Persistence in Adversity with Dr. Adame
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsShare success stories, interviews, on how people overcame adversity to reach their goals and encourage others to do the same; discuss persistence, career success, mentoring, community engagement/involvement, bridges, tactics and key skills to reach personal, educational and professional achievement.
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Marie Garcia
April 01, 2024 02:34 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBMarie Salazar Garcia is a passionate professional with a diverse range of expertise. She currently serves as the Business Development Representative for SAMES, Inc., where she specializes in the residential, land development, and economic development industries. Additionally, Marie holds the position of Sales Director with Mary Kay, where she finds fulfillment in inspiring beauty and enriching lives. In this episode Marie share about her early years and becoming a mom at only the age of 19. S...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Felipe Sustaita, Author
March 01, 2024 05:38 - 53 minutes - 49 MBIn this episode Dr. Felipe Sustaita shares his story of how he went from being a migrant worker to having a seat at the table. Also shares about not having a bed until he went to Michigan State University, and how picking strawberries and other fruit made him the person who he is today. He wrote a book dedicated to his father who taught him the importance of keeping your word. Felipe also discusses how he came up with the idea of the book, how it was growing up, working 12-14 hours when he wa...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. E.T. Author and Speaker
January 30, 2024 05:30 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode Dr. ET shares her story of being an immigrant to this country and how she would travel every day to and from Mexico to come to school in the United States while in elementary. She discusses some of her struggles and how this has impacted her life. Dr. ET provides life advice and also shares how she fell through the cracks in high school and later earned a GED.
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. John Gaines, Author and Motivational Speaker
December 21, 2023 06:12 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBDr. John “Push” Gaines, former at-risk youth, is the CEO and founder of PUSH for Dreams. He's a best-selling author and Emmy-Nominated Speaker. Dr. Gaines Holds a bachelor’s degree from East Central University, where he was honored as The Outstanding Student in Business and Led the Football Team to Victory as Captain. He Also Has A master’s degree in business leadership and a Doctorate in Business Administration. Dr. John Gaines shares his life story and how he overcame all of the adversiti...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Christina De Mara, Author and Entrepreneur
November 01, 2023 04:47 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBHer first job, as a high school dropout, was at fifteen, working for the Kirby Vacuum Company. She later got her GED and completed her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies with a minor in Special Education where she found a deep passion for teaching students with exceptionalities. She later completed her doctoral coursework in business and leadership. She is best known for her creativity and her willingness to help others.
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Ronnie Ontiveros, Entrepreneur
September 01, 2023 05:04 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBVeronica ‘Ronnie’ Ontiveros is an entrepreneur and community leader in the Rio Grande Valley. She is the owner & broker of NextHome RGV Realty, which has been recognized with the Pinnacle Award as one of nation’s top 23% out of +500 franchise offices. Ronnie is the CEO and President of Med-Care EMS; one of the largest 911 emergency medical companies in South Texas and the sole owner and president of Lifeguard Aero-Med. Born and raised in Kingsville, TX, Ronnie grew up in a business-minded ho...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Yvette Martinez-Vu
July 20, 2023 22:15 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBDr. Yvette Martínez-Vu is a Chicana mother-scholar who works as an academic coach and consultant. She has a Ph.D. in Theater and Performance Studies from UCLA. She is the producer and host of the Grad School Femtoring podcast and founder of Grad School Femtoring, LLC where she empowers first-generation students of color as they navigate higher education. Dr. Martinez-Vu is the co-author of the forthcoming The Grad School Femtoring Guide: Successfully Navigating Graduate School Applications wi...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: JR Gonzales, Entrepreneur, Podcaster, & Political Strategist
May 13, 2023 20:49 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBJ.R. Gonzales is a native from Mercedes Texas and has become accomplished business owner, entrepreneur, political strategist, and public speaker who has dedicated his career to advocating for issues affecting Latino and minority communities. With over 20 years of experience in leadership positions at the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC), he has established himself as a respected voice in the Hispanic business community. In addition, he serves on the Export-I...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Deborah Cordova, Attorney
April 01, 2023 05:59 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBAttorney Deborah Cordova shares about her childhood growing up in the Rio Grande Valley. She talks about the importance of education, changing majors in college, and why she chose law school. Deborah graduated from St. Mary’s University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in accounting. She received her law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2002. Deborah also graduated from the University of Texas Pan American with a Master of Business Administration in 2003....
