Best Chingona Podcasts (2025)

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157: CyC Finale 59:48

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2M ago59:48

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After 8 years, our show comes to an end. Our final episode was recorded on video and available to view on our free Patreon: Patreon.com/cycpodcast Thank you to each and everyone of you who listened, supported, and befriended us.By Cabronas y Chingonas

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FINALE: Full circle. A journey of transformation and gratitude with Thaisa Fernandes 🇧🇷🏳️‍🌈 47:44

4M ago47:44

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Thaisa Fernandes is a Senior Program Manager and design enthusiast who blends strategy, creativity, and user-centered approach to build impactful products. She is also a social entrepreneur dedicated to building communities and elevating Latinx and Caribbean voices through projects like Latinx in Power and PM101. In this episode, we explore the jou…

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Creative Expression with Fran Meneses 🇨🇱🏳️‍🌈 51:14

6M ago51:14

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Fran Meneses (she/they) is a queer illustrator, author, and content creator based in Brooklyn, NYC. While working on projects and comics, Fran enjoys sharing her life's ups and downs on her YouTube channel and social media. In this episode, Fran will share how her cultural background profoundly influences her work, highlighting the impact of person…

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The Story Behind the Cookbook with Izabelle Alvares 🇧🇷 30:12

6M ago30:12

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Izabelle Alvares (she/her) is a graphic designer and art director with 15 years of experience blending editorial design, branding, and experiential design. She views design as a catalyst for meaningful social change and thrives on projects that celebrate collective intelligence and diverse perspectives. For Izabelle, food is more than sustenance—it…

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156: My Old Ass Kissed a Girl 59:34

8M ago59:34

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We're back for one last episode this year! We have seen so many new movies and we had to drop our strong feelings for you HEREEE. We then discuss the film that brought us back, My Old Ass (2024) and the lesbian utopia-esque reality show, I Kissed a Girl on Hulu. #myoldass #ikissedagirlBy Cabronas y Chingonas

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers with Martín Vargas-Vega 🇲🇽 39:24

8M ago39:24

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Martín Vargas-Vega (he/him) is a non-traditional Software Engineer with a heart for philanthropy and a passion for community empowerment. Martín’s impressive experience spans leading product development from front-end to back-end, mentoring the next generation of engineers, and making significant contributions to company growth. He was a founding e…

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Guest Andria Muñoz - Andria's Tienda 57:04

8M ago57:04

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I absolutely loved recording this episode and I know you'll love hearing all about Andria's growth as a CEO and jewelery designer. Her journey is so inspiring and she has so much great advice and insights for other business owners. This is an episode you'll listen to on repeat. ✨ Connect & shop with Andria: ✨ Shop her website: https://andriastienda…

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Confidence in the Tech Industry with Thais Campbell 🇧🇷 35:35

9M ago35:35

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Thais Campbell (she/her) is a Customer Success Manager specializing in driving product adoption and empowering customers to effectively leverage HubSpot's software. With over six years of experience in Inbound Marketing, Community Building, and Customer Success, Thais is passionate about building strong client relationships and enhancing customer r…

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The Marginalization of Latinx Students with Laura Chávez-Moreno 🇲🇽 32:51

9M ago32:51

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Laura Chávez-Moreno (she/her) is an award-winning researcher at UCLA, specializing in Chicanx/Latinx education. With a deep commitment to understanding and addressing systemic racism in educational settings, she studies the impact of bilingual education programs on Latinx students. In this episode, Laura Chávez-Moreno discusses her journey into the…

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Managing Up with Nic Miranda 🇨🇺🇦🇷 42:01

10M ago42:01

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Nic Miranda (he/him) is an Engineering Program Manager at Google Cloud, dedicated to empowering Google users to work faster, smarter, and more securely. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Texas and an MBA in Corporate Strategy and Data Analytics from the Quantic School of Business and Technology. In this epi…

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Marie-Christine Levet: Founding Partner at Educapital 47:02

