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Listeners this week we have a conversation with Richard Montañez.Richard Montañez is an inventor, entrepreneur, philanthropist and business executive whose inspirational journey has taken him from the barrio to the boardroom. A sought-after motivational speaker, he may be best known as the creator of Flamin' Hot Cheetos--the billion-dollar brand and worldwide phenomenon. Hailed as the Godfather of Hispanic Marketing, Montañez began his tenure as a janitor at Frito-Lay/PepsiCo before rising up through the ranks to head his own division. He serves on several non-profit boards and is widely recognized as one of the most influential Latinos in corporate America. Richard Montañez and his family live in SoCal California.During our conversation we talked about:Why he kept his life private for a long timeThe cookie story and how he grew up in Guasti CaliforniaGrowing up Latino in the 60sOf course, the Hot Cheeto storyHow his wife Judy influenced his driveHow he decided to begin practicing the future him, and how he s

Listeners, we're back this week with Juliet Menéndez.Juliet Menéndez is a Guatemalan American author and illustrator living between Guatemala City, Paris, and New York. While working as a bilingual teacher in New York City’s public schools, Juliet noted the need for more books that depicted children like the ones in her classrooms. She studied design and illustration in Paris and now spends her days with her watercolors and notebook. Latinitas is her first children's book.During our conversation, we talked about:Heritage and identityGrowing up moving between countriesNon-linear career and listening to your inner voiceHaving a career in art and finding your styleBeing an illustratorHer book Latinitas and how the project evolved.I love her mission of elevating Latina voices This episode was brought to you by the Small Biz Sponsorship Program:Are you a business owner and you'd love to hear the name of your business at Cafe con Pam? Well, your wish has been granted. We have reopened applications to the Small Biz

Listeners this week we're back with Kathy Sosa and Jennifer Speed.Kathy Sosa explores the artistic expression of mestizaje, the blending of peoples, races, ethnicities, languages, ideas, habits and cultures that characterizes the Texas-Mexico border region that has been her home since childhood.Dr. Jennifer Speed is a native Texan and a historian with a special interest in biography and storytelling. Her work ranges in space and time from medieval Spain to early twentieth century Mexico and the U.S.During this episode we talked about:What sparked the curiousity to create their book "Revolutionary Women of Texas and Mexico"How history is written by men and it was important for the stories to be told by womenThe creation of this book, how long it took and the lessons they learned.The Malinche, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, and Nahui Olin This episode is brought to you by the 30 Day Tapping Challenge with PamI created the 30 Day Tapping Challenge because I know, like me, you have limiting beliefs holding you back a

Listeners this week we have a conversation with Lilliana Vazquez.Emmy-winning host and TV personality Lilliana Vazquez is a trailblazing interviewer, style expert, and author. Capturing the audience’s attention behind the microphone, she earned kudos from Bustle with its headline “NBC's Golden Globes Red Carpet Host Is One to Watch.” The enterprising star has curated a career that began from a small blog to being seen by millions daily on numerous platforms including America’s #1 Morning Show, TODAY.Through her experience and research, it led her to realize how infertility disproportionately affects the Latinx community - her beloved community does not have the same access, education, or financial resources when it comes to advanced reproductive technologies (ART). This inspired her to collaborate with a fertility clinic, Kindbody, to create a community initiative that’ll help 12 Latinx women receive free hormonal tests, and one couple receive one IVF treatment. During our conversation we talked about:The dif

Listeners this week we're back with Manny Padilla.Manny wrote his first short story when he was 8-years-old and has been writing ever since. Despite his parents' protests ("You'll starve to death!"), Manny earned a journalism degree, and has since worked consistently in the media and publishing fields with over 36 years of award-winning writing experience, working as a newspaper reporter and editor; marketing, public relations and advertising professional; and public speaker.Manny "retired" from his position as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union in 2019. There, he was responsible for extending the not-for-profit financial institution’s work within the Los Angeles Police and Sheriff’s departments, as well as law enforcement communities.Prior to that, Manny held roles as First Vice President of Marketing, Metrocities Mortgage; Marketing Communications Manager, The California Endowment; Vice President of Marketing, City National Bank; and Writer/Edito

