Best Latino Business Action Network Podcasts (2025)

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Investors Want a Big Vision, Good Metrics and a Problem You Love 26:14

2+ y ago26:14

26:14

Jorge Torres is co-founder of MindSDB, a tech company that's working to democratize machine learning so businesses make better predictions with their own data. He speaks candidly with Elian and Juleyka about pushing himself to think bigger and reimagine the problems his company can solve, finding the elusive product-market fit, and learning to navi…

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For Growth, Put the Team First 28:41

2+ y ago28:41

28:41

The Founder and CEO of Dream Big Children’s Center, Cristina Cordeiro, transformed her mission-driven behavioral therapy company to survive the pandemic. Exactly when her clients needed their services most. She speaks with Elian and Juleyka about restructuring programs to address staff shortages. And she shares how relentless efforts to serve her c…

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To Build Strong Relationships, Make Bold Commitments 22:23

2+ y ago22:23

22:23

As CEO and founder of Everyday Contacts, Lawrence Chavez designed a hybrid D2C business to strengthen not disrupt the doctor-patient relationship. He speaks with Elian and Juleyka about pitching this unconventional idea to investors and eyecare partners, standing up to pushback, and why he’s not afraid to commit first in business relationships. Our…

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Staying True to Your Vision and Values As You Tackle Change 24:37

2+ y ago24:37

24:37

Co-founder of The Colour Bar Salon Lorena Martinez left her corporate job to build a beauty business that’s challenging her industry. She speaks with Elian and Juleyka about restructuring the company to comply with changing employment laws, supporting her team and competitors, and how an abundance mindset helped her make practical business decision…

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Turning Pain Into Opportunity During the Pandemic 23:56

2+ y ago23:56

23:56

As CEO of Academy on Demand, a healthcare training company, Laura Oldaker builds on her expertise in senior care to anticipate change and capitalize on problem-solving. She speaks with Elian and Juleyka about concentric diversification as a growth strategy, and explains how her focus on innovation helped her company thrive through the pandemic. Our…

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Integrity and Trust Are Essential to Your Business Strategy 26:26

2+ y ago26:26

26:26

George Madrigal, the founder of boutique financial services firm Penserra, speaks with Elian and Juleyka about how honoring his relationships and keeping his word were key to his success, from raising capital, to developing his leadership style, and identifying the right teammates. Our Latino business moment of Zen helps us connect our values and s…

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Why Your Creative Business Also Needs Structure 26:03

2+ y ago26:03

26:03

As partner and COO of ReKon Productions, Lesley Lopez uses her years of experience as a producer on set to organize, restructure and grow her independent film company. She speaks with Elian and Juleyka about creating a company culture that supports creatives, the challenges of balancing art and commerce in a changing industry, and why Latino filmma…

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Bypassing the Legalese, Letting the Tech Do the Talking 28:58

2+ y ago28:58

28:58

As founder and CEO of law consultancy ONE400, Allen Rodriguez uses technology to reinvent how legal professionals operate. He speaks with Elian and Juleyka about overcoming pushback in an old-school field, and using his outsider's perspective to drive innovation and profitability while expanding access to justice. Our listener story features a Lati…

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Turning Down Investors Led to Standing Out in Silicon Valley 26:34

2+ y ago26:34

26:34

As co-founder and CEO of the retail intelligence platform Wisy, Min Chen is solving a $1-trillion problem in the consumer packaged goods industry, while centering her company's founding values. She speaks with Elian and Juleyka about raising a historic $1 million in her native Panama, achieving the right product-market fit, and the shock of relocat…

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To Find Your Champions, Dig Into Your Culture, Roots 27:03

2+ y ago27:03

27:03

David Favela, the founder and CEO of craft brewery Border X Brewing, speaks with Elian and Juleyka about crowd-funding for capital, using data to discover who his customers really are, and going against industry norms that often overlook Latinos and women. And our Latino Business Moment of Zen invites us to see what is possible when confronted with…

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Introducing Scaled: The Latino Business Story 2:15

3y ago2:15

2:15

The first podcast from LBAN, the Latino Business Action Network, features alumni from the LBAN Business Scaling Program at Stanford in conversation with LBAN’s Elian Savodivker and program alum Juleyka Lantigua, founder of LWC Studios. As they share their scaling stories and business insights, these Latino leaders put a human face to the fastest-gr…

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What Could YOU Do if You Challenged You ?? 7:23

