Podcasts about hispanic business

Born in the Dominican Republic, Olga emigrated with her family to Salem, Massachusetts in the early 1990s.  Her family maintained strong connections to their Caribbean heritage by speaking only Spanish at home. As a fully bilingual English and Spanish speaker, Olga translated for family and friends who had limited English skills. In 1999 she assumed a leadership role in the “La Union Latina” organization, established in 1987 at Salem High School to celebrate Latin-American culture and traditions.  In 2007, Hispanic Business Inc. recognized her as a Winner's Circle Scholar at the Hispanic Business' annual Woman of the Year Awards event. Olga now uses her platform in leading and empowering Latinas and women of color in leadership, career advancement, and overcoming adversity. She has seen the hardships, ranging from positional leadership struggles as well as awareness of Latina women working in business. Olga is proud to have won countless awards for her work.

What happens when your frontline employees are tired of apologizing on behalf of the company? When public perception isn't in your favor? This was the reality Oscar Munoz faced when he took the role of CEO and chairman of United Airlines in 2015. So he went back to basics, embarking on an extensive listening tour with thousands of employees — and in time, things turned for the better. We sat down with Oscar to learn about that journey, what's changed since and the value of deploying this strategy. Oscar will lead a spotlight session at IABC World Conference 2024, “Leadership Is an Act of Extended Storytelling.” The format will be part fireside chat and part town hall, to which Oscar says in this episode: “Bring it!” Bring your best questions, ask him about failure and get ready for a refreshing way to kick off your time at World Conference. Tune in to this inspiring conversation and make plans to see Oscar this June in Chicago.  ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Oscar Munoz is the former CEO and chairman of United Airlines (UAL) and serves on the board of directors of Salesforce, CBRE, TelevisaUnivision, and Archer Aviation, a leading Urban Air Mobility company and developer of all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft. He serves on the Pentagon's Defense Business Board, is a trustee of the University of Southern California and the Brookings Institution, as well as an independent trustee for Fidelity. He is the author of the Wall Street Journal best-selling memoir, “Turnaround Time: Uniting an Airline and its Employees in the Friendly Skies,” published by Harper Business in May 2023. He is co-chair of the 2023 Blue Ribbon Commission for the National Association of Corporate Directors, the authority on best boardroom practices. Since 2022, the Oscar and Cathy Munoz Pave it Forward Foundation has proudly partnered with the American Heart Association (AHA) to create the AHA's Social Impact Fund, providing financial grants and low interest loans for evidence-based, community-driven work to address heart health inequality. Under his leadership, United Airlines demonstrated rapid improvement, delivering industry-leading operational reliability, and sustained financial success, with stock value increasing 54 percent during that period. Munoz formally retired as UAL's executive chairman in May 2021. Previously, Munoz served as president and chief operating officer of the North American rail-based transportation supplier CSX Corp. A decade of excellent financial performance, including a boost in operating income of nearly 600 percent, earned CSX recognition on the list of Most Honored Companies by Institutional Investor magazine. He has served in various financial leadership positions across diverse industries, including U.S. West, AT&T, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo.  He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business and an MBA from Pepperdine's Graziadio Business School. Hispanic Business magazine twice named Munoz one of its 100 Most Influential Hispanics, honoring his journey as an immigrant who, to this date, remains the only person of Hispanic heritage to run a U.S. airline. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ LINKS Mentioned in This Episode "Leadership Is an Act of Extended Storytelling”: A Fireside Chat and Town Hall With Oscar Munoz IABC World Conference 2024 “Turnaround Time: Uniting an Airline and its Employees in the Friendly Skies,” by Oscar Munoz Connect With IABC on social media https://twitter.com/iabc https://www.linkedin.com/company/iabc/ https://www.facebook.com/IABCWorld  https://www.youtube.com/user/IABClive https://www.instagram.com/iabcgram/ Visit IABC Online https://www.iabc.com/ https://catalyst.iabc.com/ https://wc.iabc.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iabc/message

“If you take a survey, everybody thinks that all of the Latinos just got here the other day and came over the border…More than 68% of most Latinos are born in the US.” “There are no U-Hauls at funerals.” In January 2004, Nelson became the first independent Director of the Exelon Corporation that resulted from the merger of PECO Energy and ComEd. Exelon is a Fortune 66 company and is the largest competitive energy company doing business in 48 states, D.C. and Canada. This company, with $60 billion in revenues, employs over 40,000 people nationwide. Exelon works in every stage of the energy business – power generation, competitive energy sales, transmission and delivery. Nelson has been a member of the Risk, Generation and Delivery Committees,  as well as, authored of the Investment Committee's financial achievement. He is a Director of the PECO Energy Board, the most profitable and safe utility affiliate, serving 1.6 million customers with electricity and gas. Nelson is an investor in a financial institution FinClusive and on its advisory board. In 1975 he joined the Temple Hospital Board of Directors as Chair of the Professional Affairs Committee until 1993 when the President of the United States appointed him General Counsel to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. He returned to Temple University as  a Trustee in 1997 and served on the Student Affairs and Diversity Committee, Search Committee, Trustee Committee, as well as the Executive Committee. Nelson has played many roles at Temple from teaching to developing a Legal Aid Program for the Law School. Nelson has served on numerous Corporate Boards including the Legg Mason Family of Funds (1998-2001); Advisory Board of PNC Bank 2008- 2015; Chair, National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC); Chair and Audit Committee, Paradigm Funds (2010-2011); the Board of  Directors of The Convention Center Authority of Pennsylvania (2002-2004); Treasurer and Co-founder, Latino Corporate Directors Association and also the Education Fund from (2014 – present). Nelson was City Solicitor of Philadelphia from 2001 to 2004, Attorney for Philadelphia Gas Works (serving a million customers) and Counsel to both the Philadelphia Airport, the Philadelphia Water Department, as well as all city personnel. Nelson was the first Puerto Rican to be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar and the first Latino Judge in the Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania where he served for 12 years. During his tenure, he was appointed Administrative Judge (CEO) by the Supreme Courts where he administered a $90 million annual budget with 2000 employees. He received the National Institute for Justice Award for saving the courts $100 million in 10 years and eliminating a seven years backlog. Nelson is a senior partner at Dilworth Paxson LLP where he concentrated his practice in litigation, dispute resolution, government relations, energy, and public housing development. His leadership as the Chair of the Diversity Committee, earned him the Philadelphia Bar Association Justice Sonia Sotomayor Diversity Award. Nelson served on the President's Commission on the White House Fellows from 2000 to 2012. He was a Fulbright Scholar, a White House  Fellow from 1977 to 1978 and has five honorary doctorate degrees and numerous National Awards. Nelson graduated with a B.S. in Accounting from St. John's University and a J.D. from the Temple University Beasley School of Law. A member of Omicron Delta Epsilon Economic Honor Society. Nelson is admitted in Pennsylvania, New York, Washington, D.C. and the U. S. Supreme Court. Nelson has authored his autobiography “Not from Here and Not from There No soy de aqui ni de alla”, Published in October 19, 2018 by Temple Press. He contributes to a weekly 6ABC “Inside Story” roundtable. The publication has won him honors from the Pan American Association, the Pennsylvania Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Al Dia newspaper. The Philadelphia Legal Intelligencer has recognized him with The Legal's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013. Hispanic Business considered him 1 of 100 most influential Hispanic American with thousand honor. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Sometimes you have to take steps backwards to take a steps forward. Figure out what motivates you, then dig in and don't stop. Don't fear losing what you have. Believe that you're doing the right thing even if you fail. There are no U-Hauls at funerals Resources: Bio and Credentials Not from Here, Not from There/No Soy de Aquí ni de Allá. The Autobiography of Nelson A. Díaz Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify How diverse is your network?  N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style?  Generosity Quiz Credits: Judge Nelson Diaz, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 147, with Monica Diaz.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Ramiro A. Cavazos, who hails from the Rio Grande Valley and is president and CEO of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber or Commerce, was one of the keynote speakers at the 2023 NADBank Summit.His presentation was titled, Near-shoring and the Impact for Hispanic Business in the Border States. The event was held at The Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio.During his remarks, Cavazos rattled off a number of statistics to reflect the growing importance of Latinos to the U.S. economy.“I work for the US Hispanic Chamber. We represent 300 Latino chambers. Five million Latino owned businesses. The fifth largest economy in the world. It is $3 trillion. And that is the 63.5 million Latinos that live in this country. Between 2010 and 2021 the Texas population grew 18 percent. This year we became majority Latino, 40.1 percent. But, during that same time, the population grew 18 percent. The Texas economy grew 39 percent. One half of all the jobs in the US in the last 20 years have been created here in Texas,” Cavazos said.Editor's Note: Here is an audio recording of Ramiro A. Cavazos' remarks. He is introduced by Jesse Hereford, head of strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement for NADBank.Editor's Note: To read the full story go to the Rio Grande Guardian's website.To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.

