In The Business with Juan & Anjelica

Behind the Scenes with Will La Salle

April 09, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 63.5 MB

In the Business today, Juan sits down with American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, Will La Salle. Will is the founder of La Salle Productions, the production company behind the award-winning short film, Hillo II. Will speaks on his experience as an independent filmmaker, and how his passion for filmmaking is what inspired him to start a production company of his very own. Juan and Will go further in depth about what it takes to make a film, and Will shares some of his inside s...

An Ode to Culture with Eric Salinas Nebel

March 26, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 115 MB

On this week's episode, Juan Alanis sits down to speak with Eric Salinas Nebel, a native Houstonian and writer, to discuss his personal life story, cultural upbringing, and writing journey. They also dive into Eric's debut book, Hispanic in the Box: Inside the Power of Latin-Americana. The book was written in the midst of a historic Hollywood labor strike and the first months of first-time fatherhood. The labor of love is a true testament of the importance of culture. Check out his book at ...

Inside the Walton Way with Robert Burns

March 12, 2024 11:00 - 23 minutes - 44.2 MB

In the Business today, Juan Alanis sits down with Robert Burns, the Home Region Program Director for the Walton Family Foundation. The Walton Family Foundation is a family-lead philanthropic organization that focuses their attention on education, environmental conservation, and improving local communities in the home region of the Walton family, Northwest Arkansas, and the Arkansas- Mississippi Delta. Robert goes further into depth about the philanthropic efforts the Walton Family is passio...

Beyond the 9-to-5 with Juan Alanis and Freddy Cruz

February 27, 2024 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

In the Business today, Anjelica Cazares sits down to interview Co-founder Juan Alanis and CEO of Speke Podcasting, Freddy Cruz, to share the details of their journey from a 9-to-5 job, to successful entrepreneurs. Juan and Freddy discuss the importance of believing in yourself, putting yourself out there, and learning when complacency becomes hazardous to your authenticity. The truth is, no one ever knows where they’re going to end up. Try as you might, even after 400+ job applications, you...

Staying Focused After Prioritizing

February 13, 2024 12:00 - 16 minutes - 30.5 MB

Housekeeping and organizing your priorities are very important, but what comes next? I use a variety of effective techniques to make sure I figure out how to effectively handle the day-to-day tasks in my personal and professional life.

Boosting the Latino Voice One Story at a Time with Fidel Martinez

November 14, 2023 22:23 - 42 minutes - 78.7 MB

On this week's episode of In The Business, Juan chats with Fidel Martinez, Editorial Director for Latino Initiatives at the L.A. Times. Fidel is originally from Texas, having grown up in the RGV, where Juan is also from. There is a lot of Latino pride that comes to play in this conversation and the importance of harnessing that pride to make our voices heard. They discuss the changing times and how increasing representation and visibility of Latinos in media is at the forefront of what Fidel...

Jose Avalos and TECH23: Bridging the Gap Between Tech and Latinos

October 31, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 68.8 MB

On this week’s episode of In The Business, Juan chat’s with Jose Avalos, co-founder and CEO of TECH23, a media and entertainment company for the advancement of Latinos in tech. TECH23 is helping to bridge the gap between technology and the Latino community - all 23 countries. Juan and Jose discuss the meaning behind TECH23 and why this number was so important to them. Jose has a vision for the broader Latino community through his work at TECH23, and Juan and Anjelica, being “padrinos” for th...

The Journey to Space with José Hernández

October 18, 2023 04:27 - 9 minutes - 17.8 MB

In this special episode, Juan chats with former NASA Astronaut, José Hernández - the inspiration behind Amazon Prime's new film "A Million Miles Away." José shares his inspirational story from starting out as a migrant farmworker to becoming an astronaut for NASA, and he gives credit to his father for passing on some important words of wisdom that shaped his destiny.

