Performance Parakone

In this episode of the Performance Parakone Podcast, hosts Marcos and Suleyma welcome Katherine Garcia to discuss her journey from El Salvador to becoming a successful interior designer in Omaha. They explore her educational path, the challenges of being a first-generation Latina in the corporate world, and the importance of community and mentorship. Katherine shares her aspirations for the future...

In episode 13 of the Performance Parakone podcast, hosts Marcos Becerra and Suleyma Garcia welcome the inspiring Rita Rodriguez, a bilingual media specialist at Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) and the founder of Monarkia Institute. Rita shares her incredible journey from her childhood in Mexico to becoming a leader in the Latino community in Omaha.   Connect with Rita on Linked in https://www.l...

In the season 1 finale of the Performance Parakone podcast, hosts Marcos Becerra and Suleyma Garcia recap the achievements of the Barriento Scholarship Foundation over the past year, including fundraising milestones, the growth of the Student Success Program, and the announcement of scholarship recipients. They discuss upcoming events, community engagement initiatives, and personal stories that hi...

In this episode of the Performance Parakone podcast, hosts Marcos Becerra and Suleyma Garcia sit down with Tony Aguilera, the president of the Barrientos Scholarship Foundation (BSF) board. As they dive into the importance of community support and educational opportunities for Latino students in Nebraska, Tony shares his inspiring journey and the pivotal role BSF plays in empowering first-generati...

In this milestone 10th episode of Performance Parakone, Marcos and Suleyma celebrate with special guests Tally Velasco and Michelle Vega from Lozafina Marketing. As partners of the Barrientos Scholarship Foundation, Tally and Michelle share their insights on the importance of community engagement and the role their Latina-owned marketing firm plays in uplifting diverse voices in Omaha.   Tally, th...

In this episode of Performance Parakone, Marcos and Suleyma welcome Diego Martinez, a passionate student and advocate for the immigrant community. Diego shares his compelling journey from Guadalajara, Mexico, to Omaha, NE, detailing the challenges and triumphs of adapting to a new culture and language. His story is one of resilience and determination as he navigates the complexities of higher educ...

In the 8th episode of Performance Parakone, we turn the tables and dive deep into the inspiring journey of our very own co-host, Marcos Becerra. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Marcos shares his experiences navigating life as a second-generation Latino, the influence of his family's legacy, and his passion for storytelling through film and marketing. From his upbringing in Houston, TX to...

Live from the Omaha Michelada Fest, join Marcos & Suleyma for another exciting episode of the Performance Parakone podcast! This episode features an in-depth conversation with Carlos Hurtado, founder of the Omaha Michelada Fest and Toximiche, and his business partner and wife Dayana Hurtado. They dive into the challenges and triumphs of organizing the first Latino festival at the riverfront, the i...

Join us for a special episode recorded live from the Pinnacle Bank Championship at the Indian Creek golf course. Hosts Marcos Vidal and Tony welcome Mike Agostino from Nash and Scott Henderson from Nmotion, powered by Gener8or. This episode dives deep into the essence of community building at events like the Pinnacle Bank Championship and explores the intersection of healthcare and entrepreneurshi...

In this exciting new episode of Performance Parakone, we have the privilege of hosting Yanira Garcia, a distinguished member of the Latino Economic Development Council and Senior Strategic Implementations Associate at FNBO. Yanira shares her inspiring journey from Mexico to Omaha, navigating the challenges of being a first-generation college student, and her impactful work in the community. Yanira...

In this episode Itzel Lopez, CEO of the Latino Economic Development Council (LEDC), delves into the data shaping the Latino population's growth, both nationally and locally, and discusses solutions to challenges like Brain Drain in Nebraska including putting more focus on areas of education like STEM. We’ll also speak with a special guest, Efren Mendoza, a former BSF Scholar, to learn about his pa...

Join us as we bring in leaders in Omaha’s Latino community; Geena Gomez from Alvarez Insurance, Loreno Jameson with the Latino Society of OPPD (LSO), and Jason Studt, VP of JE Dunn Construction. We discuss the challenges, and the reality of giving back as a small business like Alvarez Insurance. As well as the ways companies like JE Dunn and OPPD get involved, get engaged, and then get connected....

On this episode we get the opportunity to talk to Barrientos Scholarship Recipient, Odwuar Quinonez, about his journey and obstacles in pursuing his Bachelor’s, and now Master’s Degree as a 1st-Generation Latino in Nebraska. He brings on his mother who describes the struggles of raising her son her in America, but preserving through it all and providing her son the opportunity to pursue his dreams...

Tune in to the first episode of the Performance Parakone podcast, where the spotlight shines on the Barriento Scholarship Foundation's (BSF) dedication to Latino education. Hosts Marcos Vidal and Suleyma Garcia Mendez engage in a compelling dialogue with Marcos Mora, exploring the foundation's history, its connection to the community, and the future of Latino empowerment in Omaha and beyond. Don't...