WASHINGTON D.C. (AURN News) – Javier Palomarez, president and CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council, has raised some serious concerns over the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) forthcoming ban on menthol cigarettes. In an exclusive interview with AURN News, Palomarez passionately voiced his reservations about the potential repercussions of the ban, particularly its impact on imports, exports, and communities of color. “In 29 states in America, marijuana is legal. 29 states…and every year more and more states are making marijuana legal. Imagine a world where you can purchase a joint and you're absolutely fine to sit outside and smoke it. But if you purchase a menthol cigarette, you could get arrested,” Palomarez said. Palomarez expressed concern about potential ramifications on trade and illicit activities. For the United States Hispanic Business Council, the potential menthol ban by the Biden Administration is an issue that has deep effects. “We had to speak up and say listen, it impacts our grocers, our convenience store owners, our lounge owners, our restaurant owners, our bar owners, our bodega owners, that again, are playing by the rules, paying taxes, creating jobs, and selling a product that is legally consumed and can only be consumed by an adult. And if you criminalize that, guess what's going to happen, the cartels will take over and they will begin to sell this product and making a huge fortune,” Palomarez told AURN News. The FDA is expected to make its final decision sometime this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Text Hawk to 66866 to become part of "Mindful Monday." Join 10's of thousands of your fellow learning leaders and receive a carefully curated email from me each Monday morning to help you start your week off right... Full show notes at www.LearningLeader.com Twitter/IG: @RyanHawk12   https://twitter.com/RyanHawk12 Oscar Munoz served as CEO and chairman of United Airlines, previously holding several executive leadership positions at CSX, AT&T, US West, PepsiCo, and Coca-Cola. Listen, Learn, AND THEN Lead… The purpose of the listening tour was to hear from people at the ground level, listen, learn, and then make decisions. I love the simplicity in the question to his team, “Hey, what are the 10 dumbest rules we've put in place?” And then changing them… This is something we all should think about periodically. The father-daughter bond Oscar has with his daughter, Jessica. The traits he sees in her that are also in him are “tenacity and refusal to give in no matter what.” Before Oscar became CEO, the culture was based on a “cost-cutting, rule-obsessed, disciplinary-heavy culture." Listening Tour - In 2015, After becoming CEO of United Airlines, Munoz embarked on a "listening tour" of the company, meeting with disgruntled employees around the United States and discussing their concerns. While this phase was intended to last for the first 90 days of the job, Oscar was hospitalized after having a heart attack in October 2015, 38 days into the job. In 2015, Oscar was one of two Hispanic CEOs in the top 100 of the Fortune 500 list. Munoz has been named among the "100 Most Influential Hispanics" by Hispanic Business magazine. In March 2017, Oscar was named "Communicator of the Year for 2017" by PRWeek. How to be both a great dad and a great CEO? "Model the right behavior for your kids." Advice: Swing easy. Be yourself.

Raquel Ochoa and Erika Banda Meza of the Hispanic Business Association of Southeast Texas join the show to talk about the needs and accomplishments of Hispanic businesses in our area. Their organization strives to uplift Spanish-speaking employers and entrepreneurs, educate them, and provide tools for growth. The two sisters also share their personal stories of how they became successful entrepreneurs. For more information, visit https://hbasetx.com/

Mike is talks about his community and growing the Hispanic Business community. Mike Toribio owns New Horizon Roofing and Exteriors Podcast Link/ Social Media Links https://linktr.ee/jourdanandmatthew Merch www.CrawfishandBeer.com Sponsors Gulf South Productions https://www.gulfsouthproductions.com/ Golden Gulf Insurance www.GoldenGulfins.com

We had the pleasure of talking with President/CEO Enrique Riverea and Director of Operations Mari Ramos of the Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. With their offices being located in Nampa, Idaho, we of course know that their support for Canyon County businesses has been a great one. With their mission being to "promote the integration advancement and economic growth for Idaho Hispanic businesses as the premiere connection to resources all of Idaho to thrive", it has been so impressive to see how much growth these business have had especially in Canyon County. Mari & Enrique are always looking for more ways to collaborate, learn and grow together to improve the lives and businesses of our Hispanic community which means involving the rest of our local business community to support and connect as well. Listen in to our wonderful discussion we had Enrique and Mari and here is where you can find out more info on how to get involved in the Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Website: https://www.idahohcc.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/idahohcc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idahohcc/

