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Maribel Duran is the chief of staff at the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. In this role she works on driving the initiative's mission of increasing the Hispanic community's educational attainment and outcomes through the development of key partnerships, implementation of communication strategies, and operational and capacity-building best practices. She leads the initiative's communications, including social media outreach and engagement, early childhood education, and federal interagency working group efforts. Prior to assuming this position, she served as a special assistant to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, managing administrative operations, prioritizing day-to-day activities, internal and external communications and issues, assessing policies and research, and serving as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders. With over 15 years of experience and expertise as an operational manager, Duran has been recognized for being pragmatic and tactful, a though

In this our 50th Logra Tu Dream episode I share a talk I gave to Hispanic 7th and 8th grade kids at Stevenson Middle School in Chicago. My talk is about the 10 Lessons I have learned from the 40+ amazing Latinos, Latinas and some non-Latinos achieving their American Dream who I have interviewed on Logra Tu Dream over the last 10 months. I started Logra Tu Dream to help you achieve your American Dream but I had no roadmap on how successful Latinos/as were achieving their dreams, until now. This year my goals is to flush this roadmap more in many ways and share it with you. I interviewed entrepreneurs, authors, leaders, marketers, executives and artists. They were all great, I learned so much from all of them and was very inspired. I interviewed some of the most inspiring and influential people in the Latino world like Lizza Monet Morales, Manny Ruiz, Alex Torrenegra, Jacqueline Camacho, Fidel Vargas, Deldelp Medina, Jesse Martinez, Jose Huitron, Ray Collazo, Mahrinah Von Schlegel and many more. I'm really gra

Fernanda Chacon, es Coach y Chef Saludable, Fundadora de “Heavenly Skinny Kitchen”, el movimiento “Cocina y Muévete Para Triunfar”, y editora de “www.CookAndMove.com” graduada en “Roosevelt University en el 2009, posteriormente, obtuvo su especialización en la nutrición de niños y de la mujer embarazada en el año 2012, por medio del instituto de Dr. William Sears.   Lo que ha distinguido a Fernanda Chacón, es su misión de crear conciencia sobre cómo la nutrición y el ejercicio impacta a las personas de manera positiva o negativa no solo en el peso sino primordialmente en su actitud, desenvolvimiento, salud y estilo de vida. Una de sus pasiones es transformar y crear recetas de platillos saludables y balanceados sin restricciones de los diferentes grupos de comidas, enfocándose en una mejor opción menos procesada. Al igual que entrenar y educar a otros como llevar un estilo de vida más sana y placentera por medio de la nutrición y el movimiento a través de su campaña “Cocina y Muévete Para Triunfar”. Durante

Fidel A. Vargas is President and CEO of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, the nation’s leading provider of scholarships and services designed to give Latino students full access to the opportunities a college education can provide. With more than $430 million in scholarships awarded since its founding in 1975, HSF continues to provide increasing numbers of students all the tools they need to apply to college, do well in their course work, graduate, enter a profession, excel, help lead our nation going forward, and mentor the generations to come. Prior to joining HSF, Mr. Vargas was a founding partner of Centinela Capital Partners, a private equity asset management firm that focused on investing and managing nearly $1 billion in minority-owned funds. Prior to joining Centinela, Mr. Vargas was a Managing Director with TMG Advisors, an investment/consulting firm specializing in business development, strategic planning, and government affairs. He was also a Founding Principal and Managing Director of Reliant Equity

After two sleepless years, Rafael “Ray” Collazo finally listened to his heart and founded Rays Podcast Network on Easter Sunday of 2013. Ray began Rays Latino Talk Podcast so everyone can have the inspiration and tools to release their immense greatness. Collazo felt compelled to share life lessons he had experienced through his unique personal journey to help others have the courage to listen to their heart. As Rays Podcast grew, Ray wanted to dedicate specific content to subject areas he particularly appreciates like Sports, Politics and Latina Empowerment, thus the creation of Latino Sports Talk, Latinos Talk Politics and Rays Latina Voices. Ray is passionate about creating platforms so we can all learn from the incredible ‘Rays Of Light’ amongst us that can help transform our lives with their powerful messages. Collazo is a seasoned and acclaimed campaign professional and strategist who helps lead the political affairs for a prominent national civil rights organization. He believes anyone can have their