11M ago47:02

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Marie-Christine Levet is the President and co-founder of Educapital, the first and largest Edtech impact fund in Europe. Based in Paris, Educapital invests in innovative startups from late seed to Series B, focusing on entrepreneurs who are transforming the future of education and work. The fund manages two portfolios and recently closed its second…

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Nick Moran: Founder & General Partner of New Stack Ventures. 46:24

12M ago46:24

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Nick Moran is the Founder and General Partner of New Stack Ventures. A former M&A and Product Management professional at Danaher, Nick began angel investing full-time in 2013. In 2014, he launched the first venture capital podcast, The Full Ratchet, growing it into one of the largest media brands in venture capital and the top 0.5% of most listened…

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Navigating Data-Driven Dreams with Soo Tang Yuk 🇻🇮🇹🇹🇦🇼🇨🇳 42:30

12M ago42:30

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Soo Tang Yuk (she/her) is an entrepreneur, co-founder of a global tech consultancy, and Women in Tech evangelist. With a background in IT and a passion for mentoring, community building, and also as a podcast producer, she drives innovation and leads strategic initiatives. In this episode, Soo Tang Yuk shared more about her Caribbean identity, care…

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Guest Bessy Martinez - The Everyday Jefa 1:13:33

1y ago1:13:33

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AI-generated: Ever wondered how to balance entrepreneurship, motherhood, and community building all at once? Bessy Martinez, our first guest on the Brown Girl Business School podcast, exemplifies this art with incredible grace and resilience. Known as the Everyday Jefa, Bessy shares her unique journey from working in a predominantly white community…

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Charles Hudson: Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures 50:05

1y ago50:05

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Charles Hudson is the Managing Partner and Founder of Precursor Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm focused on investing in the first institutional round of investment for the most promising software and hardware companies. Under his leadership, Precursor Ventures has raised four funds and has over $200 million under management. He has i…

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Samara Mejia Hernandez: Founding Partner at Chingona Ventures 52:33

1y ago52:33

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Samara is the Founding Partner of an institutionally backed pre-seed stage fund, Chingona Ventures, focusing on investing in tech and tech-enabled companies across the U.S. The fund has $60MM in AUM and has made over 40 investments across technology sectors in Financial, Food, Future of Work and Learning, and Health/Wellness. Before this, she was a…

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Navigating Global Operations with Yesenia Monroy 🇸🇻 35:13

1y ago35:13

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Yesenia Monroy (she/her) is an accomplished Global Client Experience leader with expertise in cultivating high-performing teams, optimizing technology, and driving progressive operational efficiencies. In this episode, Yesenia shared insights on her connection with Central America, her professional journey, and the influence of her cultural backgro…

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Shawn Merani: Founder & Managing Director at Parade Ventures 48:08

1y ago48:08

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Shawn Merani is the Founder and Managing Partner of Parade Ventures, a pre-seed & seed stage-focused venture capital firm. Previously, Shawn was a co-founder and partner at Flight Ventures, investing in early stage software, internet and mobile companies across a variety of sectors. Additionally, he has invested in select later stage companies. Sha…

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Digital AWS Leadership with Walyce Phillip 🇧🇷 35:25

1y ago35:25

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Walyce Phillip (she/her) is a leader in digital media products and operations with extensive program management experience. She excels in driving product strategy by setting priorities and guiding products through the execution cycle, with a focus on enhancing customer experience and engagement. In this episode, we’ll uncover the key milestones in …

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155: Under the Origin's Bridge 1:00:11

1y ago1:00:11

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FriedPapita & Myte are back to talk about two Hulu streamables - Origin (2023) and Under the Bridge. Caste affects everything and everyone, Origin does a great job of explaining that in an emotionally complex way. Under Bridge showcases a real life story about how dehumanization turns deadly in the blink of an eye. We have merch! https://teespring.…

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Chief Marketing Officer Extraordinaire with Adriana Pirela 🇱🇨🇻🇪 51:42

