NU Voices

Jessica Reyes, más conocida como Latina Baddie, nos abre su corazón y nos cuenta su historia de vida señalando que todas las carencias que tuvo desde niña han sido transformadas gracias a la fe en Dios. Jessica nos inspira a perdonar para sanar y recuperar nuestro amor propio. También, nos da un mensaje de esperanza resaltando que debemos de estar orgullosos de nuestras raíces hispanas. Gracias Je...

Mahal Ramos’s story spans continents and coasts, beginning with her birth in the Philippines before moving to the United States. As a child, she experienced a bi-coastal upbringing, attending elementary school in New Jersey before relocating to the West Coast to complete her schooling alongside family in California. Navigating the distinct energies of North Jersey street culture and West Coast lif...

William Parker grew up in a single-parent household as the youngest of six children, believing that his modest surroundings and family dynamic were the absolute norm. However, at the age of 11, tragedy struck when his 39-year-old mother passed away. Faced with the sudden loss of his main source of wisdom and confidence, William transitioned to live with his 24-year-old married sister, forcing him...

La doctora Cartagena nos cuenta su historia de vida recalcando que una persona debe de reinventarse para seguir creciendo como emprendedor. También nos regala varios consejos para los emprendedores hispanos de Tulsa y nos invita a participar en el Festival Americas 2026 en el corazón de Tulsa, Oklahoma. Acompáñanos a escuchar esta valiosa entrevista enfocada en el emprendimiento y crecimiento cult...

Leslie Maxie is a determined and powerful woman who has embraced the frequent transitions in her life by knowing who she is in every scenario. Leslie and Aaron discuss her life experiences that led her to interviewing Jesse Owens at 12 years old, the Olympics Games in 1988, and to a fulfilling career in journalism. Throughout the changes in her life, one thing has remained constant: the ability to...

Annie Chang is a 1st-generation Taiwanese American whose family landed in Norman, Oklahoma where opportunities to live a culturally-connected lifestyle were limited. Despite this, Annie was able to experience culturally-significant experiences that grounded her in who she was: a thoughtful, community-oriented, communicator that shares her passion for people through her work. In this conversation,...

David Tran is a deep thinker, an intentional analyst, and a lifelong learner. By sharing his story through trials and triumphs, David’s perspective from entrepreneurship and success in and beyond corporate America ground him as a game-changer to an organization that is trying to figure out how to tell its story to its customers. In this conversation, Aaron and David discuss pivotal moments in Davi...

Abi Bermudez is a serial entrepreneur and strong woman of faith and integrity. Many times in her life she has proven her fortitude and determination can take her places beyond the obstacles in her way. Abi and Aaron discuss the moments of her life that built her character and confidence from growing up in a community often stereotyped for being resource-barren. To her, the experience of growing up...

Joelle is a quiet, creative, and caring individual who explores her passions and shares them with others. Going through her life, Aaron and Joelle analyze transformational changes as a constant disruptor for change. Her fearlessness to pursue her passions and her callings allowed her to pivot many times in her life to find the 2.0 version of herself. Through the New U program, she felt that she wa...

Amarilis López es consejera financiera en Tulsa Responds y ha ayudado a muchas familias de Tulsa a afrontar sus desafíos económicos. La forma en que una persona gasta su dinero tiene un impacto enorme en su sustento, en su capacidad para mantener a su familia y en su futuro. Amarilis acompaña a las personas a través de los cambios transformadores que conlleva el empoderamiento financiero, al tiemp...

Tyrance is a modern pioneer with a clear vision for how to activate meaningful, generational change for his home community. Inspired and impacted by the legacy of Black Wall Street, Tyrance has taken a dream and built a reality for a modern technology revolution that centers Black Tulsans alongside the rapidly evolving technology industry. In this episode, Aaron and Tyrance engage in an honest dia...

Tori’s passion for people development has led her to become an innovative leader in Tulsa. She has taken her experience in career development for emerging talent pools and applied it to grander ventures at Tulsa Innovation Labs where she is a key figure to the cutting edge workforce and talent development. From her time in New U, Tori took the opportunity to reflect through introspection and retur...

Gloria es una gran profesional con una larga trayectoria como líder en el rubro de la educación en Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ella nos comparte su experiencia apoyando a familias hispanas a navegar los grandes cambios del sistema político y migratorio de los Estados Unidos. Tambien, nos motiva a involucrarnos en oportunidades de servicio comunitario. Gracias Gloria por la labor que realizas con nuestra comu...

