Listeners, we're back this week with Elisabet Velasquez.Elisabet Velasquez is a Boricua writer born in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Her work has been featured in Muzzle Magazine, Winter Tangerine, Latina Magazine, We Are Mitú, Tidal, and more. Her debut novel, WHEN WE MAKE IT, has been selected as an Indie Next selection and The New York Times named it as a new and upcoming book to watch for. You can find it wherever books are sold. During our conversation, we talked about:Growing up poorDiscovering writingPoetryElisabet's lineage and healing when going to Puerto RicoWriting as a careerAnd so much more! This episode is brought to you by Aligned Collective MastermindLet's embark on a journey of dismantling outdated business practices and oppressive marketing tactics. Let's decolonize and create liberated businesses together. Learn more and submit your application at alignedcollective.club Relevant Timetamps:5:48 - Her grandparent's immigration story11:51 - Her parents15:07 - Going to Puerto Rico16:31 - 'In Puerto Rico I was Americana'17:47 - Visiting her grandmother21:02 - Writing24:22 - Our stories were important35:06 - Education and writing 'contra la corriente'36:57 - Being a statistic38:51 - Nuyorican Poets Cafe43:51 - Poetry44:54 - 'Poetry to me is...'46:53 - Professional Spanish Follow Elisabet on all things social:WebsiteInstagram Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin our Discord space and let's keep the conversation going! If you are a business owner, join us for Aligned Collective Mastermind Learn about PowerSisters Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Diana Mendoza.Diana Mendoza, a mom to two daughters ages 9 and 21, wife to her husband of ten years, President of Media Latino, Inc for the past 15 years and her most recent endeavor and life purpose, owner and creator of Never Alone Candles. Being a two-time breast cancer survivor her goal is to inspire those around her that no matter how dark the darkness is, the light of a candle conquers all. As a proud Latina she is determined to leave a mark of her Ecuadorian roots with her two daughters. Diana loves to cook Ecuadorian food and her speciality is lechon, humitas and ron pope. In her free time, Diana loves to read, do pilates and travel.During our conversation, we talked about:Growing up LatinaLearning professional SpanishHer cancer diagnosisRaising her daughterStarting Never AloneAnd moreThis episode is brought to you by Aligned Collective MastermindLet's embark on a journey of dismantling outdated business practices and oppressive marketing tactics. Let's decolonize and create liberated businesses together. Learn more and submit your application at alignedcollective.clubFollow Diana on all things social:InstagramWebsite Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam Challenge If you are a business owner, join us for Aligned MastermindJoin PowerSisters! PowerSisters.ClubSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Brenda Jones.Brenda Jones is an award-winning political communicator, speechwriter and author who worked in the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, DC for nearly 16 years. There she served as communications director, primary speechwriter and national media relations manager for an American icon, Rep. John Lewis. In 2015, she was named “One of the 20 Most Powerful Women Staffers on Capitol Hill” by National Journal magazine. In 2012, she won an NAACP Image Award for her collaboration with Lewis on Across That Bridge: Life Lessons and a Vision for Change. And in 2010, she won the Theodore C. Sorenson Speechwriting Award. She is the founder and CEO of The John Lewis Institute of Peace, an American domestic peace organization. She holds an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, where she was a Gertrude Manning Fellow, an MA in Journalism from the Alfred Pulitzer School of Journalism at Columbia University, and a BA in Journalism from Indiana University.During our conversation, we talked about:Her dad who was next to her during our conversationHer work with John LewisHow Brenda and her co-author Krishan decided to write her bookIntegrity and leadershipEducationIt was a warm, delicious conversation like a perfectly brewed cup of coffee This episode is brought to you by The Liberated Embodied Business PodcastThe place where we talk about business with humanity, abundance, and expansion in mind for People of the Global majority. I am Pam Covarrubias, your host, and I hope we can embark on a journey of exploration, deconstruction, and decolonizing how we do business now while we rest in the process. Subscriber at liberatedbizpod.com Relevant Timestamps05:29 - Her dad and her childhood home11:02 - Growing up in Washington DC14:14 - The importance of voting16:40 - Use our power20:08 - How revolutionary being educated is22:45 - Valid sources of information26:31 - Influence & money30:23 - Money & principle39:34 - Her books41:21 - Women candidates and power44:44 - Co-writing Follow Brenda on all things social:TwitterPenguin Random HousePenguin Random House EspañolGet Queens of the Resistance from Bookshop.org (affiliate link) Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam Challenge If you are a business owner, join us for Aligned Collective MastermindLearn about PowerSistersSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Luisa Mendoza.Luisa Mendoza is referred to as an innovative thought leader and disruptor, who has 20+ years of experience in global business development and marketing, with a focus on tourism and sports. Luisa graduated with a BS in Travel and Tourism Management from Florida International University. Because of her innovation and successful track record, Luisa was nominated as an Industry Impactor Honoree of the Microsoft Legacy Project – naming her as one of the most influential, groundbreaking Hispanic changemakers of our time.Mendoza served as BSE Global / Brooklyn Nets Director of Global Tourism Development, making her the first full-time tourism expert hired by a professional sports team in the U.S.A. during her tenure with the organization (2017-2019), she led the tourism marketing and sales initiatives which led for the Brooklyn Nets to more than triple revenue growth in sales from the global travel trade.Luisa’s 20+ years of experience in the tourism industry also included leadership sales and marketing roles at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center, Marriott International, Silverstein Properties and NYC & Company, New York City’s Official Marketing & Tourism Office.At just four years-old, Mendoza’s parents sacrificed everything and migrated from Colombia to the United States to give her a better life. Mendoza’s humble beginnings are a constant reminder that no matter your background, race, or socioeconomic status, anything is possible if you have the courage, passion and grit to follow your dreams. Mendoza’s goal is to leave a legacy where she can provide hope and inspiration to women, minorities and children around the world.During our conversation, we talked about:Coming to the United States from ColombiaResponsibilityGoing to collegeCreating her roleReinventing herself during the pandemicRelevant Timestamps:5:30 - Miracle baby9:00 - Her parents' sacrifices & her gift for her mom14:15 - I didn't have other options17:45 - Her parents as her 'why'18:43 - Believing19:30 - Going to college23:10 - Believing in something25:32 - Her professional career39:06 - Re-inventing herself mid pandemicThis episode is brought to you by the Small Biz Sponsorship ProgramAre you a business owner and you'd love to hear the name of your business at Cafe con Pam? Well, your wish has been granted. We have reopened applications to the Small Biz Sponsorship Program which allows small businesses the access to promote their company in this very show you're listening to right now. I wanted to make this accessible to all businesses so you can start promoting your company with $50. I know you're ready, all you have to do is complete the application at smallbizsponsor.com Follow Luisa on all things social:WebsiteLinkedInGlobal Tourism SportsUkonikAJL REPS Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam Challenge If you are a business owner, join us for Aligned MastermindJoin PowerSisters! PowerSisters.ClubSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Juleyka Lantigua.Juleyka Lantigua is the Founder and CEO of LWC Studios, an award-winning digital media studio whose original work reaches rising audiences with programming that has a social-justice vein. She created and executive produces 70 Million, the first open-source solutions journalism podcast chronicling how locals are tackling jail reform around the country. In 2020, LWC Studios received a Peabody Award nomination, earned silver in the audio documentary category at the New York International Radio Festival, and won “The Director’s Prize,” their first Third Coast award, also known as “The Oscars of Audio.” In 2021, “Driving the Green Book,” which she edited and the company produced for Macmillan Podcasts, earned the inaugural Ambie for Best History Podcast. A Fulbright Scholar, Tory Burch Fellow, and Stanford SLEI alumna, Juleyka holds a BA from Skidmore College, a Master’s in Journalism from Boston University, and an MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College. During our conversation, we talked about:LeadershipStarting your own companyThe harm hierarchies createLatina Equal PaydayWhat is next for LWC Studios This episode is brought to you by Aligned Collective MastermindLet's embark on a journey of dismantling outdated business practices and oppressive marketing tactics. Let's decolonize and create liberated businesses together. Learn more and submit your application at alignedcollective.club Follow Juleyka on all things social:InstagramTwitterFacebookLWC Studios FacebookLWC Studios TwitterLWC Studios InstagramWebsite Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeIf you are a business owner, join us for Aligned Collective MastermindLearn about PowerSistersSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Kayla Nedza.Kayla Nedza is the author of Things I Could Never Thank You For and soon-to-be Glass Walls. A speaker, thought leader, and podcast host of the Wellness Glow Up Podcast, she is also the founder of Wellness Glow Up Media, an all-women-led media company whose mission is to create content centered around celebrating our wholeness as women of color. She lives in New Jersey with her soon-to-be dog.During our conversation, we talked about:We catch up from Kayla's first time at Cafe con Pam on episode 136Her new bookHer Latina experienceSelf-loveSelf-acceptanceLiberationThis episode is brought to you by the Small Biz Sponsorship ProgramThis awesome opportunity has opened up for small businesses who would like their product or service highlighted during Cafe con Pam episodes. Share your business with Cafe con Pam listeners today!  