¿Quién Tú Eres?

Welcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is Brittany Chavez. Brittany Chavez is the visionary entrepreneur behind Shop Latinx (SLX), a vibrant community of Latinx creators and entrepreneurs with deeply intentional practices. Founded in 2016, SLX is more than just a marketplace; it's a celebration of the rich tapestry of Latinx culture, carefully curated to ignite a sense of belonging and pride. Throughout her career, Brittany has recognized the power of community. She emphasized that the community itself is the product. It's a belief that allows her to maintain a safe and inclusive space for both creators and consumers. Join us in this week’s episode as we listen to Brittany's inspiring story from a life of perpetual survival mode to becoming a driving force in the Latinx cultural marketplace. In her role as a founder, Brittany focuses on safeguarding the interests of her community of shopkeepers and ensuring their success aligns with the company's growth and investors' expectations. It's an incredibly delicate balance but she’s taking it one step at a time. Follow Brittany on: Website: https://www.shoplatinx.com/ Instagram: @chavezbrit Follow Pabel on: Website: https://plurawl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plurawl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plurawl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plurawl/ Keep up with the podcast: Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is Lisa Francoeur. Lisa Francoeur is a powerhouse figure known as the "Oprah of Tech." With a diverse background ranging from fashion styling to enterprise sales, Lisa's journey is a testament to her unwavering commitment to being her authentic self, even when faced with resistance from her family. As a Haitian American Hall of Famer, Lisa's story is one of resilience and innovation. She founded Fancyfied, an innovation lab of human engineering, showcasing her dedication to pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers. Lisa's impact in the tech sphere is undeniable. Ranked #30 on the list of Top 50 Most Influential People in Crypto worldwide, and holding positions as the Chief Revenue Officer of Crypto Tutors and Founder/CEO of Fancyfied, she's a force to be reckoned with. Her thought leadership in emerging tech, blockchain, digital currencies, and web3 has earned her a spot as a sought-after speaker at prestigious institutions like Harvard University, Meta, and more. But Lisa's journey wasn't without its challenges. This week, Lisa tells us how she navigated family dynamics shaped by the effects of war and genocide, ultimately choosing to forge her own path toward authenticity. From using her charm to cut lines at clubs to mastering the art of enterprise sales, Lisa's story is one of incredible determination and transformation. Follow Lisa on: Website: https://www.cryptotutors.com/about-the-founders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisafrancoeur/ Follow Pabel on: Website: https://plurawl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plurawl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plurawl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plurawl/ Keep up with the podcast: Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is Reyna Noriega. Reyna Noriega is a 29-year-old Visual Artist and Author, born, raised, and working in Miami, FL. Having seen the power of introspection, self-reflection, and healing, Reyna’s work centers that aspect of our journeys as we seek to rise and be our best, most authentic selves so that people may experience sustainable peace and happiness. In her creative work, she has centered women of color. As an Afro-Caribbean Latina, she has seen firsthand how damaging it can be to not see positive representation. She aims to fill the world with vibrant, joyful depictions of marginalized peoples. Her work has graced covers such as Science Magazine and The New Yorker and thousands of people collect and showcase her art in their homes around the world. This week, Reyna joins us at HGAB Studio in Miami, Florida to tell us all about how she found freedom through artistic expression. Through her art, Reyna has become more confident in herself and her choices. She no longer seeks validation from others and instead trusts herself to live her own life. If you’re looking to validate yourself more often, this episode is for you! Follow Reyna on: Website: https://www.reynanoriega.com/ Instagram: @reynanoriega Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0DqVRxteqWQk4L14HKlfgA Follow Pabel on: Website: https://plurawl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plurawl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plurawl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plurawl/ Keep up with the podcast: Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is Mag Rodriguez. Mag is the founder of EVEN. It's a creative platform that enables artists to sell their music directly to fans. In the first month on EVEN LaRussell generated $100K in revenue with the support of 4,000 fans. Artists on EVEN include French Montana, Jidenna, Omarion, LaRussell, Kota the Friend, Ransom, 38 Spesh, and many others. Mag founded the platform last year to help black and brown artists retain equity in their creative work. EVEN is a way for fans to connect directly with their favorite artists, and it’s also an opportunity for the artists to monetize to take a bit more control over the monetization strategy compared to streaming - which is often criticized for not giving artists a quality cut of the revenue. This week Mag Rodriguez tells us all about his journey through the music industry and his experience as an entrepreneur. Having started his music management career while he was still in high school, he has