Allie Sanchez nos cuenta su historia de vida resaltando los momentos dificiles y desafiantes que tuvo que pasar para encontrar su fuerza interna y así alcanzar el propósito de su vida. Este episodio es muy inspirador porque nos recuerda el valor de servir a la comunidad desde la comprensión cultural y la compasión. Gracias Allie por inspirarnos con tu historia

In this special episode of NU Voices, we are revisiting past episodes and highlighting how Tulsa has played a role in their story. Clips in this episode feature the following guests: Montana Cain, Ray’Chel Wilson, and Mike Basch. Montana’s move to Tulsa was pivotal in actualizing the next move in her career. Ray’Chel came to Tulsa with the determination to leave her mark on the next generation. Mi...

In this special episode of NU Voices, we are revisiting past episodes and highlighting impactful responses and reflections from previous guests when asked; how did you hold onto hope through challenging or difficult times in your life? Clips in this episode feature the following guests: Tim Mwesigwa, Amoni Myers, and Mimi Martinez. Tim found hope in his determination to succeed and fulfill his par...

In this final recap episode of NU Voices, we are revisiting past episodes and highlighting stories of strong pivotal moments recounted by previous guests. Clips in this episode feature the following guests: Ray’Chel Wilson, Cecilia Wessinger, and Chris Dancy. Ray’Chel is the queen of pivot, and not only did she rise to the occasion at the moment of opportunity, she surpassed every expectation for...

En este episodio especial de NU Voices, repasamos episodios anteriores y destacamos el papel que ha desempeñado Tulsa en sus historias. En este episodio aparecen fragmentos de las siguientes entrevistas: Luisa Baptista, Beatriz Urbina, Rodolfo Saguilan. Luisa tuvo dificultades para encontrarle sentido a su vida después de una crisis en su matrimonio. Beatriz es una superviviente de cáncer y contin...

En este episodio especial de NU Voices, estamos revisando episodios anteriores y destacando las respuestas y reflexiones más impactantes de invitados anteriores a quienes se les preguntó: ¿Cómo mantuviste la esperanza en los momentos difíciles o complicados de tu vida?. En este episodio aparecen fragmentos de las siguientes entrevistas: Isabel Blanco & Marisela Cartagena. Isabel encontró esper...

En este último episodio de resumen de NU Voices, repasamos episodios anteriores y destacamos momentos clave e historias conmovedoras contadas por nuestros invitados anteriores. En este episodio aparecen fragmentos de las siguientes entrevistas: Onelia Macchia & Catalina Charpentier. Onelia trabaja arduamente para la comunidad hispana en Tulsa, ayudando a las personas a realizar cambios importa...

Catalina Charpentier es una empresaria ecuatoriana que reside en Tulsa, Oklahoma donde es fundadora de su propia empresa: Artemix Beauty. En este episodio, Catalina nos relata su historia de vida resaltando su transición de profesión. De ingeniera industrial, se convirtió en dermocosmiatra para enseñar a las mujeres latinas sobre el cuidado de su piel y cabello. Catalina es autora de 5 libros dedi...

Victor Hwang, a champion for entrepreneurial rights and a visionary leader, joins us to share his remarkable journey and insights. Through his work with organizations like the Kauffman Foundation and initiatives like Right to Start, Victor has been relentlessly advocating for early-stage entrepreneurs and fostering innovation economies. The episode provides a reflective look at Victor's upbringing...

Jameelah's story is a testament to the courage required to step away from a seemingly secure path to pursue what truly resonates with one's values and aspirations. Our conversation with Jameelah highlights the impact of family dynamics and personal challenges, including her experiences with ADHD and her father's incarceration. These pivotal moments not only shaped her resilience but also cultivate...

En este episodio, conversamos con Luisa Baptista, una mujer nacida en Estados Unidos pero criada en Venezuela, empresaria y madre, cuya vida dio un giro inesperado tras enfrentar una enfermedad y una ruptura familiar. En medio de su búsqueda personal y de los cambios que sacudieron a Venezuela, Luisa tomó la difícil decisión de emigrar a Estados Unidos. Fue en este nuevo país donde descubrió New Y...

Join us as we embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery with Dionna Rojas, the founder of Dionna Rojas Inc. In this episode, Dionna shares her powerful story of growth, resilience, and empowerment, rooted in her upbringing in Pittsburgh. Raised by young parents, she developed a sibling-like bond with her mother, which shaped her leadership skills and inspired her path to becoming a valu...