Follow Kayla on all things social:TwitterFacebookInstagramWebsiteWellness Glow Up PodcastWellness Glow Up InstagramWellness Glow Up YouTube Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam Challenge If you are a business owner, join us for Aligned MastermindJoin PowerSisters! PowerSisters.ClubSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Charo Henríquez.Charo Henríquez is a digital media executive based in New York City. She has extensive experience working at the intersection of journalism and technology, as well as coaching and mentoring journalists. She is an advocate for women, BIPOC, the intersection of the two and other underrepresented communities in media leadership.She currently works at The New York Times as Editor of Newsroom Development and Support and is a fellow in 2021's class of the Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program at Columbia University.Charo started at the Times in 2017, as Sr. Editor of Digital Storytelling and Training and also worked as Senior Editor of Digital Transition Strategy on the organization's Digital Transition team.Charo is also the Secretary of Online News Association's Executive Board of Directors and a member of the Advisory Council Board to the Spanish-language Journalism Program at the Craig Newmark Graduate School one of Journalism at the City University of New York.She has been faculty for the ONA/Poynter Leadership Academy for Women in Digital Media in 2016 and ONA’s Women’s Leadership Accelerator in 2017-2021, where she has coached and mentored some of the most accomplished women moving up the ranks in digital journalism and technology organizations in the United States and internationally.Before her work at The New York Times, Charo was the Digital Executive Editor for People en Español at Time, Inc. Prior to that, she worked at GFR Media, in her native Puerto Rico. During her tenure at GFR Media she led digital product efforts in the newsroom as their Innovation Editor. While at GFR she also held the positions of Associate Business Director and digital editor for El Nuevo Día and Primera Hora.Charo specializes in leading innovation and developing strategic and product thinking plans for newsrooms, digital content optimization and audience development with a human-centric approach. She has been a speaker at ONA, NAHJ, Grupo de Diarios de América and the Interamerican Press Society events, among others.She holds a dual Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Broadcasting from the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in San Juan and a Juris Doctor from the University of Puerto Rico.During our conversation, we talked about:Becoming a journalistHer first jobArriving in New York as an adultImpostor syndromeThis episode is brought to you by Liberated Embodied Business PodcastJoin Pam on her journey of sharing more about her passion for business, she will share all the things about liberation in business, decolonizing oppressive practices, and choosing rest over hustle. This is a private podcast feed and you'll only find it if you sign up for it here. Follow Charo on all things social:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinkedIn Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeIf you are a business owner, join us for Aligned MastermindLearn about PowerSistersSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Ruben Flores-Martinez.At age 13, Ruben and his family immigrated to the states from Guadalajara, Mexico. Unable to fulfill his dream of going to college for Computer Science due to his immigration status, Ruben began watching YouTube videos on coding and taught himself how to build websites and mobile apps. A few years later, his determination led him to develop CASHDROP, a mobile-first contactless commerce platform targeted at small business owners. Ruben represents less than 2.6% of LatinX founders who have received VC funding. To date, the app has raised $2.7 million in capital. Major investors include hospitality entrepreneur David Grutman, Youtube pioneer Michelle Phan, and Stalwart Silicon Valley investor and founder Cyan Banister.During our conversation, we talked about:Being an immigrantPoppy seed syndromeYouTube UniversityRaising capitalBeing a Latino founderThis episode is brought to you by MagicMindMagicMind is the world's first productivity drink.🧠 All-natural Ingredients: Adaptogens - help decrease stress Nootropics - boost blood flow & cognition Matcha - keeps you focused.🧠 Lighter On Caffeine: Unlike regular energy drinks, minimal caffeine, all of which comes from matcha tea.🧠 Drink Less Coffee: Quitting coffee is hard. MagicMind increases productivity while reducing coffee cravings and preventing the caffeine crash.🧠 Crush Your To-do List:The extra productivity and focus allow you to be more successful, conquer to-do lists faster, and give you more time to spend with loved ones.🧠 Helps Fight Off:Procrastination, Brain Fog, fatigue, and some ADD symptoms. After 3 to 7 days of continuous use, it’s easier to get into a flow state, be more productive, and drink less coffee.TRY IT OUT, USE MY CODE PAM20 AND GET 20% OFF Follow Ruben on all things social:InstagramCashdrop InstagramWebsite Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam Challenge If you are a business owner, join us for Aligned MastermindJoin PowerSisters! PowerSisters.ClubSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

October 21, 2021 is the day a Latina would make $1 compared to an average non-Hispanic white man who'd make $1 on January 1. Latinas are still the most underpaid demographic in the United States. Jessica from The Wine and Chisme Podcast and I joined forces to create an experience in San Diego on October 22, and you are invited.Learn how we decided to make this event happen and why it is important for us to start spending our dollars on us. Register to Latina Equal Payday Experience Here Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam Challenge If you are a business owner, join us for Aligned MastermindJoin PowerSisters! PowerSisters.ClubSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Angel Aviles.In the early 90s, Angel Aviles boldly decided to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. The Bronx native moved from New York City to Hollywood, and landed roles on projects with up-and-coming directors like Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, Michael Patrick King, and many others. In 1993, she nabbed a starring role in the cult classic “Mi Vida Loca,” directed and written by award-winning filmmaker Allison Anders. Her big break in the role of “Sad Girl” cemented Aviles legacy in Chicano culture.Following her acting career, Aviles became an entrepreneur. Today, she is a transformational life coach, a motivational speaker, and an advocate for social justice, leading workshops and master classes and encouraging others to live their best lives.The former actress-turned-life coach is the author of “Too Happy to Be Sad Girl,” The title is a nod to Aviles’ most famous role in “Mi Vida Loca.”“Mi Vida Loca,” centers around young Mexicanas and Latinas growing up in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. It offers a slice life and the everyday struggles for a group of Latino youth -- including their friendships, romantic entanglements, and motherhood -- in a neighborhood ravaged by gang violence. For almost 30 years, the portrayal of “Sad Girl” by Aviles in this classic film has become an iconic representation of both strength and vulnerability in Chicano culture. “Mi Vida Loca” is currently available for viewing on YouTube.In 2009, Aviles suffered from depression, anxiety, and panic attacks, which began her own journey of mental, physical, and spiritual wellness. Healed and happy, Aviles is proud to say that with years of therapy, she’s no longer a “sad girl,” finding herself, her sanity, and most importantly, her purpose.“Too Happy to Be Sad Girl” offers readers some valuable techniques to reduce stress, improve communication, intensify focus and help individuals become more present. The book features heartfelt and sometimes comical anecdotes of understanding, offering readers the keys to the power of forgiveness, acceptance and love. Ultimately, “Too Happy To Be Sad Girl,” is an invitation for individuals to stay present, and have an active role in the celebration of their own life.Aviles facilitates dynamic workshops across the country, helping hundreds of people connect with their inner “chingona” – that is, badass. At her company, Angel Awakened, Aviles and her team provide safe spaces for people to learn and share experiences that foster creativity, promote unity and inspire hope.When she's not at work, Aviles is a mom, a traveler, a volunteer, a tech evangelist, a food justice advocate, a mentor, a soulmate, a seeker, and, most importantly, a human being.During our conversation, we talked about:Growing up in NYC and moving to CaliforniaHer heritageChoosing to leave HollywoodWriting her bookNext steps in her life This episode is brought to you by the 30 Day Tapping Challenge with PamI created the 30 Day Tapping Challenge because I know, like me, you have limiting beliefs holding you back and preventing you from moving to the next level. Those money stories reminding you why you're not worthy of an expensive pair of headphones, or that raise you know you deserve. Join me and let's tap for 30 days on these beliefs. Head over to tappingchallengewithpam.com Follow Angel on all things social:YouTubeWebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterToo Happy to be Sad Girl:WebsiteAmazonGoodreads Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeIf you are a business owner, join us for Aligned MastermindLearn about PowerSistersSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining!  Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Norma Newton.Norma is a former attorney, New York Times published writer and Latinx-book publisher. She is also a first gen, avid reader and artivist. Her heart is in L.A. with her family and multiple plants. When she isn’t reading, Norma can be found in a museum or practicing yoga. During our conversation, we talked about:Growing up in a small town in CaliforniaLeaving town to go to collegeChallenging limiting beliefsHer New York Times essay about colorismEmbracing her heritageStarting her book publishing company, Fabian Flores This episode is brought to you by Apotheosis ArtApotheosis Art was born out of a desire to cultivate an artistic community focused on passion, curiosity, and eagerness. The gallery's founding concepts are rooted in encouraging and fostering young, talented artists, exploring new avenues to increase dialogue, and providing a platform to discover, engage, and educate people in art.Get FREE SHIPPING using the code: CCP111MagicMindMagicMind is the world's first productivity drink.🧠 All-natural Ingredients: Adaptogens - help decrease stress Nootropics - boost blood flow & cognition Matcha - keeps you focused.🧠 Lighter On Caffeine: Unlike regular energy drinks, minimal caffeine, all of which comes from matcha tea.🧠 Drink Less Coffee: Quitting coffee is hard. MagicMind increases productivity while reducing coffee cravings and preventing the caffeine crash.🧠 Crush Your To-do List:The extra productivity and focus allow you to be more successful, conquer to-do lists faster, and give you more time to spend with loved ones.🧠 Helps Fight Off:Procrastination, Brain Fog, fatigue, and some ADD symptoms. After 3 to 7 days of continuous use, it’s easier to get into a flow state, be more productive, and drink less coffee.TRY IT OUT, USE MY CODE PAM20 AND GET 20% OFF Relevant timestamps:7:47 - Growing up in Watsonville12:36 - her father's pride17:44 - graduating18:57 - her expectations and experience with law school20:38 - having kids21:47 - getting on a creative path and her limiting beliefs22:46 - her essay34:05 - a very important lesson she learned37:41 - Fabian Flores - the heart of it41:55 - Fabian Flores - The beginning of the company52:45 - How she tries to make decisions now56:57 - business sustainability57:49 - Fabian Flores' ideal writer Follow Norma on all things social:WebsiteInstagram Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam Challenge If you are a business owner, join us for Aligned MastermindJoin PowerSisters! PowerSisters.ClubSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Eduardo Vilaro.Eduardo Vilaro is the Artistic Director & CEO of Ballet Hispánico (BH). He was named BH's Artistic Director in 2009, becoming only the second person to head the company since its founding in 1970, and in 2015 was also named Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Vilaro has infused Ballet Hispánico’s legacy with a bold brand of contemporary dance that reflects America’s changing cultural landscape. During our conversation, we talked about:Coming from Cuba as a 5 year oldGrowing up in the BronxFiguring out he wanted to be a performerFocusing on his ultimate goal despite the opportunities that presented themselvesThe power of danceMachismoAnd so much more! This episode is brought to you by JustGYVGYV is about more than just giving, it is more than a verb, more than an acronym.