Latino Business Report

Hispanic Students Succeed Together as Familia

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/
 

Ollie Cantos: Overcoming Obstacles on His Path to Achievement

 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.

Of Course Hispanics Love Baseball!

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.
 

A Girl From the Bronx Who Dared to Follow Her Dreams - Part 2

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

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