Chris Cummings is the founder and CEO of Curiosity Media, a leader in online language education. Curiosity Media’s flagship property, SpanishDict.com, is the world’s largest Spanish reference and learning website, helping millions of people improve their Spanish every month. Prior to Curiosity Media, Chris worked as a management consultant with Bain and Company and The Bridgespan Group. Chris also architected the online student data platform used by the nonprofit, The Achievement Network, to help hundreds of schools analyze and act on student data. Chris received a MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School, and a JD, magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Emory University. What you'll learn How he built Spanishdict.com into a very successful venture that attracts 12 million people/month Why providing more value than the alternatives is the key to success in business What he learned from his business failures His secrets to his success The growing populari

Alex Torrenegra started his first business at age 14 in Bogotá, Colombia, with the objective of buying his first computer. After migrating to the US and finding his love of his  life, Tania Zapata, he co-founded Bunny Inc., with the objective of maximizing the productive creativity of human kind, by offering great services that allow all people on earth to participate in the global economy. He also founded Torrenegra Labs, an incubator that was named one of the top immigrant owned startups in the US by Forbes Magazine. With Torrenegra Labs, he has co-founded and invested in several successful tech companies including WeHostels, VivaReal, and Dashbell. I also co-founded HubBOG, BogoDev, and BogoTech, the three largest communities of web entrepreneurs, software developers, and technologists in Colombia. In 2012 he was honored by MIT’s Technology Review with the TR35 Top Colombian Innovator of the Year award, in 2013 with the NYC Venture Fellowship by the City of New York, and also in 2013 with the High-Impact

Marissa Fernandez is a Cubana who was born and raised in NY. She has extensive Hispanic marketing experience across a variety of brands and companies.  A self-proclaimed brand-geek, Marissa believes strongly in the “consumer is boss” mentality engrained in her early on in her career at P&G. She currently serves as Director of Fan Strategy & Marketing for the National Football League, America’s most popular sports league.  In this role, Marissa’s primary responsibility is to lead the league’s Hispanic Fan Growth Strategy  she aims to accelerate NFL fan development amongst the fast-growing Latino population in the US. Prior to coming to the NFL, Marissa served as a Client Solutions Director at the Latinum Network, consulting with over 20 brands on their multicultural strategies, including the NFL, NBA, ESPN, The Walt Disney Company, Hershey’s, and Univision.  Before Latinum, Marissa spent six years in brand management at Procter & Gamble, where she learned the brand building fundamentals working on powerhouse

Gary Vaynerchuk or Gary Vee as many call him is one of the hardest working and most successful businessman out there, he is one of the top social media experts in the world and three times New York Times best selling author of Crush it, the Thank you economy and Jab, Jab, Right hook which should be required reading for anybody in business today. He is the founder of the super successful wine library tv and of vaynermedia which is leading the thinking on how to build brands with content and storytelling on social media and digital platforms. He also just launched the podcast #askgaryvee,  is a huge Jets fan and a very generous guy. What you'll learn How I landed my interview with Gary Vaynerchuk in the streets of Chicago How Gary has achieved a level of success very few have achieved Why hustlers are inheriting the earth Why there are no easy ways to become successful The immigrant's edge that you need to capitalize on Why you will never win if you focus on fixing your weaknesses instead of focusing of

Esteban Arias es un artista plastico Mexicano muy talentoso . Estudio ciencias políticas en UNAM, se dedico a la architectura y después se dedico a las artes plásticas después de los 40 . Es pintor de expresionismo abstracto, bohemio y amante de la vida. Aprendizajes Como descubrio su vocacion despues delos 40, para convertirse en artista Sus influencias mas importantes en su vida Porque hay que ser audaz y decidido en la vida La importancia de estar expuesto al arte Historia artistica y cultural de la bella colonia Coyoacan Los grandes personajes que vivieron en Coyoacan y las fiestas de Rufino Tamayo Porque nacemos con la historia del lugar donde crecemos Porque uno se hace caminando Audacia y busqueda Recursos y Links http://www.estebanariasmurueta.com/ Email: marycampos68@hotmail.com           Muchas gracias por escucharnos ! Si disfrutaste el episodio te voy a agradecer mucho si te subscribes en  iTunes  o Stitcher y nos dejas un rating y un review. Esto nos ayuda a llegarle  y a

