Corporate Cafecito

In this week's podcast, join Mario and Nallely as they explore the realm of relational intelligence. Discover how pivotal relationships are in shaping your journey to success—it's more than just having connections; they're your most valuable assets. Take a listen as the hosts delve deep into the significant role relationships play in your path to success.  Support the show If you’d...

Welcome to this week's episode of Corporate Cafecito, where Nallely and Mario explore the fundamentals of leadership.   In this insightful discussion, they uncover the nuances of leadership styles – the powerful force molding team dynamics and corporate triumph.   Remember, leadership is adaptable. You might discover yourself utilizing different styles based on the situation.   Whether you&ap...

A leader doesn't need a title (but it can help sometimes), this is a person that inspires, motivates, and brings out the best in others. A leader by definition makes more leaders and lifts and they climb. There's nothing wrong with being a manager, tasks, numbers, and KPIs are crucial to running companies and necessary to be financially responsible.  In this episode we discuss both and h...

We all carry our past with us and who we were doesn't make you who you are today, but it does influence it. In today's episode, we share our personal journeys of discovery, highlighting the communities that have shaped us and made us stronger, wiser, and also showed us what "showing up" means. Listen as Mario and Nallely discuss their upbringing and community. Grab yourself a f...

This topic is very important and comes up often in our podcasts. You are always brand building at work (and outside of work) through your actions, responsiveness, the quality of your work, and ability to get things done. If we asked you to list the qualities of a good leader, would those qualities and characteristics align to who you are as a leader?  Think about what you want to be famous for and...

Habits are the structure that shape our daily routines. There are good habits and bad habits. The good habits can be hard to form, typically taking 21 days to get into the groove. Bad habits are the hardest to shift away from and yet we know they are bad for us. Habits are good for our day to day life, to increase our focus and create consistency. Take a listen for some suggestions on how to impro...

Have you ever wanted to start a business? If so, it's probably cause it's in your blood! Latines account for 25% of all new businesses in the past 2 years. We employ 2.9 MILLION PEOPLE! In 2020, we totaled $472.3 Billion in sales receipts. Ready to take the leap? Take a listen to this episode. Nallely shares some great advice. In addition to her coaching and workshops through Elevar Deve...

This week is super special as we feature our very own Nallely Suarez Gass, co-author of Pencils Down, a book that highlights the struggles in education through a series of interviews and then several chapters on burnout, well being, and coaching. This book is Nallely's first publication and has 324 pages of advice, sharing, and thoughtfully laid out strategies for shifting careers. You can pu...

If you're like us, one episode of JC is NOT enough. His journey to the states, starting at McDonald's, and finding his way was just the beginning, and keep in mind, this is also not the end, JC continues to build and grow and expand and inspire. There were not that many Latines in the industry at his level and he exemplifies what it means to be a trailblazer. Thanks for paving the way fo...

JC started his career in Mexico as McDonald's first employee in the country. His dreams of becoming the second Jacques Cousteau was put to a quick halt due to getting seasick and he made have become the biggest pivot ever. He shares his stories on starting his career, taking a step back, and also getting passed up for a promotion. Throughout his career his wife, family, and coworkers gave him...

This week we had a cafecito with Eduardo who is the CEO of the National Hispanic Corporate Council that believes in building a community to improve corporate performance. He is a driven individual from Venezuela that has lived in multiple cities and is a big believer in advancement for the Latine community. He partners with corporations and provides insights and strategy for connecting with the La...

Sergio Suarez Jr, CEO of TackleAI, joined us a second time to discuss AI a little more and a little deeper. He answered our listener questions and shared his thoughts on the difference between data and technology, the future of healthcare, and the environmental impact. His company's tagline is "attempt the absurd, solve the impossible" and he really lives that on the daily. Learn mo...

Often times, when you know how to do something you assume everyone can do the same thing...we're here to tell you that you're not giving yourself enough credit! The hard part is articulating what it is you do and your value. In today's episode we cover skill sets...how to identify them, what yours are, and of course, how to gain skills you do not have. Grab your cafecito, today is a...

Short week...short episode...sharing some insights to help you negotiate a job offer. It can be overwhelming, fun, and also a great way to improve your salary and benefits. The first offer is always the starting point and as a reminder only 4 in 10 people negotiate their offer and of those 8 in 10 get an improved offer. Also, start planning now if you're considering a job switch, most people...

As promised last week, we have another great episode with Myriam del Angel where she continues to share her experiences from being in HR, a Latina in corporate, and now an author that megaphones our experiences and wins to a broader audience. Myriam is not only an advocate for herself and others, she reinvents opportunities, and wants to show the world the fierceness that is our culture. She share...

Myriam joined us (and we asked her back so check her out this week and next week). She is an HR executive and used her experiences to write her book based on the many Latinas she has seen in the corporate world. She talks about our fears, some of our own inhibitions and some of those cultural guardrails that sometimes hurt us. She talks about standing up for yourself and finding your identity. Che...

You know the saying...el que a buen arbol se arrima, buena sombra lo cobija. In this episode we discuss some of our experiences and development opportunities. We especially focus on the impact of those around us when we are developing our professional lives, whether it's helping a friend submit a resume or cheering someone on, the group that we lean on helps shape our experience and our futur...

It can be hard to imagine doing something until you see someone else do it. Most people learn by doing and messing up, and each time we venture past the comfort zone we find growth, but how do we even know where to venture? Sometimes it's cause someone went there before us, showed us the path, or at least gave us the hope that it was possible. Role Models provide guidance, direction, and an e...

Leadership isn't about titles, it's about action, empathy, and the ability to inspire others. Many may have the title, but  few are the type of leaders we show up for. In this episode we share examples of good leaders, bad leaders, and those who have transcended leadership by showing us the type of people we want to be. Grab your cafecito and enjoy! Support the show If you’d like to join...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is all over the news, so we asked Sergio Suarez Jr the CEO of TackleAI to join us and explain what is artificial intelligence and the impact it will have in the current landscape and beyond. He explains how it is created and replicated and how the algorithms get smarter and become stronger and more accurate at generating content. If you have been feeling like your a co...

Learning a new industry is hard and we need to make sure we understand the acronyms and terminology. Do your research and understand what transfers over, what the new Three Letter Acronyms are, and how to use them before you go into an interview. Take a listen to find ways to best prepare yourself to use your business lingo! Enjoy your cafecito and a churro! Support the show If you’d like to join...

Deanna is like an espresso...sometimes too caffeinated, super strong, and also warm. She is a mother, an executive, has an MBA from Northwestern, and like many of us, integrates the values that our culture has into her personal and professional life. She has also transformed the landscape, valuing taking care of herself, being vocal about what she wants, and believing that we can continuously tran...

What's the difference between a leader and a manager? A LOT...not all leaders manage and not all managers lead. Your leadership style has a lot to do with how you share responsibility and how you reward (or reprimand) the risk takers.  We start a 3-part series on leadership, what it is, examples of great leaders we've worked for and admire, and of course...the watch outs. Grab yourself a...

Carlos Butler Vale is the VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Constellation Brands Inc. He is the voice for many communities including Latine, LGBTQ+, and Parents. He is the type of person you want in your corner, and he stopped by for a cafecito and shared a glimpse into the work he does, why it's important, and some specific times where he has felt that what he is doing is changi...

Juan joined us for a cafecito this week and shared several experiences that have shaped his life. These stories start when his children were born and planning around childcare and managing careers, he is a banker, his wife is an entrepreneur. As their family grew up, it became about modeling to their children how to bounce back, and the value of competitive sports. As a banker, Juan also wants to...