CMS Shark Talk

In this episode, Anabella de Castro de Santoni ’80 and Enrique de Castro ’89 share how their passion for quality and tradition inspired a business that takes meat from farm to table — and from butcher shop to restaurant. They reflect on the craftsmanship, care, and dedication behind delivering the highest-quality meats to their customers and what it means to uphold excellence every step of the way...

In this episode, we are happy to welcome Estela Ros, class of 1972. Estela Ros, director of Camp Baiguate, has 49 years of experience creating adventure in nature and comes to talk to us today a little about Tourism in Nature and Adventure in the Mountains.

In this episode, we welcome Daniella Senior '07, a trailblazer in the food and hospitality industry. As the CEO and founder of Colada Shop and Serenata, and co-founder of the Michelin-starred Bresca, Daniella’s passion for culinary excellence began at just 13, when she launched a successful catering business from her home in the Dominican Republic. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America a...

In this episode, Gabriela Henríquez ’02 , a talented pastry shop owner and the creative force behind @gulisgoodies, takes us Inside the Oven . 🍰✨ Discover how her passion, positivity, and determination have helped her craft treats that are as unforgettable as her story. Listen now and get inspired by her journey from CMS to becoming a culinary sensation! 🦈🎧 @gabivela

Join us as we chat with our dear alum Arianne Seliman '00, the pioneer of glazed cookies in the Dominican Republic! Arianne’s passion for baking began with mantecaditos for family gatherings, and her talent quickly turned this hobby into @cookiesforyoudr, a beloved cookie business that’s been thriving for over 17 years! Tune into The Art of Making Cookies with us and learn more about Arianne’s jou...

The 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 of Shark Talk is here!🎙️🦈 Hosted by Marino Incháustegui '93, a proud member of our Alumni Association. This fourth season dives into the fascinating world of 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 & 𝐁𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞.🌍🍽️ In our first episode, we welcome CMS Alum David Llibre '96 ( @dllibre ), who will discuss "𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐑" 🎬🇩🇴. David brings a wealth of k...

In the thrilling season 3 finale of Shark Talk, we are honored to welcome our esteemed alumnus Raul Hoyo, class of ’95. Raul is a serial financial entrepreneur with over two decades of expertise in investment fund management, financial advisory, corporate finance, structuring, and financial derivatives. His impressive career spans notable positions at Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, and Citibank. C...

In this episode, we welcome Jorge Pesquera Gassó ‘93 to learn about investing and the different opportunities in the DR capital markets. Jorge has over 20 years of experience in banking, consulting, and the Dominican stock market. Throughout his career, he has worked with individuals and companies to help them achieve financial goals and a better understanding of the advantages of smart investing....

In this episode, we welcome our dear alumna Cynthia Alvarez ‘94 to learn about financial wisdom for business. Cynthia is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional who specializes in personal financial planning, family governance, and family entrepreneurship. She has an MBA from Babson College, a Master Planner Advanced Studies™ designation, and a Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning....

We continue on Season 3 of 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤🎙️! This is a Special Edition episode as we are featuring a team of three CMS alumni who participated in the significant milestone of the Cesar Iglesias IPO, which marks the first Dominican company to venture into this offering in the Dominican Stock Market. Let’s hear it from our guests Humberto Sangiovanni ‘86, Alejandro Santoni ‘99, and Carmen Armenteros ‘98...

In this episode, we welcome Yamil Isaías ‘94 to learn about investment funds in the Dominican Republic. Yamil has more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance and has occupied different positions in the national banking sector. Throughout his career, he has achieved significant goals worthy of recognition and distinction. He currently serves as Executive Vice President-Chief Investment Of...

Today we are going to talk about “Wealth Management/Financial Advisory Business Career- Key Success Factors and Best Practices,” and we have the honor to have as a guest Miguel Viyella’74.  He is a Prominent family and corporate financial advisor with a remarkable career in wealth management.  Barron’s list of America’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors and Forbes’ Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list in...

