In Her Footsteps Podcast
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe "In Her Footsteps" podcast hosts dynamic Latina business owners who are helping drive the American economy, and creating change in their local communities. It aims to provide entrepreneurs and business owners across the country with information and resources to better run their business, while also working to help change the narrative of the Hispanic community; specifically around Latina women.
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S2 Episode 9: Patricia Chavez On Barrier Breaking Latinas
August 07, 2020 21:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this special live episode, we feature a fireside chat between Patricia Chavez, a Philanthropic Market Executive at Bank of America, and Jennifer Rodriguez, President & CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Patricia gives us insight into the driving factors of Hispanic small businesses, her personal success story, and how to take advantage of employee networks like Bank of America’s HOLA.
S2 Episode 8: Elizabeth Romero On The Key To Hispanic Business Growth
July 24, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Bank of America’s very own Elizabeth Romero. With 25 years under her belt at Bank of America, Elizabeth walks us through her journey climbing the corporate ladder from a bank teller to a Small Business and Client and Franchise Solutions Executive. Elizabeth also covers the latest small business research with us to give us insights into what Hispanic businesses can do to get a leg up.
S2 Episode 7: Brenda Cordova On Building A Family Business To Compete With The Best
July 10, 2020 20:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB“Nose to the grindstone,” says Brenda Cordova, President of ADC LTD NM, the third-largest Hispanic-owned business in New Mexico. This work ethic how she explains she was able to compete with the Fortune 500 businesses in her field. Founded in 1985 by the Cordova family, ADC LTD NM is a leading provider of armed and unarmed guards, background investigations, pre-employment checks, and special investigations for government agencies and corporate clients.
S2 Episode 6: Brandice Ortega On Paving Her Own Path in the Construction Industry
June 26, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Brandice Ortega, President & CEO of Del Rio Enterprises Inc. Del Rio Enterprises, Inc. is an experienced general and electrical contractor in Albuquerque, NM. Brandice walks us through taking over a family business in a male dominated field. Family is central to Brandice’s personal life as well at her work at a family-owned business.
S2 Episode 6: Brandice Ortega On Paving Her Own Path in the Construction Industry
June 26, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Brandice Ortega, President & CEO of Del Rio Enterprises Inc. Del Rio Enterprises, Inc. is an experienced general and electrical contractor in Albuquerque, NM. Brandice walks us through taking over a family business in a male dominated field. Family is central to Brandice’s personal life as well at her work at a family-owned business.
S2 Episode 5: Noramay Cadena & Carmen Palafox On Leading a Hands-On Venture Fund
June 12, 2020 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode, we sit down with the two Latina founders who have paved their way into the venture capital/ tech space all while keeping grounded in their community and with their associates. Noramay Cadena & Carmen Palafox, are Cofounders of MiLA Capital, an LA-based seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in tech you can touch. MiLA leverages their extensive experience in manufacturing and supply chain to help startup founders tackle production challenges and get to market in a capit...
S2 Episode 4: Nicole Marquis On Innovating The Food Scene With Plant-Based Menus
April 19, 2020 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Nicole Marquis, Founder of Marquis & Co. Nicole is the restaurateur behind the plant-based fast-casual restaurant chain HipCityVeg, currently with locations in Philadelphia and Washington D.C. as well as the popular plant-based full-service restaurants Charlie was a sinner. and Bar Bombón. Inspired by experiences with diabetes in her family, Nicole found a way to reinvent the classic American menu by incorporating more healthy alternatives. With an admirabl...
S2 Episode 3: Patricia Rodriguez Christian On What It Takes To Lead Two Companies
March 19, 2020 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Patricia Rodriguez Christian, CEO of CRC Group Inc. and Texas Standard Commercial Construction LP. Patricia Explains how she was able to emerge out of the ’08 recession as the CEO of two companies in two different sectors. CRC Group Inc. provides large office environments with streamlined mail, courier and copy services as well as specific business service needs. Texas Standard Commercial Construction supplies general contractors in the greater Dallas-Ft. Wo...