learned a ton of lessons on the way. And while he feels like he’s gotten wiser as he’s gotten older, he still takes tips from his younger, more rebellious self. Follow Mag on: Website: https://www.even.biz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/magisformagic/ Instagram: @magisformagic Follow Pabel on: Website: https://plurawl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plurawl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plurawl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plurawl/ Keep up with the podcast: Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is Juliana Londoño. Juliana Londoño is a proud Latina, bilingual, and licensed mental health therapist in NJ. Her business focuses on the intersectionality of mental health and the Latino/BIPOC communities. Her mission is to bring awareness, education, and resources through various outlets. Juliana has served as a thought leader, keynote speaker, and podcast guest. In this week's episode, Juliana shares her experiences as a Latina woman in mental health spaces. At the beginning of her career, she felt pressured to give in to respectability politics. Now as a licensed therapist, she focuses on representing authenticity within herself so that her clients can feel comfortable working with her. Considering that only 10% of therapists can speak Spanish, she is often a beacon of light for Latine clients. Follow Juliana on: Website: www.juliana-londono.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-londono18/ Instagram: @julianalondono18_ TikTok: @julianalondono18 Follow Pabel on: Website: https://plurawl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plurawl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plurawl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plurawl/ Keep up with the podcast: Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Juliana Londoño is a proud Latina, bilingual, and licensed mental health therapist in NJ. Her business focuses on the intersectionality of mental health and the Latino/BIPOC communities. Her mission is to bring awareness, education, and resources through various outlets. Juliana has served as a thought leader, keynote speaker, and podcast guest. She has collaborated with #WeAllGrow Latina & LinkedIn News and has been featured on NY Pix11 News. Juliana is currently enrolled in the Bank of America Women's Entrepreneurship Program at Cornell University. She is a community advocate and volunteers with America Needs You-NJ and Leading Young Women. During her free time, she enjoys figure skating, completing jigsaw puzzles, and spending time in nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is Giselle Mota. Giselle Mota is a Chief of Product Inclusion at ADP, where she leads DE&I throughout the 200+ product portfolio, ensuring an inclusive mindset in design and delivery. She has an MBA in Organizational Design and Change Management, and a B.S. in Business, Management, and Marketing. In this week’s episode, Giselle shares how she has maintained her rebellious authenticity, how her curious personality has made her more open-minded, and how she shares her aspiration to reconnect with her childlike essence. Her story is a reminder that embracing your authentic self and exercising self-control are not mutually exclusive goals. We also discuss George Floyd and how the events that unfolded after affected how she presents herself and her idea of race. Follow Giselle: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmota/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imgisellemota/ Follow Pabel on: Website: https://plurawl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plurawl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plurawl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plurawl/ Keep up with the podcast: Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Post-production for this episode was provided by CCST, a podcast production company. ~ Giselle Mota is a Chief of Product Inclusion at ADP, where she leads DE&I throughout the 200+ product portfolio, ensuring an inclusive mindset in design and delivery. She has an MBA in Organizational Design and Change Management, and a B.S. in Business, Management and Marketing. As an inclusive futurist and thought leader, she is passionate about enabling inclusion in emerging technologies, such as XR, web3, and metaverse. She is the creator of NFTY Collective, which focuses on bringing disability inclusion into web3 and metaverse. She is also the founder of Versd, an inclusive innovation and strategic ventures group, and a visiting instructor for UFM on Inclusive People Analytics and AI. Giselle has been named Top 100 Future of Work Thought Leader. She has served as Principal Consultant and Principal Future of Work at ADP, providing strategy and guidance on the evolving world of work to executives and practitioners. She has also worked with NASA, PwC, and other organizations on inclusion and emerging tech projects. She is a global speaker featured on TED Talks, Forbes, Yahoo News, Vogue, and other media outlets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is actually Anonymous! For the purposes of this episode, we will be calling our anonymous guest Fulana. This episode will have you on the edge of your seat as we dive into Fulana's remarkable story of navigating a tumultuous career journey and the challenges she faced due to her ethnicity. From facing a flawed interview process to feeling pressure to conform to societal norms by straightening her hair, Fulana shares the layers of hierarchy and discrimination she encountered while working at SHREK firms and non-profits. Fulana tells our host how she finally found the strength to stand up for herself, stop tolerating mistreatment, and asserted her worth in the