|The sophistication and strength of the Mesoamerican culture are infused into every luxurious fragrance and personal care product designed by GYV Mesoamerican Beauty. JustGYV’s mission is to celebrate the rich history of the land, spanning from Central America to Mexico, by showcasing the voices, scents, flavors, and places of this historic region. Mesoamerica is the cradle of civilization in the Americas, and the rich culture continues to flourish in the 21st century. The deeply rooted knowledge of the ingredients that define Mesoamerica has flourished for centuries, and GYV is here to share that beautiful story with the rest of the world through our diverse line of proprietary formulas. Relevant Timestamps:06:55 - New York in the 60s and 70s09:08 - Going to catholic school10:33 - Assimilation12:49 - Machismo14:03 - The importance of building a platform for young people19:37 - Bullying26:45 - Studying dance and starting his career28:33 - The 'superhero power' of being an immigrant31:40 - Being quieted32:35 - A message to younger generations36:54 - Finding family at Ballet Hispanico43:42 - Being the artistic director and CEO at the same time Follow Eduardo on all things social:WebsiteFacebookTwitterVimeoYouTubeInstagram Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeIf you are a business owner, join us for Aligned MastermindLearn about PowerSistersSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we are back this week with Esperanza Teasdale.Esperanza Teasdale is currently the VP/GM Hispanic Business Unit for PBNA responsible for the overall Hispanic strategy, engagement and sales for our +$2 Billion Hispanic business in North America.Esperanza has an extensive history at Pepsi Beverages Company and began her career as a Brand Manager. Over the past 18 years she has demonstrated excellence in a range of roles driving business results across brands including Pepsi, Propel, Aquafina and Lipton to name a few. Prior to the HBU she led the shopper marketing agenda for 7-Eleven and Circle K where she successfully led Joint Business Planning, delivered innovative shopper marketing solutions and accelerated business results. She is a proud founder of the PepsiCo Demand Accelerator where she helped build the shopper marketing capability and drive our brand must win battles with retailers. Under the leadership of Esperanza, our core brands have accelerated revenue growth while transforming the marketing experience. She has a legacy of growing talent and recognized as a leader in driving Diversity and Engagement. She is the executive sponsor to the Adelante ERG for PBNA.Esperanza started her career as an Industrial Engineer at Unilever where she worked for 5 years in manufacturing/operations in a bakery for Arnold bread. She then moved to a district sales manager role selling bakery products which led to her first regional marketing role. From there she continued her career in marketing across various brands and innovations.Esperanza was born in Long Island, NY and is a first-generation Ecuadorian/Colombian daughter to Pablo and Esperanza Escobar. She is married to Jeff Teasdale and has two children. She enjoys yoga, traveling and spending time with family. She is a graduate from Rutgers University, College of Engineering and The University of Connecticut, MBA.She is a board member for two non-profits that are focused on youth higher education and leadership development: AMBYESE and Kids Helping Kids. She is also a member of the Bennett Cancer Center Hope In Motion Executive Committee.She was recently named to the 2021 People en Español’s 25 Most Powerful Women Poderosa list. During our conversation, we talked about:Her experience working at Pepsico.The juntos crecemos program and the commitment to support the Latinx / Hispanic community.How she felt when she realized her Latinidad was fading away. Relevant Timestamps3:44 - Her role in PepsiCo4:58 - Her latinidad fading away8:08 - the nuances of the latino culture8:41 - Juntos crecemos11:42 - The marketing machine of big corporations16:27 - getting the word out Find out more about the Juntos Crecemos initiative:Pepsico Juntos Crecemos WebsitePepsico Juntos Crecemos InstagramPepsico Juntos Crecemos Facebook Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin PowerSisters! PowerSisters.ClubSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez.Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez was born in Managua, Nicaragua but calls Nashville, Tennessee home. She got her Masters of Divinity from Vanderbilt University in the Spring of 2015. The bulk of her work is around making accessible, through storytelling and curating content, the theories and heavy material that is oftentimes only taught in the racist/classist institutions known as academia. To date she has published over 200 articles online and participated in the Young Adult anthology "Nevertheless, We Persisted." Recently Prisca also participated in an anthology edited by Lynda Lopez titled, "The Fearless Rise and Powerful Resonance of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez."She started the platform Latina Rebels in 2013, and currently it boasts over 300k organic followers online. She has been featured in Telemundo, Univision, Mitú, Huffington Post Latino Voices, Guerrilla Feminism, Latina Mag, Cosmopolitan, Everyday Feminism, and was invited to the White House in the Fall of 2016. She is unapologetic, angry, and uncompromising about protecting and upholding the stories of Latinx communities. Que viva la gente!Currently Prisca is writing her first full length book with Seal Press a subsidiary of Hachette Book Group, and due to be out September 7, 2021.During our conversation, we talked about:The process of writing her bookAn unpublished interview that never aired at Cafe con PamHer experience of living in TennesseeHer college experienceImpostor syndromeStarting Latina RebelsAnd moreThis episode is brought to you by JustGYVGYV is about more than just giving, it is more than a verb, more than an acronym.|The sophistication and strength of the Mesoamerican culture are infused into every luxurious fragrance and personal care product designed by GYV Mesoamerican Beauty. JustGYV’s mission is to celebrate the rich history of the land, spanning from Central America to Mexico, by showcasing the voices, scents, flavors, and places of this historic region. Mesoamerica is the cradle of civilization in the Americas, and the rich culture continues to flourish in the 21st century. The deeply rooted knowledge of the ingredients that define Mesoamerica has flourished for centuries, and GYV is here to share that beautiful story with the rest of the world through our diverse line of proprietary formulas.Follow Prisca on all things social:InstagramLatina Rebels InstagramWebsite Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam Challenge If you are a business owner, join us for Aligned MastermindJoin PowerSisters! PowerSisters.ClubSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we are back this week with Sonia Espinoza.Sonia Erika is a serial entrepreneur focused on solidarity economics who is currently making music for the revolution. She currently spends her time traveling during the pandemic, recording music with “Death is a Business,” collaborating with local communities, and coaching female executives to create cooperative business structures.As an undocumented entrepreneur, worker, and musician, her work has been all about creating systems that work to eliminate violent systems. Sonia's life work has focused on building and creating systems that pay people equitably for their time and labor. Before graduating from Harvard, Sonia, co-founded 3 weed organizations, the Cannabis Cultural Association, the Massachusetts Recreational Consumer Council, and EatMe.Land. She is ready to build this world with you! This episode is brought to you by JustGYVGYV is about more than just giving, it is more than a verb, more than an acronym.|The sophistication and strength of the Mesoamerican culture are infused into every luxurious fragrance and personal care product designed by GYV Mesoamerican Beauty. JustGYV’s mission is to celebrate the rich history of the land, spanning from Central America to Mexico, by showcasing the voices, scents, flavors, and places of this historic region. Mesoamerica is the cradle of civilization in the Americas, and the rich culture continues to flourish in the 21st century. The deeply rooted knowledge of the ingredients that define Mesoamerica has flourished for centuries, and GYV is here to share that beautiful story with the rest of the world through our diverse line of proprietary formulas. During our conversation, we talked about:Her experience making music in Mexico and PeruCreating an NFTSonia's take on investingHow she's navigated traveling and existing during the pandemic Follow Sonia on all things social:InstagramDeath is a Business InstagramMusic VideoNFT Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin PowerSisters! PowerSisters.ClubSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Sandra Cisneros.Sandra is a poet, short story writer, novelist, essayist, performer, and artist whose work explores the lives of the working-class. Her numerous awards include NEA fellowships in both poetry and fiction, a MacArthur Fellowship, several honorary doctorates, and national and international book awards, including Chicago's Fifth Star Award, the PEN America Literary Award, and the National Medal of Arts. Most recently, she received the Ford Foundation's Art of Change Fellowship, was recognized among the Frederick Douglass 200, and won the PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature. In addition to her writing, Cisneros has fostered the careers of many aspiring and emerging writers through two nonprofits she founded: the Macondo Foundation and the Alfredo Cisneros del Moral Foundation. She is also the organizer of Los MacArturos, Latino MacArthur fellows who are community activists.During our conversation, we talked about:Mental healthBecoming a writerHer new book Martita, I Remember YouWhat she does when she finishes a project Follow Sandra on all things social:WebsiteFacebookInstagram  Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeIf you are a business owner, join us for Aligned MastermindJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, this week we're back with a solo episode. Pam shares her perspective on what finding your purpose means.This is more of an exploration and invitation for you to think about what your purpose is, rather than a lecture on how to find yours. Follow Cafe con Pam on all things social and share your thoughts with us.InstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam Challenge If you are a business owner, join us for Aligned MastermindJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Sandra Velasquez.Founder of Nopalera, a Mexican Botanical bath & body line. Sandra’s main ingredient, the nopal (cactus) is more than an ingredient; it is an ancient symbol of Mexican culture: strong, resilient, beautiful, and has always been here. Just like us. She founded Nopalera to elevate and celebrate Latin@ culture and remove cultural stigmas in body care. Her core mission is to fight racial injustice by showing up in the face of racism and anti-immigrant mentality and helping immigrants at the non-profit, Casa Cornelia.During our conversation, we talked about:Making a decision early on about her brand being a luxury brand.Her experience working in the CPG industry.Getting pushback from people in the community calling her brand "too expensive."How to know when your brand is ready for a retailer. This episode is brought to you by Apotheosis Art|Apotheosis Art was born out of a desire to cultivate an artistic community focused on passion, curiosity, and eagerness. The gallery's founding concepts are rooted in encouraging and fostering young, talented artists, exploring new avenues to increase dialogue, and providing a platform to discover, engage, and educate people in art.Get FREE SHIPPING using the code: CCP111 Follow Sandra on all things social:WebsiteFacebookInstagram Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam Challenge If you are a business owner, join us for Aligned MastermindJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners this week we have a conversation with Charisse M. Williams.Charisse M. Williams is a certified leadership coach, speaker and mindfulness teacher who has dedicated her career to advancing social justice and well-being for all.In launching her coaching practice she truly found her dream job by aligning her passions, strengths and values.She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University and Juris Doctorate from Northwestern University School of Law. As a certified yoga instructor, she brings a mindfulness lens to all of her work. A travel enthusiast, Charisse once traveled across Europe with no itinerary, starting in Amsterdam and ending in Marrakech five weeks later. She is insatiably curious about the mind and loves nerdy podcasts like The Hidden Brain on NPR Radio. Charisse lives in Atlanta, Georgia.During our conversation we talked about:How she decided to write a book in the middle of a global pandemic, after the murder of George Floyd.Writing her first draft.The power of accountability.Mental Health.Relevant Timestamps7:38 Why she started writing this book12:30 Doubts & fears13:57 Yoga Nidra and Sankalpas17:56 Being guided by what you're hearing19:57 The 'revision mode' anxiety25:02 Balance effort and ease27:19 Interviewees selection36:06 Average book sells38:13 Supporting the successful40:51 Her experience with COVID-1942:03 The line between structure and rigidity44:22 Depression51:09 Safe spaces This episode is brought to you by JustGYVGYV is about more than just giving, it is more than a verb, more than an acronym.