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Chicas in Class Podcast
March 01, 2023 04:49 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBChicas in Class Podcast share their story on this episode. Zuleyca and Jainette met in Grad School, they talked about their adversities, how they juggle work, mom duties, the podcast and much more. They provide life advice and talk about some life challenges they have faced. Zuleyca's biggest adversity was having no one to pave the way for her. Jainette's biggest adversity was an abusive relationship. However, she shares that with God's help she was able to overcome and how that has shaped h...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Nincy Erazo #REGARDLESS in Spanish
January 31, 2023 07:02 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBEn este episodio Nincy Erazo nativa de Guatemala comparte sobre su vida y de como llego a los estados unidos cuando solo tenia tres añitos. Comparte sobre un impactante accidente que sufrio ella y su familia. Tambien habla de como fue victima de abuso fisico y mental, hasta que un dia por medio de un sueño, decide salir de la relacion. Tambien comparte de como decidio escribir un libro. Hoy ha escrito varios libros, tiene un Podcast donde comparte que Dios la ayudo a perdonar y a ser una nuev...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Iliana Villalobos, Lawyer
December 01, 2022 06:09 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBIliana Villalobos is a lawyer at the Villalobos Law Firm in McAllen, working alongside her parents, Attorneys Jesse and Margie Villalobos. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Iliana is a recent graduate of the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, and recently passed the Texas Bar Exam. In this episode Iliana shares about the time she was depressed and had low self-esteem. She shares her biggest adversity was bei...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Daniel Chavez, Electrical Engineer
November 01, 2022 05:22 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBDaniel Chavez, Electrical Engineer and native from Las Milpas shares about having to work since he was 10 years old. He grew up in a migrant home with many obstacles, but his biggest adversity was being poor. It was an electrical shock that triggered his interest in electricity and years later he turned it into a career. Mr. Chavez talks about his faith in God, and how He has blessed him in every aspect of his life. Some life advice he shares is to hang around with the right people, the best ...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Judge Reene Bentacourt
September 30, 2022 21:07 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBIn this episode Reene Bentacourt, judge, shares a bit of her story. She describes about growing up in the valley, her migrant family, and why she decided to study law. She relates about being a mom of three girls, adversities she had to overcome, and also provided life advice. Echale ganas mija is a motto she lives by, something her dad used to advice her since the begining, to keep going.
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Kijuan Amey, Author
September 01, 2022 04:55 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBKijuan Amey, shares his life experience from being a student and business owner, to falling into what he calls, depression setting and a very dark scary suicidal moment. He thanks God that He rescued him. Kijuan an Air Force Veteran and now an author, talks about a dramatic accident which left him with a broken back and blind. He provides life advice and says, you need to take action after your faith. Kijuan mentions, it does not matter how big the mountain is, be still and watch Him work. ...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Teresa Capistran, Superintendent
August 01, 2022 04:22 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBTeresa Capistran, superintendent, shares about growing up in the valley. She has two masters and is an educator at heart. She serves in many boards such as United Way, RGV LEAD, RGV Focus and others. Mrs. Capistran shares about her struggles growing up and talks about some of her life experiences. Some advice she provided is to "never give up, adversities will always come, and ask for help when you need it." She talks about being involved with your children and not comparing them to others. A...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Nincy Erazo #REGARDLESS
July 01, 2022 04:28 - 49 minutes - 113 MBIn this episode Nincy Erazo shares about her mother bringing her and her sister to the United States from Guatemala when she was just 3 years old. She talks about the mental and physical abuse she suffered from her husband. Nincy discusses getting pregnant and then having a miscarriage and how the abuse continued. Until one day she got the courage to leave the abusive relationship. She also shares about how her daughter’s father left the addictions, was restored, and is now part of her daught...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Gabriela Kolman, #REGARDLESS
June 01, 2022 04:20 - 37 minutes - 86.7 MBAnother episode of the #REGARDLESS campaign. Gabriela Kolman is a graduate student currently studying literature. She's a Brazil native who migrated to the United States as a teenager after finding a way to tell her mom the abuse her siblings and her were going through. She shares a bit of her story and struggles and how she managed to make a better life for herself. Gabriela hopes to one day heal completely and hopes her story will help others get past the emotional and physical abuse; just ...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Julio Dominguez, Abogado
April 29, 2022 17:58 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBEn este episodio Julio Dominguez, abogado, nos platica de donde viene, y lo dificil que fue para el decir que queria ejercer esta carrera. Julio tiene mas de 20 años practicando en Mexico y Estados Unidos, a dado clases de derrecho en diferentes universidades. Tambien habla sobre porque corre maratones, las carreras y obstaculos que a tenido en su vida. Nos platica lo que el exito y la persistencia significan pare el, y como el ha alcansado sus metas.