Listeners this week we have a conversation with Thatiana Diaz.Thatiana Diaz leads editorial strategy, ideation, and execution for Refinery29's first Latinx cross-platform channel, Somos. In addition to serving as the senior editor of Somos, Thatiana is a beauty contributor, producing deeply reported beauty pieces and exclusive celebrity features. She has covered beauty through a wide lens, including product reviews, debunking beauty myths, and igniting conversations on inclusivity and diversity within the industry. Thatiana joined Refinery29 from People en Español, where she launched Chica, Meredith's first brand targeting Latina millennials, with video and social media extensions. She is also the former Miss New York USA 2015 and finalist at Miss Dominican Republic Universe.During our conversation, we talked about:We talk about her panic attack when she decided to switch majors in collegeBeing first gen in the US and to graduate from collegeSwitching majors and choosing a different careerInternships and how

Listeners this week we're back with Lincy Ayala.Lincy Ayala is Co-Founder and CEO of BookSloth. Lincy began her career as a biologist, whose love for animals had her working at a Nonprofit Wildlife preserve. Soon after, she re-discovered her passion for design when preparing graphics for the wildlife enclosures. From there she became a freelance UX/UI Designer for Web and Mobile. Lincy has collaborated with projects that inspire other women to pursue tech careers while also advocating for more inclusive work environments. If she’s not working, you’ll find her cuddled up reading Young Adult Fantasy or Sci-fi books.This year is the 10th anniversary of Apple’s student scholarship program at the Worldwide Developers Conference taking place June 7-11. Lincy has worked closely with Apple on various occasions, including their immersive Entrepreneur Camp which focuses on optimizing the apps of women and People of Color.During this episode we talked about:Life in Puerto RicoBilingual life-brainDoing business in Englis

Listeners, we're back this week with Kim Cordova. Kim Cordova was elected President of the UFCW Local 7 in 2009 and is currently serving her fourth term. She is the first woman, in its 150-year history, to ever lead Local 7 and serves as Vice President of UFCW International. Cordova believes when there is a strong labor movement, there is a strong middle class – the key to rebuilding the economies of Colorado and Wyoming.Cordova, a Local 7 union member for 35 years and counting, has dedicated her career to fighting for the health, safety, and wellbeing of working people. In 1985, while still in high school, she began her career as a grocery bagger for Safeway. While working at the store she was held at gunpoint, an experience that sparked her passion for workplace safety. After eight years at Safeway, in several positions including stocker, checker, and baker, she was hired in 1993 as a Local 7 union organizer and later union representative. She served in that position until May 2009 when she returned to work

Listeners, we are back this week with a conversation with Sonia Erika.Sonia Erika is a serial entrepreneur focused on solidarity economics who is currently making music for the revolution. She currently spends her time traveling during the pandemic, recording music with “Death is a Business,” collaborating with local communities, and coaching female executives to create cooperative business structures.As an undocumented entrepreneur, worker, and musician, her work has been all about creating systems that work to eliminate violent systems. Sonia's life work has focused on building and creating systems that pay people equitably for their time and labor. Before graduating from Harvard, Sonia, co-founded 3 weed organizations, the Cannabis Cultural Association, the Massachusetts Recreational Consumer Council, and EatMe.Land. She is ready to build this world with you!This was a super fun conversation filled with lots of nuggets.This episode was brought to you by The PowerSisters Method™️The only membership that pai

Listeners we are back this week with episode 200! What a milestone! Instead of a celebration, Pam comes in to share a part of her story that catapulted her passion for listening to other's stories. It only took 200 episodes for her to feel safe enough to share this story, and by synchronicity, episode 200 landed during April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Assault. This episode is brought to you by The Washington Office on Latin AmericaSocial leaders often face-off with a Colombian government that refuses to admit its failures, and they stand up to armed groups terrorizing their communities. Hundreds of Afro-descendent and Indigenous social leaders have been killed in Colombia for their work advocating for their communities, yet they persist. In a new documentary podcast series, you will hear why directly from four of them. REBUILDING PEACE IN COLOMBIA, created by the Washington Office on Latin America and in partnership with Peabody-nominated Lantigua Williams & Co as part of th