Kyra Caruso is a Latina/New York native with a very an interesting mix of professions: she is a DJ and a doula. Part Mexican and part Austrian, Kyra is co-owner of the music and lifestyle company Blend Media Group. Caruso has become quite the hot commodity, even djing for the likes of Katy Perry and Rihanna. If playing music for celebrities isn’t enough, Kyra is a certified doula, and is especially passionate about meeting the needs of immigrant, single and low-income women in her community. Through her work as a doula, Kyra is now launching a program called, Beyond Words: music therapy for mothers and their babies during labor. Caruso is preparing to launch this program in the United States and Mexico. What you'll learn Kyra's dream and her path to pursue it The power of sticking to it How she crafted an unconventional successful career and life around what she loves How she took the entrepreneurial leap How she was able to DJ for Katy Perry, Rihanna and other celebrities The Latino competitive adva

Tanya Salcido is the co-founder of Latina Geeks. As a social media strategist and early adopter of technology, Tanya Salcido is skilled in the ways of digital branding, strategic online communications and creating successful marketing plans. With 10 years of professional experience in branding and marketing, Tanya not only transforms businesses with her creative skills, she educates entrepreneurs and brands with her consulting services and conducting social media workshops. What you'll learn Tanya's dream The early days of  social media Why her business failed and what she learned from the experience The entrepreneurs biggest teacher Tanya's success formula The new career model How she monetized her platform before she even launched How to pick your niche How she became a top Latina digital marketing expert while keeping her day job Resources & Links Latina Geeks @LatinaGeeks Tanya Salcido Thank you so much for listening ! If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe on  iTunes  and Stitcher and lea

Chris Brogan is the world’s leading authority on owning the game you most want to win. Combining a mix of professional leadership development and business strategy, he will inspire you to own your choices, own your life, and own your future. He is CEO of Owner Media Group, a highly sought after professional speaker and the New York Times bestselling author of eight books and counting, including The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth, and Just Start Here. Chris has spoken for or consulted with the biggest brands you know, including Disney, Coke, Google, GM, Microsoft, Coldwell Banker, Titleist, Scotts, Humana Health, Cisco, Sony USA, and many more. He’s appeared on the Dr. Phil Show, interviewed Richard Branson for a cover story for Success magazine, and once even presented to a Princess. People like Paulo Coelho, Harvey Mackay, and Steven Pressfield enjoy sharing their projects and best ideas with Chris, because they know he’ll share them with you. Tony Robbins had Chris on his Internet Money Masters series. Fo

Lizza Monet Morales is a rising actress who has already made a name for herself as a bilingual reporter and brand ambassador. This proud Latina, is a native Angeleno, who calls Los Angeles and New York home. Picking up her first copy of Variety and The Hollywood Reporter at the age of 8, Lizza immediately fell in love with the entertainment industry and the rest as they say is history. Lizza is a dedicated artist who enjoys storytelling on stage, in film and on television. She was most recently seen in David Mamet’s “Phil Spector” biopic for HBO starring Al Pacino and Helen Mirren. Lizza has been on-air for Access Hollywood, Telemundo, EXTRA, Univision, Celebrity Justice, The Insider and The TV-Guide Channel among others. In addition, she has reported for Us Weekly, People Magazine and was a featured columnist in Item Magazine. You can also find her online reporting on the crazy adventures of her daily life on her blog, xoxoLizza.com. She was featured as Moda & Estilo Magazine’s cover girl for their 2013 hol

Luis O. de La Hoz, 42 is the Senior Vice President of the Lending Team at the Intersect Fund, a non-profit micro-lender and certified CDFI based in New Brunswick, NJ that provides training, coaching and capital to low-income, minority and women-owned businesses throughout the state of New Jersey. Prior to his position at the Intersect Fund, De La Hoz moved to New Jersey to launch a tax preparation and financial services firm. Before migrating to the United States from his native Colombia in the early 2000s, De la Hoz was involved in the hospitality industry. In 2010, he was appointed Chair of the Central New Jersey Small Business Council of the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce to address the needs of Hispanic business owners in the region. De la Hoz is also a member of BNI International Hawks Chapter, a group of professionals working together to build business and referrals, where he won the Notable Networker Award in 2011 and 2012 in recognition of outstanding team performance, referrals, visit