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Colleen Biggs, Author, CEO and founder of L.E.A.P.
March 30, 2022 04:11 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBColleen Biggs is an Award-Winning Peak Performance Coach with over 20 years of experience, she has launched over 340 businesses, is an International Speaker, Author to 5 #1 International Best-Seller’s and the CEO and founder of L.E.A.P. In this episode she shares how she struggled in her early years as an entrepreneur and how life is not about likes and followers. She talks about the importance of forgiveness, respect, being grateful and having those that cheer you on in your circle. Colleen ...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Norma Pimentel, Sister with the Missionaries of Jesus
March 09, 2022 04:24 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBNorma Pimentel, a Sister with the Missionaries of Jesus, has served as the Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley for over 12 years. She oversees the charitable arm of the Diocese of Brownsville, providing oversight of different ministries & services in the Rio Grande Valley through emergency assistance, homelessness prevention, disaster relief, clinical counseling, pregnancy care, food programs, and the Humanitarian Respite Center. In this podcast she shares with u...
Norma Pimentel, Sister with the Missionaries of Jesus
March 09, 2022 04:24 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBNorma Pimentel, a Sister with the Missionaries of Jesus, has served as the Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley for over 12 years. She oversees the charitable arm of the Diocese of Brownsville, providing oversight of different ministries & services in the Rio Grande Valley through emergency assistance, homelessness prevention, disaster relief, clinical counseling, pregnancy care, food programs, and the Humanitarian Respite Center. In this podcast she shares with u...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Joe Quiroga, Texas National Bank President
February 16, 2022 03:49 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBMr. Joe Quiroga has led Texas National Bank, a Hispanic-Owned community bank, since 2007 and since then it has grown from $64 million to $780 million in assets. Prior to joining the bank, he was Vice President at JPMorgan Chase. In this episode Mr. Quiroga, a native from Mexico, shares what success means to him, talks about his background and a bit of his career. In addition, he talks about how God has been good to him and has blessed him in all areas of his life, and how with his parents' s...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Juan Aguirre, Chemical Engineer
February 01, 2022 03:16 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBJuan Carlos Aguirre, native of Camargo Tamaulipas Mexico and a chemical engineer, shares with us his upbringing and some struggles. He also talks about his education, describes some of his successes, and provides life advice. He practiced engineering at Dow Chemical for 15 years and later joined South Texas College as a Training Specialist, served as a director and then promoted to Dean of Continuing Professional and Workforce Education. He also shares that he owes everything he has accompli...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Norma Reyes De Ordorica, Consultora en Desarrollo Humano
January 14, 2022 06:09 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBEn este episodio Norma Reyes De Ordorica, muy conocida como Norma Mandala, nos platica de su niñez y como llego a ser consultora. Ella habla como tuvo que proveer para sus hermanos cuando mueren sus padres, se casa de muy joven, y como llega a lo que hace el día de hoy. Ella es autora del libro Del Miedo al Amor y tiene 25 años como Consultora en Desarrollo Humano, Constelaciones Familiares, también es Instructora de Yoga, Meditación, y otras áreas. También comparte consejos para la audiencia...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Edgar Hernandez, Prisoner of War
December 27, 2021 08:14 - 2 hours - 112 MBEdgar Hernandez a native of Alton Texas enjoyed playing sports with his friends as a child. After graduating High school, he joined the US Army where he served 7 and a half years. He shares about 9/11 and how in February 2003 his unit 507 Maintenance Company 5/52 Air Defense Artillery was deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom. On March 23, 2003, his unit was ambushed by Iraqi soldiers in Al Nasiriyah Iraq where many American soldiers were killed, wounded and captured. In this interview Edgar ...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Edgar Hernandez, POW
December 27, 2021 08:14 - 2 hours - 112 MBEdgar Hernandez a native of Alton Texas enjoyed playing sports with his friends as a child. After graduating High school, he joined the US Army where he served 7 and a half years. He shares about 9/11 and how in February 2003 his unit 507 Maintenance Company 5/52 Air Defense Artillery was deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom. On March 23, 2003, his unit was ambushed by Iraqi soldiers in Al Nasiriyah Iraq where many American soldiers were killed, wounded and captured. In this interview Edgar ...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Cristina & Jaime Farias, Authors
