Latino entrepreneurs—we need to stop hiding. In this episode, we chat with journalist and PR expert Marta Isabel Ramirez about why getting on camera matters more than ever. Whether it’s fear, perfectionism, or not knowing what to say, Marta breaks it all down and shares practical tips—like the now-iconic 45° selfie angle—to help you show up with confidence and authenticity. If you’ve been putting off video content or public speaking, this is your sign to start today. No fancy gear needed—just your phone, your story, and a little courage.

Running a business is tough—especially in uncertain times. With economic shifts, funding freezes, and rising costs, Latino entrepreneurs need a solid game plan to keep their businesses strong. In this episode we have Manny Cosme, founder of CFO Services Group, about how to plan ahead, manage financial risk, and make smart decisions when the future feels unpredictable. From forecasting strategies to free resources that can help, this episode is packed with practical advice to keep your business moving forward—no matter what comes next.

As the Latino population and economic influence grow, so do efforts to downplay our contributions and culture. In this episode, we talk with Dario Collado from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation about the political and cultural shifts affecting Hispanic heritage, why some want to mitigate our influence, and what we can do to ensure our history and impact aren’t ignored. From policy changes to media representation, they explore what’s at stake and how unity can help preserve and strengthen Latino identity in the U.S.

In this compelling episode of The Chancleta Generation Podcast, we speak with author Dennis Garcia to uncover the untold stories of Latina immigrants whose strength and sacrifice helped shape America. From enduring harsh conditions in railroad labor camps to paving the way for future generations through education and hard work, their resilience is a testament to the power of community and perseverance. Their struggles and triumphs still resonate today, as many Latino immigrants continue to face similar challenges in pursuit of a better life. It's a conversation about history, identity, and the legacy of those who refused to be forgotten.

Money is on everyone's mind as we head into 2025, and this episode is here to help you get a jump on it. We’re talking with Lyanne Alfaro of Moneda Moves about the financial moves Latinos need to watch out for next year. From smart business hacks to cut costs to navigating cash-flow crunches, we’re covering it all. Whether you’re growing a side hustle or a burgeoning business with big goals, this episode will have you rethinking your strategy.

Elections are over, and the Latino community is feeling all kinds of ways—disappointed, indifferent, or just plain checked out. In this episode, we chat with Rafael “Ray” Collazo from UnidosUS about what’s behind the disengagement, the lessons from this election, and how we can reignite hope and action. From overlooked priorities to collective power, this conversation is about charting a new path forward together.

Why does it feel like we’re stuck carrying the weight of our ancestors? In this episode, we team up with non-profit and organizational development expert Lydia Sierra, to unpack the generational trauma Latinos face and how it’s shaped our lives, from how we live to how we parent. From breaking toxic cycles to finding healing through self-love, it’s a journey of growth we’re taking together. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode tackles tough topics like abuse and trauma.

Continuing our series on communicating with Latinos and the different lenses we see that topic through, this time we’re going to be looking at it from the social aspect, which is also an aspect we work with a lot at Moira Studio. And its not "social justice" or "DEI", that's why with us is Laura Camila Rivera, a Puerto Rican marketer specialized in communicating with marginalized communities. She's now using it to not just advance different missions, but also to advance bottomlines. Find out how she's doing it on this episode.

Latinos love our fútbol (soccer) and baseball - but how about other sports? Well, they've been doing a great job at attracting new hispanic audiences through different marketing strategies and have seen their bottomlines grow exponentially. With us in this episode is Laura Estefeen, an athlete turned sports marketer specialized in communicating with latinos who will give us some insight into how they've been successful at attracting latino audiences and how and why more brands need to start doing the same right away.

A staggering amount of latino students are now in schools and universities, but even if there are more of us in the school system, racial tensions continue to be an issue. In this episode we have an expert in racial education in American public schools, Dr. Laura Chávez-Moreno and we'll take a look into what's happening now, how schools can create a safe and welcoming space for Latino students, and what can we do as a community so our kids make the most out of their education in schools. A must listen for all Latino parents out there.

Running a business is hard! As many of you know. This is why having the right tools at your disposal is essential, including mental health tools. In this episode, Gina Davis-Navarro will share with us the tips and tricks she learned from being a consultant for Big Corp and how she translated those into her own business. Then Clemencia and her will do a deep dive into how each of them started their business, run their business and stay sane while doing it.

