LatinX Business

Listen to Alma Martinez talk about the business of running a city! The city of El Monte, CA. In this conversation Randy sits down with Alma and discusses issues such as her personal background and career path, the initiatives she has worked on and how Covid-19 impacted Homeless Housing projects and still is affecting project timelines. They also discuss how the city of El Monte is running their cannabis program and how that is generating revenue for city programs of education and paying for training needed at all city levels. Join us in this enthralling conversation as you hear a first here on this episode of her newest initiative she created to help other Latina city managers!

#CityManager #ElMonte #Latina #MexicoCity #Diversity #Equity  #Inclusion #Homelessness #Canabis #Covid-19#LatinXBusinessPodcast#ApplePodcasts#GooglePodcasts#Spotify#Anchor#iHeartRadio#Stitcher

Dr Madeleine Wallace was born in Peru. There she grew up watching her parents run a office skills center that taught bookkeeping, typing and business writing. From a young age she learned how to identify problematic circumstances that she later translates into a successful career and then eventually goes on her own to consult to many federal government entities in Washing D.C. She recently launched her book "The SEAM Framework" where she helps small businesses identify problem areas, create a plan and execute with measurable results. join us in the enthralling conversation. 

#SEAM Framework #Latina #Peruvian #Diversity #GoalsvsProfits #Snapshot #Envision #Act #Measure#LatinXBusinessPodcast#ApplePodcasts#GooglePodcasts#Spotify#Anchor#iHeartRadio#Stitcher

Gina Diaz is an attorney at law, which practices Real Estate and Immigration Law. From being a single mom to becoming a powerhouse real estate attorney her story will inspire you to dream higher and push through any hurdle in life to become a triumphant person. Learn how to avoid immigration scams and learn how her real estate career can inspire your very own real estate journey to financial freedom.

#Latina #Lawyer #Esquire #Mom #Mentorship #WEWIN #Real Estate #FinancialFreedom #LatinXBusinessPodcast #ApplePodcasts #GooglePodcasts #Spotify #Anchor #iHeartRadio #Stitcher

gina@diazcaselaw.com

Minue Yoshida was born in Mexico City to a family of Japanese descent. She now lives in the US and is proud to call herself an Asian-Latina. After 28 years in corporate America, she took the leap to become her own employer. Moving her focus towards helping others, she used her true passion in creating Yoshida Academy a firm that helps young executives with career coaching. The firm also consults with corporations like Netflix regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies and implementations. Minue's new book "Inclusion is a Verb" provides a framework and DEI scorecard companies can use to understand truly how inclusive the company is. #DEI #AsianLatina #MexicoCity #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #Scorecard #Japanese #DEIstrategies #InclusionIsAVerb #LatinXBusinessPodcast #ApplePodcasts #GooglePodcasts #Spotify #Anchor #iHeartRadio Email: minue@yoshidaacademy.com Website: https://www.yoshidaacademy.com/ Social Media: @minueyoshida  & @yoshidaacademy

Olga Abinader was born in La Republica Dominicana and migrated to the US with her family as a child. She is the director of the NY Environmental Review and Land Use Planning division and is an ESG Lead at Matrix New World Engineering, where she works. Listen to hear her story to find how her LatinX roots lead her to do the  great work she does now. Her Urban Planning education takes first seat at the table when advocating for our LatinX community at large, where she is truly creating a better world for us to live in, especially after natural disasters force our communities to rebuild!

#Dominicana #UrbanPlanner #Latina #Engineering #DisasterExpertise #RebuildingOurCommunities #ClimateChange 

#LatinXBusinessPodcast

#ApplePodcasts

#GooglePodcasts

#Amazon Music

#Spotify

#iHeartRadio

#Anchor

https://www.mnwe.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-abinader/

Cristian Rios is the founder and CEO of Coaching Season. A company that guides you through life events, from personal, executive, or career coaching. Deep dive into an episode where Cristian presents case studies and examples of how his company helps individuals navigate life and professional situations through a strategic and customized plan per client.