workplace. Battling feelings of self-doubt and PTSD, she is now on a path of healing and self-empowerment. Listen to this episode to witness Fulana's transformation from a victim of workplace discrimination to a warrior of self-acceptance and resilience. Follow Pabel on: Website: https://plurawl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plurawl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plurawl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plurawl/ Sign up for the Plural App Waitlist here: https://linktr.ee/plurawl Keep up with the podcast: Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Post-production for this episode was provided by CCST, a podcast production company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is Manny Valentin. Manny Valentin was named Skidmore College's head men's and women's crew coach in May 2021. Valentin was previously the Saratoga Rowing Association (SRA) head varsity boys coach and the Advanced Rowing Initiative of the Northeast (ARION) men's coach. Valentin's athletes have had success on the national and international levels, with a men's lightweight quad winning the 2018 USRowing trials and then competing in the 2018 World Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Valentin was one of 13 coaches across all three divisions, including just one of just four coaches in Division III, to be recognized with the award. He represented the New York region under Division III. In this week's episode, Manny shares how he leads by example and creates positive representation for his athletes. He makes sure to present himself as a man of color in professional spaces so that he can encourage other athletes of color to present themselves as authentically as they can. This kind of representation was not there for Manny when he first started so he ensures that the next generation will have that in him. Follow Manny on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emanuel-valentin/ Follow Pabel on: Website: https://plurawl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plurawl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plurawl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plurawl/ Keep up with the podcast: Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Post-production for this episode was provided by CCST, a podcast production company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is Rachel Lowenstein. Rachel is the Global Head of Inclusive Innovation at Mindshare, leading strategy and innovation for how brands use marketing, media, and technology to reshape society for good. A respected industry thought leader, Rachel has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world, including Unilever and Booking.com. As an autistic woman, Rachel is a content creator on TikTok, LinkedIn, and Instagram to educate and advocate for neuroinclusion. Rachel has over 90,000 people in her community across platforms because of her unique perspectives as a creative leader who is autistic. In this eye-opening episode, we dive into Rachel's incredible journey of self-discovery, as she shares how her autism diagnosis became a catalyst for improving her mental well-being and unleashing her creativity in the workplace. Before receiving her diagnosis, Rachel grappled with a challenging concept known as "masking," commonly experienced by autistic individuals. She felt compelled to hide her true traits or behaviors to fit into society's mold of being "neurotypical," leading to feelings of being misunderstood and overstimulated by societal pressures to be constantly available. However, everything changed after her diagnosis. Armed with the knowledge of her condition, Rachel realized that she wasn't "crazy" for feeling the way she did. This newfound understanding empowered her to embrace her authentic self and unapologetically express her unique qualities. Now, she passionately helps others in the workplace and their daily lives to embrace their true selves, fostering a culture of acceptance and inclusivity. Follow Rachel: #AutisticOutLoud Article: https://custom.gettyimages.com/autistic-out-loud/p/1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-lowenstein Instagram: @rachelissan Follow Pabel on: Website: https://plurawl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plurawl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plurawl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plurawl/ Keep up with the podcast: Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Post-production for this episode was provided by CCST, a podcast production company. ~ Rachel is the Global Head of Inclusive Innovation at Mindshare, leading strategy and innovation for how brands use marketing, media, and technology to reshape society for good. A respected industry thought leader, Rachel has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world, including Unilever and Booking.com. As an autistic woman, Rachel is a content creator on TikTok, LinkedIn, and Instagram to educate and advocate for neuroinclusion. Rachel has over 90,000 people in her community across platforms because of her unique perspectives as a creative leader who is autistic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week’s solo episode is an update from our host, Pabel Martinez With the launch of our new app, you’ll be noticing a few changes around the Plurawl brand. Without giving too much away, the app will continue what the podcast started. As a collective, we’ll be focusing on our mental health and connecting with our most authentic selves. We are so excited to get the app out and start letting people in. If you want to be one of the first people to use the app, sign up for the waitlist using the link below! On this week's episode, Pabel is reckoning with the knowledge that his life