Corporate Cafecito

The last couple of weeks of the year can be the hardest to stay focused, especially after the year we have had. This is the first year since 1948 (the year the BLS started tracking productivity) that it has decreased! Whether it's through quiet quitting, quiet firing, or lack of engagement. Take this time to reflect and plan for a great start to 2023...which has already been named THE GREAT R...

The biggest dream crusher is fear, fear to try, fear to fail, fear to start. July Franco, a veteran, woman, Latina, mom, and trucker shares her experiences on how she was a Marine, rose through the ranks, and now started a trucking company with butterflies on the logo to inspire little girls and show that you can be anything.  The beauty of this episode is that you achieve things because of your n...

How important is negotiating your salary? It’s really important and can impact your salaries for future jobs If we look at the Latine community, as a whole, we make $0.73 on the dollar compared to non-white workers, which according to McKinsey & Company adds up to $288 Billion as a total. Imagine the generational wealth we could build or the businesses we could start with that money. Latines a...

We all know people in our industry, but are the part of your network? If your network isn't ready to hire you or support you, then what you have is a group of friends. Listen to how Nallely and Mario built their network, and some advice on how to make your network more relevant and meaningful. Want to join us for a cafecito or have a topic for us to cover: https://www.corpcafecito.com/contact...

We have all heard the phrase "no careers will be made at this event, but they can be lost" Typically you hear that before a national sales meeting or a client event, the majority of time these events involve alcohol and socializing.  Networking events are similar to company events in the sense that you should be ready to impress and make an impact. Give this episode a listen for some ide...

Life is going to throw you curveballs...how you react to them is what will dictate your success. This week Violeta Saucedo Carrera shares with us the many curveballs she has had to face and the person who inspired her from an early age. A role model and people developer, Violeta es bien luchista, and she inspires others in the fight. Enjoy this episode and the positive force that comes from believ...

Define your purpose for your projects, goals, and self. Being intentional means having a clear picture of what you are trying to accomplish and working towards it. Being intentional helps you focus and communicate your thoughts, it helps you find your purpose and work towards it. When you are intentional, you have drive. Te late un latte? Support the show If you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for...

Creating a workplace culture rarely happens organically, it takes time, care, and focus to make your business feel warm and welcoming to your customers/clients, and create that safe space where people want to come to work.  Omar Sanchez, long time friend and someone who feels like family and home, shares his experience as a business owner. In his world, the culture will dictate 100% of his success...

In our careers, we can often be the one holding ourselves back, fear to leap, fear or rejections, and fear of change. We will discuss our experiences and share some tips on how to become your biggest advocate. Learn what you do well, find your blind spots, but know that you are not there by accident, you earned your seat at the table. Enjoy your cafecito!  Support the show If you’d like to join Na...

We explore how to tell your story and make connections with others.  When we share information, it's important to: Know your audience Be Relevant Be Authentic Remember...there's no alternative to being you! Or as the magazine would say...y tu, quien eres? Grab a cafecito! Support the show If you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matt...

Teamwork is what makes companies run, we have all been part of great team and not-so-great ones. Join us as we discuss being on a team, earning your stripes, and growing from each experience.  Un cafe de olla would be amazing while you listen! Support the show If you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to...

My dad always says that we have to be "presentables y listos" We will share out some tips and ideas on how to be ready for your big meetings and events. We will share what we carry in our work bags, the things that make us feel prepared, and of course experiences when we were not ready. Get your cafecito and give us a listen. Support the show If you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a...

Burnout is real, tienes que cuidarte! We will discuss burnout and how to identify it and some tips to recover from it. Enjoy your lattes! Support the show If you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.co...

Mid-career, feeling a little unmotivated or in a slump? You're not alone, many people feel that way. So what should you do? Tenemos algunos consejos para apoyarte en este tiempo. Grab your cafecito and give it a listen? Go get a cortadito and an empanada and your earbuds. Support the show If you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters t...

Nallely Suárez Gass and Mario Rodriguez discuss those who have mentored them and the importance of mentoring others. Bringing others along is your obligation as you begin to rise in your career. There are many types of mentoring, people who will cheerlead you, people who will coach you, and then people who advocate on your behalf when you're not there. Grab a cafe con leche and enjoy the epis...

Easily the hardest job is when you're responsible for someone else, here are some recommendations on how to make it the best experience for all involved. Nos vemos! Support the show If you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture a...