Latino Business Report

Episode 33 – Texas is home to 213,000 Dreamers, including 110,000 DACA recipients. Nationally, there are over 1.97 million Dreamers. In this episode, we have a frank conversation with three DACA recipients from Mexico whose parents brought them to the U.S. when they were small children.  Now, young professionals, these Dreamers share their stories and give listeners a glimpse of the fear and uncertainty of growing up in the United States undocumented. Alberto, Jesus, Juan Carlos, and over 643,000 Dreamers, live each day with the possibility of being deported from the only country they know.   For More Information - https://abic.us/

Episode 32- Due, in part, to a global pandemic the world has changed. The uncertainty of the future and the search for a new normal has people stressed, anxious, depressed, and unsure of what may happen next. In this episode Psychotherapist, Laura Ramirez talks about how common and normal it is for people to be experiencing an array of stress and anxiety during this time. Ramirez also shares some simple coping exercises that people can try on their own to help mitigate stress. You can contact Laura Ramirez at https://bit.ly/3wLvRKc 

Episode 31 - In this podcast, you will meet Tatiana Chamorro, a young motivated Latina who came to this country from Nicaragua as a student, wife, and mother. Tatiana’s family thought she was taking on more than she could handle and would not last more than two months in the U.S. Today, less than 9 years after her arrival in this country, this ambitious entrepreneur is now an owner/partner of a successful Dallas-based digital marketing startup, that is already earning 6 figures a year and growing. In 2021 Tatiana was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the American Advertising Federation of Dallas. For More Information - https://www.hitedigital.com/dallas/ 

Episode 30 – In this episode, Leonard Trinidad, of Solve HR, explains how having a safety program can increase employee productivity and increase company profit margins. SolveHR functions as a full-service outsourced HR department. They are a San Antonio-based, Latino-owned firm that operates in 47 states, and has maintained a 97% retention rate among its clients. For more information or questions, you can contact Leonard Trinidad at leonard@solvehr.com  or visit https://solvehr.com/

Episode 29 – In this podcast LBR Host, J.R. Gonzales has a candid conversation with Dr. Barbara Baggerly-Hinojosa about Business Etiquette. This podcast will give listeners valuable insight and takeaways that can be implemented immediately in the workplace and in social settings. Dr. Hinojosa is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Leadership Empowerment Group, LLC. and has been a consultant for over 8 years. Dr. Hinojosa earned a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from Our Lady of the Lake University. She is an expert in soft skills and leadership training. For more information: https://leadershipempowermentgroup.com/

Episode 28 – A conversation with Angel Muñoz, a serial entrepreneur who says his creation Beacon®, is the most secure and most private video communications platform in the world. Launched in November of 2020. Beacon® is a revolutionary video and voice communication platform created with a mission to enhance natural communication. Beacon’s state-of-the-art encryption safeguards all communication, ensuring confidentiality and protecting identity. Beacon® offers fast and continuous connections, Ultra HD video, 3D binaural audio, free unlimited call time, and an array of interactive tools. Based on the same augmented reality seen in video games, Beacon® drives technology to a whole new level. Beacon® users feel as though they are in the same room with the person they are talking to, giving them a close to a real experience as possible while staying safe and secure. Get A Free Beacon® Account - https://beaconx.com/  

Episode - 27  On the morning of July 16, 1945, at 5:29:45 (Mountain Time) the world’s first atomic bomb exploded at a test site in the New Mexico desert. Today, 77 years later, our own government is still suppressing and covering up the consequences for the residents of New Mexico and El Paso Texas. In this episode, you will learn how U.S. Citizens, mostly Latinos have been forgotten and betrayed. For More Info. - www.trinitydownwinders.com

Episode 26 – Amado M. Peña Jr. gives a retrospective of his life and his work. Peña is a Mestizo of Mexican and Yaqui ancestry. His art celebrates the strength of a people who meet the harsh realities of life in an uncompromising land, and his work is a tribute to the Native Americans who survive by living in harmony with an adversarial, untamed environment. His artwork is defined by its bold color and form and dynamic composition. Through his art, he communicates his vision of a land, its people, and their art.  

Episode 25 - In this episode LBR Host, J.R. Gonzales talks about why Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15 - October 15, and not just one full month. Gonzales also talks about the US Hispanic economy, buying power, and fun facts you never learned in school.  

