The C-Suite Power Play

arlos Llanes’ story is a blueprint for building—and scaling—with faith, discipline, and operational precision. In this episode of C-Suite Power Play, Carlos shares how his journey—from a Cuban-Colombian-American upbringing in Miami, to four combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, to corporate leadership at Ryder supporting Toyota Motor Manufacturing and Tesla—became the foundation for launching a lo...

In this episode, Dr. Olber Reyes, CEO of Clínica Familiar La Virgen de Guadalupe, shares how he transformed Hispanic healthcare in Dallas–Fort Worth. A Cuban physician who arrived in the U.S. via Venezuela, Olber identified a critical gap: the lack of culturally aligned, Spanish-speaking primary care for Hispanic families. What began as a single clinic has grown into a trusted network serving tens...

Amanda Moreno-Lake’s journey is a masterclass in long-term vision, disciplined execution, and community-centered business growth. In this episode, she walks us through the real story behind her career—from buying her first property at 19 to becoming one of the most influential voices in redevelopment and chamber leadership in Dallas. Amanda breaks down the realities of entering real estate as a yo...

Metal Manufacturing CEO Insights | Tech-Driven Scaling & Leadership (CS Fabrication)Metal manufacturing, metal fabrication, CEO insights, scaling a business—today on The C-Suite Power Play, we sit down with Christopher Sanchez, President of CS Fabrication, to break down the strategic moves that helped transform a traditional welding shop into a technology-driven, precision-focused, and sustain...

In this episode, Carolina del Calvo, co-owner and Chief Merchandising Officer of FSI Brands, and founder of Build to Bloom Company, shares her journey from Curacao to the global fashion industry, leading multicultural teams across continents. She opens up about transforming challenges into growth, building psychological safety in global teams, and the importance of leading with culture. Carolina’s...

In this episode, we sit down with George Baker , Sr. , founder of ParkHub and Managing Partner of 2 The Moon Ventures , to unpack what it truly takes to scale an idea from a scrappy startup to a global operation. George shares how a simple parking pain point in Dallas evolved into a global $100M tech company through MVP thinking , human-centered design , and agile innovation . He dives deep into t...

In this episode of The C-Suite Power Play, hosts Ruth Villalonga and J.C. Gonzalez sit down with Nina Vaca, Chairman and CEO of Pinnacle Group, to explore the power of mindset, resilience, and purpose in leadership. From building a billion-dollar company starting in her living-room to becoming a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, Nina shares how crises can become catalysts for gr...

In this inaugural episode, hosts Ruth Villalonga and JC González reveal the vision behind The C-Suite Power Play — a platform created for leaders who want to scale with purpose. They unpack the gap holding 90% of U.S. businesses below the million-dollar mark and discuss the need for an ecosystem that helps entrepreneurs come together to learn from one another and drive sustainable growth. Listener...