is about to change for the better. And even though this is a huge success on paper, his body is terrified. Well, he’s excited and joyful and hopeful, but also terrified. Listen to this week's episode to hear exactly how his body reacted, both physically and mentally, and how he’s dealing with these very intense emotions. Click here to sign up for the Plurawl App Waitlist! TW: There is a short conversation about bowel movements within the first five minutes of the episode Follow Pabel on: Website: https://plurawl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plurawl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plurawl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plurawl/ Sign up for the Plurawl App Waitlist here! Keep up with the podcast: Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Post-production for this episode was provided by CCST, a podcast production company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is Oscar Montes de Oca. Celebrity fashion stylist and Creative Director Oscar Montes de Oca has made a name for himself in the styling world for his chic, timeless, conceptual, and body-flattering styling. A native New Yorker, he has more than 12 years of experience, which includes extensive work in the international and Latin markets. He has worked on numerous editorial, TV, ad campaigns, videos, and films, and his styling has been featured in some of the world's top publications. Oscar has enjoyed styling numerous celebrities who have graced the best-dressed list. This week Oscar tells our host, Pabel Martinez, all about his journey to becoming a celebrity fashion stylist and creative Director. As someone who was raised in “the Southernmost Part of the Bronx” and had to build his own career from the ground up, Oscar has had a long journey to success. He’s had to break stereotypes in every job he’s worked and prove himself over and over again, just to get a seat at the table. But in the last few years, Oscar has felt as if he’s met his own expectations. Tune in to hear how Oscar kept his head up in such a polarizing industry. Follow Oscar: Website: https://www.oscarmontesdeoca.com/ Instagram: @omontesdeoca Follow Pabel on: Website: https://plurawl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plurawl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plurawl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plurawl/ Keep up with the podcast: Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Post-production for this episode was provided by CCST, a podcast production company. ~ Celebrity fashion stylist and Creative Director Oscar Montes de Oca has made a name for himself in the styling world for his chic, timeless, conceptual, and body-flattering styling. A native New Yorker, he has more than 12 years of experience, which includes extensive work in the international and Latin markets. He has worked on numerous editorial, TV, ad campaigns, videos, and films, and his styling has been featured in some of the world's top publications, including, Elle, Marie Claire, Vanidades, and Vogue. Oscar has enjoyed styling numerous celebrities who have graced the best-dressed list, always focused on helping his clients find their true style. Some of his clients include; M.A.C., Ashley Graham, Cocoon, Formula X, Sephora, Color Club Laquer, Diane Guerrero, Hampton Junior, Republic Trading Optical, Eden BodyWorks, Don Omar, Ashanti, Revlon, Laura Gomez, and Gerber Life among many others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is Barney Abramson. Barney Abramson’s creative journey began in the Dominican Republic staying indoors and drawing his favorite 80s cartoons all day long. That creative passion grew into a fruitful career and he went on to become an award-winning designer. In addition to his day job, Barney consults as a creative director, strategist, and manager. He helps businesses and individuals with their creative problems. When he’s not designing, he’s writing about his experiences as an Afro-Latino creative in corporate America. He uses social media to connect, mentor, teach, and inspire the next generation of designers. This week, Barney discusses his life after immigrating to the US as a child, attempting to assimilate into mostly white neighborhoods, and how that affected his confidence as a young professional. Barney admits that he would take on a Funny Guy persona to seem more palatable to his white coworkers. However, even though he was accepted as the funny guy, he still felt a distance between himself and his peers. It wasn’t until he started undoing past traumas that he became more comfortable in his own skin - even at work. Follow Barney: Website: www.barneyabramson.com Instagram - @barneyabramson01 Follow Pabel on: Website: https://plurawl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plurawl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plurawl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plurawl/ Keep up with the podcast: Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Post-production for this episode was provided by CCST, a podcast production company. ~ Barney’s creative journey began on a little island in the Caribbean. While the other kids were flying kites and playing baseball, he was alone in his room drawing his favorite 80s cartoons. That creative passion grew into a fruitful career and he went on to become an award-winning designer. In many ways, Barney is living proof that, despite its shortcomings, the American dream is still alive and well. Barney Abramson was born in the Dominican Republic and was raised there until the age of ten. His family migrated to the United States in the late 80s, eventually settling in Lawrence, MA, a small immigrant town located a few miles north of Boston. In 2002, Barney graduated from Bridgewater