Latin-Owned businesses are growing more rapidly, scaling faster, and receiving less than 1% of funding towards their visions.  In this episode you will gain a newfound awareness around how much money is actually being allocated to Latino-Owned businesses, like yours. You will hear the theories of why these numbers are so low and what you can do ot begin tapping into the millions of dollars available to help you grow your dream business and curate your desired lifestyle. Read the blog to read more on the resource links:  www.buffaloambitionco.com/podcast

Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome special guests. This week, guest Stephan talks about his involvement with the Toigo Foundation as well as the Hispanic Business Students Association, which is sponsoring an upcoming Latin dance event.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon, showcasing the international student experience.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: Eugenia Collins, Eileen Enright.Guest: Stephan Garcia.Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2022 - University of Michigan

Welcome to season 2, episode 11.This week my guest is Olga Abinader Director of Environmental Review and Land Use Planning at Matrix New World Engineering. Olga is very proud of working for Matrix New World Engineering, as it is a growing women-owned business with offices in NY, NJ, CT, AZ, and Louisiana with project experience throughout the US and the Caribbean. Olga was born in the Dominican Republic and emigrated with her family to Salem, MA in the early 1990's. She realized from the beginning that she looked and sounded different. It was difficult and an adjustment in the beginning. However, she took the opportunity of this new world to its full extent and wound up going to Harvard and Brown University. Olga's family spoke only Spanish at home in order to keep strong ties with their Caribbean heritage. She assumed a leadership role in the La Union Latina organization established in 1987 at Salem HS to celebrate Latin American culture and traditions. In 2007 Hispanic Business inc.  recognized Olga as a Winners Circle Scholar at the Hispanic business annual women of the year awards.Olga has such an inspiring spirit and a zest to help make change in the world. She asks that if you are leader that you ensure that you are an accessible leader. She feels strongly that everyone has a responsibility to lift and help others rise up. We also talk about the balance of being a career minded women while being a loving and supportive mom.Listen in to hear Olga's answer to what is the footprint that you are creating now that you want to leave behind. Next week my guest is Helen Archontou, MSW, LSW, Chief Executive Officer, YWCA of Northern New Jersey. Helen is focused on guiding the YWCA Northern New Jersey into its next century of living its mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and strengthen communities. In 2020, Helen received the Top 50 Women in Business Award from NJBIZ and the Top 25 Women in NJ Award from Leading Women Entrepreneurs.  Today is the Day Changemakers is hosting the first annual Challenge Yourself...Disrupt the Status Quo Changemakers Forum with CNN Heroes, TEDx speakers, authors, CEO's, entrepreneurs, inspirers, a former FBI Agent, previous NFL & NBA executive, an Executive TV Producer & Writer, and many more. Join us for a day filled with connection and inspiration. Read about our incredible keynote speaker, Henry De Sio, Jr. For more information visit https://bit.ly/todaychangemaker.Subscribe to Today is the Day Changemakers - YouTube channel or stream on all streaming sites. Visit our website at https://todayisthedayliveit.com for more information on how Today is the Day can help you on your journey. Jodi is a keynote speaker, moderator, inspirer, and Change Agent.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @todayisthedayliveit. Have a great week everyone! 

On KRDO's Morning News, Joe Aldez Jr., President & CEO of  the Colorado Springs Hispanic Business Council - "The Hispanic Chamber" joined the broadcast to talk about how the organization works to provide Hispanic business owners and Pikes Peak region small business owners with all the resources they need to start, grow and prosper in their businesses.  More info:  cosconcilio.com. 

Episode 24 takes a deep dive into entrepreneurial opportunities in our community. However, we give today's episode a decidedly Hispanic flavor. Our three entrepreneurs are transplants to our community. That is not really much different from the massive influx of community members relocating to South Florida from other places in the United States. What differentiates these three individuals is they've overcome language and cultural barriers to success having their roots in Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. Mary Sol González embedded herself into the community with multiple board memberships. She founded the International Business Alliance as an arm of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber and has gone on to found the Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative (HEI). Roxana Scaffidi came to the US from Peru in 1995. After gaining valuable business experience she made the decision in 2013 to establish her own company, FL-Accounting & Advisors to offer tailored accounting services to small and mid-sized companies. Our third guest, Erick Solms describes himself as a soccer fanatic, web aficionado, social mediaholic and Internet specialist. He harnessed those attributes, converting his passion for technology into an IT business owner. In 2014 he created Simplitfy and has grown a successful IT support company. Listen to how these three "foreigners" overcame the obstacles to success.

Rosie Paulsen, who has been honored as one of the Fifty Most Influential Hispanic Business Leaders in Florida, is a native of Ecuador who came to the United States as a teenager. A public speaker and business trailblazer, Rosie owns Rosie Paulsen Enterprises and S&R Services, a company that brokers Medicare coverage for people all over Tampa Bay. She has received a Leadership Award from the Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage and is an alumnus of Smart Start Pasco and Inner-City Capital Connection. Rosie currently serves as a commissioner of The Florida Commission on the Status of Women and City of Tampa Equal Business Opportunity Council. She lives in Zephyrhills with her husband Scott. Title & Credentials: Commissioner, Speaker, Author & Medicare Broker Book:Title: Ñeque- (NYEH-KEH) The Mindset to Get What You Want The people who become happy success stories have one discipline in common—ñeque, an indefatigable inner grit, and resilience. Ecuadorian native Rosie Paulsen came to the United States when she was in her late teens and worked hard to become successful in multiple arenas. The lessons she learned are the basis of Ñeque: The Mindset to Get What You Want, her inspiring book which can help you find your purpose and achieve a thriving, successful, and profitable business. Contact: Rosie Paulsen 813 909 6965 rosie@rosiepaulsen.com Rosie Paulsen, quien ha sido honrada como una de los cincuenta líderes empresariales hispanos más influyentes en Florida, es originaria de Ecuador y llegó a los Estados Unidos cuando era adolescente. Como oradora pública y pionera en los negocios, Rosie es propietaria de Rosie Paulsen Enterprises y S&R Services, una compañía que ofrece cobertura de Medicare para personas en toda Tampa Bay. Ha recibido un Premio al Liderazgo de Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage y es ex alumna de Smart Start Pasco e Inner-City Capital Connection. Rosie actualmente se desempeña como comisionada de la Comisión de Florida sobre la condición jurídica y social de la mujer y del Consejo de Igualdad de Oportunidades Comerciales de la Ciudad de Tampa. Vive en Zephyrhills con su esposo Scott. Título y credenciales: Comisionado, orador, autor y corredor de Medicare Libro: Título: Ñeque- (NYEH-KEH) La mentalidad para conseguir lo que quieres. Las personas que se convierten en historias de éxito felices tienen una disciplina en común: ñeque, una determinación interior infatigable y resistencia. La nativa ecuatoriana Rosie Paulsen llegó a los Estados Unidos cuando estaba en su adolescencia y trabajó duro para tener éxito en múltiples escenarios. Las lecciones que aprendió son la base de Ñeque: The Mindset to Get What You Want, su libro inspirador que puede ayudarlo a encontrar su propósito y lograr un negocio próspero, exitoso y rentable. Contacto Rosie Paulsen 813 909 6965 rosie@rosiepaulsen.com Contacto Rosie Paulsen 813 909 6965 rosie@rosiepaulsen.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miss-latina-tampa/support