Listeners, we're back this week with Dania Rivas!As the founder of Inclusively Outdoors, LLC, Dania Rivas specializes in working with organizational leaders who want to cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture that fosters a sense of belonging among historically underrepresented voices in the environmental and outdoor industries.She focuses on preparing individuals and institutions for rapid demographic change and firmly believes that diverse representation is vital to our environment and communities' health.Acting on her commitment to community, culture, and connection to nature, she is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School, holds a Master of Education degree in Environmental Studies, and is a Certified Professional Diversity Coach (CPDC) as well as a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC).Dania is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and holds a position as the first and only Latina Board Member while serving as the Pro Bono Coaching Initiative

Listeners, we're back this week with Kiana Estevez.Kiana is an Afro-Latina founder, who's determined to create inclusive and empathetic solutions through food experiences. She created Aisle Mine, a social food movement, empowering people to step outside of their comfort zones and equalizing cultural differences through community experience.She went to Boston University receiving her Bachelor’s in hospitality administration as a first-generation student. Kiana worked at Fenway Park where she managed 40 union employees and became the first minority department head handling an account bringing in over $1 million in annual recurring revenue. Then went on the restaurant tech sales, where she facilitated workshops for Sales Associates, which focused on lead generation, co-lead a six-person committee designed to enhance the workplace experience within the larger Sales Associate team.Kiana dedicates much of her time to a multitude of initiatives ranging from strengthening the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) mo

Listeners, we're back this week with Rachel and Frank Gonzales.Frank and Rachel Gonzales live in Dallas, Texas with their three children and two great Pyrenees. They have been fiercely advocating for the transgender community since their daughter, Libby, transitioned 5 years ago. Their efforts have been amplified significantly over the last years as the Texas legislature attempts to attack and discriminate against trans youth with several discriminatory bills. They have testified several times at the Texas Capitol, spoken at rallies and protests, and held a media presence in the fight for equality for transgender Texans.As the parents of a transgender child, equality for LGBTQ youth is their passion. They are members of DFW Trans Kids & Families, Rainbow Roundup, and serve on the Human Rights Campaign Parents for Transgender Equality Council.Listeners, this is a much-needed conversation we need to have in our community and I'm grateful Rachel and Frank were so gracious to come and share their experience w

Listeners we're back this week with Sarah Farzam.Sarah is the Founder and CEO of Bilingual Birdies Sarah is half Mexican and half Iranian and grew up speaking Spanish, Farsi, and English. She’s from L.A. and graduated from UCLA with a BA in English. From there Sarah moved to Mexico City and later NYC where she taught high school and waited tables for a year before getting the idea to start her own educational company when she was only 24 years old. A lover of music, language, and culture, her intention was to create a space to celebrate diversity with children. In 2006, with zero business experience, Sarah launched Bilingual Birdies, a foreign language and live music program for children up to age six in NYC after months of passing out fliers in public playgrounds which yielded a total of three enrolled students (two of which were her twin nieces). She bootstrapped every step of the way and even invested her own saved-up tip money to start. Soon after she became the recipient of the Lenovo Heart of Business E

Listeners, we're back this week.Ronsley is the founder of the award-winning audio marketing agency Must Amplify. He is also the executive producer of The Psychology of Entrepreneurship & host of Should I Start A Podcast. Must Amplify is best known for helping leading brands, personalities & businesses raise their voice through podcasting while positioning their message to stand out in a crowded marketplace. Ronsley is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience to those interested in adding a podcast to their business profile. It’s that very passion that helped build his vast network of podcasting professionals all over the planet. Along with his team at Must Amplify, Ronsley produces the unique audio docuseries The Psychology of Entrepreneurship. This innovative podcast dives deep into the minds of creatives using research and data to explore complicated concepts.As the executive producer and host of the show Should I Start a Podcast, Ronsley offers tactical advice and information to podcas