December 01, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBJaime and Cristina Farias are former school teachers, and a normal couple like many who struggled for a long time on how to control their spending and pay bills on time. After Jaime was laid off from his job, things got more difficult. After securing a new job, Jaime and Cristina were determined to take control of their finances, so The Money Funnel System was born. Jaime has a Degree from Texas A&M University, Cristina has a Masters Degree in English, and they have four small children all ...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Maria Harper-Marinick
November 15, 2021 01:03 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBDr. Maria Harper-Marinick, a Dominican Republic native, holds a Master and Ph.D. degrees in education from ASU. She has been a teacher and a mentor to many, is a national leader in higher education and a strong advocate for access to opportunity, equity, and student success. In this episode she discusses her background, what drives her and provides life advice. Dr. Harper-Marinick served the Maricopa Community College District for almost 30 years in a variety of leadership roles, including ...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Igdalia Covarrubias, #REGARDLESS
October 27, 2021 03:49 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB#REGARDLESS Series Igdalia Covarrubias, grew up in a small agricultural town located in the San Joaquin Valley region of California and is now a PhD student at Ohio State University. In this episode, she shares her story of abuse and how she overcame adversity to pursue her dreams. From growing up in poverty to being awarded 11 scholarships in high school, including the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship and Dell Scholarship, Igdalia did not let her adversities stop her from "moving for...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Alex Sarabia
October 12, 2021 00:19 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBAlex Sarabia, Valedictorian of his Roma High School Class and a DELL Scholar, shares his story growing up in the Rio Grande Valley. He describes his childhood growing up in a border town and provides insight on the skills necessary to succeed. Alex has been a psychology professor for over 10 years and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) for over 8 years. He possesses two Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology and Sociology, and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology. Alex shares on the impo...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Robert Vela, San Antonio College President and 2021 Aspen Award Winner
September 19, 2021 21:27 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBDr. Robert Vela, President of San Antonio College and 2021 Aspen Institute Prize winner shares about his childhood growing up in Alice Texas and having his grandmother as a major influence in his life. Dr. Vela dives deep into his memories as a young boy, his adversities and struggles as he fails his first semester in college. He describes misconceptions and stereotypes of men and how that shaped the rest of his life. Dr. Vela encourages everyone to dream big, use the magic sauce to succeed, ...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Ali Esmaeili, Dean
September 02, 2021 02:50 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBDr. Ali Esmaeili, Dean of Mathematics, Science, IT, Bachelor Degree Programs, and University Relations talks about his struggles growing up, his adversities and how he overcame them. He shares life advice and the characteristics of a visionary leader. Dr. Esmaeili with 30 years of higher education experience describes his passion for the students he serves and how he sees himself in them. Dr. Esmaeili has a Doctorate in Education, Master of Science, Master of Education and sits on the Natio...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Anitza San Miguel
August 20, 2021 23:21 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBGrowing up in Puerto Rico to parents who never attended college, Dr. San Miguel didn’t have many role models. But her passion for science propelled her forward as she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Biology, a master’s degree in Biotechnology, and a doctorate in Higher Education Administration, all despite challenges, stereotypes, and skepticism. In this episode, she shares her story of perseverance as she pursued her career. Her purpose in life is helping Latina leaders to discover, develop...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Rosalinda Serna, Author
August 08, 2021 17:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBRosalinda Serna, author, discusses her adversities, her mom life, her journey as an author and how she overcame the loss of a child. She has self-published 3 children's books: Glorious Wings, Four Eyed Freddy and His Amazing Glasses, and Momma Who Made. Rosalinda is a wife, mother of 3 children and also a blogger at Traditional Mom in a Modern-Day World. Also, she talks about her upbringing, marrying at a young age, the adversity of loosing her first child, provides her insight on loss and th...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Ted Martinez Jr.
