Decades of Disruption

Natalie Standridge, Wendy Letran, Merary Zubrzycki, and Jansel Hernandez join Daniela Tablada to reflect on the foundational years of Casa de Corazón. In Part 1 of this special two-part series, they discuss vision, culture, sacrifice, trust, and the leadership required to build a lasting organization. A conversation about the people behind the mission and the decisions that helped shape the future...

Joseph J. Fittante joins me to explore how a franchise attorney approaches growth, risk, and decision-making. A grounded conversation about leadership, uncomfortable truths, and long-term responsibility in franchising. Also available on: YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z7kH54qEAEY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decades-of-disruption/id1790255271 Subscribe and join this journey, wh...

Violet and Naima join me to talk about how growing up in a bilingual, intercultural environment influenced how they see the world, choose friendships, and approach the transition into adulthood. A genuine and relatable conversation about identity, family, and personal growth. Also available on: YouTube: https://youtu.be/fvtmOUDeFig Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decades-of-d...

Avery Marasco-Johnson joins me to talk about growing up bilingual and how that experience continues to be a personal and social advantage in her life today. From childhood friendships to cross-cultural connections, this episode highlights the lasting value of bilingualism and what it means to Avery. Also available on: YouTube: https://youtu.be/FT9HGwJGCc4 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com...

Casey Guevara-Lehker, CEO of NPH USA, joins me to explore the lessons, tensions, and parallels between the private sector and the nonprofit world. What happens when corporate frameworks are applied to social-impact organizations? And what can traditional businesses learn from mission-driven leaders? Casey also discusses how he divides his life between professional ambition and family commitments,...

What if we’ve misunderstood “healthy eating” all along? Marissa McCormick, MS, RD joins me to question sugar norms, rethink school menus, and reveal simple ways families can eat better—without guilt or confusion. Grounded, realistic, and transformative. Also available on: YouTube: https://youtu.be/u9iNiIe1LT8 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decades-of-disruption/id1790255271...

A direct conversation about leadership, culture, and everyday choices. Our guest, María Medina — former Richfield mayor and bicultural Mexican-American Latina — shares her journey of transformation, from public life to a lifestyle centered on mental health, healthy food, and meaningful habits. She talks about the kitchen as a place of love and connection, where cooking becomes a way to care for ot...

An honest conversation about being a mother, being a professional, and everything in between. Our guest, Alexandria Schroeder — a mother from Casa de Corazón – Kingfield, an attorney, and a Minnesota State Fair and Vikings fan — opens her heart about how her cultural identity shapes her decisions, challenges, and triumphs. What happens when culture, motherhood, and career collide and intertwine? A...

Pam Kosanke gets real in this honest and open conversation. We explore how  vulnerability isn’t a weakness — it’s a tool . From tough decisions to moments of deep reflection, Pam and I unpack how  leadership can be bold, emotional, and transformational all at once . Also available on: YouTube: https://youtu.be/ljaF--wgHno?si=eIXEnP561Ce8yEE2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/de...

Pam Kosanke doesn’t hold back. In part one of this two-part episode, she shares her journey as an entrepreneur, athlete, leader, and inventor—with honesty and purpose. This is a no-filter conversation about reinvention, #EOS, identity, and the real cost of leading with intention. For listeners tired of sugarcoated stories, this one goes deep. Also available on: YouTube: https://youtu.be/ljaF--wgHn...

What happens when your own child begins to question the very system you’ve spent your life challenging? In this special episode of  Decades of Disruption , I sit down with my son, Colten Lopez, for a vulnerable conversation about what it means to defy the status quo—through ideas, emotions, and human connection. He shares his reflections on family, the dreams that drive him, and what it has meant...

20 years in tech. A major shift. Two thriving franchises. Jennifer Quist shares how she purposefully reinvented her career and life. A powerful episode of Decades of Disruption . Now streaming on Spotify. Also available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBX3elbxZuwzNHfG0_MpWnXXo5AE8m9wr Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decades-of-disruption/id1790255271 Subsc...

In Decades of Disruption, Natalie engages in meaningful conversations rooted in honesty and vulnerability. In this special episode, she shares an intimate space with her daughter to discuss life's challenges and the lessons that have shaped their paths. With sincerity, mother and daughter exchange never-before-shared confessions, reflect on resilience, and question the decisions that have brou...

In this episode of Decades of Disruption, we explore the question that sparks endless possibilities: What if I won the lottery? But for Natalie, the real jackpot was embracing the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. With over 20 years of experience, she reveals the highs and lows of building a franchise, sharing invaluable tips on how to succeed in the competitive world of business. Ready...

In this episode of Decades of Disruption, we dive into the passion, dedication, and purpose of an educator who has found her classroom to be a space of impact. Marisol, a teacher with over 5 years of experience at the Maple Grove center, opens her heart and shares the reasons why she transforms her classroom every day, turning it into a place of inspiration, learning, and real change. Now availabl...

In this second episode of  Decades of Disruption , I sit down with  Wendy Letrán , an exceptional leader in Spanish early childhood education. With over  15 years of experience , Wendy has profoundly impacted the  Casa de Corazón  community, leaving a lasting mark on countless children, families, and educators. We explore her beginnings, her growth within Casa de Corazón, and what it truly means t...

In this first episode of  Decades of Disruption , I invite you to a unique and personal encounter: an interview with myself. This monologue offers a glimpse into an unknown side of my story and serves as a prologue to what this podcast will be—an authentic, disruptive, and purpose-driven experience. Decades of Disruption  is more than just a podcast. It’s a space to explore bold ideas, share trans...