Sueños To Success Podcast with Dr. Victor Rios

Featuring Alexandra Soleil Dumas, Head of VC and Startup Partnerships (US West) at Google

Featuring Dr. Constantino Aguilar, Superintendent, Riverbank Unified School District

Featuring Principal Amen Rahh, CEO, Knowlej, Revolutionary Principal, Award Winning Educator, Bestselling Author

Featuring Dr. Darren Mcduffie Superintendent, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Featuring Aaron Barrett Associate General Counsel, Product - Zoom Communications, Inc.

Featuring Manny Raya. Coach, Director of Lil Homies Turf 2 Surf, and Ph. D. Student at Pepperdine University

Featuring Dr. Hilda Maldonado, Superintendent, Santa Barbara Unified

Featuring Seth Streeter - Founder & Chief Impact Officer | Mission Wealth

With Dr. Victor Rios

with Dr. Jeffrey Stewart

With Corina Herrera-Loera, MPA, Trustee, Alum Rock Union Elementary School District

With Dr. Simone Charles

Youth Empowerment Speaker

- U.S. Congressman, District 29, (2013-2025)

Founder and President of Orenda Education

What does it really take to earn a Ph. D.?

Real with Rios

Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma

Authors of This Foo: 7 Lessons for Burros and Bag Chaser$

New Episode of Season 2!

Dr. Shenoda grew up facing significant challenges, including witnessing violence as a kid and losing a loved one to illness. Despite these hardships, he persevered and became a highly respected cardiologist, a heart doctor, in his community. His story is one of resilience, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of his patients. He is now saving lives one heart...

The Power of Optimism & Community Dr. Victor Rios sits down with Love Jefferson , a first-generation college student who forged his own path through education and sports. Love’s journey took him from winning a Pac-10 Championship and making a Rose Bowl appearance to playing in the NFL with the Chicago Bears . 🏆🏈 In this episode, Love recounts the unforgettable moment he first met Dr. Victor...

Dr. Victor Rios is joined by Dr. Juan Manuel Santos, Assistant Superintendent of the Ventura County Office of Education and President-Elect of the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA). In this powerful conversation, they dive into transformational leadership, the role of educators in communities of struggle, and what truly defines a transformative teacher—one...

Dr. Victor Rios sits down with Jose Anzaldo—UC Berkeley undergraduate, motivational speaker, and subject of the PBS documentary East of Salinas. Jose’s story is a testament to perseverance, hard work, and the transformative power of education. Growing up in the agricultural fields of Salinas, California, he faced housing insecurity, witnessed violence, and encountered systemic barriers. Yet, with...

As Steve Jobs once said, "The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller." That’s exactly what we’re diving into—the stories that shape us, inspire us, and push us to redefine success. The Power of Storytelling with Audrey Lee We’re kicking off this extended season with a thought-provoking episode featuring Audrey Lee, author of The Mechanics of Memory. 💡 How do we hold onto the past wh...