Jeff Jenkins on Dreaming Big

September 26, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 71 MB

In this episode, Juan sits down with the very inspirational, Jeff Jenkins. He is the host of the National Geographic show, Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins, now streaming on disney+ and hulu. A content creator and former teacher of 9 years, Jeff shares some great advice for anyone with a dream. Dream BIG, write it down, and never give up! What’s on your dream list?

Getting to Know Fellow Journalist Joy Sewing

September 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB

Journalism picked her. We’re talking to Joy Sewing this week - the talented journalist who has covered everything from fashion to issues affecting people of color. A current columnist for the Houston Chronicle, Joy has proven she is a passionate writer and shares her journey in the business. As a native Houstonian, Joy reflects on her upbringing, the people, pets, and things that inspire her in life, and what the future may hold.

Hello Again! We are coming back.

June 16, 2023 16:09 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MB

Hello friends! Hang on a minute while we wipe the cobwebs off our studio just a bit... Seriously though, we are happy to be back on the mics. Well on the mics for this show that is. Let's kick things off with a little conversation about buisness and growing pains, and lessons we are still learning along the way. Take a listen wherever you are, whatever you are doing, and share your thoughts with us también.

A little bit of a rant on getting ghosted

June 03, 2023 02:52 - 11 minutes - 22 MB

This has been weighing on my mind this week, and I thought I’d share some of my thoughts in this video. The topic is having difficult conversations. Or more accurately, avoiding them. Would be great to hear your perspective too in the comments.

Checking In

February 03, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 111 MB

On this week's episode, we're just checking in with each other and talking about how we're doing so far in 2023. From sickness to car accidents, come hang out with us as we recap our year so far, and laugh along as we poke fun at each other too! That's married life, right? How are you doing? Let us know in the comments!

Leap of Faith

January 27, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Thinking about our first steps and lessons learned as newbie business owners and the journey that brought us here! This week we're talking about taking risks when stepping out on your own and what has worked for us being entrepreneurs. If you're a business owner or entrepreneur then you know those first steps can be scary. I think we can all agree that stepping into the unknown is a necessary part of growth. What was your "leap of faith" in your career or life? Listen to our conversation and...

Is it truly personal or is it fair game? On being metiche.

December 31, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 134 MB

Let's face it. We are all naturally curious and yes, maybe even a little nosy! Have you ever been asked something quite "personal" in an unexpected moment or an expected question at an inopportune time? Preguntas necias - you might have heard of these questions being referred to as such. That's what we are talking in this very last episode of 2022. Friends, we are welcoming a new year tonight and we wanted to go ahead and pose these questions to you as we close out the year. Give it a listen...

For The Cultura with Author Rudy Ruiz

November 25, 2022 11:46 - 58 minutes - 108 MB

He's an international Latino Book Award-winning author and his latest novel "Valley of Shadows" is very much on brand with his polished storytelling, cultural immersion and magical realism style. It is a visionary novel that explores and upends classic American genres: Western, Southern gothic and horror all along the Texas-Mexico border.It was great to talk to author Rudy Ruiz about his latest book and his path in life thus far. "Valley of Shadows" is a mesmerizing read so get your copy ...

Judgement and Confidence

November 17, 2022 22:27 - 44 minutes - 83.4 MB

When it comes to self-esteem two factors really come in to play. Often, whether it's perceived or real, we feel judged and that can directly affect our confidence. Both in ourselves and others. That lack of confidence can impact our role as professionals and business owners as well, and that is why this episode we are spending some time talking about both judgement and confidence.

Welcome. To In The Business with Juan and Anjelica!

September 08, 2022 17:47 - 27 minutes - 51.2 MB

After more than two years of starting our podcast journey we finally have taken the plunge and given the show new name! You are now about to listen to the In the Business with Juan and Anjelica podcast. Same station, same crazy hosts, but with a new purpose and commitment. In this episode we talk about how we came to this point of changing our name - although we don't necessarily agree on how we got here. Anyhow, we hope you will join un and enjoy this episode.