3y ago7:23

7:23

This episode is inspired by the man the myth the legend the one and only Dr. Seuss. -- Upcoming Events -- Connect http://ricardoleon.net IG & FaceBook - @RicardoLeonLiveBy Force For Growth Network

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Know and value your worth. 8:07

3y ago8:07

8:07

This episode is all about knowing your worth, valuing yourself, your skills, and the value you are able to add. -- Upcoming Events -- Connect http://ricardoleon.net IG & FaceBook - @RicardoLeonLiveBy Force For Growth Network

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Beyond The Quote: Napoleon Hill 6:52

3y ago6:52

6:52

Today we are going beyond the quote with one of Napoleon Hill's most famous quotes “Whatever Your Mind Can Conceive and Believe, It Can Achieve.” -- Upcoming Events -- Connect http://ricardoleon.net IG & FaceBook - @RicardoLeonLiveBy Force For Growth Network

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Be the best at whatever you are .. 8:24

3y ago8:24

8:24

This episode was inspired by a chapter in the book You Are Special - Words of Wisdom for All Ages from a Beloved Neighbor by Mr. Fred Rogers. He shares a short story .. he says. “My good friend Emilie Jacobson, who was the ‘ Poetry Lady’ on our television programs for many years, helped us all to feel good about who we were. She often quoted a poem…

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Latinos Who Thrive Episode 13: Ricardo Leon 57:32

3y ago57:32

57:32

My interview with Victor Escalante on his podcast Latinos Who Thrive. I had the opportunity to be featured in Episode #13! Victor Escalante is an expert in providing corporate training and development solutions to help your business succeed. This show brings you guest interviews with Latinos in America who are thriving. We will distill the secrets …

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My Recent Battle with Imposter Syndrome 7:48

3y ago7:48

7:48

Several weeks ago I dealt with a bout of imposter syndrome. I had to get my head out of the ground and go into troubleshooting mode! -- Upcoming Events -- Connect http://ricardoleon.net IG & FaceBook - @RicardoLeonLiveBy Force For Growth Network

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Assessing Priorities 9:03

3y ago9:03

9:03

I had to take some time off to assess my priorities .. In this episode, I will share how I made sure my projects were aligned with who I am and my goals. -- Upcoming Events -- Connect http://ricardoleon.net IG & FaceBook - @RicardoLeonLiveBy Force For Growth Network

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Asking For Help 8:28

3y ago8:28

8:28

Are you ready to ask for help? -- Upcoming Events -- Connect http://ricardoleon.net IG & FaceBook - @RicardoLeonLiveBy Force For Growth Network

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Acknowledge the failure 9:10

3y ago9:10

9:10

In this episode, I discuss what it means to acknowledge the failure. -- Upcoming Events -- Connect http://ricardoleon.net IG & FaceBook - @RicardoLeonLiveBy Force For Growth Network

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Notice vs Focus 5:30

3y ago5:30

5:30

In today's episode, I discuss why you need to notice and beware vs focusing and dwelling. -- Upcoming Events -- Connect http://ricardoleon.net IG & FaceBook - @RicardoLeonLiveBy Force For Growth Network

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Call for Leaders to Lead! 6:54

3+ y ago6:54

6:54

I am asking all leaders to step up and be the leaders that you were meant to be! What does being a leader mean to you? How do you show up as a leader? -- Upcoming Events -- Connect http://ricardoleon.net IG & FaceBook - @RicardoLeonLiveBy Force For Growth Network

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Does Rushing to Success get you Anywhere? 7:28

3+ y ago7:28

7:28

In today's episode, Ricardo discusses rushing for success. -- Upcoming Events -- Connect http://ricardoleon.net IG & FaceBook - @RicardoLeonLiveBy Force For Growth Network

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Beyond the quote - Everything Happens For a Reason 9:08

3+ y ago9:08

9:08

In today's episode, we go Beyond The Quote and discuss Everything Happens For a Reason. Amazing Article - Everything happens for a reason: 7 reasons to believe this is true https://ideapod.com/everything-happens-for-a-reason-7-reasons-to-believe-in-this-philosophy/ -- Upcoming Events -- Connect http://ricardoleon.net IG & FaceBook - @RicardoLeonLiv…

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Its OK NO Being OK 100% of The Time! 6:12

3+ y ago6:12

6:12

In today's episode, Ricardo tells you why it's ok NOT being OK 100% of the time! -- Upcoming Events -- Connect http://ricardoleon.net IG & FaceBook - @RicardoLeonLiveBy Force For Growth Network