State University with a dual Bachelor of Fine Arts and Corporate Communication degree. Since then, he’s worked as a graphic designer and, most recently, as a creative manager in the wonderful city of Las Vegas. In addition to his day job, he consults as a creative director, strategist, and manager. He helps businesses and individuals with creative problems. When he’s not designing, he’s writing about his experiences as an Afro-Latino creative in corporate America. Barney uses social media to connect, mentor, teach, and inspire the next generation of designers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is joMi. joMi is an independent artist, songwriter, and poet from Northern California. He burst onto the music scene in late 2017 with the release of his mixtape, "Behind The Curtain.” His music is a fusion of acid hip-hop jazz-inspired beats with socially conscious lyrics that offer a glimpse into the struggles faced by minorities. Due to his rough childhood, joMi has had to fight for everything he has, which includes his career in construction management. However, not one to be caught slipping, joMi promotes his music under his stage name. This way he can create music about his upbringing and validate his own experiences without being found out by his company or coworkers. This week joMi dives deep into his personal life and explains how he maintains a balance between his career in construction and his passion for music. Follow joMi: Instagram: jomidlr YouTube: https://youtube.com/@OfficialjoMi Follow Pabel on: Website: https://plurawl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plurawl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plurawl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plurawl/ Keep up with the podcast: Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Post-production for this episode was provided by CCST, a podcast production company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is Victor Alfonso. Victor Alfonso Cabral, LSW (He/Him) is a collaborative and strategic Afro-Latinx leader who is committed to making an impact in his community and beyond. Victor serves as the Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs for Fluence Training. Victor works to center BIPOC voices in the field of psychedelics by highlighting BIPOC stories in policy & advocacy efforts, art, and science. He is currently working on a documentary film titled We Are The Medicine which explores the re-emergence of psychedelics from the perspective of Black, Indigenous, and people of color. Victor is listed on Students for Sensible Drug Policy’s list of “40 Under 40 Outstanding BIPOC Leaders in Drug Policy in the United States” for his work in psychedelic policy and received the 2022 Emerging Social Work Leader Award from the National Association of Social Workers. Because of Victor’s ADHD, he struggled to pay attention in class and absorb the knowledge he was reading. As he got older, he learned the tips and tricks that he needed to work the educational system and continue his education on his terms. This week on the podcast, Victor tells us how working with his diagnosis, rather than against it, encouraged him to pursue a future he’d only dreamed of. Keep up with Victor: Instagram - https://instagram.com/awondrousmind 40 Under 40 Outstanding BIPOC Leaders in Drug Policy in the United States - https://ssdp.org/blog/40-under-40-outstanding-bipoc-leaders-in-drug-policy/ Follow Pabel on: Website: https://plurawl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plurawl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plurawl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plurawl/ Keep up with the podcast: Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Post-production for this episode was provided by CCST, a podcast production company. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support

“You’re never gonna get a job if you're an entrepreneur.” That’s what this week’s guest said on the podcast and I have to admit, I was shocked. That’s a very bold statement. But I was even more shocked when I realized that he was right. We’ve seen it too many times. We are told to quiet our voices and make ourselves smaller. Even if we know what we’re talking about and we are the best person on the team, some people will do anything they can to keep us in “our place.” So what happens when you become bigger than your job? That’s the question that we tackle on this week's episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast. And this week’s guest is none other than the incredible Jonathan J. Mentor. Jonathan J. Mentor is a revenue growth expert that provokes the economic growth and visibility of disadvantaged humans in B2B tech. He is proud to be a Latinx, Black, Queer father. He is the Founder & CEO of Successment, a revenue growth partner for diverse tech startups where he developed BOOM®, a 4-step growth process that uncomplicates RevOps Science®. His inspiration for Successment is his commitment to the success of disadvantaged humans. Success + Commitment = Successment. When he went from being a cashier to a corporate broker, the culture shock was overwhelming. However, Jonathan was able to listen and learn from his peers. His ability to adapt and excel at his work made him way bigger than career as a broker. He very quickly became LinkedIn famous and started moonlighting on his own. And even though Jonathan was earning the company millions of dollars in revenue, his co-workers felt threatened by his success outside of his corporate job. In the end, they offered him a severance package and told him it was his last day. From there he decided to invest in himself and start his own business. This was the birth of Successment. This week we talk about How Jonathan was able to excel at his