https://thecowlot.com/) Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) “Cowboy” By: Kolt Barber https://www.koltbarber.com/ (https://www.koltbarber.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Matt Kirschner https://www.instagram.com/mattjkirschner/ (https://www.instagram.com/mattjkirschner/)
THIS podcast is offered in 2 parts, and is singularly composed of an interview with GMT Games President, Gene Billingsley. We will discuss his work at GMT and also his latest design, Mr President. https://conflictsimulations.com/ Gene Billingsley founded GMT Games in 1990. As Avalon Hill turned to computer games and was eventually sold to Hasbro, Gene built GMT into the new home for board wargamers. He started with some of his own designs. These titles garner instant acclaim. Operation Shoestring was nominated for a Charles S. Roberts Award and Silver Bayonet and Crisis Korea won Charles S. Roberts Awards. I’m sure his current design project, Mr. President, won’t disappoint As the distribution network for boardgames went into retreat in the 1990s, GMT pioneered the preorder system called P500. It remains the best deal in board wargaming. The system allows GMT to thrive in uncertain waters as customers vote their interest in designs and accelerate the production schedule of the most interesting. Customers get 30% off and can cancel at any time. The Company is now the bell weather for conflict gaming, anchored by Gene and his partners Rodger MacGowan, Mark Simonitch, Tony Curtis and Andy Lewis. GMT continues to produce quality games with marquee designers like Mark Herman, Richard Berg, Volko Ruhnke, Chad Jensen, Ted Racier and many others. I spent a couple of days with Gene during his semi annual Weekend at the Warehouse. We discuss everything from college football and his beloved Sooners to how he encourages designers to develop the breadth of offerings GMT has become known for. We start the day with Gene cooking me scrambled eggs at his home in Hanford California. While he claims the recipe is from Richard Berg, I doubt it due to the lack of random events.
THIS podcast is offered in 2 parts, and is singularly composed of an interview with GMT Games President, Gene Biillingsley. We will discuss his work at GMT and also his latest design, Mr President. https://conflictsimulations.com/ Gene Billingsley founded GMT Games in 1990. As Avalon Hill turned to computer games and was eventually sold to Hasbro, Gene built GMT into the new home for board wargamers. He started with some of his own designs. These titles garner instant acclaim. Operation Shoestring was nominated for a Charles S. Roberts Award and Silver Bayonet and Crisis Korea won Charles S. Roberts Awards. I’m sure his current design project, Mr. President, won’t disappoint As the distribution network for boardgames went into retreat in the 1990s, GMT pioneered the preorder system called P500. It remains the best deal in board wargaming. The system allows GMT to thrive in uncertain waters as customers vote their interest in designs and accelerate the production schedule of the most interesting. Customers get 30% off and can cancel at any time. The Company is now the bell weather for conflict gaming, anchored by Gene and his partners Rodger MacGowan, Mark Simonitch, Tony Curtis and Andy Lewis. GMT continues to produce quality games with marquee designers like Mark Herman, Richard Berg, Volko Ruhnke, Chad Jensen, Ted Racier and many others. I spent a couple of days with Gene during his semi annual Weekend at the Warehouse. We discuss everything from college football and his beloved Sooners to how he encourages designers to develop the breadth of offerings GMT has become known for. We start the day with Gene cooking me scrambled eggs at his home in Hanford California. While he claims the recipe is from Richard Berg, I doubt it due to the lack of random events.