Welcome to the 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 of Shark Talk!🦈🎙️ In this season, we will dive into the different aspects of Finance. In this first episode, we have the honor of welcoming two CMS alumni: Mariel Aybar ‘02 & Steven Puig ‘78. Mariel is the founder of a women-focused financial planning firm called Balanza. After graduating from Babson College with a double concentration in Finance and entrepreneursh...

In this last episode of season 2, we welcome CMS Alumni Rodrigo Montealegre '05, who shares about film as a mode of expression. Since a very young age, Rodrigo has been interested in film and making short videos; every summer, he took courses or worked on other people's film projects. He got a bachelor's degree in Electronic and Visual Arts at Bard College. After college, he produced several short...

We bring you the sixth episode of the second season of 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤, about Arts & Design. Our guest is Gia Caro de Haché ’88, who graduated from Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts majoring in Art History and Economics. She has worked in the Art field since 1992 and is a founding member of the MAM Foundation, 2005-10. Gia has written essays on the History of Art for the Window Magazine of t...

In this episode of 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 🦈 we learn about Architectural Hotel Photography with Thiago da Cunha ‘87. Thiago was born in 1968 in Luanda, Angola, then Lived in Portugal, Peru, and the Dominican Republic in 1979. He has a degree in Hotel Management from the Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) and specializes in Hotel photography. For years he has merged hotel images with arch...

Ani Mederos was born in Florida to Cuban immigrants and has been a resident of the Dominican Republic since 1975. She attended Carol Morgan School in grades K-12, graduating in 1989. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and Design of the Environment from the University of Pennsylvania and furthered her studies in sculpture, printmaking, and graphic design in Italy. She has also completed...

Bingene has a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Management from the Wharton School of Business, a Master's focusing on art from 1850 to contemporary, and a graduate from Christie's Education. She has over 20 years of experience working in the art industry. Bingene has done curatorial work in places such as the Residence of the United States Embassy, Arte San Ramon, and Carol Morgan School for the...

Georgia Reid Baquero has more than 22 years of experience working in Design alongside her well-known sister Patricia Reid Baquero. Georgia has a Bachelor’s degree in Comparative Literature and Art History from Dartmouth College and a Master’s in Political Science and development from London School of Economics. She also studied Art and Drawing at Ecole de Beaux Arts à Paris.

Manuel Emilio is an author, creative director, and brand strategist. As an editor, he has over 20 years of experience collaborating with some of the world’s most recognized high-end interior style brands such as Elle Decoration, Rubelli, Savoir, and Dedar, retailers like Harrod’s, and large corporate organizations.

We talk about Intergenerational Trauma with Dr. Margarita Paredes ’90, a bilingual psychologist based in Austin, Texas. She received her doctorate from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in clinical psychology with a minor in sexual abuse. She has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in multiple settings such as hospitals, schools, and mental healt...

Maria Alejandra is a soulful parenting coach. Her main goal is to spark the parenting path, holding space for parents as they explore the journey towards a more empowered family. Mariale guides parents to lead from their core truth, creating compassionate connections.

Sofia is a certified Conscious Family Coach, Positive Discipline Parent Educator, and a Dignity Agent for the Dignity Model by Dr. Donna Hicks. After sixteen years working in Finance and Auditing, she found her passion in coaching parents and now imparts workshops on parenting with dignity and gives private coaching sessions.

Shirley graduated from Emerson College in Communications; later completed her master’s degree from Framingham College in Massachusetts. She specializes in healthy self-esteem workshops for girls. She is the founder of “Nuestros Hijos,” an educational platform for parents, and launched her podcast, “Todos Tenemos Una Historia.”

In today’s Shark Talk, we’ll talk about Joanna’s approach to gaining the confidence we all need, transforming ourselves to find our true potential and passion, and learning to grow from love and happiness.