#Coach #LGBTQ #CareerCoach #PuertoRican #Latino #Entrepreneur #ExecutiveCoaching #LifeCoaching

www.coachingseason.com

@coachingseason

Lou Sandoval is the President and Managing Partner of HALO Advisory Group, a business advisory firm collaborating with clients from Startups to Fortune 100 companies. HALO helps it's clients drive, business efficiency, digital transformation, and the application of technology to improve operating efficiency at scale to grow their enterprise.

His book Tenacity for Life- Lessons from Life, Business, and the world around us is essential reading for anyone who wants a life and career filled with purpose, meaning, and intention.

@lousandoval1.0

@tenacityforlife

Blue Corn is an indigenous organic superfood from Chihuahua, Mexico. It also inspired Eddie Sandoval to begin his business journey as a LatinX Entrepreneur when he founded Pinole Blue, a company that sells a diverse amount of products from this one ingredient that has been used for centuries in the Copper Canyon region of Northern Mexico. Founded in Wichita, Kansas Pinole Blue is the catalyst that bridges century-old indigenous cultural food rituals with the LatinX community in America. 

Website: 

https://pinoleblue.com/

Instagram: 

@pinoleblue

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/PinoleBlue/

Books Recommended by Eddie

Born to Run By Christopher Mc Dougall

Start Something that Matters by Blake McCoskie

Shoe Dog By Phil Knight

Podcast Recommended by Eddie

How I Built This with Guy Raz

Netflix Show Series Recommended by Eddie

Lorena, Light-Footed Women

Ceramic Studio owner Nicole Reyes talks about her journey as an Artist in LA and how she went from idea to implementation. This is when she decided to start a brick-and-mortar studio in the heart of LA in the neighborhood dub Frogtown. Next to Dodger Stadium! Listen to her story and get inspired to start your own Art business today! 

http://www.cobaltandclay.com/

cobaltandclay@gmail.com

IG: @cobaltandclay

Richard Xavier Corral has an amazing business journey as a #LGBTQ #LatinX #Entrepreneur who #Consults on prevalent and ongoing issues for the #LatinX community. Become versed in how he was inspired to start his own #Strategy #Consulting #Firm. His humble beginnings are sure to inspire those who are contemplating starting a business with #NoCapital.

#LGBTQ #BusinessModel #Consultant #LowOverhead #NoCapital #Hustler #GoogleMaps #UCLA Alum #NonProfit #Government #HonorPac #LatinXFund #LatinXBusinessPodcast #ApplePodcasts #GooglePodcasts #Spotify #Anchor #iHeartRadio

http://corralconsulting.com/

@r.corralito

Tune into your preferred podcast platform to listen to Alex Rodriguez from @BayCitiesConstruction and hear his business journey as a LatinX Entrepreneur! His knowledge of the construction business and the economy is sure to capture your attention with his expertise in Remodeling and Additional Dwelling Units.

#MBA #American #MtStMarys #Cuban #Cubano #LatinX #Entrepreneur! #LatinXBusinessPodcast #Remodeling #Construction #ADU #ApplePodcasts #GooglePodcasts #Spotify #Anchor #iHeartRadio

http://www.baycitiesconstruction.com/

https://www.youtube.com/c/Baycitiesconstruction

Listen to Joanna Segoviano from Viano Decor and hear her business journey as a #LatinX #Entrepreneur! Learn how she took one small idea and build a successful home staging company to be reckoned with in the Los Angeles area. 

#EastLANative #Decor #HomeStaging #RealEstate #Latina #BigDreams #Hustler #Mentor

"Ladies buy buildings not shoes"

Proverb 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight

https://vianobyjoanna.com/

stagging@vianodecor.com

Listen to Maria Krangel from Krangel Design her inspiring journey as a single mother who left Colombia with $500 dollars to her name to pursue her dream of becoming a Hollywood Fashion and Custom Designer!