This week we traveled all the way to Las Vegas to sit down with the President of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), Ramiro Cavazos, to discuss their commitment of representing the needs of citizens and small business owners. As we learned more about how the USHCC actively promotes the growth and development of more than 4.7 million Hispanic-owned businesses, we also discussed the importance of being on the cutting-edge of environmental needs, and why you should never gamble with a set of headphones.     

As a result of the pandemic, 86% of Hispanic small business owners reported significant negative impacts, including complete closure, and were only half as likely as their white counterparts to receive PPP loans. Esperanza Teasdale, VP and GM of Hispanic Business at PepsiCo will be joined by Lupillo Ramirez, President of the Latino Food Industry Association  join me information about Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow).Their partnership to raise awareness about Juntos Crecemos, which will invest more than $50 Million in strengthening Hispanic owned businesses.

As a result of the pandemic, 86% of Hispanic small business owners reported significant negative impacts, including complete closure, and were only half as likely as their white counterparts to receive PPP loans. Esperanza Teasdale, VP and GM of Hispanic Business at PepsiCo will be joined by Lupillo Ramirez, President of the Latino Food Industry Association  join me information about Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow).Their partnership to raise awareness about Juntos Crecemos, which will invest more than $50 Million in strengthening Hispanic owned businesses.

Ep 62 Cámara de Comercio Hispana de California - La Convención Estatal Anual California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Convention https://www.chcc2021.com La Convención Estatal Anual de la CHCC es el evento regional de negocios y redes más grande del país para las comunidades de negocios hispanas y diversas. Envía un correo electrónico a: consulta@cahcc.com, menciona este podcast y asiste gratis. NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION $365.00 Oscar Garcia Vice President and SBDC Affiliate Program Director Oscar Garcia https://www.cahcc.com/ 916-804-4362 oscar@cahcc.com California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce 1510 J Street #210 Sacramento, CA., 95914 El CHCC es la organización empresarial étnica más grande y principal de la nación. A través de nuestra red, programas de defensa y educación, el CHCC representa el interés de más de 815,000 empresas hispanas en California y tiene acceso a más de 50,000 miembros directos de pequeñas empresas. Como la organización empresarial regional hispana y étnica líder en los Estados Unidos, la CHCC se compromete a llevar los problemas y las necesidades que afectan a las pequeñas empresas y los hispanos al frente de las agendas económicas nacionales y de California. Programa Empresarial, Consejería, Asistencia Técnica y Acceso a Capital www.cahcc.com Facebook: @CAHispanic Twitter: @CAHispanic Instagram: cahispanic

Adriana Vela enjoys being at the forefront of innovative technologies! In Fortune 100 companies she tracked technologies, launched dozens of products, lead million-dollar initiatives, and defined new markets. Her entrepreneurial success includes quotes/features in publications like The Milken Institute Report: ‘Minds-to-Market', San Diego Business Journal and magazines like PM Networks, PharmaTech Europe, SmallTimes, Hispanic Business, San Diego Magazine and the 2018 book “Work Together Anywhere'. She has also been a speaker and advisor at technology conferences and devoted many years to philanthropy.As the founder of MarketTecNexus, she blends 15 years in Fortune 100 companies with 15 years of entrepreneurial ventures experience where she equips scientific and tech sector leaders with systems and tools that help them get ahead of shifting trends, reclaim their competitive edge and become future-ready.Before MarketTecNexus she founded, award-winning NanoTecNexus (formerly NanoBioNexus) in 2004 where she led a high caliber team of scientists and business experts and gained international presence for promoting safe and market-accepted advances in nanosciences for medicine, healthcare, energy, water, and the environment.Connect with Adriana! Don't forget to mention Living Lucky!adrianavela.expertAbout the Hosts Jana is a 3X Paralympian, Gold Medalist, entrepreneur, and professional broadcaster and Certified Life Coach. Her husband, Jason, spent 20 years becoming a highly successful salesman and is a Certified Life Coach.Jana and Jason will help you believe in yourself, believe in those around you, believe in your circumstances, and believe that the Universe is conspiring through you and for you. This mindset is what they call Living Lucky!www.JanaShelfer.com www.facebook.com/StartLivingLucky/ www.facebook.com/RealJanaShelfer www.StartLivingLucky.club youtube.com/c/JanaShelfer www.linkedin.com/in/janabanana/ www.linkedin.com/in/jason-shelfer-collaborator/ I WANT TO LIVE OOLA (or at least learn more)Friends of the Show this period:On-Call Training SolutionsThe Knotty LumberjackVendella Euro Boutique & Coffee HausWe Are Winter GardenJana & Jason VIP Membership Club

Our Legacy Series continues with the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce and this time out finds us with Shiloh Burgess along with Mina Gomez, with the Hispanic Business Council, which is now tied in with the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce.  We get a history of how the two groups came together and how they're proceeding today.   More on the W.V. Chamber of Commerce HERE.

Our guest Dr. Sylvestra Ramirez owner and director of Physical Therapy of Milwaukee discusses how a dislocated patella played a role in her journey into medicine; how community influenced her decision to start her own practice, and the challenges/opportunities of a Hispanic Business Woman. She'll demonstrate that physical therapy isn't only for treating injuries, but can also be beneficial in maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.