Episode 24 - In this episode lean how Hispanic owned businesses and organizations are working together to help fight Covid and overcome vaccine hesitancy in the Hispanic community. To become a part of the Say Adiós to Covid campaign go to www.sayadiostocovid.com or call the TAMACC office at 512-444-5727. This effort is made possible by Your Shot Texas This podcast episode is a recording of a broadcast by News Radio 1080 KRLD

Episode 23 - In this episode Project Director Terri Reed of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s MBDA Business Center talks about the plethora of free resources the center has for minority business owners. Listeners will learn about how their business can become HUB certified, usually in one day at no cost. Reed also covers the benefits of other state and federal certifications.  You do not need to be from El Paso to apply for certification or to receive resources. For more information or to get started, you can contact Ms. Reed at the MBDA Business Center-El Paso at 915-351-6232.    

Episode 22 - In this episode, you will hear from 3 Texas State Representatives Art Fierro, Christina Morales and Erin Zwiener. These lawmakers talk about the reason they decided to break quorum and why they are in Washington DC for the duration of the Special Session.

Episode 21 - Vecinos, Love Thy Neighbor is an award-winning independent feature-length film written by Rupert Reyes and directed by Alex Avila.  Vecinos all Latinx cast and crew features Rupert Reyes, Alma Chapa Moore, Julio Carreon-Reyes, and Karinna Perez Cantu as the movie’s main characters. Vecinos tells the story of neighbors, brought together by proximity, but held together by something much more personal.  This romantic comedy reminds us that no matter how easy it is to lose your identity in a city that will not sit still, it is even easier to lose it when you are the one sitting still. Watch the Trailer - https://vimeo.com/464611597

Episode 20 - Followed by tens of thousands on social media, Amanda Solis is best known for her live tribute performances of Tejano icon Selena. In this podcast Amanda tells how it all started, and what she as been through. Find out what is next for this blooming young recording artist and actress. Listener Bonus: Be one of the first to preview Amanda's new song "Chiflas," - (this song is not yet available to the public)

Episode 19 - By day Samantha Najera and Nina Duran, are business professionals at the top of their game. By night and weekends Najera and Duran transform into San Antonio’s dynamic duo Lil’ Chismosa & Lil’ Frijolita, hosts the hit Webshow Bean & Chisme. As self-proclaimed “Hoodrats” Najera and Duran take comedy, Latinx culture, and things polite people don’t talk about to a whole new level.   Link to Hoodrat Cumbia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KAQA1wG0zM 

Episode 18 - An interview with Miguel Vidal owner of  Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ, one Austin's most popular Food Trucks. Miguel shares a few cooking secrets of his famous BBQ. also talks about his plans of expanding from a Food Truck to brick and mortar restaurant.

Episode 17 - From TED Talks to her own HBO Special, comedian Shayla Rivera understands how laughter and humor are not only the best medicine, but they are also paramount for resilience. From NASA to the comedy stage, Shayla’s story includes breast cancer to the loss of her son. Hers is a story of Keep on Keeping on. Shayla's Web Site - https://shaylarivera.com/ 

Episode 16 –  Although an employee handbook is not legally required, every business should have one. In this short episode, Leonard Trinidad of Solve HR lays out the importance of why every employee should be provided with an updated copy of your employee handbook.   For additional HR information visit - https://solvehr.com/ 

Episode 15 – There are ways to brand and market your company other than paid advertising. In this episode we interview Bill Gato, CEO, Co-Founder and Partner of Latinx Newswire and Angela Sustaita-Ruiz, Co-Founder of Brilla Media, RetroPop Media and Hispanicize. Take advantage of  Bill and Angela’s marketing and public relations expertise. Learn how even a small business can get great media coverage without having to pay for it.

Episode 14 – In this episode Host J.R. Gonzales has a candid conversation with Eddie Aldrete about Immigration, Dreamers and DACA. Aldrete has been named one of the Top 100 most influential figures in Texas politics and government and one of the most influential people in San Antonio. As an IBC senior vice president, Eddie Aldrete monitors local and federal policies that directly impact the financial services industry, international trade, economic development, immigration, border security and other issues that impact the communities the bank serves. From 2018 to 2021, Aldrete served a three-year term as chairman of the board of directors of the Washington, DC-based National Immigration Forum.  Additionally, he is the past chairman of the Texas/Mexico Trade Coalition where he spearheaded efforts for the Texas Association of Business in support of the US/Mexico/Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA).  Aldrete is heavily involved in issues related to immigration reform, border security, as well as the demographic shi