1y ago51:42

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Adriana Pirela (she/her) is not your ordinary Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), she has conquered markets from the US to the Caribbean, showcasing her prowess in boosting revenue and mastering customer acquisition. She's not just about numbers – Adriana's a brand-building maestro, celebrated for her strategies that elevate retention and cut acquisitio…

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Ali Jamal: Founding Partner of First Check Ventures 50:48

1y ago50:48

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Ali Jamal is a Venture Investor, Product Leader, Growth Expert, Data Scientist, and Corporate Strategist. He is the Founder of First Check Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups worldwide. The syndicate has supported and invested in more than 130 startups from over 30 countries, including the US, Pakistan, India, Sing…

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Navigating the Software Landscape with Rwynn Christian 🇸🇷 28:00

1y ago28:00

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Rwynn Christian (he/him) is an experienced Software Engineer at ReflexSystems and an IT Consultant with a Master's degree in Computer Science from The University of Texas in Austin, specializing in Software Systems Engineering and Business Analysis. In this episode, Rwynn shares about his professional engineering journey, providing career advice an…

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Matias Serebrinsky: Managing Partner at PsyMed Ventures 46:34

1y ago46:34

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Matias is a General Partner at PsyMed Ventures, a venture capital fund that invests in cutting-edge brain and mental health technologies. Prior to this role, he led NVIDIA's accelerator program for AI startups in North America. Before his work at NVIDIA, Matias co-founded CookUnity, a venture-backed food technology company that has delivered over o…

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Leck Ting Yan: Managing Partner at TRIVE 46:32

1y ago46:32

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Ting Yan is the Managing Partner at TRIVE, an early-stage venture capital firm in Southeast Asia that focuses on investing in impactful, high-growth technology companies. Ting Yan dedicates the majority of his time to working closely with TRIVE's portfolio founders to help structure their businesses for growth. Prior to joining TRIVE, Ting Yan bega…

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Our 'Why" For Creating Chingonas In Life - the Podcast 32:26

1y ago32:26

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In honor of the OG Chingona, Rosa Chavez, we launch this podcast on her birthday to honor Latina women everywhere. By sharing our stories and keeping it REAL, we begin to change judgment into compassion and rise powerfully as a community. Today I hang with my Chingona cousin Letty and talk about her mom, my Tia Rosa, who passed away too soon. Tia R…

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Image Manipulation from Darkroom to AI with Juliana Castro Varón 🇨🇴🏳️‍🌈 33:28

1y ago33:28

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Juliana Castro Varón (she/her) is a designer, writer, technologist, and the founder of Cita Press. With a decade of experience working for museums, universities, non-profits, and agencies, she strives to lead projects that spark curiosity, raise questions, and charm audiences. Juliana is a Fellow at Harvard University, where she researches the hist…

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Gabriel Jarrosson: Managing Partner at Lobster Capital 48:01

1y ago48:01

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Gabriel Jarrosson is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the startup space and the General Partner of Lobster Capital. He has invested over $25M in Y Combinator startups. Having sold three of his own startups, he shares his expertise in his books "My Investor Secrets" and "Investing in Startups: x100 or Nothing.…

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How to get unstuck when you think you're just being lazy 24:49

1y ago24:49

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You've probably felt swamped by your endless to-do list, right? Sometimes, it can feel like there's just not enough hours in the day to get everything done. We've all been told that success means being super busy all the time, but this can often lead to a guilt trip. To help ease the pressure, why not try a micro to-do list or even a not-to-do list…

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Selling with soul without selling your soul 37:55

1+ y ago37:55

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The only way to make money is to ask for it through sales. But selling can feel super gross and trigger guilt and money trauma. So how do you get past it? That's what I talk about in this episode. ------- AI-generated: Have you ever felt the uncomfortable twinge when the time comes to ask for payment for your services? I, Jenavi Kasper, peel back t…