Cancel Culture and Making Friends as Adults

July 13, 2022 18:15 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Since we’ve been in Northwest Arkansas, one thing we have started to understand is that making friends as adults is not always easy. The same could be said for the idea of cancel culture, and we talk about it in this latest episode. Take a listen and shareyour thoughts and tips with us on both topics if you have any experience. We would be most grateful.

The Move to Northwest Arkansas: Part Two

July 08, 2022 12:47 - 26 minutes - 49.7 MB

We are not leaving Texas. As crazy as it sounds, we are splitting our time between two states. Expanding our growing business in a new place, and taking a leap of faith on what we hope will be a very worthwhile investment of our time and resources. Aquí les damos todo el chisme!

Dr. David Persse on COVID-19 in Houston

July 01, 2022 21:32 - 32 minutes - 59.6 MB

Dr. David Persse is the Chief Medical Officer for the city of Houston at the Houston Health Department. It's been under his guidance and leadership that we continue to navigate public health and safety around the global pandemic. On this episode, he joins me for a very informative conversation on the state of health matters in Houston.

The Move to Northwest Arkansas: Part One

June 22, 2022 11:22 - 44 minutes - 82.5 MB

We are back! And this time coming live to you all the way from Northwest Arkansas. On this episode we get into what made us decide to give this part of the country a try as our new additional zip code to call home. Texas, you are always still with us!

COVID-19 Series: Kids 5-17 Years Old

June 16, 2022 19:40 - 22 minutes - 42.3 MB

The Houston Health Department's Porfirio Villareal joined me for this important conversation in our COVID-19 Series. To increase parents’ awareness and consideration of the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-17 years old, the Houston Health Department is working diligently in the Houston community to create more awareness about how to keep families and our city safe and secure during this ongoing global pandemic.

Your Choice. Their Health.

May 19, 2022 01:45 - 26 minutes - 48.6 MB

Recently I had the opportunity to speak with the Houston Health Department about their public health COVID campaign called "Your Choice. Their Health." Through this initiative they are vaccinating children 5-17 years old in schools here in our community with the consent of their parents.

COVID-19 Series: Your Choice. Their Health.

May 19, 2022 01:45 - 26 minutes - 48.6 MB

Recently I had the opportunity to speak with the Houston Health Department about their public health COVID campaign called "Your Choice. Their Health." Through this initiative they are vaccinating children 5-17 years old in schools here in our community with the consent of their parents.

2022 Goals

February 25, 2022 15:13 - 49 minutes - 91.8 MB

Hard to believe we are almost three months into the year, pero como buenos Latinos, why not take the time now to talk about our goals for this year - 2022! What are your goals? Any learnings from previous years you care to share?

ComcastRISE Initiative: New Round & Opportunity

February 21, 2022 12:19 - 52 minutes - 96.6 MB

There is an exciting new round of oppportunities available through the ComcastRISE Initiative. We hosted a panel discussion to explain who should apply and to go into detail about this great funding opportunity for small business owners.

Luis Garza: Justice of the Peace Precinct 6, Place 2 Candidate

February 11, 2022 12:13 - 35 minutes - 66.4 MB

Luis Garza has been a friend to Anjelica's family for years. On this episode he speaks to us about his candidacy and call to service as Justice of the Peace Precinct 6, Place 2 in Houston.

Our Experience with COVID

January 13, 2022 15:11 - 41 minutes - 76.7 MB

It has been a minute since our last episode, but we are back today with a new podcast for you all. This time we are talking about our experience with COVID recently. Please keep in mind this is our personal account of this experience and in no way any medical advice. Hope your new year is off to a good start!

The Truth About The Truth

November 25, 2021 12:57 - 1 hour - 114 MB

"You can't handle the truth!" Or can we? We talk about white lies, not so white lies, and everything in between when it comes to "being honest" in this conversation. Take a listen and let us know how you truly feel about the truth.

New Mexico

November 10, 2021 18:28 - 40 minutes - 75.3 MB

We continue our trek through the southwestern United States with a stop at the Sandia Mountains in New Mexico. There we found a cliff at the top of the mountains where we set up to have a conversation with you all, and to share some of the amazing views we were witnessing.

