Latino Business Report

A Girl From the Bronx Who Dared to Follow Her Dreams - Part 1

Episode 43 – This interview with April Hernandez Castillo, is Part 1 of a 2-part Latino Business Report podcast. April is an Actor, Keynote Speaker, and Author. She is a survivor and advocate for intimate partner violence.
Best known for her riveting performance as “Eva” in the hit movie, Freedom Writers, starring Hilary Swank, April Hernandez Castillo was living the Hollywood dream. She started on TV shows such as; Person of Interest, Law & Order: SVU, Dexter, and New Amsterdam to name a few. However, behind the glitz and glamor was a woman dealing secretly with a traumatic past.
April’s first professional acting job - https://bit.ly/3UmGKwW
April’s daughter 9-year-old Summer Rose Castillo has an acting career of her own as Alma in the PBS animated series Alma’s Way. - https://pbskids.org/almasway

Kristin Diaz, a Millennial Whose Superpower is Being Latina

Episode 42 -To Kick-Off National Hispanic Heritage Month 2022, the Latino Business Report profiles Kristin Diaz, an Award-Winning News Anchor / Reporter with NewsRadio 1080 KRLD in Dallas, Texas.
Kristen advocates for the Hispanic community and other people of color, she makes sure their voices are Heard, and that their Faces are seen. She is smart and determined, and she also knows how to overcome corporate obstacles.
Embracing her culture and roots Kristin Diaz has made Being Latina her Superpower.

Beacon Max: The Future of Video Communications Has Arrived

Episode 41 – In this episode of the Latino Business Report we have the return of Angel Munoz, a serial entrepreneur who has invented the most secure and private Ultra HD video communications platform in the world.
Six months ago, Munoz was a guest on episode 28, since then Munoz and his team have invented new mind-blowing patented technology that will be available in Beacon Max. Imagine what video communications will look like in the future with crystal clear cinematic quality video, crisp sound, a built-in A.I. assistant with manners, and the capability of a Star Trek Universal Translator. All of this and more are features of Beacon Max
THE FUTURE IS NOW
Get Beacon X for Free at www.beaconx.com

Mr. Tortilla: A Healthy Low-Carb Recipe of Tasty Success

Episode 40 – In this episode of the Latino Business Report Anthony Alcazar, co-owner of Mr. Tortilla, talks about the experience he and his younger brother Ronald had that inspired them to create a new food product.
After years of development, the two brothers created the world’s first 1 carb, 15-calorie taco tortilla.
This low-carb tortilla became a hit staple in the low-carb/keto community and is the #1 bestselling tortilla on Amazon.
Website: https://mrtortilla.com/ 

A Candid Conversation with Michael Matranga, a School Safety and Active Shooter Response Expert

Episode 39 - In this episode, Latino Business Report host J.R. Gonzales has a candid conversation about mass shootings with Mike Matranga, CEO of M6 Global, a team of the nation’s top security and emotional intelligence experts.
According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been 441 mass shootings in the U.S. as of Aug. 27. One day before that, it was 438. On average this year, there are 13 mass shootings a week.
Texas is the state with the second highest number of mass shootings since the organization began tracking them. In the past decade, however, Texas comes in Number One.
M6 Global - https://www.m6globaldefense.com/ 
 
 

A Reckless Anti-Immigration Lawsuit Challenges Texas Tuition Laws

Episode 38 - In this episode the Latino Business Report Chief Legal Analyst for IDRA Paige Duggins – Clay talks about the amicus brief IDRA filed in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The amicus brief was filed on behalf of 12 student, business, and higher education organizations in a case that began as a reckless anti-immigrant attack but that has far-reaching consequences for all Texans. 
TAMACC Joins IDRA Amicus Brief - https://bit.ly/3TbcQv5
 

The Latino Business Report is Stepping Up its Game.

Promo Episode 37 - Starting Tuesday, August 23, new episodes of the Latino Business Report will be available to you weekly. Our upcoming episodes will feature an incredible lineup of subject experts, inspirational guests, entertainers, and even a few celebrities.
During Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), the Latino Business Report will drop new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday morning. Make sure you follow us, so you can be notified when each new episode drops.
 
 

Vaccine Hesitancy Among Texas Hispanics: A Study by Texas State University

Episode 36 - In this episode, we talk about the ongoing battle with COVID-19 and vaccine hesitancy among Texas Hispanics. To get a better understanding of why Hispanics are hesitant to get the vaccine, TAMACC partnered with Texas State University to conduct a study.  Two of the three professors that conducted the study are interviewed on this podcast, Jennifer Scharlach, Assistant Professor of Practice, Program Coordinator, Texas State University, and Dr. Vanessa de Macedo Higgins Joyce, Associate Professor, Texas State University.
While the COVID-19 vaccination gap between Texas Hispanics and non-Hispanics has decreased, vaccination hesitancy is still an issue within this vulnerable population in Texas. Almost half of the unvaccinated survey respondents indicated strong intentions against vaccinating, stemming from distrust and fear.

The Boy From Mexico: A Children’s Book Written and Illustrated by Edward Dennis

Episode 35 - In this episode, we will be talking with Edward Dennis a Mexican American illustrator and educator who wrote a bilingual book that he hopes will inspire a dialogue between parents and their children on immigration issues.
The U.S.-Mexico border has millions of crossings each year. The Boy from Mexico is just one of those millions of stories told through the eyes of a 14-year-old boy named Luz. This book is a great way to introduce the concept of immigration to children. Dennis believes the story will empower children to develop their own opinion on the topic. It is a story of hope, determination, and finding one’s place in the world, It's a story that needs to be told.
For More About The Boy From Mexico or to Pre-Order, a Copy go to:  https://www.theboyfrommexico.com/  

HEMP A Growing Industry For South Texas

Episode 34 - In this episode of the Latino Business Report host, J.R. Gonzales interviews Rudy Montes, CEO of Phoenix Inc. LLC. Montes, a retired veteran, is spearheading efforts to educate people and framers about the value and benefits of Industrial Hemp.
Location and climate make the Texas Lower Rio Grande Valley an ideal location to grow this high-yield, fast-growing and profitable crop.
Hemp has been grown as a renewable source of raw materials for over 8,000 years.  It is grown industrially in over 30 countries around the world, from Indonesia to the Netherlands to Argentina. Hemp is far more environmentally friendly than traditional crops since it requires much less water to grow, and no pesticides.
Learn more about Hemp at - https://www.usda.gov/topics/hemp
Contact Rudy Montes at - rudy@phoenix-harvest.com