Flip the Tortilla
68 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsWelcome to Flip the Tortilla! This show is for the underdog at heart and is about rising up, breaking through, and finding a way to achieve your most audacious goals. If you’ve ever been told you can’t, you won’t or it’s not possible, you’ve found a home! Join uber-successful corporate exec, entrepreneur, and former janitor, Denice Torres as she and her guests share real-world, no B.S. insights for making your dreams a reality.
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Episode 16 with Jordyne Blaise: Let’s Get Real With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
September 13, 2021 07:30 - 27 minutes - 63.2 MBIf you’re feeling unsettled in the areas of DEI, you’re not alone! Jordyne Blaise, director of DEI at bluebird bio and expert on this topic, talks with Denice about wins, challenges, and things to come in this important space. Today’s workforce is changing so rapidly, and to remain competitive, companies will need evolve at a speed greater than ever before. Part Two of this series will focus on what women and other underrepresented groups can do to achieve their career goals. This is real wo...
Episode 15 with Pritesh Shah: Trading Negative Experiences for Tools of Opportunity
August 30, 2021 07:30 - 35 minutes - 80.8 MBIf there is one thing we all need right now, it is resilience. Denice is joined by pharmaceutical executive, Pritesh Shah, who shares his story of what it took to go from immigrant outsider to health care leader. Pritesh talks about his three keys to success—authenticity, transparency, and yes, resilience. Plus, he gives great insights on giving and receiving feedback. For anyone who’s been ‘yelled at’ this week—this one’s for you!
Episode 14 with Diana Nyad: Building a Soulful Life with Fearless Intention
August 23, 2021 07:30 - 32 minutes - 75.3 MBThis week Denice is joined by one of her personal heroes—author, motivational speaker, and long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad—to answer the question, "what does success look like?" You’d think for Diana it would be sink or swim, but she says that failures and victories add up to success. Plus, she gives her advice on pursuing your passion—if you don’t know what it is yet, start anywhere. The lessons you will learn by just doing will help illuminate your path.
Episode 13 with Barbara Ryan: Ever Struggle With Being “The Only” in the Room?
August 16, 2021 07:30 - 26 minutes - 61.7 MBBarbara Ryan, wall street pioneer and glass breaker, shares how she built an incredible career in the traditionally male dominated financial sector. Her practical advice about not just surviving but thriving in muddy career terrain is priceless. Today Barbara serves as a public company board member, editorial advisor for a pharmaceutical executive magazine, and founder of Fabulous Pharma Females.
Episode 12 with Caitlin Sakdalan: How to Find a New Path When Your Bridge Unexpectedly Collapses
August 02, 2021 06:30 - 19 minutes - 44.3 MB“Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” This old quote comes to life with today’s guest Caitlin Sakdalan who took what she loves-- food and travel-- and turned it into her career. Caitlin also tells Denice how she flipped the tortilla when the pandemic shut down travel. This episode will inspire you to think differently about how to pursue your dreams.
Episode 11 with Terri Broussard Williams: Invest In Yourself for Lifelong Return
July 26, 2021 07:30 - 27 minutes - 62.9 MBTerri Broussard Williams, best-selling author of “Find your Fire,” joins Denice to talk about her journey and the strategies she has used to build the personal brand she has today. She tells Denice about when she realized that if she didn’t invest in herself, nobody would. Terri is creating a community of Movement Makers focused on helping themselves as well as each other. And as a bonus, Denice and Terri share their go-to songs that ignite inspiration.
Episode 10 with Gabriela Annacone: Dream it. Believe it. Do it.
July 19, 2021 21:17 - 19 minutes - 44.6 MBGabriela Annacone, a first-generation American, turned her homesickness at the holidays into a business when she started making and selling coquito (NYC Coquito). Gabriela stresses the importance of owning your voice as well as finding the confidence to run a business. Gabriela shares with Denice her advice for starting a business, her hopes for the Latin women who want to start a business, and her philosophy—that no matter where you are, you’re there for a reason.
Episode 9 with Rebecca De Ornelas and Michael DiBiasio-Ornelas: Do You Have A Calling? You CAN Find A Way.
July 12, 2021 07:30 - 22 minutes - 51.1 MBHusband and wife filmmaking team Rebecca De Ornelas and Michael DiBiasio-Ornelas share how they worked through their fears to pursue their dreams of making a movie, even when it felt unattainable and scary. Through the power of story, they give us a glimpse into how they overcame some of their toughest challenges. With passion and resilience they recently produced an award winning film, The Sleepless, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime.
