Latino Business Report
Latino Business Report provides listeners insightful conversations with inspiring business leaders, entertainers, influential figures, and creative minds. Hear their success stories, learn their strategies and tactics, and gain valuable insight from their experiences.
Episodes

Sunday Jan 01, 2023
New Year’s Resolutions: Why We Keep Them and Why We Don’t
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
Episode 50 - In this episode of the Latino Business Report we welcome back Laura Ramirez. Laura is a licensed psychotherapist practicing in Houston, Texas. In this first episode of the New Year, we talk about why some people keep their New Year’s Resolutions and why they don’t
Laura is also going to give us some tips on how to keep the resolutions you make each year but just can’t seem to keep.
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Friday Dec 23, 2022
Coping with Anxiety and Depression During the Holidays
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Episode 49 -Not everyone enjoys this time of year. The holidays for some are full of stress, anxiety, depression, and even Suicidal ideation.
In this episode of the Latino Business Report, our guest is Laura Ramirez, a licensed psychotherapist practicing in Houston, Texas. Laura gives listeners tips and methods of how to cope with feelings of anxiety and depression during the holidays
Equally important Laura tells us what to watch for and what to do when dealing with someone experiencing anxiety or depression.
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Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
The Boy From Mexico: An Immigration Story for Children
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Episode 48 - In this episode of the Latino Business Report, we welcome back Edward Dennis. Edward is an author and illustrator who has just published his first book. It is a much-needed children’s book titled The Boy from Mexico. The story is about a 14-year-old boy who leaves his home and family in Mexico in search of a better life in the United States.
In today’s political and economic landscape, a comprehensive understanding of immigration is challenging. I can only imagine what this plight looks like through the eyes of a child.
The Boy from Mexico is a beautifully illustrated bi-lingual children’s book that children understand and that immigrant children can relate to.
Order on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3BOg9kJ

Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Hispanic Students Succeed Together as Familia
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Episode 47 - In this episode of the Latino Business Report, you will hear from two exceptional student leaders, Christian Avalos, and Paola Gallardo. Both are first-generation college students at the University of Houston.
Christian and Paola hold leadership positions in the Hispanic Business Student Association (HBSA), the largest student organization on campus with 450 student members.
With 65 planned events a semester HBSA is a one-of-a-kind organization that empowers its members through programs and activities.
For more info on HBSA at the University of Houston contact Christian Avalos - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-avalos-minor/ or Paola Gallardo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paola-gallardo-0744b2220/

Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Ollie Cantos: Overcoming Obstacles on His Path to Achievement
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Episode 46 – In this episode of the Latino Business Report you will meet Ollie Cantos. Ollie is an extremely accomplished individual who has learned to overcome personal setbacks and deal with life’s obstacles. His “Can Do” attitude is infectious.
Over the years Ollie has received countless accolades and recognitions for his accomplishments and community service. It was his selfless act of mentoring and then adopting blind, pre-teen, triplets from Columba that made Ollie an inspirational role model.

Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Of Course Hispanics Love Baseball!
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Episode 45 - Hello Podcast Fans and Welcome to the Latino Business Report. In this episode, your Host J.R. Gonzales interviews two young Texas Ranger Baseball Club employees Stephanie Gaytan, and Jose Garcia.
To better recognize and celebrate Hispanic Heritage at Globe Life Field this year, Garcia pitched an out-of-the-box idea and Gaytan went to bat for him with the front office.
Their idea and efforts knocked Hispanic Game Night attendance Out of the Park. Because of Jose’s idea and Stephine’s support, Major League Baseball is taking a second look at the Power of the Latino Market.

Thursday Sep 22, 2022
A Girl From the Bronx Who Dared to Follow Her Dreams - Part 2
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Episode 44 – In this episode, we continue the conversation with April Hernandez Castillo, 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.
Since the recording of this episode, arrangements have been made for April to visit the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University, in October, where she will be a featured speaker in the Studies in Entrepreneurship Speaker Series

Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
A Girl From the Bronx Who Dared to Follow Her Dreams - Part 1
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
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

Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Kristin Diaz, a Millennial Whose Superpower is Being Latina
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
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.

Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Beacon Max: The Future of Video Communications Has Arrived
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
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
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About Your Host
J.R. Gonzales is your podcast host and Executive Producer. He is Chairman of the Hispanic Leadership and Management Foundation and Executive Vice-Chair of the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC). Gonzales serves on the Export-Import Bank of the United States Council on Small Business. He is a nationally recognized communications consultant and professional development trainer. Gonzales is a former Chairman of the Board, and a past president and CEO of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. As a business owner, entrepreneur, political strategist, and public speaker, Gonzales has been a lifelong advocate and voice for issues facing Latino and minority communities.