LatinX Can

This episode is an extract of episode 26, where María Angélica Peña talked about the three pillars she has identified as the key to become more productive in our personal lives, in a more intentional way. These tips, which include "Ser, hacer, y mantener" and can help you find clarity on what you truly want, and craft a plan to help you achieve your goal. Learn more about María Angélica...

Federico es un orgulloso puertorriqueño, y fue el primer puertorriqueño en hacer un doctorado en ciencias de la comunicación y periodismo, obteniendo su grado doctoral en la Universidad de Wisconsin en Madison. Federico nos platica de como fue su transición desde Puerto Rico a Estados Unidos para hacer sus estudios graduados, y de como sus planes de volver a la isla a ejercer su profesión fueron c...

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

Conoce a Irina Faneite, psicóloga venezolana, de sus proyectos, emprendimientos migratorios y de cómo se ha reinventado creando su marca personal: "Trabaja en ti".Irina fue nacida y criada en la ciudad de Coro, en Venezuela, y desde muy pequeña se vio muy interesada en la psicología. Ella nos compartió su historia de cómo emprendió el camino para lograr su meta de estudiar y ejercer la p...

This episode is an extract of episode 34, where attorney Taylor Tieman talked about the steps that entrepreneurs and small business owners can take to protect their business. These tips, which include filing for an appropriate business entity, registering a trademark for your business, and getting used to using contracts! Learn more about Taylor Tieman here:034: From Student-Athlete to Lawyer, to...

Meet Pabel Martinez, a former Tech executive whose mission is to redefine professionalism by scaling the representation he wished he had earlier in his career. Pabel was born in NYC to Dominican parents, and grew up in the projects in the Upper West Side. He was raised by his Abuela who helped him develop a sense of belonging with the Dominican community by teaching him Spanish since he was born....

Meet Dr. Luis Estevez, an entrepreneur who has taken advantage of the opportunities presented to him with the same drive characteristic of people who come to this country in search of a better future. Dr. Estevez grew up in Queens, NY and was born into a blue-collar family to parents from Spain and Chile, and grew up working in the restaurant business from age 8. He got into college at age 18 and...

Dr. Jflo shares the tips & tricks she has learned after going through multiple rounds of interviews, from the general tips like using the STAR method, to the questions you can use once is your time to ask questions. After participating in at least 8 “on-site” interviews at major chemical companies, Dr. Jflo has a number of tips that she wants to share to help you prepare for your next job inte...

  Meet Dr. Jose Luis Torres, a writer and Professor Emeritus of English at SUNY Plattsburgh, who explains how studying humanities can also lead to stable careers. Dr. Torres… also known by his pen name J.L. Torres, is a Puerto Rican author and scholar born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York. He tells us his life story, beginning with his experience growing up in the South Bronx, then moving to...

Meet Valeria Aloe, an author with over 20 years of experience in Corporate America, who encourages us to address our mindset to fight for what we deserve. Valeria is a native of Argentina whose first big move was from the small town of General Belgrano to Buenos Aires, where she became the first in her family to obtain not one but two college degrees. After quitting her job, Valeria became more in...

Meet Francisco Ramos, a comedian and actor whose previous career in finance allowed him to upend his life and pursue his dream of becoming a comedian. Francisco grew up in Venezuela, and moved to the U.S. with his family when he was 12. He learned English by himself, and always yearned to belong to his new environment. He graduated with a double degree in Finance and International Business from th...

Meet Taylor Tieman, an attorney and small business owner whose journey to become a lawyer helped her understand the decisions her family had to make to keep them safe. Taylor grew up in California playing Softball with the goal of pursuing her bachelor’s degree at an Ivy League school. She achieved her goal by graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a Juris Doctor degree from S...

Meet Marissa Garcia, a NASA engineer from El Paso, TX, who shares with us her story, and the tips & tricks that helped her land a job a NASA. Marissa is a native of El Paso, TX, and pursued both her Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in Engineering at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). She tells us what it was like to study at a Hispanic Serving Institution, her experience as a young...

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

This episode is an extract of episode 18, where career coach Cynthia Orduña talked about how to prepare for a salary negotiation and get the compensation you deserve. These tips, which include how to research compensation ranges for positions, and identifying your target salary and other needs, are very helpful. Cynthia also shares insights into how to navigate the salary conversation with a recru...

This episode is an extract of episode 3 where Dr. Stephanie Florez-Pollack talked about the application process for medical school. These tips, which include learning to tell a good story, can be applied to other areas as well, such as applying to other graduate programs and professional schools, or even a job. Learn more about Dr. Florez-Pollack here:002: Little Sparks of Inspiration, Part 1 with...

Thank you for supporting us with this project. We hope you enjoyed the conversations we had with our guests this season. You can learn more about them here:Ep 24 & 25: Understanding Unconsicous Biases and How to Tackle Them, with Dr. Linet Mera.https://latinxcan.buzzsprout.com/765251/9091893https://latinxcan.buzzsprout.com/765251/9093548Ep 26: Intentional Productivity, with María Angélica Peña...

Meet Ángel Muñoz, a serial entrepreneur born in New York from Puerto Rican parents, who is focused on developing technology whose goal is the defragmentation and enhancement of the human experience. Ángel talks about moving to Puerto Rico at age 10, and how having to learn a new language and adapt to a new environment helped him develop resilience, just like the many children who migrate to other...

Meet Juliana Garaizar, an experienced investor whose career has evolved into one focused on supporting inventors from minority groups, including women. Juliana has lived in multiple countries. She was born in Bilbao, Spain, and lived in France where she obtained an Erasmus scholarship to complete her last year of university studies. She also lived in Singapore while working for the Spanish Trade C...

Meet Eli Velasquez, co-founder of the Investors of Color Network, an ecosystem of black and latinx accredited investors working to close the racial funding gap in startup capital. Eli is a native of El Paso, TX, who shares the positive aspects of living in a border community, which are rarely mentioned in the media. Eli left El Paso to pursue higher education, initially becoming a mechanical engin...

Meet Dr. Elisa Teipel, an engineer and entrepreneur who shares with us the things she wished she knew before becoming an entrepreneur. Dr. Teipel tells the story of how she became an entrepreneur at the age of 7, and how her involvement in playing sports at highly competitive levels, such as the Olympic trials, helped her develop skills that have been key in attaining her goals. She also shares th...

Meet María Angélica Peña, an industrial engineer who seeks to have a positive impact on her community by helping them manage their time and energy. María Angélica, a native of Colombia, talks about the importance of having role models, and of surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who can help you achieve your goals. She also shares the journey she embarked on to understand what was mis...

This is the second part of a two-part episode where Dr. Linet Mera, co-founder of the Unconscious Bias Project helps us understand what unconscious biases are, and how to tackle them. Part 2 focuses on concrete tools we can use to tackle our own unconscious biases, and to intervene when we see them playing out in our own circles. Dr. Mera shares actual examples of how we could apply these tools, b...

This is the first part of a two-part episode where Dr. Linet Mera, co-founder of the Unconscious Bias Project helps us understand what unconscious biases are, and how to tackle them. Part 1 focuses on Dr. Mera’s story, growing up in 5 different countries and having diversity as a cornerstone of her development. She also talks about her experience navigating college, as the first in her family to a...

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