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Thoughts About Choosing a Word of The Year 6:38

3+ y ago6:38

6:38

Today we have a listener question: What are your thoughts about choosing a word of the year? -- Upcoming Events -- Connect http://ricardoleon.net IG & FaceBook - @RicardoLeonLiveBy Force For Growth Network

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Being Uncomfortable and feeling Awkward 6:33

3+ y ago6:33

6:33

Today is all about being uncomfortable and feeling awkward! Do those uncomfortable feelings ever go away? -- Upcoming Events -- Connect http://ricardoleon.net IG & FaceBook - @RicardoLeonLiveBy Force For Growth Network

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Beyond the Quote: Zig Ziglar 8:22

3+ y ago8:22

8:22

In this episode, We are going beyond the quote. People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily. - Zig Ziglar -- Upcoming Events -- Connect http://ricardoleon.net IG & FaceBook - @RicardoLeonLiveBy Force For Growth Network

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Making the situation bigger than it is 13:30

3+ y ago13:30

13:30

Making a situation bigger than it is can lead to being stuck and keep you from moving forward. In this episode, Ricardo shares one way to get unstuck, gain a new perspective, and handle the big situations. -- Upcoming Events -- Connect http://ricardoleon.net IG & FaceBook - @RicardoLeonLiveBy Force For Growth Network

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How are you showing up in the small moments and interactions? 15:51

3+ y ago15:51

15:51

In this episode, Ricardo asks - how are you showing up in the small moments and interactions? UPS Driver Story https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/12/23/ups-baby-gift-dallen-harrell/ -- Upcoming Events -- Connect http://ricardoleon.net IG & FaceBook - @RicardoLeonLiveBy Force For Growth Network

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Journal For Growth 16:14

3+ y ago16:14

16:14

Today's episode is all about journaling. Why and how I journal! -- Upcoming Events -- Connect http://ricardoleon.net IG & FaceBook - @RicardoLeonLiveBy Force For Growth Network

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The Choices of an Ordinary Joe 14:25

3+ y ago14:25

14:25

Today's topic was inspired by the NBC show .. Ordinary Joe. Ricardo discusses how sometimes the choices we make weigh on us. And how to get past constantly wondering "what if" you would have made a different choice. -- Upcoming Events -- Connect http://ricardoleon.net IG & FaceBook - @RicardoLeonLive…

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Beyond the Quote - You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. - Jim Rohn 21:10

3+ y ago21:10

21:10

In this episode, Ricardo is going beyond the quote. He is breaking down one of Jim Rohn's most powerful quotes. You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. -- Join us for one of our virtual events or in-person training & mastermind events in Plano, Texas. Visit forceforgrowth.com to learn more and join our mailing or text m…

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Why I decided to explore my family roots. 9:13

3+ y ago9:13

9:13

Today I will share why I decided to dive deep into my family roots. Growing up with a single mom and not really knowing my father I have come to realize how important my family history is. I don't just want to leave a legacy but I want my son and generations to come to be familiar and appreciate our entire family. For Christmas, I received 23andme …

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Am I relaxing or am I in a funk? 14:58

3+ y ago14:58

14:58

It's hard to tell the difference when you are in a season of relaxation or if you are in a funk. Slowing down and resetting is great for your mindset and great for everyone involved. However, it's easy to think you are in a funk. In today's episode, Ricardo shares thoughts on relaxing and slowing down. And how to remember that you are not in a funk…

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Takeaways from Baskets For Good 2021 17:22

3+ y ago17:22

17:22

Our 7th Annual Baskets for Good Thanksgiving event was 11.18 - 11.20! In today's episode, Ricardo shares takeaways and lessons from Baskets for Good 2021. Learn more @ basketsforgood.orgBy Force For Growth Network

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Are you ready for the Holiday stress? 21:36

3+ y ago21:36

21:36

The Holidays are around the corner but at the Leon household, our Holiday season starts with Baskets For Good. For the last 6 years, our non-profit has been delivering Thanksgiving meals to families in need. Over the years some stressful situations come up and we handle them. This year was no different. In this episode, Ricardo shares a recent situ…

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Are you capable and worthy of success? 22:07

3+ y ago22:07

22:07

Two of the pillars of a winning belief system are capability and worthiness. In order to be successful, we have to believe that we are capable of growth and capable of acquiring skills. We also have to believe that we are worthy of success. In this episode, Ricardo discusses why it is important to face the truth and clear a path for sustained growt…

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