Episode 8 with Greg Monaco: The Art and Science of Our Own Personal Storytelling
July 05, 2021 12:07 - 23 minutes - 52.9 MBGreg Monaco, a marketing guru who has helped build many iconic brands, believes every great brand starts with a great story. Sharing a story can make us feel a bit vulnerable. Greg talks about why taking a risk and putting ourselves out there reaps significant reward. Greg stresses the importance of developing a “one-sentence story” that can help capture the attention of your target audience. Greg and Denice also discuss how to revamp your skills when answering the age-old question “tell me ...
Episode 7 with Jannelle So-Perkins: The Power and Possibility of Personal Reinvention
June 28, 2021 07:30 - 22 minutes - 51.9 MBJannelle So-Perkins shares how she was able to reinvent herself throughout her career. Jannelle was a successful broadcaster in the Philippines and was able to successfully host her own talk show in the US. Jannelle speaks on how she managed to stay true to doing what she loves, although many people told her to change.
Episode 6: Denice’s Personal Story on Gratitude
June 24, 2021 18:42 - 20 minutes - 48.4 MBIn this special episode, Denice celebrates her daughter's 21st birthday. When Denice was pregnant with Sierra, she contracted a virus from a coworker while sitting in a meeting. Her daughter was born at 29 weeks with multiple disabilities. Denice talks about her immense gratitude for Sierra and the powerful lessons she has learned about finding joy in the unexpected.
Episode 5 with Vicky Free: How Our Past Can Ignite Our Future
June 14, 2021 18:25 - 25 minutes - 57.4 MBHow do you move through fear? Vicky Free, the Head of Global Marketing at adidas, joins Denice to discuss believing in yourself and getting through fear. Free, who’s led marketing at BET, Disney TV and adidas among others, shares how she powers through by knowing her strengths and asking for help when she needs it.
Episode 4 with Tina Chang: Why Investing in YOU as a Brand is a Must-Do
June 07, 2021 18:55 - 32 minutes - 74 MBLearn how to more effectively build your brand in a way that truly represents you. Join Denice and guest Tina Chang, CEO and Founder of Pioneering Collective, a personal PR firm and thought leadership community. They discuss how investing in your reputation and relationships can amplify your brand in a way that is purposeful and powerful. They also discuss the need for sincerity in personal branding to counteract the dread so many feel when formulating their story.
Episode 3 with Kyoko Minegishi: How to Connect with Others (When it Doesn't Feel All that Natural)
June 01, 2021 07:30 - 27 minutes - 64 MBDoes just thinking about going into new situations keep you up at night? Kyoko Minegishi, who’s worked in four different countries for companies like Adidas and Red Bull, joins Denice to talk about adapting. She shares her curiosity for people and concrete tools for how to have a conversation with anyone.
Episode 1 with Tina Sharkey: Why Being Ourself is The Ultimate Strength
May 18, 2021 07:30 - 39 minutes - 89.6 MBWhat’s your superpower? Tina Sharkey joins Denice to share how finding her superpower shaped a career that has taken her from J&J to Sesame Street to founding iVillage and Brandless. Tina shares her recipe for taking the skills you’ve learned along the way into new situations, and explains why authenticity is the only thing that scales.
Episode 2 with Maria Thomas: How to be Successful and Happy by Creating Options
May 18, 2021 07:30 - 38 minutes - 87.6 MBWhat did you learn today? Maria Thomas, an alum of Amazon and a digital transformer behind NPR digital and Etsy joins Denice to talk about being a lifelong learner. She says that her success comes from one thing— listening. Denice and Maria also share tactics for getting over imposter syndrome.
Episode 2 with Maria Thomas: How to be Successful and Happy by Creating Options
May 18, 2021 07:30 - 38 minutes - 87.6 MBWhat did you learn today? Maria Thomas, an alum of Amazon and a digital transformer behind NPR digital and Etsy joins Denice to talk about being a lifelong learner. She says that her success comes from one thing— listening. Denice and Maria also share tactics for getting over imposter syndrome.
Welcome to Flip the Tortilla!
March 29, 2021 15:20 - 44 seconds - 1.67 MBThis show is for the underdog at heart and is about rising up, breaking through, and finding a way to achieve your most audacious goals. If you’ve ever been told you can’t, you won’t or it’s not possible, you’ve found a home! Join uber-successful corporate exec, entrepreneur, and former janitor, Denice Torres as she and her guests share real-world, no B.S. insights for making your dreams a reality.