|The sophistication and strength of the Mesoamerican culture are infused into every luxurious fragrance and personal care product designed by GYV Mesoamerican Beauty. JustGYV’s mission is to celebrate the rich history of the land, spanning from Central America to Mexico, by showcasing the voices, scents, flavors, and places of this historic region. Mesoamerica is the cradle of civilization in the Americas, and the rich culture continues to flourish in the 21st century. The deeply rooted knowledge of the ingredients that define Mesoamerica has flourished for centuries, and GYV is here to share that beautiful story with the rest of the world through our diverse line of proprietary formulas. Follow Charisse on all things social:InstagramLinkedIn Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comAlign Mastermind is open! This is a woman-owned business mastermind. Join us hereSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Lisbeth Garces.Since 2007, Lisbeth Garces has sought to provide dance therapy exercise for people with disabilities in memory of her late son, Juan Carlos Garces, who suffered from Muscular Dystrophy. Lisbeth was born in Venezuela, the youngest in a family of seven siblings. At the age of twenty she gave birth to her son Juan Carlos. After five years she received the devastating diagnosis of Muscular Dystrophy. At this point Lisbeth decided to devote all her time and energy to improving her son's quality of life. Lisbeth is not without personal experience in living with people with disabilities. Lisbeth's sister lives with cerebral palsy, her mother suffered with Parkinson's before she passed away and her brother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at age 60 and passed away at 68 in 2020. Her sister did not receive any medical support or an education, and had no social interaction outside of the immediate family. She witnessed the slow decline in her mother's health while caring for her daughter. Having seen the disturbing way in which people with disabilities live in Venezuela, Lisbeth made a vow to give her son a life full of physical and social activities that would enrich his life. She made the courageous decision to leave her native country and come to the U.S. The totality of Lisbeth's life experiences began to merge after Juan Carlos' death. Returning to her love of dancing and Latin musical roots, Lisbeth became certified as a Zumba® instructor. As a natural trajectory, she began to teach low- income special needs students about the joy that can be achieved through joyful dance therapy exercise. Her repertoire expanded to people living with Down's syndrome, Parkinson's, Autism, Muscular Dystrophy, even people in wheelchairs. She envisioned a program that would provide regular classes for people with disabilities. With drive, inspiration, and a gift for dance, she recruited a Board of Directors to form a new non-profit, Juan Carlos Organization, in May of 2012 www.jcorg.org. Lisbeth learned about the Parkinson’s Network, which certified her to teach physical exercise to people with Parkinson’s. Not ready to stop there, in 2019 Lisbeth received a scholarship from the Mohammed Ali Foundation to learn how to reach out to the nonEnglish speaking Latino community so they could receive help.  During our conversation, we talked about:The process of leaving her country to help her sonFinding out his diagnosisDealing with the pain of the diagnosisTalking about deathThe birth of her non-profit This episode is brought to you by Apotheosis Art|Apotheosis Art was born out of a desire to cultivate an artistic community focused on passion, curiosity, and eagerness. The gallery's founding concepts are rooted in encouraging and fostering young, talented artists, exploring new avenues to increase dialogue, and providing a platform to discover, engage, and educate people in art.Get FREE SHIPPING using the code: CCP111 Relevant timestamps:07:50 Her son's diagnosis in Caracas09:09 What is Muscular Dystrophy10:42 Juan Carlos' first symptoms18:44 Accessing medical attention in the US25:49 Her mother's Parkinson diagnosis25:49 Feeling guilty27:31 Learning to deal31:19 Juan Carlos' personality34:46 Death conversation36:41 Starting her non-profit43:54 'The miracle child'45:10 Acknowledge them Follow Lisbeth on all things social:Juan Carlos Organization WebsiteJuan Carlos Organization YouTubeJuan Carlos Organization Instagram Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeIf you are a business owner, join us for Aligned MastermindJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners this week we have a conversation with Guillermo Chacón.Guillermo is the President of the Latino Commission on AIDS and founder of the Hispanic Health Network.Since 2010, Guillermo Chacón has served as President of the Latino Commission on AIDS, where he is a vocal advocate on the impact of HIV, viral hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Infections in Hispanic/Latinx communities. Under his leadership, the Commission has invested in national community mobilization programs to promote HIV testing and linkage to care and capacity building programing nationwide and special investment in our regional work in the South of the United States.Guillermo's work focuses on developing agendas on health policy issues affecting the health of Hispanics. Chacón was appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio to serve in the NYC Commissioner of Human Right in November 2019, to the HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) community advisory board and the Committee on New York City Healthcare Services. Governor Cuomo appointed Chacón to the New York State AIDS Advisory Council and re-nominated him for the New York State Minority Health Council, where the New York State Senate later confirmed him in July 2020. Guillermo Chacon also serves on various Boards and Committees, NYS COVID 19 Vaccination Equity Taskforce, NYC COVID19 Vaccine, Test & Tracing (T2) program as part of Community Advisory Committee (CAB T2), the National Hispanic/Latinx Health Leadership Network, New York Immigration Coalition, the New York City AIDS Memorial, advisor for Alianza Americas, AIDSVu.org, and co-chairs the Latino Jewish Coalition in New York.During our conversation we talked about:Him growing up in El Salvador and we briefly touch on the civil war. If this is triggering for you, please fast forward the conversation.Intergenerational traumaMental health and the stigma in our communityHis process to reaching and helping people with HIVAnd moreThis episode is brought to you by Apotheosis Art|Apotheosis Art was born out of a desire to cultivate an artistic community focused on passion, curiosity, and eagerness. The gallery's founding concepts are rooted in encouraging and fostering young, talented artists, exploring new avenues to increase dialogue, and providing a platform to discover, engage, and educate people in art.Get FREE SHIPPING using the code: CCP111 RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS:07:23 - Living through the war10:14 - His faith-based background11:18 - The transition to peace12:32 - The mental health stigma13:50 - The do's & don'ts for genders14:37 - How he starting working in NY when he came back19:10 - HIV Virus20:16 - Faith-based communities in El Salvador28:31 - Immigration system32:33 - Sexual education in the world42:08 - Power of listening43:50 - The task ahead of us47:02 - Life is a one way ticket47:55 - The power of love50:34 - Wisdom & experience Follow Guillermo on all things social:Guillermo's InstagramHispanic Health NetworkLatino Comission on AIDSHere As I Am report Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Ber-Henda.Ber-Henda is a Visionary+Empath Coach. She supports empathic creative visionary empaths to find their voice, embrace feminine power, and create mission-based businesses in service of social transformation, justice and equity. When she is not doing that, she runs a girl’s leadership program, The Power of Girlhood for girls 8-18. Además, ella es una poeta bilingüe. She is a bilingual poet. She believes feminine empaths are here to disrupt the patriarchy and oppression with their mission-based businesses.During our conversation, we talked about:Anti Blackness in the Latinx communityCelia CruzHow she became a teacherBeing an empathHer journey with fibroidsHiring a coach aka your board of directorsThis episode is brought to you by the Procrastinator Quiz! Do you know what kind of procrastinator are you? Find out at procrastinatorquiz.com RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS:5:50 - Black people in Mexico13:25 - Getting interested in Spanish15:08 - Black presence in History16:27 - Realizing she was an empath19:30 - Starting picking energy from pictures20:23 - "Never let them see you sweat"20:47 - Learning and love22:35 - Breaking up with cultural agreements28:03 - Her fibroid29:27 - Fibroid statistics in relation to Black women31:59 - Life-changes after healing33:52 - How the death of a close friend made her look at her life36:03 - Family background38:13 - Investing in yourself Follow Ber-Henda on all things social:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInInstagramFollow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners this week we have a conversation with Marie Claire Vasquez Durán and Maria Victoria Abreu.~ Este es un episodio en español ~Marie Claire Vasquez and Maria Victoria Abreu, both born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, studied Economics at the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), and as adults emigrated to the United States, each pursuing their own personal and professionals goals.Marie Claire went to California, earning a master's degree in International Policy Studies from Stanford University, and then a PhD in the same area of study, from the University of Maryland. She worked for several years in research related to Latin American democracy and development, as a consultant for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the World Bank and Brookings Institution, and then radically changed her career, dedicating herself to being a wedding planner and designer (Claire Duran Weddings & Events), recognized by some of the leading and most prominent experts and publications in the industry (Martha Stewart Weddings, Vogue, Brides, among others). On a personal level, Marie Claire married a Dominican engineer, a doctor in his area as well, and had a daughter, who is now 7 years old. She has always been very artistic, passionate about classical ballet and piano. She has lived in Maryland since 2010.On the other side, María Victoria, after graduating from PUCMM, went to Spain where she pursued a master's degree in International Cooperation for Development at the Complutense University of Madrid, and later received a Fulbright scholarship to get another Master's degree in International Political Economy and Development, at Fordham University, in New York City. She has spent many years consulting with international organizations such as the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the World Bank and the IDB, as well as with non-governmental entities, both in the Dominican Republic and internationally. Since 2014, she has lived in Maryland, where she married an American engineer (wedding organized by Marie Claire!), and they have a 2-year-old son. Maria Victoria loves to write and enjoys urban art.During our conversation we talked about:Non-linear careers and being multi passionateTheir careers as economistsTheir business storySplitting roles as business partnersMinimum Viable Product (MVP)This episode is brought to you by the 30 Day Tapping Challenge with PamI created the 30 Day Tapping Challenge because I know, like me, you have limiting beliefs holding you back and preventing you from moving to the next level. Those money stories reminding you why you're not worthy of an expensive pair of headphones, or that raise you know you deserve. Join me and let's tap for 30 days on these beliefs. Head over to tappingchallengewithpam.comFollow Marie Claire