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I quit my day job 34:50

1+ y ago34:50

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This AI description is still corny but it has keywords that will help this podcast to be found by more people so we forge ahead with it. ---------- Taking the leap from the corporate safety net into the arms of entrepreneurship is a tale not just of risk, but of deep-seated purpose. Today, I pull back the curtain on my own transformative decision t…

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Lead Generation Journey with Glenville Dixon Jr 🇦🇬🇯🇲🇩🇲 45:04

1+ y ago45:04

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Glenville Dixon Jr (he/him) is a digital marketer and business lead gen strategist with over five years of local and international experience in the UK, the US, and his home country. Glenville is passionate about creating immersive and engaging visual stories that communicate the needs of his partners in an entertaining and unique way. In this epis…

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154: Love Lies Bleeding & Drive-Away Dolls 57:08

1+ y ago57:08

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One will give you anxiety, the other will utterly confuse you. In this episode we discuss the spectrum of lesbian films and how Drive-Away Dolls (2024) and Love Lies Bleeding (2024) made us feel, because that's what really matters. Kristen Stewart, you have found your niche. We have merch! https://teespring.com/stores/cabronasychingonas Subscribe t…

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Toxic Positivity in the Workplace with Simone Lima 🇧🇷 35:44

1+ y ago35:44

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Simone Lima (she/her) is a podcast creator and problem solver dedicated to making a positive impact with a passion for technology and creative pursuits. Fun fact: she has lived in 5 continents already! In this episode, Simone will share more about her career journey, and also about her research on toxic positivity in the workplace, covering signs, …

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Cracking the Code in English and Mandarin with Diandre Ottley 🇰🇳 🇸🇽 31:54

1+ y ago31:54

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Diandre Ottley (he/him) is an IT Manager, Software Engineer, and Data Scientist. He's known for his expertise in applying data-driven insights to improve business processes, as well as his out-of-box approach to problem-solving. He also has a passion for sports and sustainable development. In this podcast episode, we'll discuss Diandre's Caribbean …

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153: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe ft. Danny Picante 50:03

1+ y ago50:03

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We bring in our local gay guy correspondent to talk about the indie gem Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2023)! Danny tells us how he discovered the book and why the films timing couldn't be better in his life, despite it having terrible timing due to the strikes. We have merch! https://teespring.com/stores/cabronasychingon…

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Being Chingona 30:53

1+ y ago30:53

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My insight on the meaning of being chingona and 3 simple steps I used that you can implement to become the most effortlessly bada$$ version of yourself 💪 Did you enjoy this episode? If so, help us be found by other Jefas like you! ✅ Rate ✅ Review ✅ Subscribe ✅ Follow Have business questions or advice you want me to cover in future episodes? I got y…

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The real job of a CEO 33:41

1+ y ago33:41

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These AI descriptions are so over the top... I am amused (I hope you are as well) This episode is about the actual job of a CEO, which is to maximize profits. And there are only three ways to do it -- I break it all down in this episode. ------ Step into the boardroom with me, Genevieve Casper, as we uncover the essence of being a CEO in the bustli…

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Don't quit your day job 57:08

1+ y ago57:08

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The intro is a bit janky on this one because I edited it myself, but it fits the theme of this episode, so we forge ahead! P.S. The automated AI description is not my voice at all, but I am amused by it nonetheless. So I included it below, mistakes and all: ---- Ever taken a step back to find your path forward? I'm Genevieve Casper, and I've just r…

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Mastering the Tech Ladder to IBM VP with Nicholas Fuller 🇹🇹 39:18

1+ y ago39:18

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Nicholas Fuller (he/him) is the VP of AI and Automation at IBM Research, leading global teams in AI-based innovation for enterprise automation. With expertise in AI software, modernization, edge computing and semiconductor tech, he's an advocate for diversity and the author of "Struggle and Progress." In this podcast, Nicholas will discuss his care…