On this 243rd episode of "Marketing Today," host Alan Hart speaks with Esperanza Teasdale, vice president and general manager of the Hispanic Business Unit for Pepsico Beverages North America. Teasdale is responsible for the overall strategy, engagement, and sales for a Hispanic business unit that brings in over $2 billion per year. We start our conversation with Teasdale's experience from growing up with two parents that had both immigrated to the US from Ecuador in search of a better life. Since they both had demanding blue-collar jobs, Teasdale "grew up as a latch key kid," taking herself to and from school as a child, essentially responsible for herself. Teasdale then discusses her engineering education, spending time in manufacturing environments after graduation until attaining her MBA and ultimately moving onto sales. Once Teasdale realized that the sales sector wasn't for her, she moved to marketing. We then dive into the Hispanic business unit and the "untapped potential" that led to its creation. Now and into the future, Teasdale and her team are focused on multicultural marketing, as "everything we do should be multicultural because that is the fabric of our country." Teasdale takes us through the helping hands she received throughout her career as a result of her willingness to be vulnerable. "You don't have to wait for someone to ask you to take a seat; you can take it yourself." Lastly, we discuss the opportunity that marketers have today to think differently about their previously rejected ideas because "the world today is different than it was before!"   Highlights from this week's "Marketing Today": As the daughter of immigrants, Esperanza greatly appreciates the sacrifices that her parents made to have a better life. 1:37 Esperanza's parents came from the hot ecosystem of Ecuador to the cold winter in the US. 2:30 Equality is something that everyone is trying to achieve in today's world, especially with all that has gone on this year. 3:22 There were times when Esperanza's parents were injured or sick, and no money came in the door. 3:54 After studying engineering in her undergrad in college, Esperanza spent quite a bit of time in a manufacturing environment. 6:58 Esperanza's company paid for her MBA, after which she had her choice of path, ultimately choosing marketing. 7:48 The Hispanic Business Unit at PepsiCo was created to tap into the previously untapped Hispanic sector. 10:36 Multicultural marketing has gone through a revolution that parallels the makeup of our country. 12:29 There is no one-size-fits-all in the melting pot that is the US, even within each culture. 13:13 P&G has shown to be a champion of diversity and inclusion by driving cultural relevance through its advertising. 16:03 Heading into the future, we need to be more culturally relevant, and the Hispanic Unit is an example of what the marketing industry should look like. 19:10 The chaos and uncertainty of 2020 caused PepsiCo to pause during the initial breakout of COVID. 22:10 Esperanza and her team made sure to study the effects of COVID on the habits of Hispanic consumers. 22:50 The Hispanic population has shown resilience in its journey to get to the US and this helped maintain optimism in the face of chaos. 24:37 To promote passionate multicultural youth's ability to vote, PepsiCo launched its Unmute Your Voice Campaign. 26:12 Esperanza's team is focused on leaning into the communities that need the most help as it enters 2021. 28:06 2020 has shown Americans to be empathetic, looking for ways to help however they can. 29:30 PepsiCo finds itself in so many households in the US that the decision to make a bold message brings a lot of risk. 32:41 Esperanza takes responsibility in her role as a Latina executive to bring others along to change their paths for the better. 35:06 The ability to show up, take action without someone asking, and put yourself out there will bring the greatest rewards. 38:30 Throughout her career, Esperanza has received advice and help from high-level executives to be successful. 39:15 The experience of losing both of her parents, while devastating, taught Esperanza a lot about herself and her family history. 42:10 Esperanza feels a responsibility to be empathetic to the motivations behind the actions of the people around her. 44:15 Looking back, Esperanza would encourage herself to take the offered hands of anyone that had done her wrong. 46:01 The Mastercard Initiative created a card that allowed anyone that is transgender to have their true identity on the card. 48:35 For those marketers with a fixed mindset, current times offer the opportunity to think about things differently. 50:52   Resources Mentioned: Ecuador Latchkey kid P&G's Marc Pritchard Marc Pritchard's work to drive diversity (Adweek) Marc Pritchard from P&G on Marketing Today Pepsi Unmute Your Voice Campaign Scott Finlow from PepsiCo on Marketing Today Growth mindset Orange Theory Arm Band Mastercard Card for LBTQIA+   Subscribe to the podcast: Listen in iTunes (link: http://apple.co/2dbdAhV) Listen in Google Podcasts (link: http://bit.ly/2Rc2kVa) Listen in Spotify (Link: http://spoti.fi/2mCUGnC ) Connect with the Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esperanza-teasdale-a867225/ https://twitter.com/espyt https://twitter.com/PepsiCo Connect with Marketing Today and Alan Hart: http://twitter.com/abhart https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanhart http://twitter.com/themktgtoday https://www.facebook.com/themktgtoday/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-today-with-alan-hart/   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/marketingtoday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Marmolejo Today we will be talking with Nancy Marmolejo. She is an Executive Coach who teaches entrepreneurs and leaders how to access their Deep Genius, that one-of-a-kind combination of innate strengths, life experiences and expertise that only you bring to the table.  She’s received several awards for her role as a Latina entrepreneur and has appeared on Univision, Latina Magazine, Hispanic Business, Smart Money and starting today Atenea Americana.  Originally had no plans to write a book on grief, yet after experiencing the deaths of three loved ones in a four-year period, Nancy saw how so many people struggled with offering condolences, especially on social media. A former teacher, she decided to create a guide to help people compose heartfelt messages that convey empathy. Her book, Don’t Say That, Say This: Navigating Grief and Loss in the World of Social Media, has been used in college courses, nursing programs, churches, reading groups as well as by everyday people looking for the right words to say. It’s currently available on Amazon as a Kindle or paperback.  Why grief on social media? Do you ever wonder what’s the best way to respond to someone who posts about an illness, death, or [...]

Our guest this week, Nadine Fonseca, is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Mighty Kind. This beautiful publication, available in both print and digital versions, is a 'kid's magazine that focuses on developing kindness and empathy as a foundation for anti-bias education, global citizenship, and service.' Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Nadine was surrounded by a thriving atmosphere of diversity and colorful culture. Having moved out of state with her husband and kiddos to the suburbs lacking this, she began to create experiences for her kids to learn about various cultures, diversity, and inclusion. She figured other parents would want this as well, so she surveyed over 500 parents from 22 different countries. The results from that survey sealed the deal and Mighty Kind was born.The StartTeam of moms across 5 time zonesLaunched the first issue September 2019 Solidified internal messaging of what they stood for before anything elseCreated their structure from four pillarsIdentified a printer and fulfillment centerLeverage key apps and platforms to manage such a complex process of magazine productionThe ShiftDue to COVID, partnerships with independent book stores has diminishedChallenge of ecommerce as people cannot touch and flip through their pages to feel and validate the price point as an educational resource The StrategyParticipating in online publicity opportunities such as IG story takeoversSales keeps them afloat but the work is the most important, the message, the missionPartnering with charitable organizations and foundations to deliver their message The ActionCreatives can send submissions or collaboration interest via www.mightykindkids.com Tips for pitching to your content - run with the ideas they mention and make it your ownFocus on the thought and purpose behind your pitchCraft your pitch in a way that is unique to you and your experiencesThe MindsetLesson learned: Embrace a compassionate mindset and the fact that some loved ones will support you in different ways Lesson learned: stop apologizing for trying to do something good and making yourself small in the process.Give yourself grace. Map something out and allow the day to happen as it's going to happen. Goals and Vision Become a nonprofit organization with a team that spans countries, cultures, and voices. Create a foundation that funds great works focusing on social-emotional skills, antibias, antiracism, diversity and inclusion, mental health Fund service projects that are organically derived by young kids The Wrap-UpIf you could listen to only one music artist for the rest of your life, who would it be? Whitney HoustonWhere can people find you online?WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitter** They are grant recipients from the iFund Women Foundation for Latinx and Hispanic-owned businesses. There is currently a live crowdfunding campaign here: https://ifundwomen.com/projects/mighty-kind

