Best Manny Vargas Podcasts (2024)

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The Mindset of Growing and Scaling your Business with Joni Wolfswinkel 1:04:34

12d ago1:04:34

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“You have the audacity to come knocking on my door, you better get off my property before I shoot you” The words were not copied word to word from a Hollywood movie. They’re the actual words Joni Wolfswinkel had to face from a man in Texas because she knocked his house which was about to be auctioned. Watch FULL YOUTUBE INTERVIEW HERE Yes there had…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #33: Michelle Davis Vargas - From Nicaragua to STEM Leadership 37:53

7d ago37:53

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In this inspiring 33rd episode of our “50 Stories for 50 Years” series, we sit down with Michelle Davis Vargas, Associate Director of Quality and Vice President of Student Affairs for the SHPE San Diego Professional Chapter. Michelle’s remarkable journey from her childhood in Nicaragua to becoming a respected leader in STEM is a testament to her de…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #32: Manny Hernandez - A Legacy of Leadership and Mentorship 34:19

9d ago34:19

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In the 32nd episode of our "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, we are honored to feature Manny Hernandez, a senior manager at Raytheon Company and a pillar of SHPE community. Since joining SHPE in 1988, Manny has been a driving force in the organization, serving on the board for over 22 years and playing a crucial role in its growth and success. Join…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #31: Lazaro & Samuel - A Legacy of STEM and Familia 52:24

14d ago52:24

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Hola Familia! Welcome to the 31st episode of SHPE Out Loud. Today’s episode is extra special as we feature our very first father-son duo on the podcast! Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Lazaro, a seasoned mechanical engineer at Northrop Grumman and a first-generation immigrant, alongside his 17-year-old son, Samuel. Samuel is alread…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #30: Ernesto Felix - Navigating Identity and Leadership in STEM 36:50

20d ago36:50

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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud, the podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of Hispanics in STEM. In this milestone 30th episode of our "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, producer Alex Wait introduces us to Ernesto "Ernie" Felix, the Chief of Staff & Human Resources at SHPE. Ernie has been part of SHPE for over two decades, bringing a wealth of ex…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #29: Karen Santos - Navigating Engineering with Compassion and Leadership 46:06

28d ago46:06

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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud! In our 29th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, producer Alex Wait sits down with Karen Santos, a Cloud Platform Specialist at IBM and the current Board Secretary of SHPE. Born in Mexico and raised in San Diego, Karen’s journey from receiving her first Mac computer at age 10 to becoming an influential lea…

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Have Faith after Disappointments 14:17

1M ago14:17

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“Rebounds are happening at every moment of our life, if you choose” Imagine being the team that goes all the way to the finals and then loses. Imagine a relationship you’re in that goes on for 5 years and then fails. Imagine building a business for 10 years and then it crumbles. What do you do? Watch FULL YOUTUBE INTERVIEW HERE The least thing you …

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #28: Eduardo Flores - Engineering Memes and Entrepreneurial Dreams 38:40

1M ago38:40

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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud, the podcast where we amplify the voices of Hispanics in STEM. In our 28th episode of the “50 Stories for 50 Years” series, producer Alex Wait sits down with Eduardo Flores, the mastermind behind the internet’s most famous engineering memes page, with over 400,000 Instagram followers and millions of views monthly. Edua…

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How to Stay Consistent with Podcasting 17:11

1M ago17:11

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“Commitment means you're committing to something and you're in it to win it, you're burning the boats”. I Manny Vargas, the moment I’m committed to doing podcasts, I knew I was ready to go on a 10, 15, 20 year run. Watch FULL YOUTUBE INTERVIEW HERE But what about the vanity metrics everyone is going after? Big brand name, status, becoming famous, l…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #27: Claudia Goggin - Leading with Nano-Engineered Innovation 32:28

1M ago32:28

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Welcome back, Familia, to another inspiring episode of SHPE Out Loud, where we amplify the voices of Hispanics in STEM. In our 27th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, producer Alex Wait brings you a special conversation with Claudia Goggin, the accomplished CEO of Engi-Mat Co. Claudia, a Chemical Engineer with a Masters from the Unive…

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How to Sell High Ticket Offers 17:33

