This episode highlights the story of Candice Bataille who was raised in the inner city of Caracas Venezuela. In her city, violence, poverty, gangs, and domestic violence were a sad normality, but she used these experiences to create a better life for other children today.
An exclusive Avanza Latino interview with Latin American Education Foundation by Carter Rodriguez. Hear from Executive Director, Jim Chavez and two Metropolitan State University of Denver students (Jose Puente Puente and Citlalli Loma).
JUAN-MARIA GALLEGO About Juan-Maria Gallego , PsyD. Juan was attracted to different cultures very early on. Born in Spain, he attended a French school, Le Lycée Français D’Alicante, since the age of three. After spending several summers learning English in Cork, Ireland, he completed his high school in Walled Lake, Michigan, completing his bachelor’s degree … Read More
BOBBY HERRERA About Bobby Bobby believes that everyone deserves an opportunity to succeed and is an unwavering champion for the underdog. He’s co-founder and CEO of Populus Group—one of the fastest-growing HR services companies in the United States with annual revenue of $500 million and many Fortune 100 customers. As one of thirteen children in … Read More
This episode highlights the story of Leena Mendoza. Leena is a Capital Development Specialist, Department of Transportation for her city of Fresno, CA. Leena shares intimate details about growing up in a mixed family. Her mother is Thai and Laos and her father Mexican. Having a child of her own at an early age and … Read More
CHANDRA BROOKS Chandra Brooks is a Women’s Rights Advocate and former Vice Chair of The Santa Clara County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls and the Co-Director for Women’s March San Jose. In 2017 Chandra launched The Socialpreneur, a purpose driven business that prepares potential political candidates to get ready to run for … Read More
Go vote! Carter Rodriguez explains the importance of Civic Engagement and Voting! We need all Latinos across our nation to go to the polls and make their voices heard!
An exclusive Avanza Latino interview with Secretary of State, Nellie Gorbea by Carter Rodriguez. Nellie Gorbea talks about her cultural heritage and how she first became interested in politics. She explains how we can learn something from everyone, even the people that we do not agree with.
An interview with Carlos Herrera, founder of Herrera Environmental Consultants.
We met with the employees of Save A Lot Grocery Store. Learn more about their fresh produce, nostalgic groceries from Latin countries, and fresh baked goods.