Today we have Jaime Reeves, R and D Manager for Del Monte Foods. Funny story, I think I might have actually met her as an undergraduate. Jaime brings a ton of knowledge as she has developed products for huge companies and well, she has some interesting stories to tell. Jaime is a high energy, positive woman, and such a huge vat of knowledge. Her child-like enthusiasm is just so refreshing. If you are a food scientist, I highly recommend this interview because she gives such great advice on how to flavor your products, and generally have fun in your job. We also dive deep into education, especially on the topics such as Non-GMO and Clean Label. If you enjoyed this episode, please, sign up on our email list at myfoodjobrocks.com, like us on facebook, rate and review on itunes, and share with your friends. If you show interest in being interviewed, know someone who would be a great interviewer, or would like to join our team of volunteers, make sure to email us at podcast@myfoodjobrocks.com. Sponsor This episode is sponsored by FoodGrads, an interactive platform for the Food & Beverage Industry, which focuses on closing the gap between students/recent graduates and employers. With a broader mission to attract and retain people to a meaningful career in food. From Food Scientists to Farmers, Chefs to Plant Managers, QA Technicians to Dietitians or R&D to Sales, no matter what your passion--there's something for everyone in Food—and they will help you find it. Join FoodGrads for support, mentorship and guidance to start your career. You’ll see an amazing new website in Spring 2017. Just go to foodgrads.com Question Summary One Sentence: I’m a food scientist, but I’m not a chef. But I like cooking! It makes food tastes good and doesn‘t kill you. What do you do now?: Del Monte Foods – R+D Manager for Broth and Tomato – Collage-in Career Path: Grew up in Kermin California (Ag area) went to Cal Poly, thought she did nutrition and accidentally ended up in Food Science. Masters in Food Chemistry at Georgia. PHD in UC Davis. Employed in Dallas, Texas, moved to California for Del Monte Notes on Product Developing: Football inspired flavors such as Nacho Cheese Doritos and Grilled Meat Flavor Collaborating with Flavor Houses Collaborate with all players to develop amazing flavors. They taste what flavors in what time and what magic Consumer Testing. Sometimes you don’t win your favorite flavor. My Food Job Rocks: I get to meet the farmer and the food and see all of the process. What makes a good processing tomato?: A really hearty tomato. No seeds or juice. Have to be super tough Dream Job Title: The Willy Wonka of Food. Director of an R+D Group What do you look for in a job?: The people. And tasty products Broth Processing: Concentrated Chicken Carcasses get sent to the Del Monte plant. Food Trends and Technology: Brussel Sprouts, pre-shaved Brussel Sprouts; Balsamic Vinegar, Blue Cheese and Fig combo Biggest Challenge the food industry needs to face: Educating consumers about sound food science. Specifically GMO Who Inspired you to go into food: My mother. Also, I used to create “magic potions”. She taught me how to be creative. Favorite Book: The old lady that swallowed a fly Favorite Food: Life Cereal, but super, super, soggy and then put in the freezer Any advice in the food industry: It’s a fun industry and it’s small, which feels like a family. Yet so much to explore. Advice from your freshman year: Join IFTSA earlier. You meet people and learn a lot Other Links Kraft Foods Re-man – Put tomato pastes in big totes. Reconstitute to make extra products Hanford California (has tomatoes) Food Evolution Movie Supply Side West Clean Label If you give a mouse a cookie
McScuse me!?!? Big Hairy raves about the best cow face tacos in Hanford California and Loud gets pissed at inconsiderate co-workers who can't throw a bitch a Klondike bar every once in a fortnight. Big shout out to Sister Tonetta. Check out the first episode of the Big Hairy and Loud Super Fabulous Podcast. Let us know what you think, and feel free to send us videos or any other content you'd like to hear us talk about on the show. You can Email us at bighairyandloud@gmail or hit us up on twitter @bighairyandloud.
McScuse me!?!? Big Hairy raves about the best cow face tacos in Hanford California and Loud gets pissed at inconsiderate co-workers who can't throw a bitch a Klondike bar every once in a fortnight. Big shout out to Sister Tonetta. Check out the first episode of the Big Hairy and Loud Super Fabulous Podcast. Let us know what you think, and feel free to send us videos or any other content you'd like to hear us talk about on the show. You can Email us at bighairyandloud@gmail or hit us up on twitter @bighairyandloud.