Live from Utah!

November 04, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 86.8 MB

We filmed this episode live from Hurricane, Utah during our recent travels. And we talk candidly about some of the "profiling" we experienced while in Arizona as Latinos and Mexican-Americans.

Here and Now in 2021

October 28, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 78.5 MB

Things are starting to open up again. People are eager to get together, and we are seeing more and more people on the road too. As we get into the last quarter of 2021, we check in on how things are here and now in this part of the global pandemic.

Latina Leadership Series

October 21, 2021 10:30 - 54 minutes - 102 MB

You all have heard us reference Anjelica's Latina Leadership Series before. Today, we wanted to spend a big part of the show discussing it even further and giving you the full story behind this exciting series.

Puro Chisme for Halloween

October 14, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 77.4 MB

Since Halloween is right around the corner, we get into some of the shows we grew up watching that used to scare us as kids. We also talk about a few current topics that we have been paying attention to recently.

21 Questions: Part Two

October 10, 2021 17:39 - 33 minutes - 61.9 MB

If you enjoyed part 1 of our 2-part series, "21 Questions," this is the final installment, where we go through some of the best questions yet.

What's the 411 with #ComcastRISE?

October 05, 2021 22:06 - 32 minutes - 60.1 MB

Comcast is offering 600 - $10,000.00 grants in six cities across the United States, including Houston. The grants available are intended for BIPOC small business owners and the application deadline is October 14th. Juan speaks with Toni Beck, Vice President External Affairs, Comcast Houston; Paul Gor, Director of Community Development, Asian Chamber of Commerce in Houston; and Tammi Wallace, Co-Founder, President & CEO, Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce, on this episode. Get ful...

21 Questions : Part One

October 02, 2021 19:14 - 48 minutes - 90 MB

We take turns answering random questions on this first part of our two-part series that we are calling "21 Questions." Take a listen and share your answers with us too if you're so inspired.

"Empty Nesters"

September 21, 2021 04:40 - 56 minutes - 105 MB

More and more this word is coming up in our conversation with others. Technically, I guess, you could say we are "Empty Nesters" ... and we are trying to figure out what that means now. Take a listen to our conversation about this now.

Lone Star College's Puente Program

September 03, 2021 02:23 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

On this episode, we connect with a few folks from Houston's Lone Star College as they share about their Latino outreach initiative known as the Puente Program.

Lover's Road Trip: Part Three

August 27, 2021 23:31 - 47 minutes - 89 MB

And we finally make it to Disneyland California on this final episode of our three part Lover's Road Trip series! We hope you have stuck with us through the adventure, and that you found it funny at least, or informative.

Lover's Road Trip: Part Two

August 19, 2021 13:15 - 1 hour - 129 MB

On this leg of our trip we hit sunny San Diego, Santa Monica, Santa Barbara, and all the beautiful cool weather in California. Join us as we discuss part two of our recent Texas to Cali road trip!

Lover's Road Trip: Part One

August 12, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 77.1 MB

On this episode we are on the road. Headed for San Diego and So Cal in California, but making few stops along the way in New Mexico and Texas. This is part one of our three part series sharing our experiences on the road from this Texas to Cali trip.

The 7 Kinds of Love

July 03, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 130 MB

We get into everything from Eros to Stergo, and the rest of the seven kinds of love according to the research Anjelica conducted on the topic. It leads to some really interesting conversation about how we connect to each other and those in our lives as well.

The Swedish Tradition of Fika

June 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Or the closely related ciesta or merienda. We talk about this unique Swedish tradition, and also confess some of our most "real" guilty pleasures. Juan also shares some exciting personal news.

Is There Such A Thing As Aging Gracefully?

June 06, 2021 05:09 - 44 minutes - 82 MB

Now bare with us for a moment... we do share our take on reaching 40 and what it feels like to be entering a new stage in our lives on this episode. However, we do fully acknowledge that our age may be showing. Join us for this fun conversation and let us know how you're feeling about your own stage at this point in your life.

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