Adelante Leadership

Tania and Peter talk to Leno about Leading because "History cannot wait" Leno grew up in Las Animas, Colorado, one of 12 children to immigrant parents from Mexico. He began working in the fields with his father at the early age of 11 and by 13 was traveling the Migrant Stream to various northern states. The death of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968 propelled Leno to speak out along with black and wh...

Peter and Tania Reflexions on Season 2 Episodes 1 through 4. This is a special episode in celebration of Latine Hispanic Heritage Month. Topics include Decolonization, Social Justice, Activism, Social Justice Healing, Humility, Music and the Importance of Decolonizing our minds.  Episode 1- Monica Guzman discussing her bool "I Never thought of it that way": How to have fearlessly curious conv...

Peter y Tania hablan con Horacio Franco sobre la música y descolonización Horacio Franco es un flautista y flautista mexicano. Estudió en el Conservatorio Nacional de la Ciudad de México y posteriormente en el Sweelinck Conservatorium de Amsterdam, con Marijke Miessen y Walter van Hauwe. Franco ha interpretado muchos géneros musicales, desde música medieval, renacentista y barroca, incluida la mús...

Peter and Tania speak to Anita Garcia Morales about Healing Intergenerational Trauma Anita is CO-FOUNDER, Of Racing to Equity an organization with a mission to catalyze communities, government, and other institutions to dismantle structural racial inequity and create equitable outcomes for all. She currently serves as: Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction, and Co-Principal Consultant...

Peter y Tania hablan con Natalia Lozano  Natalia es Directora de Programas del Fondo de Jóvenes de América Central y México (CAMY), en la Fundación Internacional de Seattle, donde comparte su visión en los movimientos de liderazgo juvenil y feminista para promover la justicia social en México y América Central. Natalia es una joven hondureña, feminista...

Peter and Tania speak to Mónica about Humility Mónica Gúzman is the Director of Digital and Storytelling at Braver Angels , a nonprofit working to depolarize America. She is also host of the Crosscut interview series Northwest Newsmakers , and author of the book I Never Thought Of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times . Available for pre-order now!...

Tania and Peter reflect on episodes 7-12  Tania Hino (she/her/ella) A mother of three, she strives to create safe spaces for people of color to be heard. Her personal values; integrity, love for culture, respect, and enjoyment of the process are transferred to her work, family, and community. While studying for her doctoral degree, she runs a podcast called Parenting Takes a Village, is the f...

Peter and Tania talk to Angela ‘Mictlanxochitl’ about cultural identity. Angela ‘Mictlanxochitl’ Anderson Guerrero Angela, PHD, MPP is the inaugural Executive Director of LIDERAMOS - The National Latino Leadership Alliance. is a contemporary healer holding and guiding strategic change built in self-worth to regenerate radical compassion for a new world of equity, sustainability, and wonder. With o...

Peter and Tania speak to Phyllis former member of the Washington House of Representative.   Representative Phyllis Gutiérrez Kenney was appointed to the Washington State Legislature in January 1997 and retired in 2012.  She served sixteen years as a member of the House of Representatives.  She chaired the House Committee on Community, Economic Development, and Trade and was a member...

Peter and Tania talks to Vincent about Healing Spaces in Leadership  Vincent mentions 6 Essential Elements of DEI We are in this together. As we continue to grow as a multi-ethnic, multi-racial America, we can foster organizational equity by making deliberate decisions regarding our day-to-day practices. Join Vincent for his reflections on must-have elements of intersectional social justice a...

Tania and Peter talk to Lupe about knowing how to guide your anger in Leadership.  Lupe Lopez, Founder and Principal Lupe Lopez is a nationally recognized expert in facilitating organizational transformations and leading and managing issue campaigns at the local, state and national level.  She has decades of experience as a bilingual writer, social strategist, coach, trainer, organizatio...

Tania and Peter talk to Guillermo about modeling leadership and what it is "Acomedido" in our latine community.  Guillermo Carvajal believes that women are the key to creating a more just and content world. He believes that they have the capacity and lived experience to appreciate and understand what human beings need for a decent life. The more successes women accumulate, the more secured an...

Peter and Tania talk to Alfredo about leadership tools every leader needs.  Alfredo Carrasquillo is a renowned executive leadership coach and  organizational development consultant devoted to the mission of unlocking human potential and removing obstacles that prevent teams  and organizations from achieving their strategic goals. Drawing on his interdisciplinary and multicultural ed...

Peter and Tania they reflect on the first five episodes and key take aways with the powerful interviews with great Latine leaders. Episode 1- Luis Ortega: the power of Your Story Episode 2- Dr. Juana Bordas- Our Culture is our Super Power  Episode 3- Magdaleno (Leno) Rose-Avila- Leading with a sense of Humor  Episode 4- Denise Collazo- Thriving in the Fight  Episode 5- Hannah Aguila...

Peter and Tania reflections on Episodes 1-5.

Peter and Tania speak to Hannah and Sophie two powerful young latine leaders.  Hannah Aguilar and Sohpie Szew were both in high school when they met and began stepping into their leadership. They both supported and encouraged each other while serving as Presidents of their school’s student bodies at majority White student schools. They both shared the same vision to support other Latine stude...

Peter and Tania talk to Denise about her book Thriving in the Fight Denise Padin Collazo is a social justice leader, a mentor to fellow women of color, and an award winning author.  She is squarely focused on encouraging women of color to lead into their vision, live into their fullest selves, and love past negatives that hold them back. Denise is the Chief of external affairs at Faith in Act...

Tania and Peter talk to Leno about learning to lead with love, humility, and humor.  Magdaleno Leno Rose-Avila  Leno grew up in Las Animas, Colorado, one of 12 children to immigrant parents from Mexico.  He began working in the fields with his father at the early age of 11 and by 13 was traveling the Migrant Stream to various northern states. The death of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1...

Tania and Peter have a conversation about why they use Latine instead of Latinx?  They share their hopes for the Latine Community. Peter Bloch Garcia (him/el) His values are humility, racial equity, and environmental sustainability. He has spent most of his career in the nonprofit sector where his leadership practice aims to advance racial equity. Most of his nonprofit experience has been in...

Tania and Peter talk to Dr. Juana Bordas  Juana Bordas emigrated to the U.S. from Nicaragua on a banana boat. The youngest daughter in a family of eight, she was the first to go to college. Upon graduating, she joined the Peace Corps and worked in the barrios of Santiago, Chile. Juana later received the Franklin Williams Award from the Peace Corps for her lifelong commitment to advancing comm...

Tania and Peter discuss why they choose "Adelante" Moving Forward  What is the meaning of the word Adelante to them?  They share their hopes for the Latine Community.   Peter Bloch Garcia (him/el) His values are humility, racial equity, and environmental sustainability. He has spent most of his career in the nonprofit sector where his leadership practice aims to advance racial equit...

Tania and Peter speak to Luis Ortega, a young leader and founder of Storytellers for Change and he shares the importance of reminding ourselves from where we come and the power of our own story.  Luis Ortega is a multidisciplinary storyteller, educator, facilitator, and the founder and director of Storytellers for Change. Over the last fourteen years, Luis has worked with youth, educators, an...

Peter and Tania discuss why they are creating this podcast and when they discover or step into their leadership.  Peter Bloch Garcia (him/el) His values are humility, racial equity, and environmental sustainability. He has spent most of his career in the nonprofit sector where his leadership practice aims to advance racial equity. Most of his nonprofit experience has been in the nexus between...