career without a degree How he was able to battle imposter syndrome during his time as a broker Why Jonathan works with the clients that he does Why he now refuses to code switch or hide his tattoos during meetings --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is Vanessa Correa. Vanessa Correa recently took the role of Vice President and DEI Marketing Strategy Lead at JPMorgan Chase & Co. after five years at Freddie Mac, where she was the marketing lead for equitable housing initiatives handling content strategy, brand development, paid media, and marketing events. Vanessa hails from The Bronx, was born to two Puerto Ricans, and is a quintessential 80s baby. This week on the podcast, Vanessa shares how her upbringing shaped her self-confidence as an adult. Her childhood prepared her to stand her ground and enforce her boundaries the first time they’re breached. Which happened a lot, considering how often people in majority white spaces felt entitled to her intelligence. Listen to Vanessa’s episode to hear how she let her haters know that her middle fingers still work. Keep up with Vanessa: Instagram & LinkedIn Follow Pabel & Plurawl: Website: https://plurawl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plurawl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plurawl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plurawl/ Keep up with the podcast: Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Post-production for this episode was provided by CCST, a podcast production company. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is Adam Gabornitz, who currently serves as a Senior Director of Diversity & Inclusion for a large insurance and wealth management company that's headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. His role includes creating and driving execution of D&I talent attraction and retention strategies, and consulting across the enterprise to retain, develop and advance diverse talent. Adam has over 17 years of experience in sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, tech, workforce development, talent acquisition and talent development. Adam holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and currently serves on the board of Impact in Milwaukee. He was a 2020 recipient of the Milwaukee Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 award. A few mantras he lives by: Give more than you take Say yes more than you say no Leave things better than you found it Look good, feel good, do good --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is Eddy Hiraldo. Eddy Hiraldo is an experienced strategist, creative, and storyteller seasoned with 1 cup of the Bronx, NY; a 1/2 cup of Florida; and 3 tbsp of both Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico respectively. He’s a recent alumn of ONE School Atlanta (2022) and both the AAF’s Most Promising Multicultural Student program (2018) and the 4A’s Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (2017). Currently he works as a Social Strategist at Wieden+Kennedy NY and spends most of his time being a student of internet culture. When he’s not, he’s a creative strategist for 14th and Market and the Brand Manager for Black Visionaries™. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your two favorites (Odalys & Pabel) are back with another live episode of Unfiltered! This is the monthly series that we do live on YouTube and LinkedIn each month. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we discussed Mental Health & Emotional Intelligence and the impact it's had on our careers.More specifically, we discussed:- Different ways to think about mental health/ therapy.- Have you ever tried talking to yourself? Pabel started live journaling and having self conversations- The study of "human design"; energy management- Are Personality Tests helpful for self awareness? What best helped describe you; how often do you get to know yourself. What tests have best described you?- What’s the "weirdest" thing that you’ve done, in your mental health journey- Lack of emotional intelligence within teams and managers.- Trauma dumping --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is Nancy Pineda. Nancy is a first generation Dominican-American Latina, born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She started her career in the corporate financial industry in 2003 after interning at American Express while in high school and later getting hired as an executive assistant. In her 20 years at American Express, she held different roles including business analyst, chief of staff, business strategy manager and project manager. In 2021, she transitioned to JP Morgan Chase & Co. where she is currently a Project Manager in the Corporate Investment Banking organization. Aside from her day job, Nancy freelances for her best friend’s interior design business, Lucia Genao Interiors, where she provides strategic and operational support. Then, during install period, you’ll find her rolling up her sleeves building furniture and fluffing pillows! Nancy earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration and her MBA in managerial analytics from Mercy College in New York City, graduating summa cum laude in both fields. She was part of the Delta Mu Delta society, graduating with honors. In her personal time, you can find Nancy trying out new eats, at the gym powerlifting, or dancing merengue, merengue típico and bachata with her friends and family. She has a heart for mentoring and has partnered with various business resource groups to mentor junior professionals and MBA students. She also volunteers for external organizations, such as Junior Achievement of New York, to teach financial literacy to low-income elementary schools in the Bronx. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices