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The podcast aims to demystify the tech industry by providing listeners with insider perspectives and insights from Latin American and Caribbean leaders who have succeeded in their fields. Latinx in Power is a podcast that features interviews with top-level executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators. The podcast is hosted by Thaisa Fernandes. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

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San Francisco, CA

Description:

The podcast aims to demystify the tech industry by providing listeners with insider perspectives and insights from Latin American and Caribbean leaders who have succeeded in their fields. Latinx in Power is a podcast that features interviews with top-level executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators. The podcast is hosted by Thaisa Fernandes. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Language:

English


Episodes
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Navigating Global Operations with Yesenia Monroy 🇸🇻

7/2/2024
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 background on her leadership style. We’ll also discuss navigating cultural nuances within different teams and preparing for future trends in global operations. ✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. To learn more, click here: ⁠⁠https://hubspot.sjv.io/y2O46y⁠⁠ Our website is ⁠⁠⁠LatinxInPower.com⁠⁠⁠. Send me a message on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ @Latinx_in_Power⁠⁠⁠ or Twitter⁠⁠⁠ @LatinxInPower.⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month. Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: ⁠⁠⁠medium.com/latinxinpower ⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Duration:00:35:13

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Digital AWS Leadership with Walyce Phillip 🇧🇷

6/25/2024
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 Walyce’s career and how technical documentation has shaped her journey. We’ll explore her experiences crafting a course with Udacity and delve into the significance of mentorship in her career, as well as how she balances professional responsibilities with her commitment to mentoring and community involvement. Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month. ✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. To learn more, click here: https://hubspot.sjv.io/y2O46y --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Duration:00:35:25

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Chief Marketing Officer Extraordinaire with Adriana Pirela 🇱🇨🇻🇪

6/18/2024
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 acquisition costs. In this episode, we'll explore Adriana Pirela's Latinx and Caribbean roots to her role as a CMO³, talking about her pivotal career moments, mentorship initiatives, and challenges faced by women in leadership, uncover the global influences shaping her strategies, among other fascinating insights. Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month. ✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. To learn more, click here: https://hubspot.sjv.io/y2O46y --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Duration:00:51:42

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Navigating the Software Landscape with Rwynn Christian 🇸🇷

6/4/2024
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 and sharing practical tips for balancing roles as a consultant, instructor, and software engineer. Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month. ✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. To learn more, click here: https://hubspot.sjv.io/y2O46y --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Duration:00:28:00

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

5/7/2024
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 history of misleading photo manipulation, from darkroom to AI. In this episode, Juliana will share more about the evolution of image manipulation, challenges in publishing, navigating creativity and accessibility in design and balancing creative roles. Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month. ✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. To learn more, click here: https://hubspot.sjv.io/y2O46y --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Duration:00:33:28

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

4/2/2024
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 episode, Glenville discussed his various experiences in digital marketing specially led gen. You'll gain insights on how to learn new skills and collaborate with other creative professionals. Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month. ✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. To learn more, click here: https://hubspot.sjv.io/y2O46y --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Duration:00:45:04

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Toxic Positivity in the Workplace with Simone Lima 🇧🇷

3/5/2024
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, mental health intersections, and coping strategies. Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month. ✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. To learn more, click here: https://hubspot.sjv.io/y2O46y --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Duration:00:35:44

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

2/13/2024
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 identity, his Taiwan study journey, the influence of teaching experiences on his tech career, returning home, overcoming immigrant challenges, the lasting impact of his time in Taiwan, and how his passion for sports complements his tech career. Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month. ✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. To learn more, click here: https://hubspot.sjv.io/y2O46y --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Duration:00:31:54

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Mastering the Tech Ladder to IBM VP with Nicholas Fuller 🇹🇹

1/9/2024
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 career journey, innovation with ethics, and leaving a tech and diversity legacy. He will also share advice for aspiring tech professionals, drawing from his book, "Struggle and Progress," which highlights the transformative power of embracing challenges in tech. Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month. ✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. To learn more, click here: https://hubspot.sjv.io/y2O46y --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Duration:00:39:18

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From Legos to Microsoft with Pablo Veramendi 🇪🇸

12/26/2023
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 and achieve what is possible in the ever-evolving digital landscape. In this episode, Pablo will discuss his Hispanic identity, passion for building communities through technology, and involvement in the Imagine Cup and Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors programs. Pablo will share inspiring moments, insights on the future of technology, and teased upcoming projects at Microsoft. Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month. ✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. Headsup: We receive a commission when you purchase. To learn more, click here: https://lnkd.in/grRP-WNP --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Duration:00:47:06