Ambrocio Gonzalez es un chef muy talentoso , empresario restaurantero dueño de la Catedral Café  y Las Quecas dos restaurantes muy exitosos en Chicago y también es una personalidad en el mundo culinario. Fue criado por una madre soltera en Guadalajara, Jalisco y aprendio a temprana edad que si no cocinaba no comia. Abrio su primer restaurant a la edad de 16 y desde entonces se ha distinguido por su talento empresarial y culinario. Emigro a los EU donde continuo su carrera de empresario y chef abriendo varios restaurantes exitosamente. Aprendizajes El dream del Chef Ambrocio y como lo ha perseguido Como empezo su primer restaurant a temprana edad Lo que aprendio del fracaso de sus primeros restaurantes Los peores momentos que paso cuando llego a EU para poder salir adelante Como logro ahorrar para  empezar su restaurant despues de emigrar a EU Como concibio el concepto de su exitoso restaurante "La Catedral Cafe" Los contactos que hizo para poder hacer realidad el hitazo que es el restaurant "Las Quec

Komal Dadlani es una joven emprendedora Chilena co-fundadora y Directora Ejecutiva de Lab4U un startup que esta convirtiendo smartphones y tabletas en laboratorios moviles que proveen soluciones de bajo costo para la educacion cientifica. Ella es ingeniera Bioquimica y candidata a la maestria en Ciencias de la Universidad de Chile . Aprendizajes El dream de Komal y como ha logrado acercarse a el Como Komal utlizo el metodo Lean startup para empezar Lab4u.com minimizando el riesgo y maximizando la probabilidad de exito. Como Komal va a revolucionar la educacion cientifica El increible crecimiento del ecosistema de startups en Chile La magnifica oportunidad para emprendedores que es Startup Chile Como Komal pudo invitar a un premio Nobel a un evento a Chile La importancia de un buen mentor que esta solo unos pasos mas adelante que tu para tener exito como emprendedor Porque la mentalidad de colaboracion es la clave del exito La ciencia del Karma  Mi definicion del exito Recursos y Links Lab4U St

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes & Stitcher - Don’t Miss an Episode !  Jackie Camacho es nuestra primera invitada que viene por segunda vez a nuestro podcast. Ella es una Latina muy exitosa es emprendedora, autora, conferencista, filantropa y dos veces sobreviviente de cancer. La invite al podcast para que nos cuente del lanzamiento de su nuevo libro "Doscientos consejos poderosos para alcanzar el exito en los negocios" un libro que les va a ayudar mucho a todos aquellos buscando el exito empresarial. Aprendizajes Como empezar un negocio Como cobrar Como forjar relaciones con los que estan en tu ecosistema de negocios Como crear una vision firme y como hacerla realidad Que se necesita para lograr lanzar un libro exitosamente que obtenga distribucion en grandes cadenas como WalMart, Target, Barnes & Noble, etc. La clave del exito de Jackie La importancia de buscar aliados Recursos y Links Eventos de lanzamiento del libro en el area de Chicago: 23 de agosto en Barnes & Noble en Geneva, el 27 de septi

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes & Stitcher - Don’t Miss an Episode !  Manny Ruiz is the  founder of Papi Blogger the nation’s first fully bilingual web site devoted to creative parenting tricks for parents and The Chairman of the Hispanicize brand of platforms that include the annual Hispanicize Event,the largest annual event for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers in social media, journalism, advertising, public relations, film, music and innovation, Hispanicize Wire, Latina Mom Bloggers and the Hispanic PR Blog. In addition to these sister companies, Manny is a large shareholder in the Being Latino platform. Manny is an accomplished entrepreneur and award-winning, public relations professional with extensive experience in Hispanic public relations. In 2014, Manny was awarded the Key to Miami by Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado for making Miami a magnet for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers. In 2011, Manny was named PR Professional of the Year by the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) for his on-going com

Listen & Subscribe on iTunes & Stitcher - Don’t Miss an Episode !  Celest Horton is blessed with a wonderful and supportive husband and four of kids.  She is  a Chemical Engineer by trade, but has spent most of her professional career in technical sales in the Oil Industry.  She enjoyed her  job, yet wanted to help serve others too by solving a current fear that she has…paying for college for her four kids.  Back before the Internet,  she was able to search and secure enough Scholarships to fully fund her education and all expenses. She wants to help others understand how simple it can be with a little planning and preparation. She is the founder of How to pay for college HQ Follow her on her journey to become the leading online resource to help serve others looking to Earn a Degree Debt Free. What you'll learn Celest's dream and her path to pursue it The average debt for college grads is $26.6K How to pay for college without getting into debt The strategies families need to use to get financial aid, m