S2 Episode 3: Patricia Rodriguez Christian On What It Takes To Lead Two Companies
March 19, 2020 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Patricia Rodriguez Christian, CEO of CRC Group Inc. and Texas Standard Commercial Construction LP. Patricia Explains how she was able to emerge out of the ’08 recession as the CEO of two companies in two different sectors. CRC Group Inc. provides large office environments with streamlined mail, courier and copy services as well as specific business service needs. Texas Standard Commercial Construction supplies general contractors in the greater Dallas-Ft. Wo...
S2 Episode 2: Teresa Lawrence On The Courage To Rebuild
March 02, 2020 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Teresa Lawrence, President-Owner at Delta Personnel. Teresa takes us through her journey rebuilding a company in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Delta Personnel offers a one-stop-shop, managing all logistics for their clients by provides services including on-site supervisors, worksite safety and risk management and payroll.
S2 Episode 1: Angelica Garcia-Dunn on Business Adaptability
January 10, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Angelica Garcia-Dunn, President and CEO of AIM Global Logistics, a Turn-Key Logistics solutions provider offering a wide array of freight transportation services. In this episode, we explore her new approach to the transportation industry.
S2 Episode 1: Angelica Garcia-Dunn on Business Adaptability
January 10, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Angelica Garcia-Dunn, President and CEO of AIM Global Logistics, a Turn-Key Logistics solutions provider offering a wide array of freight transportation services. In this episode, we explore her new approach to the transportation industry.
Episode 5: Live from #USHCCPhilly with Zoe Saldana and Nely Galán
October 15, 2018 04:00 - 17 minutes - 8.21 MBOn this special live episode of In Her Footsteps, we feature two keynote speakers from our 2018 USHCC National Convention who are taking steps to change the media and professional landscape. Listen to Zoe Saldana, the award winning actress and founder of BESE, alongside media powerhouse and New York Times bestselling author Nely Galán as they recount their personal experiences in the media industry and their visions for a more inclusive future.
Episode 4: Sarima Gracia on the Courage to Create
August 08, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBA conversation with Sarima Gracia, CCO and Co-Founder of A + S, a creative agency based in Miami, Florida. We ask Sarima about her choice to leave corporate America and start her own agency, the importance of creating your own network, and the power of learning from your mistakes.
Episode 3: Women on the Hill (Special Episode)
June 13, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBLive from the 2018 #USHCCLegislative Summit! On this special episode, Domenika Lynch, President & CEO of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, asked four female chiefs of staff on Capitol Hill about their challenging - and essential - roles in government. Rhonda Fox, Beth Jefari, Bianca Ortiz-Wertheim, and Angela Ramirez discuss how they lead legislative efforts while navigating a divisive political climate.
Episode 3: Women on the Hill (Special Episode)
June 13, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBLive from the 2018 #USHCCLegislative Summit! On this special episode, Domenika Lynch, President & CEO of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, asked four female chiefs of staff on Capitol Hill about their challenging - and essential - roles in government. Rhonda Fox, Beth Jefari, Bianca Ortiz-Wertheim, and Angela Ramirez discuss how they lead legislative efforts while navigating a divisive political climate.
Episode 2: Beauty as a Business with Victoria Flores
May 30, 2018 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.18 MBIn this episode, we sit down with New Yorker Victoria Flores, CEO and Co-Founder of Lux Beauty Club, an innovative hair extension company. She shares with us about the growth of the modern beauty business, the importance of secure funding streams, and how passion is the most powerful ingredient for success.
Episode 1: Claudia Mirza on Translating Kindness Into Success
March 29, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 16.1 MBIn our inaugural episode, we go to Dallas, Texas to sit down with Claudia Mirza, CEO and Founder of Akorbi. She talks to us about originally starting her business as an act of kindness, what it takes to scale a company, and the importance of laying the proper business foundations.