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Importance of Effective Communication with Stacey-Ann Smith 🇯🇲

12/19/2023
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, Stacey-Ann shares her journey as a project manager, discussing her career beginnings, the fulfilling aspects of her role, influences, future challenges, advice for her younger self, and a valuable resource recommendation. Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month. ✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. Headsup: We receive a commission when you purchase. To learn more, click here: https://lnkd.in/grRP-WNP --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Duration:00:27:13

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Engineering Program Management with Beatris Mendez Gandica 🇻🇪

12/12/2023
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 insights on overcoming career challenges, and her valuable advice for women pursuing tech careers. Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month. ✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. Headsup: We receive a commission when you purchase. To learn more, click here: https://lnkd.in/grRP-WNP --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Duration:00:27:45

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

12/5/2023
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 proposals and coordinating projects with local organizations and researchers. In this episode, Sherry-Ann will share her journey's beginnings, discuss her core values, and explore her favorite aspects of project management. She will also talk about her passion for Comprehensive Sexuality Education and working with adolescents. Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month. ✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. Headsup: We receive a commission when you purchase. To learn more, click here: https://lnkd.in/grRP-WNP --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Duration:00:28:28

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AI Charting the HR Landscape with Hernan Chiosso 🇦🇷

11/28/2023
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 Design Thinking. During this episode, Hernan delves into topics such as AI's impact on HR processes, disruptions in the job market caused by AI, and his vision for AI's future role in the HR industry over the next decade. Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month. ✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. To learn more, click here: https://buff.ly/3Rynj5h --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Duration:00:37:29

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From Intern to Innovator with Guilherme Abreu 🇬🇩🇧🇷

11/21/2023
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 software engineering intern's journey, touching on his path to software engineering, internship projects, lessons from setbacks, excitement about emerging tech trends, and actionable advice for aspiring engineers. Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month. ✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. Headsup: We receive a commission when you purchase. To learn more, click here: https://lnkd.in/grRP-WNP --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Duration:00:16:44

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Driving Development in the Bahamas with Errolisa McPhee 🇧🇸

11/14/2023
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, Errolisa will share her journey in project management and public procurement. She will discuss her initial attraction to the field, managing development projects in the Bahamas, and innovative solutions she's applied. She also explores her motivation for pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration and staying updated with industry trends. Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month. ✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. Headsup: We receive a commission when you purchase. To learn more, click here: https://lnkd.in/grRP-WNP --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Duration:00:30:42

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The Power of Storytelling in Business with Andrea Marquez 🇲🇽

11/7/2023
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 professionals. She offered insights on how to navigate the ever-changing business landscape successfully. Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month. ✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. Headsup: We receive a commission when you purchase. To learn more, click here: https://lnkd.in/grRP-WNP --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Duration:00:34:29

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

10/17/2023
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 journey to becoming an expert in Business Development, highlighting the role of DEI in driving success, reflecting on significant negotiation experiences, and offering valuable advice for aspiring professionals in business development. Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month. ✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. Headsup: We receive a commission when you purchase. To learn more, click here: https://lnkd.in/grRP-WNP --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Duration:00:28:44

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Redefining Professionalism with Pabel Martinez 🇩🇴

10/3/2023
We talked with Pabel Martinez (he/him), a former Global Account Director at TikTok and Client Solutions Manager at Meta, among others. Pabel is praised for his tenacious problem-solving and ability to deliver data-driven solutions. His passion lies in uncovering the story behind data. He is currently redefining professionalism at PLURAWL. In this episode, Pabel discussed his background and journey leading to PLURAWL's founding, his definition of "uncovering professionalism," and balancing data analysis with creativity Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month. ✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. Headsup: We receive a commission when you purchase. To learn more, click here: https://lnkd.in/grRP-WNP --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Duration:00:27:20

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The Conversations Captured via Photography with Carl-Phillipe Juste 🇭🇹🇨🇺

9/26/2023
Carl-Phillipe Juste (he/him) is a photojournalist and art space operator with 30+ years of experience. Co-founder/owner of Iris PhotoCollective, IPC Visual Lab, IPC ArtSpace, and IPC ArtStage. Carl specializes in visual storytelling, focusing on human interest, entertainment, science, politics, sports, and documentary photography. In this episode, we discussed the artistic journey of Carl Juste. We talked more about his approach to visual storytelling, balancing photojournalism's integrity with his unique perspective as an artist of color. Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month. ✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. Headsup: We receive a commission when you purchase. To learn more, click here: https://lnkd.in/grRP-WNP --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Duration:00:30:38