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So which candidate really has a stronger hold on the hispanic vote for 2020? Tune in to hear from a man that has his finger on the pulse of the hispanic vote a 2020, the National 2nd Vice Chairman of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly (RNHA), Orlando Salazar. Orlando is co-owner of 44 Farms providing Black Angus seed stock and beef production. In addition he is also co-owner of a school for children with special needs, the Cornerstone Achievement Center. He is also Co-Founder of Hispanics United for America, a super PAC that reaches out to Hispanic Business owners to promote conservatism and develop conservative Hispanic candidates to run for public office in Texas.

The Hispanic Business Network is one of the best ways for professionals and businesses to connect with the Hispanic community. In this episode,  Adam Torres and Jorge Rabaso, Insurance Optimization Specialist at Jorge Rabaso Financial Protection and Chairman of the Board and Founder at Hispanic Business Network, explore the Hispanic Business Network.Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Visit our website:https://missionmatters.com/

In this episode, we sit down with Bank of America’s very own Elizabeth Romero. With 25 years under her belt at Bank of America, Elizabeth walks us through her journey climbing the corporate ladder from a bank teller to a Small Business and Client and Franchise Solutions Executive. Elizabeth also covers the latest small business research with us to give us insights into what Hispanic businesses can do to get a leg up.

This episode of Lessons from Leaders is brought to you by Smart Meetings, the go-to source of information for meeting and event professionals. For more information on Smart Meetings, please go to https://www.smartmeetings.com/Our guest on this episode is hospitality industry veteran Michael Dominguez, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), an organization that provides global sales services for an exclusive collection of the world’s most prestigious hotels and resorts, cruise ships, destination management companies and similar travel partners.Prior to his current position, Mike served for seven years as Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer for MGM Resorts International. Prior to that, he directed sales development for Loews Hotels’ growing portfolio as their Vice President of Global Sales. In both roles, Mike provided strategic leadership, innovative business development, hands-on sales oversight and implementation of effective sales strategies in the MICE and transient segments. Over the years, Mike has been actively involved in a variety of industry organizations and has served on a number of boards including Meeting Professionals International, the U.S. Travel Association, American Society of Association Executives, and the Meetings Mean Business Coalition, among others.One of the best known and admired figures in the hospitality industry, Mike has been recognized with numerous honors including Smart Meetings’ Smartest Industry Leaders Award; HSMAI’s Top Minds in Sales and Marketing; and Hispanic Business’s “50 Most Influential Hispanics in the U.S.”, just to name a few.Mike is a much sought-after speaker to companies and associations within the MICE industry and beyond, and he has provided valuable updates and perspective on his social media channels throughout the COVID-19 crisis.In this podcast, Mike talks about his career evolution, challenges he faced, his definition of what makes a good leader, and his views on the current Coronavirus pandemic and its impact. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdominguez080389/ALHI: https://www.alhi.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/M_Dominguez

The fifth annual State of Latino Entrepreneurship report says that Latinos are launching businesses at an unprecedented pace, but barriers — some long-standing, some brand new — keep them from reaching their potential. One of those barriers is: - Latino-owned businesses experience funding shortfalls from traditional small business lending sources. “I need access to capital.” – Debt is not capital. Capital is the difference between what you own, your assets, and what you owe, your liabilities. FACT: Lenders love their money more than they love your business. As business loan performance drops off, U.S. banks are anticipated to rein in criteria this year, a Federal Reserve (Fed) survey showed on Monday (Feb. 3, 2020). Banks that reported expecting to tighten standards for any loan category were additionally asked to assess the importance of several potential reasons for the expected tightening: (1) capital or liquidity position, (2) collateral values, (3) competition from other bank or nonbank lenders, (4) risk tolerance, (5) ease of selling loans in secondary market, (6) credit quality of loan portfolio, and (7) concern about the effects of legislative or regulatory changes. Be Prepared, don't be personally liable for your business debt: + Build Business Credibility + Business assets and collaterals + Build Business Credit (Net 30 accounts, revolving credit cards, etc.) If we don't contribute something to the economic empowerment of the Latino business community through a robust and comprehensive approach, our economy will be negatively impacted, specially in those areas with a high concentration of Latinos.

Isaiah of Real Talk Chicago sits down with Anthony & Christian of PHP (people helping people). "PHP is the fastest growing financial marketing organization in the country via Forbes. We're bringing life back into the insurance industry and making it sexy to do what we do. The mission is to educate and serve our under served communities through the teachings of financial literacy and leadership development."Check out Anthony's previous episode with us it's titled "No Such Thing as an Ex-Marine"Join the Conversation with us on social mediahttps://www.facebook.com/MogulMindsPodcastNetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/mmpn___/

Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast that is here to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city.In this episode of the Roses & Weeds, we are joined by Ms. Nancy Arellano Rangel, the president of The Tyler Hispanic Business Alliance, a nonprofit housed in the Tyler Chamber of Commerce supporting new and existing Hispanic owned businesses in East Texas and supporting all businesses in Hispanic business outreach.To learn more about the Tyler Hispanic Business Alliance visit them on the web here: www.tylertexas.com/hispanic-business-alliance or on facebook here: www.facebook.com/TylerHBA/.Nancy Rangel's email address is nrangel@tylertexas.com. Please feel free to reach out to her for any questions about the Tyler Hispanic Business Alliance, or for inquiries on how to volunteer for the HBA.To learn more about leadership Tyler listen to this episode of the Roses and Weeds highlighting Leadership Tyler: Rosesandweeds – 18-leadership-tyler.To learn more about the East Texas Leadership Summit listen to this episode of the Roses and Weeds highlighting the East Texas Leadership Summit: Rosesandweeds – 32-east-texas-leadership-summit.Roses & Weeds is recorded at the Tyler Innovation Pipeline, which is a makers space staffed by the city of Tyler and the University of Texas Tyler College of Business and Technology where you too can come record a podcast with our world-class audio studio, record something on a huge professionally lit green screen, use 3d Printers, Laser Cutters, and so much more. Memberships are now available.Roses & Weeds is hosted by City employees Veronica Brady Innovation Manager of the Innovation Pipeline and by Samuel Brady from Tyler GIS. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future show topics please reach out to us at PublicRelations@TylerTexas.com, and be sure to #rosesandweeds all your questions to the City of Tyler on social media.Recordings of City Council, as well as Meeting Agendas, can be found here: tylercitytx.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx. City Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at City Hall 212 N. Bonner Ave, Tyler, TX 75702.Music used in intro and outro is Surfing day by Marcos H. Bolanos on Unchained Melodies Vol. 2, Creative Commons. Roses & Weeds is a City of Tyler production, all rights reserved.This episode was produced by Samuel Brady. Edited by Samuel Brady. Show notes by Samuel Brady.

This edition of #TotalMarketTalk features Marissa Solis, VP & General Manager of the Hispanic Business Unit at PepsiCo. Marissa has over 20 years of marketing management, communications and sales experience in both the U.S. and Latin American markets. In her current role, Marissa is setting the strategy for connecting with PepsiCo’s Hispanic customers by leading a diverse team driving innovation. Marissa is on the Board of Directors for VolunteerNow a non-profit that serves as the hub of volunteerism in North Texas. She is also currently the Executive Sponsor for PepsiCo’s Adelante Employee Resource Group and an Advisor to the Women of Color Alliance. Marissa is also a member of the Network of Executive Women and has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do!

The Hispanic community in the Missouri region has grown significantly over the past few decades and it's made it's impact on small businesses. In light of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15), host Don Marsh talked to Gabriela Ramirez-Aarellan, business counselor at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in St. Louis and. co-host of DMeToo podcast, photographer Carol Lara and Ness Sandoval, associate professor of sociology at St. Louis University, about the influence of Hispanic businesses on the region.   

This week we have the honor of speaking with an MBA student. Jose Alcala is the founder and president of the Hispanic Business Incubator in the La Sierra University Zapara School of Business.

oin the Colorado Minority Business office and COS Hispanic Business Council as we welcome the honorable John Suthers Mayor of Colorado Springs and the honorable Michael B. Hancock Mayor of Denver as they lead the discussion about economic growth, minority business enterprises and diversity; where we were, where we are, where are we headed and how will we get there. Wed, March 7, 2018 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM MST . https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-colorado-springs-mbe-sbe-diversity-summit-growing-our-communitygrowing-our-connections-tickets-41837514131

  Contactos en las redes: Twitter Verónica Twitter Media Moves Facebook Verónica Facebook Media Moves LinkedIn Verónica LinkedIn Media Moves   Verónica es una reconocida periodista y empresaria, ha sido incluida en la lista de los 100 Hispanos más influyentes de la revista Hispanic Business, y ganadora de un premio Emmy. Ha trabajado para Telemundo, Univisión, CNN en Español y Los Ángeles Fox, entre otros. En 2007 lanzó Media Moves como un blog para destacar los logros en los medios de comunicación latinos, y en 2011 lo rediseñó para convertirlo en un sitio completamente de noticias de la comunidad hispana. Hoy es sin duda uno de los medios más influyentes y confiables.   Quotes de la invitada: Por más que haya habido muchos avances, los latinos seguimos teniendo muchas desventajas para entrar en algunas universidades y trabajos Muchos latinos tienen que trabajar el doble para comprobar sus habilidades Hay que tener muy presente nuestro personal branding El latino no es un idioma, es una identidad Hay muchos obstáculos en el camino, pero no significa que no se puedan sobrepasar

Brought to you by uBackforgood.com - Today’s episode features Sylvia Puente, Executive Director of the Latino Policy Forum - the only public policy and advocacy organization in the Chicago metropolitan area working to improve educational outcomes for children, make housing accessible and affordable, promote just immigration reform, and build the influence and leadership of the Latino community. Through the Latino Policy Forum, she works with more than 100 organizational leaders in the Chicago metropolitan region and has been recognized as one of the “100 Most Influential Hispanics in the U.S.” by Hispanic Business magazine. Sylvia was introduced to her life’s work as an advocate, policy analyst, and activist for Latino issues at age thirteen when she joined her mother on picket lines in support of the United Farm Workers. We Learn About: The Latino Policy Forum’s impact strategy and its evolution; Data supporting the successes and challenges of the Latino community; Sylvia shares reflections on the farmworkers movement and what inspired her to get engaged in policy; and the Forum’s work to position and cultivate Latino and African-American leaders.

Charles P. Garcia is the CEO of the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA), whose mission is to empower and develop Latino men and women as leaders of character for the nation in every sector of the global economy.  Founded in 1972, ALPFA is the nation’s largest Latino professional organization with 43 professional chapters and 144 student chapters.  He also chairs the TIGER 21 South Florida Chapter, the premier peer-to-peer group for ultrahigh-net-worth individuals, which is in 17 cities, and its 320 members control over $30 billion in personal assets. Mr. Garcia’s career spans a broad spectrum of industries, all focused on leveraging his in-depth understanding of Hispanic consumers.  In 1997, Mr. Garcia became the CEO of Sterling Financial Group, a privately held financial services firm which he grew from a small business to 60 offices in seven countries, 20,000 Hispanic clients and $2 billion in assets prior to selling it in 2005.  The company was named by Inc. magazine as the # 8 fastest growing privately held company in the country and Charles was named Entrepreneur of the Year by three national organizations. With an expertise in retail operations, marketing, finance, strategy, and international business, he served for six years (until the company was sold in 2012) on the Board of Directors of Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. (Fortune 500), one of the largest supermarkets in the southeast with nearly 500 stores and 400 in-store pharmacies.  He served on the Audit Committee, as a financial expert under SEC rules, and on the Nominating and Corporate Governance committee.  He also chaired an Advisory Board for Aetna Inc. (Fortune 100), reporting directly to its CEO, focused on growing the Hispanic market share of this diversified healthcare company.  Mr. Garcia was also a Hispanic market strategy advisor for Amway, a $13 billion private company in the direct selling industry. Mr. Garcia has worked for four Presidents, both Democrat and Republican, and served on high profile federal and state government boards.  He was the Chairman of the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Air Force Academy, appointed by both President Bush and President Obama, to oversee all operations at the Air Force Academy.  The fifteen member board is composed of four U.S. Senators, four U.S. Congressmen, and seven Presidential appointments.  The Secretary of the Air Force awarded him the Distinguished Public Service Medal for leading “a historic transformation to ensure it operates more like a corporate board of directors.”  Florida Governor Jeb Bush appointed him to the State Board of Education, which oversees all public education in Florida. Mr. Garcia has a J.D. from Columbia Law School, where he was the first student in his class to publish on the Columbia Law Review.  He has an M.P.A. from the University of Oklahoma; and a B.S. from the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he was awarded the Class of 1983 Honor and Ethics Trophy given to the graduate who “most personified the ideals of personal integrity.”  In 1988, he was awarded a White House Fellowship by President Reagan.  He served in various high level positions in the federal government, receiving the Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez Public Service and Integrity award. The book Hispanics in the USA: Making History chose Mr. Garcia as one of fourteen Latino role models for the nation, and both Hispanic Business and Latino Leaders magazines recognized him as one of the “100 most influential Hispanics in the United States.”  He has authored two best-selling leadership books:  A Message from Garcia (John Wiley, 2003) and Leadership Lessons of the White House Fellows (McGraw Hill, 2009).   He writes regularly for CNN, Fox News and the Huffington Post. Aprendizajes Lo que aprendio Charlie en la academia militar que le ayudo a crear una vida de liderazgo y exito Como Charlie se creo oportunidades que lo llevaron a encontrar a su mentor