#SingleMom #Colombiana #Latina #LatinX #Fashion

Insta/Facebook: @MariaKrangelDesigner

https://mariakrangel.com/

maria@mariakrangel.com

Book Recommendation: The Bible

Favorite Quote: Jeremiah 29:11 

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you HOPE and a FUTURE"

If you have comments on this episode feel free to reach out to me at randy@rgtaxes.com

Listen to Michael Hernandez's life story as a LatinX Entrepreneur Financial Advisor. His life and career path will inspire you to take risks because you might end up where your true values align with your chosen path. Ask him financial questions or life questions! #Latino #LatinX 

You can reach him at mike@michaeldhernandez.com

For comments or questions contact me via email at randy@rgtaxes.com

Cynthia Grande is of Salvadorean descent and is a native of Los Angeles. Listen to her great advice from her early beginnings in Law School to how she took the jump to become an #Lawtina Entrepreneur!!!

cynthia@thegrandelawfirm.com 

https://thegrandelawfirm.com/

@cyngrande

@grandelawfirm

Book Recommendation: Start with Why by Simon Sinek

For comments or questions contact me via email at randy@rgtaxes.com

Marina Grijalva is the founder of Mundo Academy, a company that provides private tutoring sessions and help with SAT prep. In this episode, we also uncover the importance of visibility. Join us at the discussion table. Listen to her business journey as a #Queer #LatinX #Entrepreneur. 

Marina's Recommendations

ALT.LATINO Podcast

@mundoacademy

https://mundoacademy.com/

marina@mundoacademy.com

For comments or questions contact me via email at randy@rgtaxes.com

Hugo Torres didn't start off as a real estate professional, yet 20 years later he brings a wealth of information and experience with him to the podcast show. His life experiences will prove to serve anyone wanting to enter the real estate industry and those first-time homebuyers looking for tips in these unprecedented times for the LA homebuying market.

Hugo's Recommendations:

Hardcore History Podcast by Dan Carlin

Social Media

http://www.hugotorres.com/

@hugotorres

For comments or questions contact me via email at randy@rgtaxes.com

Listen to Boyle Heights native Dianna Martinez the owner of The LA Garden talk business and plants. It's almost the end of 2020 and the pandemic is yet to be over.  Listen to how she has seen her business model shift and how she is navigating this era of uncertainty. #PlantMommy #PlantDaddy 

Instragram: @thelagarden

https://thelagarden.com/

Dianna's Recommendations:

Poderosa Podcast by Sarahi Perez

@eladanistudio

@skintosoul_

@thepencilboxla

@rositaeats

For comments or questions contact me via email at randy@rgtaxes.com

Listen to Executive Director of the PLUS ME Project, Richard Reyes, talk about his inspiring journey in creating and building a successful non-profit.

Richard's Recommendations:

Book: Non-profit for Dummies a Wiley Brand

Quote: "Go Confidently In the Direction of your Dreams"

https://www.theplusmeproject.org/

https://www.instagram.com/theplusmeproject/

Social Media

@richnessbyrichard

@theplusmeproject

For comments or questions contact me via email at randy@rgtaxes.com

Starting a business at age 14 requires a lot of grit and conviction, sit down with us to see how Ricky navigated the early years of building Ricky's Party Rentals along with how he is navigating the business during a worldwide pandemic. 

Ricky's Recommendation: 

The E Myth by Michael E. Gerber

For comments or questions contact me via email at randy@rgtaxes.com 

Learn about Laura Salazar-Wicker and how she created A Total Diva Designs, Inc. In this episode, Laura will take you through her past and current journey navigating her business. She will also give us insight to how she is navigating her business during an era of a worldwide pandemic.

Laura's recommendations:

Built to Sell by John Warrillow

Good to Great by Jim Collins

http://latinagolfers.com

Social Media

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraswicker/

https://www.facebook.com/atotaldivadesigns

https://www.instagram.com/atotaldiva_designs/?hl=en

For comments or questions contact me via email at randy@rgtaxes.com

Join me to learn the structure of the podcast. Along with why I decided to name the podcast, LatinX Business.

For comments or questions contact me via email at: randy@rgtaxes.com