Listeners, we're back this week with Luisa Diaz.Luisa is an actress, who has been featured in Oscar-winning movies such as The Fighter and Silver Linings Playbook. She is the former Ms. Venezuela International and is known in North Carolina as “Luisa Su Voz Latina” (Luisa your Latin voice), where Luisa was the host and producer of the first and longest-running Spanish language TV program produced in a major network. It ran for three years in North Carolina with interviews of celebrities in the Latin community such as Jorge Ramos, Cristina Saralegui, and Oprah Winfrey, among others. Through her success with her show, she became a personality and a brand name. Through her simple advice, Diaz outlines ten different characteristics of sexiness that make women feel validated and more assertive. Interestingly, none of these aspects specifically address body type or images of traditional beauty. Instead, Diaz shares fun and relatable personal examples of what she has worked to improve her own life and the lives of o

Listeners, this week we're back with Camila Ibarra. [Episodio en Español]Camila Ibarra (Ciudad de México, 1994) guionista, directora y showrunner. Es la creadora de la serie “El Club” de Netflix, de la cual escribió y dirigió 13 episodios. Ha creado contenido digital para Chivas, Cultura Colectiva, MTV y Yoamo Media. Actualmente se encuentra desarrollando proyectos con Vice Studios, Sonoro Media, Matador Content y Mash EntertainmentThis episode is brought to you by the Procrastinator Quiz! Do you know what kind of procrastinator are you? Find out at procrastinatorquiz.comDuring our conversation we covered: Sentirse colonizada por USASindrome de impostorReconocer entre intuición y ansiedadLa actuación y el miedo al fracasoEscribir con dislexiaFollow Camila Ibarra on all things social:InstagramSonoro InstagramSonoro Twitter Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/ Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.cl

Listeners, this week we're back with Daralyse Lyons.Daralyse Lyons, aka the Transformational Storyteller, is a journalist, an actor, and an activist. She has written more than two dozen full-length books, a handful of short stories, and countless articles, performed in various plays and in improv comedy shows. A member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and a summa cum laude graduate of NYU, with a double-major in English and Religious Studies and a minor in History, she is passionate about exposing the painful side of history, the side that is not written by oppressors. Through her studies, she has come to see the beautiful and overlapping philosophies of Judaism, Islam and Christianity and wonders why people so often use religion as a battering ram, instead of a source of solace and support. As a Biracial woman, she has made it her mission to stand for a more integrated world. As a sexually fluid person who has had relationships and experiences with both men and women, she has had to fi

Listeners, this week we are back with Angie Carrillo.Angie Carrillo is a serial entrepreneur, advisor, investor, philanthropist, life and business coach.After founding 2 companies in Silicon Valley, Angie traveled the world as an advisor for Fortune 500 companies and meeting top spiritual teachers.Angie provides online education and reskilling through business training and self-development tools backed by science.On a mission to level up the playing field for an inclusive future, Angie is a limited partner at an investment fund for diverse founders and the host of the bilingual show Going Forward Podcast.Angie is a graduate of Singularity University, Draper University, Tecnológico de Monterrey, and UC Berkeley, and was selected as one of the “Next Generation Women Leaders” by McKinsey & Co.During our conversation, we talked about:Having a big goal as a teenLiving alone as a teenagerImpostor syndromeRealizing what kind of company is best for youInvestors biases + visibilityDefinitions of successRemembering

Listeners, this week we're back with a solo episode!First, unbelievable we made it to episode 190, all thanks to you!Second, I am showing up here to invite you to Integrate, I decided to host the masterclass once again after the success we had last week.Let's learn how to channel our inner productivity using the power of our inner seasons.Register for Integrate at integratemasterclass.com on January 29th at 9:45 am PST!Y como siempre, Stay Shining! Thanks to our monthly supporters David HaberstockMartha Alonzo-JohnsenAida JarrettMaribel LaraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.