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152: 2023 Faves 1:03:49

1+ y ago1:03:49

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We're dropping LOADS on y'all to make up for our absence. Hear our brief thoughts on: Mo Ramy Everything now The Fall of the House of Usher Next Goal Wins Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Joy ride Dead ringers Eileen Theater camp Gen v The last of us And maybe a few more things... PodeRosas FC Radio: The Way We Show Up in th…

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From Legos to Microsoft with Pablo Veramendi 🇪🇸 47:06

1+ y ago47:06

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Pablo Veramendi (he/him) is the Director of Audience Evangelism at Microsoft. He is passionate about building meaningful communities and leveraging technology for innovative solutions. Pablo leads Microsoft's global Student Developer programs, including Imagine Cup and Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors. He enjoys inspiring others to believe in an…

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Importance of Effective Communication with Stacey-Ann Smith 🇯🇲 27:13

1+ y ago27:13

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Stacey-Ann Smith (she/her) offers over 9 years of project management experience, skillfully combining vision, strategy, and leadership. By aligning customer requirements with company goals, she consistently delivers successful projects. Stacey-Ann possesses a Business Administration degree and a Project Management certification. In this episode, St…

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Engineering Program Management with Beatris Mendez Gandica 🇻🇪 27:45

1+ y ago27:45

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We talked with Beatris Mendez Gandica (she/her), an engineer and Program Manager at Microsoft, specializing in diverse engineering disciplines, nonprofit work, and advocacy for women in STEM. In this episode, we will dive into Beatris's role in the tech industry, her founding of Nuevo Foundation to empower underrepresented students in STEM, her ins…

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Empowering Youth Through Comprehensive Sexuality Education with Sherry-Ann Joseph 🇬🇩 28:28

1+ y ago28:28

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Sherry-Ann Joseph (she/her) skills set includes data handling, analysis, report writing, and procurement. Sherry-Ann is passionate about educating adolescents on sexual health through Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE). Through Grenada Planned Parenthood Association, she mastered project management and grant writing, leading successful grant p…

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AI Charting the HR Landscape with Hernan Chiosso 🇦🇷 37:29

1+ y ago37:29

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We had a conversation with Hernan Chiosso (he/him), an HR innovation leader with over 25 years of experience in software development and product management. Hernan serves as a Lead Volunteer at U.S. Digital Response and is the Founder of ProductizeHR. He also mentors graduates and startups globally and holds certifications in SPHR, Scrum, and Desig…

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From Intern to Innovator with Guilherme Abreu 🇬🇩🇧🇷 16:44

1+ y ago16:44

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Guilherme Abreu (he/him) is a dynamic person who transitioned from a background in sales to becoming a software engineer. He is a Software Engineer working on innovative vending solutions. We’re excited to showcase how his diverse experiences have contributed to his success in the tech world.In this episode, we learned more about Guilherme’s softwa…

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Driving Development in the Bahamas with Errolisa McPhee 🇧🇸 30:42

1+ y ago30:42

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Errolisa McPhee (she/her) is a Certified Project Manager driving development in the Bahamas with a passion for development and a lead role in national projects. In addition to a Nova Southeastern University MBA in Finance, she’s currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration at The University of the West Indies Cave Hill. In this episode…

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The Power of Storytelling in Business with Andrea Marquez 🇲🇽 34:29

1+ y ago34:29

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Andrea Marquez (she/her) is an award-winning, Mexican-American storyteller. She’s currently on a mission to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs as producer and host of This is Small Business, an Amazon podcast. In this episode, Andrea shared her wisdom and experiences, serving as a source of motivation and guidance for creative professiona…

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Harnessing the Power of Silence in Negotiation with Diana Kleps 🇩🇴 28:44

2y ago28:44

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Diana Kleps (she/her) is an experienced professional with a solid history in market expansion, diversity and inclusion (DEI), sales, and portfolio-partnership management. As a key driver of 33Floors global business development strategy, she oversees marketing, operations, the sales team, and client experience. In this episode, Diana shared her jour…