LatinX Can

This episode is an extract of episode 08 where Wilmer Chavarria, talked about his experience becoming a teacher, and a school principal, and then gave some advice to parents about how to advocate for their child's educationListen to full episode here: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CDL9862928707.mp3?updated=1642730823Leave a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524...

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

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

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

058: Afrolatinidad and Inclusion: What Leaders Need to Know, with Dr. Marisol CapellanMeet Dr. Marisol Capellan, an Afro-Latina, mother, and immigrant who is passionate about empowering women and minorities to overcome barriers in their career paths. Dr. Capellan is a Dominican leader, educator, coach, and author who is on a mission to empower women and minorities to achieve their full potential....

Meet Carlos Torres, a Venezuelan engineer and entrepreneur who turned a lay-off into an opportunity to start his own business and spend more time with his family. Carlos has a wealth of experience in the oil and gas industry, working with Schlumberger, Gulfstream Services and Royal Oaks Energy Services in various regions around the world. He is also the chapter chair of SPE GCS, the Society of Pet...

Meet Juan Ignacio Stewart, an entrepreneur who is bringing the foods and flavors of Latin America to the main stream in the US, by sharing with the world and fighting in the tank at shark tank. Juan Ignacio is a Guatemalan American who was born and raised in Guatemala, until the age of 17, which is when he moved to Colorado to continue his education. Juan studied international affairs and cinemato...

Hola hola everybody, today Dr. Jflo talks with Dr. Agustin Diaz, our co-creator and host of Latinx Can Podcast en Español, about how you can support us to continue growing our community! Here are a few things you can do: Subscribe to Latinx Can wherever you listen to podcasts! Download episodes automatically or listen within the first 7 days! 24 hours and 7 day downloads are the most important to...

Meet Michelle Manzanales, a dancer and choreographer who studied finance but chose to develop a career in Dance despite the financial insecurity associated with artistic careers. Michelle was born and raised in Houston, TX to a Mexican-american family. She started dancing at age 3, and has not stopped since. Michelle graduate with a degree in finance from the University of Houston, and tried to ha...

Meet Dr. Mike Vasquez, a former student-athlete at MIT, whose passion for sports led him to develop a career helping companies adopt the revolutionary technology that is Additive Manufacturing (AM). Dr. Vasquez grew up in Minnesota in a Mexican-american family. He loved playing baseball and dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player, but when he realized his fastball fell a little short of...

Meet Dr. Luis Martinez-Fernandez, a professor of history who experienced life events that demonstrated the fragility of democracy itself, and who now is committed to protecting it.  Dr. Martinez-Fernandez was born in Cuba and two years later, his family migrated to Miami as a consequence of the Cuban Revolution. They moved to Lima, Peru afterward, only to flee another anti-democratic event, which...

Meet Odalys Jasmine, a latina creator, podcaster and storyteller who believes authenticity is the key component of a successful personal brand. Odalys is a first-gen Latina from South East San Diego, who grew up surrounded by her loving family. Although she was one of the two people in her family who didn’t have to worry about her immigration status, she lived first-hand the challenges that a piec...

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

This is an abstract from episode 33 where Marissa Garcia shared advice about how to apply to NASA's Pathwasys Internship Program, which prepares you for a career at NASA and offers a direct pipeline to full-time employment upon graduation. Applications will open on February 6th! Listen to the full episode here: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CDL6828815830.mp3?updated=1643842320It is recommended...

This episode is an extract of episode 27, where entrepreneur Dr. Elisa Teiple talked about the things she wished she knew before becoming an entrepreneur. These tips include understanding how funding works, having a funding strategy, and how to achieve some work-life equilibrium! Learn more about Dr. Elisa Teipel here:027: Things you Should Know about Entrepreneurship, with Dr. Elisa Teipel. https...

Hola hola everybody, is Dr. Jflo. I wanted to stop by to wish you happy holidays… Feliz navidad to those of you who celebrate it, and a happy new year. Like you may have noticed, we are on a break until February 2023, when season 6 of Latinx Can Podcast will begin! But before we tune out to rest for a few weeks, I wanted to say thank you, to you! For supporting our project, and for tuning in every...

050: Latina Equal Pay Day 2022, with Jen Hemphill. Meet Jen Hemphill, host of Her Dinero Matters Podcast and accredited financial counselor who helps Latinas gain more money confidence. Jenn was born in Colombia to a “Gringo” dad -as she called him- and a Colombian mother, and lived in Bogotá until her and her family moved to the U.S. Jen aspired to become a Dentist, but didn’t have the stomach fo...

Meet Carlos Salcines, a Cuban-American born and raised in McAllen, TX whose Latinidad helps him add a multicultural twist to how movies are being advertised in Hollywood. Carlos was born and raised in McAllen, TX, which meant he was exposed to the Cuban and Mexican cultures, and experienced the complexity of being a Latino in the U.S. early on in life. After graduating from high school, Carlos sta...

Meet Dr. Yajaira Sierra Sastre, a Chemist who dreamed of becoming an astronaut as a little girl, and crated the opportunities that landed her a job at NASA.Dr. Sierra Sastre was born in Puerto Rico, and grew up looking at the night sky and pondering what was out there. She dreamed of becoming an astronaut since she was a kid, and embarked in experiences that enabled her to eventually land a job at...

Meet Dr. Enrique Lin Shiao, a scientist who has recognized that his immigrant experience, and the uncertainty associated with it, has helped him become a better scientist. Dr. Lin Shiao was born in Costa Rica to Taiwanese parents, who prepared him and his siblings to continue pursuing better opportunities in places beyond their native country. He embarked on an immigration journey to pursue academ...

Conce a Yanira Guzmán, una líder de la comunidad latina en California que está trabajando durísimo para ayudar a nuestra comunidad a crecer y desarrollarse profesionalmente. Yanira trabaja como especialista de desarrollo de líderes, en su propia empresa llamada "The Career Gem", o traducido como la Gema de tu carrera. En su empresa, Yanira se dedica a entrenar candidatos para mejorar sus...

Meet Dr. Victoria Mora, president of the United World College-USA, one of the 18 schools in a global movement that makes education a force for peace and a sustainable future. Dr. Mora is a New Mexican whose passion for education was sparked by her mother and the bargain they stroke for 4-year-old Victoria to look at books while her siblings and her mom took their daily nap. Her family helped her n...

Meet Dr. Alejandra Rodriguez Mielke, a bilingual DEI coach and consultant helping individuals and organizations transcend personal biases and systemic barriers, to help build inclusive & equitable workplaces. Dr. Mielke is a native of Mexico, where she grew up and studied English language and literature to become a bilingual teacher. She then moved to Austin, TX to pursue a PhD in Language and...

Meet Laurie and Danny Navarro, a couple of Latinx professionals travel hacking their way around the world, and reclaiming the first in first-class flights, lounges, and top tier hotels. Laurie & Danny were born in the US and have Mexican and Colombian heritages. They grew up watching their families work hard to provide a better future, and had to put in their own sweat to achieve not just a ba...

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