July 26, 2021 02:06 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBAn Asherton Texas native, Dr. Martinez has dedicated himself to education, and been a strong role model for Latinos in academia. When he was 14 his family joined the migrant farm worker stream, but his parents’ commitment to education paid off. He received a PhD from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Dr. Martinez shares about his childhood, his adversities, persistence and the importance of goal setting. He is a retired president of three community colleges in Chicago, San Diego, and L...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Pat Bubb
July 01, 2021 04:12 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBPat Bubb, a passionate educator, describes her early years in her career and all her efforts in grant writing to start the Tech Prep program. She led many initiatives and partnered with chambers of commerce and economic development agencies in numerous efforts to create better opportunities for Rio Grande Valley (RGV) students. For more than 30 years she directed RGV Lead, a Texas non-profit corporation, with purpose. Mrs. Bubb provides life advice and explains how her faith and a strong w...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Julian Alvarez, the Commissioner Representing Labor of the Texas Workforce Commission
June 13, 2021 21:36 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBJulian Alvarez the III, Commissioner Representing Labor of the Texas Workforce Commission shares about growing up in the Rio Grande Valley, the adversities he faced and his definition for success. He also touches on his diverse experiences while working as the Texas Regional Director for U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson and as a State Trooper for the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Mr. Alvarez provides life advice and discusses on the importance of being an integral and visionary l...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Pilar Gonzalez, Hispanic Entrepreneur
May 21, 2021 16:44 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBPilar Gonzalez, single mother, discusses her life growing up, moving to different countries, working at diverse professions and the path that led her to become an entrepreneur. In 2010, Pilar Gonzalez, mother of three young children, began creating and producing yogurt-based dips in her home kitchen, had no idea where this would take her. She has reached the $1M dollar sales with her dip it by Pilar company. The manufacturing company is located in Mission, Texas, along the U.S.-Mexico borde...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Wayne Williams, Wildlife Photographer
May 06, 2021 04:55 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBWayne Williams, Wildlife Photographer shares some of his personal adversities, what has helped him overcome, educational pathway and faith walk. He also discusses how he discovered his passion for photography, the diverse wildlife adventures, the diverse hats he has worn throughout his life and the importance of resilience and dedication.
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Qubbaj, The Cool Dean
April 17, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBDr. Qubbaj, mechanical engineer and Cool Dean, provides an overview of his childhood years and experiences growing up in the Middle East. Also, he emphasizes the importance of soft skills, what makes a good engineer, leader and knowing your purpose. He talks about finding your why and making a difference in the lives of others. He reveals how he earned the "Cool Dean" title. Dr. Qubbaj is the Dean of the College of Engineering & Computer Science at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (...
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Luzelma Garza Canales
March 21, 2021 23:38 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBDr. Luzelma Garza Canales, Associate Vice President of Leadership Learning & Activation at Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity, shares her story of growing up in a migrant working family and her efforts in improving education for students and Latino leaders.
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Jonathan Medina, #1 Youth Speaker and Author
February 28, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBJonathan Medina grew up in a low income community in the United States in a single-parent household. He's mother was first incarcerated while he was in middle school, then again in high school. Jonathan was raised by his grandfather, but despite of these and numerous of other adversities he has become an amazing Youth Motivator and author!
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Mejia, Tyler Junior College President
February 10, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBDr. Juan Mejia shares about his childhood growing up in South Texas, his experiences of being a first generation college student and his journey to becoming a college president.
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Bagley, Civil/Environmental Engineer
January 24, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBDr. Bagley, Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, shares his story about not knowing much of what college was, the need for mentors, setting goals and how to overcome career and personal adversities. He explains how finding his "why", study groups and the Lord helped him persist. Currently serves as Dean of STEM and Social Sciences at Yuba College in California.
Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Moore, Electrical Engineer
January 06, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBDr. Rosemond Moore, electrical engineer, shares about growing up in South Chicago, her challenges in the classroom and the obstacles she had to overcome while working in a non-traditional career. She shares her journey and the passion for what she does as well as the need to have mentors and the importance of goal setting.