Jorge Reina Schement became Rutgers Vice President of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion on July 1, 2013.  Previously he was Dean of the School of Communication & Information at Rutgers University from 2008 to 2013.   He is also Professor II in the Bloustein School of Public Policy, and in the Department of Latino-Hispanic Caribbean Studies. A Ph.D. from the Institute for Communication Research at Stanford University, and M.S. from the School of Commerce at the University of Illinois, he is author of over 200 papers and articles, with book credits including, Global Networks (1999/2002), Tendencies and Tensions of the Information Age (1997), Toward an Information Bill of Rights and Responsibilities (1995), Between Communication and Information (1993), Competing Visions, Complex Realities: Social Aspects of the Information Society (1988), The International Flow of Television Programs (1984),   Telecommunications Policy Handbook (1982), and Spanish-Language Radio in the Southwestern United States (1979). A Latino from South Texas, his research focuses on the social and policy consequences of the production and consumption of information, especially as they relate to ethnic minorities. His research has been supported by the Ford Foundation, Markle Foundation, Rainbow Coalition, Port Authority of NY/NJ, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Communications Commission, National Science Foundation, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Verizon, Lockheed-Martin.   He has received awards for his policy scholarship from the International Communication Association, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Pace University, the University of Kentucky, UCLA, and Penn State.   Schement has served on the editorial boards of twelve academic journals, and has edited the Annual Review of Technology for the Aspen Institute.   He is editor-in-chief of the Encyclopedia of Communication and Information. His research contributed to a Supreme Court decision in Metro Broadcasting, Inc. v. F.C.C. et al. In 1994, he directed the F.C.C.'s Information Policy Project and conducted the original research that led to recognition of the Digital Divide. In 2008, he advised the F.C.C. Transition Team for the Obama administration. He introduced the idea of Universal Service as an evolving concept, a view adopted in the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The movement to integrate community museums, libraries, and public broadcasting as Partners in Public Service began in a project he co-directed. He conducted the first study of the impact of minority ownership in broadcasting, and authored the telecommunications policy agenda for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.   He co-founded the Institute for Information Policy at Penn State Univ. Schement has served on advisory boards for the National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council, National Science Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, Office of Technology Assessment, United States Commission on Civil Rights, Centers for Disease Control, Governor of California, Media Access Project, Libraries for the Future, Tomás Rivera Policy Institute, Center for Media Education, Internet Policy Institute, American Library Association, Minority Media Telecommunications Council, New Millennium Research Council, Open Society Institute, Advertising Council, Benton Foundation, Aspen Institute, MCI, Verizon, and Pew Project on Internet and American   Life.   He chaired the board of directors of TPRC Inc. He is listed in, 2007, Hispanic Business' “100 Most Influential Hispanics.” His interest in the history of printing led him to discover a discrepancy in chapter and line numbers between the 1667 and 1674 editions of Paradise Lost, as cited in the Oxford English Dictionary.   He reads histories.   In this episode we discussed: Jorge's survival tactics in Texas in the 1960s How to avoid feeling "pigeon-holed" in your policy career What a private breakfast at the White House with President Bill Clinton was like Key topics in diversity and inclusion at the intersection of telecommunications policy Resources Rutgers University Gary Cross, Men to Boys: The Making of Modern Immaturity (Columbia University Press, 2013) 

Our "How To" episode: how to design a book cover, how to correctly use the terms “Latino” and “Hispanic,” and how to revive your relationship with the arts. 1:06 - This week, members of the nonprofit Business for Culture and the Arts closed up shop. The group’s members worked for nearly 30 years to build bridges between the arts and business communities. But the board and members voted Thursday to dissolve operations, handing over some of its programs to the Regional Arts and Culture Council, RACC. We look at what a healthy business/arts relationship might look like. 9:52 - Portland comics artist and illustrator Terry Blas's dad was born in the U.S. and his mom in Mexico. He used to use the terms “Latino” and “Hispanic” interchangeably, but he doesn’t any more. This summer, he published a comic on Vox-dot-com about how he explains his heritage. And, as of this week, it’s been shared over 170-thousand times. 14:43 - The son of a professional treasure hunter, Nate Fasold hunts down famous guitars played by the like of Elliott Smith and Kurt Cobain from his shop on North Mississippi Avenue. 23:06 - Tonight is a fundraiser for the next stage in Portland MC Mic Crenshaw’s African Hip-Hop Caravan. It's a group made up of hip-hop collectives across the continent, including in Cape Town, Harare, Arusha and Nairobi, that aims to talk about the current state of African hip-hop. Crenshaw tells us about his last caravan trip. 33:17 - Sure, you shouldn't judge a book by a cover. But don't tell that to the designers behind some of the excellent and award-winning covers at the local publisher Tin House. They lay out their hands-on process. 39:43 - The Britt Music and Arts Festival in Jacksonville commissioned a new work about Crater Lake by composer Michael Gordon. Gordon co-founded Bang On A Can, a music festival and collective, and his compositions have been performed around the world by the likes of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Kronos Quartet. Think Out Loud's Dave Miller talked with Gordon about the lakes serenity and violence.