Latinos are the demographic that creates the most businesses at this moment, however, we have the least access to resources and funding. Well, we're here to change that! In this episode, Clemencia and fellow entrepreneur and marketer Ana Carolina Salazar from Bold Hispanic Marketing talk about what they wish they had known when they started their businesses, how to stay sane, and how to prepare Latinas for the bumpy road of owning a business. We have some very important nuggets of wisdom both on the operational side as well as the mental health one. If you or someone you know is starting a business this is a must listen!

One of the many evolving aspects of Latino culture is the arts - music, dance, literature, poetry, visual, all of those beautiful things that we have carried from our countries, and now we apply our own flavor in this one. It’s in our opinion one of the ways in which we define our identity, therefore we should fight to preserve them and honor them. To do that, more Latino events need to happen and more Latino artists need to be supported. With us today is Vanessa Calderón-Rosado, the CEO of IBA Boston, an organization that has been pushing independent and local Latino artists for the past 50 years. She'll be sharing the challenges, the beauty, and the importance of preserving Latino culture in the US for community building, and for our arts not to disappear into the night.

Soccer is immensely popular in Latin America and really everywhere, it’s the most-watched sport in the world. And the US is trying to come to the sport's world stage. But there’s a serious lack of representation by Latinos in the national teams. To unpack all this our guest Harold Palacios, a former soccer player who's been part of FIFA and CONCACAF, and also a fellow Colombian. We'll take a deep dive into not just the systemic barriers but also the mental barriers we've been facing that keep our kids from finding success in "El juego bonito". Very excited about this episode!

Unless you live under a rock, you know that we have a presidential election coming up this year, and it's extremely important that Latinos vote, and that they vote for those that will really work for them. So to help us unpack all the ins and outs of the past 4 years and the upcoming 4 is our dear friend and political advisor Kristian Ramos. We'll be giving a not usually seen behind-the-scenes look at Latino sentiment, why we need all of us to come together, our frustrations with the parties, and of course, our strong opinions about everything! For a calzón quitao convo about the presidential election, look no further.

This is a very special and personal episode. Moira Studio, our production agency recently partnered with 10x10 Studios to produce a series of videos about the not-so-talked-about aspects of our shared Latino experience. The result? So many unexpected off-camera conversations, healing, and much more. In this episode Carlos Bido, founder and CEO of 10x10, and Clemencia discuss the journey to creating this series, the mental obstacles of revealing the fear and vulnerability of our true selves to others, having tough conversations, and of course, all the technical and creative aspects of a production of this scale. For anyone interested in hearing what goes behind the scenes when creating an advertising campaign, and for all Latinos/as/es in the production field, we see you, this is for you.

Science, tech, engineering and medicine have been careers that have been notoriously lacking in diversity, especially when it comes to the Latino community. There are cultural, economic and systemic reasons for it, but the important thing is - what's being done to fix it? Joining us in this episode is Dr. Laura Castillo-Page who leads the diversity and inclusion department for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and she shares with us what it takes to level the playing field for our communities to grow in these industries and why diversity in the science fields it's so important. Some of the most difficult and dire issues the world is facing now will require the best minds to come together to solve them, and it will take all of us to get this done.

We hear you parents, raising kids is already challenging enough, and now you have to teach them Spanish? Our guest today, colleague and friend Ramón Nieves is here to give all parents tips and tricks on how to make it easy and fun for you and your kids. We also talk about the underlying mental and emotional blocks and stress parents and kids can experience around the topic of speaking (or not) Spanish and ways to reprogram them. A must-listen for Latino/a/x parents!

Building a career is already hard as it is, and according to statistics, it's even harder for Latinas. One of the first steps to climbing corporate a ladder, growing a business, or landing a dream job is to build a great network around us. But how do we do that when we're 1st generation immigrants, have kids or have an accent? Joining us is Migdalia Figueroa, President & General Manager of Telemundo in Orlando. Tampa and Fort Myers, who will share with us her inspirational stories of how she went from not speaking English, to rising up to be an award-winning executive through building a great professional network around her. Some great nuggets in here!

Menopause. Yes, something half of the world's population will go through, has been the subject of myths, misconceptions, misinformation, jokes, and many not-so-good things. In this and the previous episode, we have Dr. Paty Bautista joining us, who will give us the actual lowdown on what this stage means for women. We're also joined by Karina Barilla from La Casita, who has worked with countless Latinas to help them navigate the mental and emotional impact of what our culture and society have done around this topic. Then, we'll talk about how to challenge these views, how to heal, and how to create a world where this is no longer a source of taboo or shame.