and Maria Victoria on all things social:Dutidu WebsiteDutidu FacebookDutidu InstagramDutidu TwitterDutidu LinkedIn Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Gabriela Ulloa.Gabriela Ulloa is a Cuban-American journalist and mental health advocate. After working at Architectural Digest as the Assistant to the Editor in Chief, Gabriela went off to pursue her passion of sharing stories, focusing primarily on stigmatized topics. She’s been published in publications such as The New York Times, Byrdie, Architectural Digest and more.Gabriela is also the co-host of Thoughts May Vary, a podcast that illuminates stories and lessons about personal development and mental health.During our conversation, we talked about:Being a latina in the USBeing white-passing and privilegeMental HealthThe nuances among Spanish speakersCode switchingImpostor syndromeWorking in the fashion industryWe recorded during mental health awareness month (May)This episode was brought to you by Hombres HealthDid you know that the Latino community was amongst the most underserved communities for healthcare? Yes, 1/3 of all Latinos don't have health insurance.Hombres Health is a new online Healthcare company specifically designed for the Latino community. Hombres Spanish-speaking doctors are US-licensed and attended top medical schools. Hombres specializes in erectile dysfunction for men. It offers an unlimited monthly telemedicine option for almost all primary care needs including hair loss, allergies, skincare, STDs, etc. Visit Hombres.Health for more information and speak to your doctor today! Relevant Timestamps:05:28 growing up in a bubble09:05 proving her 'latinindad'11:47 different latin parts of her family14:42 'aclimate'16:35 code switching18:28 the deal with her mom about college20:02 her mother pressure about work21:33 impostor syndrome25:39 'the digestible latina'30:07 checking our egos34:48 mental health throughout her life36:01 the Hoffman process37:23 how she decided to go through the Hoffman process herself38:44 mental health stigma40:08 'a-ha moment' career-wise43:43 breaking down the walls46:04 privilege and accessibility Follow Gabriela on all things social: Gabriela's InstagramThoughts May Vary Podcast Instagram Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners this week we have a conversation with Linda González.Linda González recently published Breaking Through Your Own Glass Ceiling, based on both hers and her coaching clients’ efforts to live a full-hearted life despite daily inequities. Her award-winning memoir The Cost of Our Lives is a family story of unearthing secrets in search of family and redemption. She has published many essays, served as a judge for the Latino Books awards, and is a contributing editor for aaduna, an online literary magazine. Linda firmly believes in the ‘danger of a single story’ about any group of people. She works tirelessly to write and support writing that enriches the current canon of literature. She constantly challenges the narrative that she cannot include Spanish in her work without explaining it or italicizing it.You can learn more about her writing and her thriving practice as a life coach at www.lindagonzalez.netLinda has lived in the Bay Area for over thirty years and is currently in San Rafael on the unceded land of the Coastal Miwok nation. She is originally from Los Angeles where her immigrant parents, a Colombiana and a Mexicano, met and raised her family. Her 24 year old twins inspire her daily to be her best self.During our conversation we talked about:Shattering glass ceilings"We thrive or we are burdened by our community"The trauma of carrying our peopleIntersectionality of our identitiesSafetyRestPower in wordsThe "get over it" mentalityThe puritan foundation of this countryHow productive grieving isThis episode was brought to you by Aligned Workshop:A two-hour workshop where we will plan out the rest of our 2021 so you can create a sustainable business and take aligned action.Here's what you can expect: ✨Pre-workshop mini-assignments on a private podcast feed so that you can begin taking action ✨The power of tapping to bring clarity to your goals and desires ✨Templates for creating a plan you can (and will) actually execute ✨Clarity around the next six months of 2021Learn more at alignyourgoals.com Follow Linda on all things social:WebsiteFacebookInstagram TwitterLinkedIn Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners this week we have a solo episode with Pam.We talk about the power of investing of yourself and the questions you can ask yourself before making a decision. Learn more about Align Workshop, head over to alignyourgoals.comFollow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners this week we have a conversation with Luis Aguilar.Luis Aguilar is the co-founder of Molcajete Dominguero, a monthly pop-up event for Latinx vendors to showcase and sell unique items. Originally from Mexico City, Luis came to the United States when he was 3 years old. During a trip to Seattle, he attended a pop-up event and realized that Latinx vendors did not have a dedicated space to promote their products in Los Angeles, where he lived. As a result, he founded Molcajete Dominguero with only $50.Luis and Pam are really good friends, so this is a more candid conversation where they explore a lot of topics. During our conversation we talked about:The end of Latinos Who LunchLuis' healing journeyThe impact of COVID and losing peopleLetting go of people in our lifeHis multiple businessesThe lessons he's learned from Noa Noa PlaceStay until the end because Luis gives a shoutout to some Latinx queer brands you can support This episode was brought to you by the Small Biz Sponsorship Program:Are you a business owner and you'd love to hear the name of your business at Cafe con Pam? Well, your wish has been granted. We have reopened applications to the Small Biz Sponsorship Program which allows small businesses the access to promote their company in this very show you're listening to right now. I wanted to make this accessible to all businesses so you can start promoting your company with $50. I know you're ready, all you have to do is complete the application at smallbizsponsor.com Follow Luis on all things social:InstagramLinkedInMolcajete Dominguero FacebookMolcajete Dominguero Instagram Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners this week we have a conversation with Richard Montañez.Richard Montañez is an inventor, entrepreneur, philanthropist and business executive whose inspirational journey has taken him from the barrio to the boardroom. A sought-after motivational speaker, he may be best known as the creator of Flamin' Hot Cheetos--the billion-dollar brand and worldwide phenomenon. Hailed as the Godfather of Hispanic Marketing, Montañez began his tenure as a janitor at Frito-Lay/PepsiCo before rising up through the ranks to head his own division. He serves on several non-profit boards and is widely recognized as one of the most influential Latinos in corporate America. Richard Montañez and his family live in SoCal California.During our conversation we talked about:Why he kept his life private for a long timeThe cookie story and how he grew up in Guasti CaliforniaGrowing up Latino in the 60sOf course, the Hot Cheeto storyHow his wife Judy influenced his driveHow he decided to begin practicing the future him, and how he started acting as suchHabits he's cultivated throughout the yearsWe played a fun intuition game"Hood Leadership"We geek out on the etymology of words, if you know me, I love exploring the roots of the wordsHis framework of Pioneer, Settler, and Purposeful LeaderThis episode was brought to you by the Small Biz Sponsorship Program:Are you a business owner and you'd love to hear the name of your business at Cafe con Pam? Well, your wish has been granted. We have reopened applications to the Small Biz Sponsorship Program which allows small businesses the access to promote their company in this very show you're listening to right now. I wanted to make this accessible to all businesses so you can start promoting your company with $50. I know you're ready, all you have to do is complete the application at smallbizsponsor.com TIMESTAMPS:12:11 living as a community when he was a child12:52 being latino in the 60s14:25 learning that 'dark people get treated differently' as a child15:13 the cookie story16:43 get in the cookie line17:18 the antidote to fear19:55 'how smart you are' vs. 'how you are smart'21:09 the importance of faith22:42 getting the janitor job24:28 'Act like an owner'28:23 latinos are born entrepreneurs29:29 his goals with his children30:45 practice a future you33:50 the type of books a leader should read35:00 influencing 'the right ones'35:31 write everything down39:43 growing up in the barrio42:19 how to survive poverty vs how to scape it43:50 his relationship with money46:04 impostor syndrome47:20 the legacy49:44 levels of leadership Follow Richard on all things social:InstagramTik TokAmazon Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Juliet Menéndez.Juliet Menéndez is a Guatemalan American author and illustrator living between Guatemala City, Paris, and New York. While working as a bilingual teacher in New York City’s public schools, Juliet noted the need for more books that depicted children like the ones in her classrooms. She studied design and illustration in Paris and now spends her days with her watercolors and notebook. Latinitas is her first children's book.During our conversation, we talked about:Heritage and identityGrowing up moving between countriesNon-linear career and listening to your inner voiceHaving a career in art and finding your styleBeing an illustratorHer book Latinitas and how the project evolved.I love her mission of elevating Latina voices This episode was brought to you by the Small Biz Sponsorship Program:Are you a business owner and you'd love to hear the name of your business at Cafe con Pam? Well, your wish has been granted. We have reopened applications to the Small Biz Sponsorship Program which allows small businesses the access to promote their company in this very show you're listening to right now. I wanted to make this accessible to all businesses so you can start promoting your company with $50. I know you're ready, all you have to do is complete the application at smallbizsponsor.com Follow Juliet on all things social: InstagramTwitterWebsiteBuy Latinitas at Bookshohp.org Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners this week we're back with Kathy Sosa and Jennifer Speed.Kathy Sosa explores the artistic expression of mestizaje, the blending of peoples, races, ethnicities, languages, ideas, habits and cultures that characterizes the Texas-Mexico border region that has been her home since childhood.Dr. Jennifer Speed is a native Texan and a historian with a special interest in biography and storytelling. Her work ranges in space and time from medieval Spain to early twentieth century Mexico and the U.S.During this episode we talked about:What sparked the curiousity to create their book "Revolutionary Women of Texas and Mexico"How history is written by men and it was important for the stories to be told by womenThe creation of this book, how long it took and the lessons they learned.The Malinche, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, and Nahui Olin This episode is brought to you by the 30 Day Tapping Challenge with PamI created the 30 Day Tapping Challenge because I know, like me, you have limiting beliefs holding you back and preventing you from moving to the next level. Those money stories reminding you why you're not worthy of an expensive pair of headphones, or that raise you know you deserve. Join me and let's tap for 30 days on these beliefs. Head over to tappingchallengewithpam.com Timestamps:06:11 - How the idea of the book came about10:31 - This isn't in Texas' history books12:51 - San Antonio as a majority-minority city16:30 - Why the book took longer18:10 - The mixed genre of the book20:39 - Assist people to tell their stories21:57 - History is dominated by men28:28 - The process of making an anthology32:48 - Selecting the subjects Follow Kathy and Jennifer on all things social:Kathy's websiteKathy's InstagramJennifer's InstagramFollow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners this week we have a conversation with Lilliana Vazquez.Emmy-winning host and TV personality Lilliana Vazquez is a trailblazing interviewer, style expert, and author. Capturing the audience’s attention behind the microphone, she earned kudos from Bustle with its headline “NBC's Golden Globes Red Carpet Host Is One to Watch.” The enterprising star has curated a career that began from a small blog to being seen by millions daily on numerous platforms including America’s #1 Morning Show, TODAY.Through her experience and research, it led her to realize how infertility disproportionately affects the Latinx community - her beloved community does not have the same access, education, or financial resources when it comes to advanced reproductive technologies (ART). This inspired her to collaborate with a fertility clinic, Kindbody, to create a community initiative that’ll help 12 Latinx women receive free hormonal tests, and one couple receive one IVF treatment. During our conversation we talked about:The different Spanish accents that existGoing to college and scholarships as a children of immigrantsHow she got into fashion and when she worked at her dream magazineHer first job in a Latinx companyLiliana's journey to fertilityMisconceptions around IVFLack of information/representation/access in the Latinx communityHer partnership with Kindbody2009 Article: The challenge of providing infertility services to a low-income immigrant Latino populationInfertilityAwareness.org This episode was brought to you by The PowerSisters Method™️The only membership that pairs you up with your own PowerSister so you can work with someone alongside you. Get accountable and work on the power of your menstrual cycle to be mindfully productive and reclaim the relationship with your body in community. Enrollment for PowerSisters is now open, learn more at findmypowersister.com Follow Lilliana on all things social:InstagramTwitterLV Guide Instagram Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining!  Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners this week we're back with Manny Padilla.Manny wrote his first short story when he was 8-years-old and has been writing ever since. Despite his parents' protests ("You'll starve to death!"), Manny earned a journalism degree, and has since worked consistently in the media and publishing fields with over 36 years of award-winning writing experience, working as a newspaper reporter and editor; marketing, public relations and advertising professional; and public speaker.Manny "retired" from his position as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union in 2019. There, he was responsible for extending the not-for-profit financial institution’s work within the Los Angeles Police and Sheriff’s departments, as well as law enforcement communities.Prior to that, Manny held roles as First Vice President of Marketing, Metrocities Mortgage; Marketing Communications Manager, The California Endowment; Vice President of Marketing, City National Bank; and Writer/Editor/ Supervisor, Los Angeles Daily News Special Sections.In 2021, Manny added the title of "author" to his resume, with the creation of his debut novel, "Coconut."During this episode we talked about:Growing up third generation Mexican AmericanHow he decided to make writing his career.The changes that have happened to the Latinx experienceMental health and the dichotomy of the Latinx experience in the 70sProfilingBad bossesSupporting each otherThis episode is brought to you by the 30 Day Tapping Challenge with PamI created the 30 Day Tapping Challenge because I know, like me, you have limiting beliefs holding you back and preventing you from moving to the next level. Those money stories reminding you why you're not worthy of an expensive pair of headphones, or that raise you know you deserve. Join me and let's tap for 30 days on these beliefs. Head over to tappingchallengewithpam.comFollow Manny on all things social:WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedIn Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners this week we have a conversation with Thatiana Diaz.Thatiana Diaz leads editorial strategy, ideation, and execution for Refinery29's first Latinx cross-platform channel, Somos. In addition to serving as the senior editor of Somos, Thatiana is a beauty contributor, producing deeply reported beauty pieces and exclusive celebrity features. She has covered beauty through a wide lens, including product reviews, debunking beauty myths, and igniting conversations on inclusivity and diversity within the industry. Thatiana joined Refinery29 from People en Español, where she launched Chica, Meredith's first brand targeting Latina millennials, with video and social media extensions. She is also the former Miss New York USA 2015 and finalist at Miss Dominican Republic Universe.During our conversation, we talked about:We talk about her panic attack when she decided to switch majors in collegeBeing first gen in the US and to graduate from collegeSwitching majors and choosing a different careerInternships and how she found a way to make things happen for herFitting into the fashion world This episode is brought to you by the 30 Day Tapping Challenge with PamI created the 30 Day Tapping Challenge because I know, like me, you have limiting beliefs holding you back and preventing you from moving to the next level. Those money stories reminding you why you're not worthy of an expensive pair of headphones, or that raise you know you deserve. Join me and let's tap for 30 days on these beliefs. Head over to tappingchallengewithpam.com Important Timestamps:09:18 Learning from her mother11:08 Her parents wanting her to get a college degree12:29 Navigating college applications and college life as a first gen14:27 Having a panic attack and realizing she didn't wanted to be a lawyer19:57 The importance of good advisors23:44 Her parents reaction to the change in majors27:22 Having a latino boss at seventeen magazine33:48 Impostor syndrome as a Latina in the fashion world35:14 POC navigating workspaces40:54 White people moving faster than her in the industry45:45 Whitewashing49:00 Taking our narratives into our own hands Follow Thatiana on all things social:InstagramTwitterRefinery29 - Somos Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners this week we're back with Lincy Ayala.Lincy Ayala is Co-Founder and CEO of BookSloth. Lincy began her career as a biologist, whose love for animals had her working at a Nonprofit Wildlife preserve. Soon after, she re-discovered her passion for design when preparing graphics for the wildlife enclosures. From there she became a freelance UX/UI Designer for Web and Mobile. Lincy has collaborated with projects that inspire other women to pursue tech careers while also advocating for more inclusive work environments. If she’s not working, you’ll find her cuddled up reading Young Adult Fantasy or Sci-fi books.This year is the 10th anniversary of Apple’s student scholarship program at the Worldwide Developers Conference taking place June 7-11. Lincy has worked closely with Apple on various occasions, including their immersive Entrepreneur Camp which focuses on optimizing the apps of women and People of Color.During this episode we talked about:Life in Puerto RicoBilingual life-brainDoing business in EnglishWatching movies with subtitles, it's actually great for ADHDLincy's love for animalsChanging careersHow Lincy reads one book a week This episode is brought to you by the 30 Day Tapping Challenge with PamI created the 30 Day Tapping Challenge because I know, like me, you have limiting beliefs holding you back and preventing you from moving to the next level. Those money stories reminding you why you're not worthy of an expensive pair of headphones, or that raise you know you deserve. Join me and let's tap for 30 days on these beliefs. Head over to tappingchallengewithpam.com Important timestamps:6:18 america's pop culture in PR14:03 how working with the animals started her design work14:55 choosing majors19:10 telling her mom she didn't want to be a biologist anymore23:55 she can't leave a book unfinished39:33 hurricane Maria & turning to books43:33 the perks of running a startup45:36 understanding the need of investors46:50 the world of funding47:54 diversity Follow Lincy on all things socialWebsiteTwitterInstagramFollow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Kim Cordova. Kim Cordova was elected President of the UFCW Local 7 in 2009 and is currently serving her fourth term. She is the first woman, in its 150-year history, to ever lead Local 7 and serves as Vice President of UFCW International. Cordova believes when there is a strong labor movement, there is a strong middle class – the key to rebuilding the economies of Colorado and Wyoming.Cordova, a Local 7 union member for 35 years and counting, has dedicated her career to fighting for the health, safety, and wellbeing of working people. In 1985, while still in high school, she began her career as a grocery bagger for Safeway. While working at the store she was held at gunpoint, an experience that sparked her passion for workplace safety. After eight years at Safeway, in several positions including stocker, checker, and baker, she was hired in 1993 as a Local 7 union organizer and later union representative. She served in that position until May 2009 when she returned to work at a Safeway.Later in 2009 as a rank-and-file member, Cordova ran for President of UFCW Local 7 on a reform platform to implement ethical practices and other financial controls to restore credibility to Colorado’s largest private-sector labor union. Following a stunning upset victory of a longtime incumbent, Cordova assumed office in 2010.Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, she has been a vocal advocate calling for enforceable safety measures for her members, America’s essential workers. Under her leadership during the pandemic, the union has called for increased onsite COVID-19 testing, improved workplace safety measures, paid sick leave, and maintaining hazard pay until the danger has subsided for her members—many of whom are considered essential workers.As one of the few Latinas elected to union leadership in the United States, Cordova is helping pave the way for a new generation of women of color in organized labor. UFCW Local 7 represents more than 25,000 grocery, meatpacking, food processing, health care, cosmetology and barbershop workers in Colorado and Wyoming.Cordova resides in Denver with her family and two dogs. The family enjoys tennis, riding bikes, and driving in the mountains. She’s often cheering on her home state teams including the Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and the Colorado Rockies.This episode was brought to you by The PowerSisters Method™️The only membership that pairs you up with your own PowerSister so you can work with someone alongside you. Get accountable and work on the power of your menstrual cycle to be mindfully productive and reclaim the relationship with your body in community. Enrollment for PowerSisters is now open, learn more at findmypowersister.comDuring our conversation, we talked about:Her life in ColoradoHer relationship with her motherHow she started her career and got introduced to the unionThe importance of labor workersFollow Kim and UFCW 7 on all things social:TwitterFacebookArticle on May Day Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we are back this week with a conversation with Sonia Erika.Sonia Erika is a serial entrepreneur focused on solidarity economics who is currently making music for the revolution. She currently spends her time traveling during the pandemic, recording music with “Death is a Business,” collaborating with local communities, and coaching female executives to create cooperative business structures.As an undocumented entrepreneur, worker, and musician, her work has been all about creating systems that work to eliminate violent systems. Sonia's life work has focused on building and creating systems that pay people equitably for their time and labor. Before graduating from Harvard, Sonia, co-founded 3 weed organizations, the Cannabis Cultural Association, the Massachusetts Recreational Consumer Council, and EatMe.Land. She is ready to build this world with you!This was a super fun conversation filled with lots of nuggets.This episode was brought to you by The PowerSisters Method™️The only membership that pairs you up with your own PowerSister so you can work with someone alongside you. Get accountable and work on the power of your menstrual cycle to be mindfully productive and reclaim the relationship with your body in community. Enrollment for PowerSisters is now open, learn more at findmypowersister.comDuring our conversation, we talked about:Coming to the US and moving to ColoradoLiving in a predominantly white neighborhoodHow she got into HarvardNavigating privilegeHow she was introduced to weed and how it changed her lifeLobbyingThe need to share power in our communitiesAnd so much more.Follow Sonia on all things social:InstagramDeath is a Business InstagramEatMe.Land InstagramMaconsumers Instagram Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining!  Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners we are back this week with episode 200! What a milestone! Instead of a celebration, Pam comes in to share a part of her story that catapulted her passion for listening to other's stories. It only took 200 episodes for her to feel safe enough to share this story, and by synchronicity, episode 200 landed during April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Assault. This episode is brought to you by The Washington Office on Latin AmericaSocial leaders often face-off with a Colombian government that refuses to admit its failures, and they stand up to armed groups terrorizing their communities. Hundreds of Afro-descendent and Indigenous social leaders have been killed in Colombia for their work advocating for their communities, yet they persist. In a new documentary podcast series, you will hear why directly from four of them. REBUILDING PEACE IN COLOMBIA, created by the Washington Office on Latin America and in partnership with Peabody-nominated Lantigua Williams & Co as part of the digital advocacy campaign CON LÍDERES HAY PAZ. The four-part, bilingual podcast series follows the stories of social leaders in Colombia who, every day, under threat to their lives, search for truth and work toward reconciliation, fight for justice for victims of the Colombian conflict, and ensure the government lives up to the guarantees it made to ethnic and rural communities in the historic 2016 peace accord. Subscribe now to REBUILDING PEACE IN COLOMBIA wherever you get your podcasts. With social leaders, peace in Colombia is possible. They are asking us to support their work and protect their lives. Sign up for related updates, advocacy actions, and the action group guide at conlidereshaypaz.org. Please understand this episode was shared to empower others to share their stories as long as they feel safe. It is our role as citizens of the world to create safe spaces for survivors and thrivers. The goal of this episode is to create awareness of sexual assault and provide resources like those listed below:  Resources:https://mcsr.org/https://www.nsvrc.org/https://www.rainn.org/ Data from NSVRC.orgOne in five women and one in 71 men will be raped at some point in their lives (a)In the U.S., one in three women and one in six men experienced some form of contact sexual violence in their lifetime (o)51.1% of female victims of rape reported being raped by an intimate partner and 40.8% by an acquaintance (a)52.4% of male victims report being raped by an acquaintance and 15.1% by a stranger (a)91% of victims of rape and sexual assault are female, and nine percent are male (m)In 8 out of 10 cases of rape, the victim knew the perpetrator (j)Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/ Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Dania Rivas!As the founder of Inclusively Outdoors, LLC, Dania Rivas specializes in working with organizational leaders who want to cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture that fosters a sense of belonging among historically underrepresented voices in the environmental and outdoor industries.She focuses on preparing individuals and institutions for rapid demographic change and firmly believes that diverse representation is vital to our environment and communities' health.Acting on her commitment to community, culture, and connection to nature, she is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School, holds a Master of Education degree in Environmental Studies, and is a Certified Professional Diversity Coach (CPDC) as well as a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC).Dania is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and holds a position as the first and only Latina Board Member while serving as the Pro Bono Coaching Initiative Client Director for the ICF Oregon Chapter. Dania happily resides in Portland, OR, with her dog, Bella, her cat Willow, her tortoise "Pedo," and her two rabbits, Bruja y Brujo!This episode is brought to you by The PowerSisters Method™️Are you ready to reach your life and business goals? Let’s get accountable. This is the time to maximize your productivity with the PowerSisters method. Aside from being paired up with your own PowerSister, You also gain access to an incredible supportive community, additional guidance through group coaching, monthly challenges, exclusive workshops, and coworking time. Are you ready to become a PowerSister, manis? Watch your dreams and intentions become a reality together because no one has done it alone. Head over to findmypowersister.com to learn more. During our conversation, Dania and I talked about:Her first exposure to natureSafety as a woman of colorThe power of making decisionsListening to her inner voiceThe outdoor industryHer work in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)Healing and self-responsibilityAlso, the documentary Pam mentions is "Lorena, la de pies ligeros" Follow Dania on all things social:InstagramLinkedInFacebookTwitter Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/ Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! To learn more about mushrooms and my favorite FourSigmatic products, use my code STAYSHINING to get 10% OFF!!! www.spreadideasmovepeople.com/mushrooms Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Kiana Estevez.Kiana is an Afro-Latina founder, who's determined to create inclusive and empathetic solutions through food experiences. She created Aisle Mine, a social food movement, empowering people to step outside of their comfort zones and equalizing cultural differences through community experience.She went to Boston University receiving her Bachelor’s in hospitality administration as a first-generation student. Kiana worked at Fenway Park where she managed 40 union employees and became the first minority department head handling an account bringing in over $1 million in annual recurring revenue. Then went on the restaurant tech sales, where she facilitated workshops for Sales Associates, which focused on lead generation, co-lead a six-person committee designed to enhance the workplace experience within the larger Sales Associate team.Kiana dedicates much of her time to a multitude of initiatives ranging from strengthening the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) movement in the corporate tech world to finding innovative solutions supporting sales teams through revenue-generating events with clients and internal workplace experiences.She finds purpose in being a resource for her audience and educating them on the cultural differences by spotlighting global cuisines as a means to change the ratio by experiencing food and community like never before.During our conversation, Kiana and I talked about a lot of things!Her experience with 9/11Forgetting English when she lived with her grandmother in Dominican RepublicWhat it means to her to be AfrolatinaClaiming your identityAnd more...Find Kiana on all things social:LinkedInAisle Mine on LinkedInAisle Mine on InstagramAisle Mine on FacebookFollow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Rachel and Frank Gonzales.Frank and Rachel Gonzales live in Dallas, Texas with their three children and two great Pyrenees. They have been fiercely advocating for the transgender community since their daughter, Libby, transitioned 5 years ago. Their efforts have been amplified significantly over the last years as the Texas legislature attempts to attack and discriminate against trans youth with several discriminatory bills. They have testified several times at the Texas Capitol, spoken at rallies and protests, and held a media presence in the fight for equality for transgender Texans.As the parents of a transgender child, equality for LGBTQ youth is their passion. They are members of DFW Trans Kids & Families, Rainbow Roundup, and serve on the Human Rights Campaign Parents for Transgender Equality Council.Listeners, this is a much-needed conversation we need to have in our community and I'm grateful Rachel and Frank were so gracious to come and share their experience with us.This episode is brought to you by the 30 DayTapping Challenge With PamJoin me for 30 days and let's tap about limiting beliefs holding you back about self-worth and generating money. Learn more at tappingchallengewithpam.comDuring our conversation we talked about a lot of things:Being comfortable with being uncomfortableBoundariesAffirming your childRaising a childFacing judgmentAcknowledging privilegeAnd more... Rachel and Frank shared resources for us to continue to learn:Texas Anti LGBTQI LegislationParents of Transgender Youth Have Important Advice for New Parents Starting their JourneyConservative War on Transgender Rights Has Reached a New LowTexas "bathroom bill" galvanizes advocates for transgender peopleWelcoming SchoolsGonzales Family FacebookBe an Ally and Support Trans Equality Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners we're back this week with Sarah Farzam.Sarah is the Founder and CEO of Bilingual Birdies Sarah is half Mexican and half Iranian and grew up speaking Spanish, Farsi, and English. She’s from L.A. and graduated from UCLA with a BA in English. From there Sarah moved to Mexico City and later NYC where she taught high school and waited tables for a year before getting the idea to start her own educational company when she was only 24 years old. A lover of music, language, and culture, her intention was to create a space to celebrate diversity with children. In 2006, with zero business experience, Sarah launched Bilingual Birdies, a foreign language and live music program for children up to age six in NYC after months of passing out fliers in public playgrounds which yielded a total of three enrolled students (two of which were her twin nieces). She bootstrapped every step of the way and even invested her own saved-up tip money to start. Soon after she became the recipient of the Lenovo Heart of Business Entrepreneurship Award ($25K prize) as well as the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition ($20K prize). After completing Goldman Sach’s 10,000 Small Businesses Program, Sarah began to set the framework to build an online platform that would help her expand nationally. Today Bilingual Birdies teaches Spanish, French, Mandarin, and English to thousands of children per week across 21 cities in the US, Canada, and Australia through their online training program which certifies and licenses bilingual and educators to launch their own Bilingual Birdies businesses in their own city. Enrolled families benefit from original Bilingual Birdies products such as bilingual ebooks, music albums, and the most adorable bird puppets you have ever seen in your entire life. Under the leadership of Sarah, Bilingual Birdies educators have traveled to Guanajuato, Mexico to volunteer and perform in the children’s section of La Calaca Festival. They have also journeyed to Paris, France to train early educators on how to implement their methodology to teach English to children in a fun and musical way. Most recently they traveled to Nairobi, Kenya to volunteer at Little Ray of Hope, an informal preschool in Kawangware, the country’s second-largest slum. Nearly 13 years after Sarah started Bilingual Birdies she is more motivated than ever to identify bilingual educators with an entrepreneurial spirit who are looking to share their language and culture with children, make money doing what they love, and transform their communities to encourage future generations of global thinking, open-minded humans.This episode is brought to you by Righteous MamasLooking for a new podcast? We recommend you check out Three Righteous Mama’s where three All-American moms- who are Latina, Muslim, and Queer- talk about the issues of the day with some of the biggest change-makers and thought leaders in our world. These three mama’s are on a mission to transform our country and celebrate the power and hope of pissed-off mamas who are building a better future for ALL of our children. There’s no podcast quite like it, so check it out on whatever platform you get your podcasts on.During our conversation, Sarah and I talked about:IdentityNot speaking Spanish as a kidUsing language as a bridgeBusiness school vs hustleLeaving her other jobs to "go for it"Investing in the internal dialogueKids and mindfulnessThe art of the pivotTreating money as a friendMentorsAnd more...Find Sarah on all things social:Bilingual Birdies InstagramSarah's Instagramwww.bilingualbirdies.com Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/ Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week.Ronsley is the founder of the award-winning audio marketing agency Must Amplify. He is also the executive producer of The Psychology of Entrepreneurship & host of Should I Start A Podcast. Must Amplify is best known for helping leading brands, personalities & businesses raise their voice through podcasting while positioning their message to stand out in a crowded marketplace. Ronsley is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience to those interested in adding a podcast to their business profile. It’s that very passion that helped build his vast network of podcasting professionals all over the planet. Along with his team at Must Amplify, Ronsley produces the unique audio docuseries The Psychology of Entrepreneurship. This innovative podcast dives deep into the minds of creatives using research and data to explore complicated concepts.As the executive producer and host of the show Should I Start a Podcast, Ronsley offers tactical advice and information to podcasting newbies and those curious about the medium. Along with his first podcast, the mega-successful Bond Appetit, Ronsley has been downloaded more than 5 million times across 133 countries. His TEDx Talk, “The Perfect Recipe for a Deep Conversation”, touches on his passion of exploring the world through his voice, and the voices of others.Ronsley’s first book, Amplify, has helped countless companies, organisations and business-minded individuals raise their voices while expanding their reach. To top that off, in 2015 he founded We Are Podcast, the first podcasting conference in the Southern Hemisphere. This annual event brings together the most extraordinary, inventive people and companies in the podcasting world. Ronsley’s overall message, above all else, is to use your voice. And he does everything he can to make sure everyone knows how.This episode is brought to you by the 30 Day Tapping Challenge with PamI created the 30 Day Tapping Challenge because I know, like me, you have limiting beliefs holding you back and preventing you from moving to the next level. Those money stories reminding you why you're not worthy of an expensive pair of headphones, or that raise you know you deserve. Join me and let's tap for 30 days on these beliefs. Head over to tappingchallengewithpam.comDuring our conversation, Ronsley and I talked about:Seeing himself as a minorityBreaking down our perceived notionsGiving our power away + being thankfulOperating on failure every dayHaving multiple professions and his mom's influenceAppreciate your creations and who you're helpingAnd more...Find Ronsley on all things social:Must AmplifyTwitterInstagramRonsley's Podcast AcceleratorFollow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with Luisa Diaz.Luisa is an actress, who has been featured in Oscar-winning movies such as The Fighter and Silver Linings Playbook. She is the former Ms. Venezuela International and is known in North Carolina as “Luisa Su Voz Latina” (Luisa your Latin voice), where Luisa was the host and producer of the first and longest-running Spanish language TV program produced in a major network. It ran for three years in North Carolina with interviews of celebrities in the Latin community such as Jorge Ramos, Cristina Saralegui, and Oprah Winfrey, among others. Through her success with her show, she became a personality and a brand name. Through her simple advice, Diaz outlines ten different characteristics of sexiness that make women feel validated and more assertive. Interestingly, none of these aspects specifically address body type or images of traditional beauty. Instead, Diaz shares fun and relatable personal examples of what she has worked to improve her own life and the lives of others. Her insight and support help bring understanding to the reader’s unique attributes and own self-worth. She also is Mrs. New York International 2019.This episode is brought to you by the Procrastinator Quiz! Do you know what kind of procrastinator are you? Find out at procrastinatorquiz.comDuring our conversation, Luisa and I discussed:The language barrier with her first husbandHer family's fears when moving to the USAHaving no regretsHow the Universe unfolds when you're passionateKindness and weaknessHow she shakes herself up to act.Doing things in spite of fearAnd more...Follow Luisa on all things social:InstagramFacebookTwitterSexy is Timeless InstagramSexy is Timeless FacebookWebsiteYouTube Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/ Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! To learn more about mushrooms and my favorite FourSigmatic products, use my code STAYSHINING to get 15% OFF!!! www.spreadideasmovepeople.com/mushrooms Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, this week we're back with Camila Ibarra. [Episodio en Español]Camila Ibarra (Ciudad de México, 1994) guionista, directora y showrunner. Es la creadora de la serie “El Club” de Netflix, de la cual escribió y dirigió 13 episodios. Ha creado contenido digital para Chivas, Cultura Colectiva, MTV y Yoamo Media. Actualmente se encuentra desarrollando proyectos con Vice Studios, Sonoro Media, Matador Content y Mash EntertainmentThis episode is brought to you by the Procrastinator Quiz! Do you know what kind of procrastinator are you? Find out at procrastinatorquiz.comDuring our conversation we covered: Sentirse colonizada por USASindrome de impostorReconocer entre intuición y ansiedadLa actuación y el miedo al fracasoEscribir con dislexiaFollow Camila Ibarra on all things social:InstagramSonoro InstagramSonoro Twitter Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/ Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! To learn more about mushrooms and my favorite FourSigmatic products, use my code STAYSHINING to get 15% OFF!!! www.spreadideasmovepeople.com/mushrooms Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, this week we're back with Daralyse Lyons.Daralyse Lyons, aka the Transformational Storyteller, is a journalist, an actor, and an activist. She has written more than two dozen full-length books, a handful of short stories, and countless articles, performed in various plays and in improv comedy shows. A member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and a summa cum laude graduate of NYU, with a double-major in English and Religious Studies and a minor in History, she is passionate about exposing the painful side of history, the side that is not written by oppressors. Through her studies, she has come to see the beautiful and overlapping philosophies of Judaism, Islam and Christianity and wonders why people so often use religion as a battering ram, instead of a source of solace and support. As a Biracial woman, she has made it her mission to stand for a more integrated world. As a sexually fluid person who has had relationships and experiences with both men and women, she has had to find her place amidst a multitude of communities that attempt to erase her orientation and has been a voice within the darkness. After writing an award-winning children’s book (I’m Mixed!) about embracing her multiethnic heritage, Daralyse found her passion and her purpose educating others about the need to embrace all aspects of themselves. Since then, she has written and spoken extensively on the subject of diversity. Her perspective is one that looks to acknowledge the past while refusing to become incapacitated by it. As a Biracial, multiethnic and sexually fluid woman, she is uniquely empowered to use her seemingly disparate background as a catalyst for cross-cultural understanding.This episode is brought to you by the Procrastinator Quiz! Do you know what kind of procrastinator are you? Find out at procrastinatorquiz.comDuring our conversation, Daralyse and I talked about the following:Racial reconciliation and binarismCancel cultureComfort zones and growing painsEducating yourself in diversity issuesFinding your own way to stand up for yourselfAnd more...Find Daralyse on all things social:Demystifying Diversity Podcast WebsiteDaralyse's WebsiteInstagramDemystifying Diversity Instagram Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters!Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, this week we are back with Angie Carrillo.Angie Carrillo is a serial entrepreneur, advisor, investor, philanthropist, life and business coach.After founding 2 companies in Silicon Valley, Angie traveled the world as an advisor for Fortune 500 companies and meeting top spiritual teachers.Angie provides online education and reskilling through business training and self-development tools backed by science.On a mission to level up the playing field for an inclusive future, Angie is a limited partner at an investment fund for diverse founders and the host of the bilingual show Going Forward Podcast.Angie is a graduate of Singularity University, Draper University, Tecnológico de Monterrey, and UC Berkeley, and was selected as one of the “Next Generation Women Leaders” by McKinsey & Co.During our conversation, we talked about:Having a big goal as a teenLiving alone as a teenagerImpostor syndromeRealizing what kind of company is best for youInvestors biases + visibilityDefinitions of successRemembering that you are capable despite the lack of representationFind Angie on all things social:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInAngie's Quiz Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/ Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters! Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, this week we're back with a solo episode!First, unbelievable we made it to episode 190, all thanks to you!Second, I am showing up here to invite you to Integrate, I decided to host the masterclass once again after the success we had last week.Let's learn how to channel our inner productivity using the power of our inner seasons.Register for Integrate at integratemasterclass.com on January 29th at 9:45 am PST!Y como siempre, Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.

Listeners, we're back this week with a conversation with Arianna Davis.Arianna Davis is the Digital Director of O, The Oprah Magazine, overseeing all of OprahMag.com's editorial, social, and video content and strategy. She is also the author of "What Would Frida Do? A Guide to Living Boldly," inspired by the life of artist and icon Frida Kahlo, available now!This episode is brought to you by Planned Parenthood:Don’t feel like sitting in a waiting room right now? Planned Parenthood’s got you covered, as a leader in using new technologies to provide high-quality healthcare in ways that fit your life. Through Planned Parenthood’s virtual appointments, you can get high-quality affordable care your way - by phone or video. Trusted providers will listen, give information, and support you in all of your health care decisions. Planned Parenthood’s telehealth appointments are high quality, affordable, and private - just like in-person visits. Whether you need help with birth control, a prescription refill, or other sexual or reproductive care services, skip the waiting room and get the care you need when you need it. Planned Parenthood takes the stress out of health care and is ready when you are. Check out plannedparenthood.org/pam to learn more and book a virtual appointment. That’s plannedparenthood.org/pamDuring our conversation we covered: How her upbringing informs her workComing to terms with her story in NYFollowing her gut in her careerOld school mentalityImpostor syndromeWriting about FridaFollow Arianna Davis on all things social:InstagramTwitterBuy What Would Frida Do on Bookshop.org Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/ Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubLet’s tap about all the things on Patreon! Become a Patron here.Join PowerSisters!Findmypowersister.comTo learn more about mushrooms and my favorite FourSigmatic products, use my code STAYSHINING to get 15% OFF!!! www.spreadideasmovepeople.com/mushroomsSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.