2M ago17:33

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There's different types of environments that you can get the opportunity to sell high ticket offers. I've been selling high ticket offers for quite some time, probably about 7 years. Watch FULL YOUTUBE INTERVIEW HERE These different environments that I've sold were: Live Events, over the phone, and one to ones. Interesting part — a lot of the hard …

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #26: Leonard Abeyta - From Electrical Engineering to Market Strategy Expert 53:07

2M ago53:07

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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud, the podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of Hispanics in STEM. In our 26th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, producer Alex Wait brings us a captivating conversation with Leonard Abeyta, one of SHPE's original members who has witnessed and contributed to its transformation over the decades. Leonard…

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Take Responsibility and Recreate Yourself 12:19

2M ago12:19

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Leadership, hiring and training, and other sorts of the intricacies of business are the building blocks of business. Back in the day when I was running restaurants here in Las Vegas, I was doing a pretty good business. At least, that’s what I thought. Watch FULL YOUTUBE INTERVIEW HERE Till the day, I received a nasty email from one of my employees.…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #25: Beatriz Garcia - From SHPE Member to DEI Leader 42:59

2M ago42:59

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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud, the podcast that amplifies the voices of Hispanics in STEM. Today marks a special milestone as we celebrate our 25th episode in the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series—halfway through this incredible journey! In this episode, producer Alex Wait sits down with Beatriz Garcia, Co-Founder of Your Truth At Work, a consulting…

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Mike Yam on Life as an NFL Host and Living in his Purpose 1:18:10

2M ago1:18:10

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Mike Yam is a sportscaster and studio host for NFL Network and SiriusXM radio. He has worked at ESPN, NBA TV and Pac-12 Network. Yam is a graduate of Fordham University. Watch FULL YOUTUBE INTERVIEW HERE Mike grew up with a Chinese immigrant father from Hong Kong and an Italian mother. As a kid he always thought he was the only person on the planet…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #24: Myriam Lopez - Building Bridges in Corporate Relations 18:25

2M ago18:25

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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud, the podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of Hispanics in STEM. In our 24th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, producer Alex Wait takes the helm to introduce a special guest from within the SHPE family. Today's episode features Myriam Lopez, Senior Manager of Corporate Relations at SHPE. Myriam is t…

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George Chanos on an Enlightened Perspective for the Future of America? 1:43:57

2M ago1:43:57

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Get ready for a political masterclass conversation. George Chanos is former Attorney General of Nevada. He practiced law for 40 years. He’s argued before the United States Supreme Court and won a sixth amendment case 9 – 0. Watch FULL YOUTUBE INTERVIEW HERE In 2012 George had a heart attack which sent him on a whole new direction. He wanted to prep…

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How to Shift your Identity for a Better Life 14:48

3M ago14:48

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What if you could change your identity to become more? Becoming alert to behaviors that hold you back. How many of those little things that seem insignificant are getting in the way... Awareness and drive to improve works wonders. This episode highlights the importance of becoming conscious to the idea that you are limiting yourself in various ways…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #23: Natalie Davila-Rendon - Navigating STEM and SHPE's Lifelong Impact 18:47

3M ago18:47

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Welcome back, Familia! It's time for another inspiring episode in our "50 Stories for 50 Years" series. Today marks our 23rd episode, and we have a short but powerful interview lined up for you. Join host Demian Servín Hernández as he speaks with Natalie Davila-Rendon, a systems engineer at Lockheed Martin and a true powerhouse in the STEM communit…

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Heath Treasure from Going Broke to Millionaire, Twice! 51:39

3M ago51:39

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Heath Treasure dropped out of college. Because his professor in the marketing class said he's going to teach them how to write a marketing plan for a Fortune 5 Company without himself officially building a marketing plan before. Watch FULL YOUTUBE INTERVIEW HERE Listen to FULL INTERVIEW HERE Watching people enjoy fruits of their hardworking labours…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #22: Diana Iracheta - Building Community as Latina Engineer 30:02

3M ago30:02

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Welcome to the 22nd episode of "50 Stories for 50 Years" on SHPE Out Loud, the podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of Hispanics in STEM. In this episode, producer Alex Wait introduces us to the multi-talented Diana Iracheta, also known as Latina Engineer. Diana, an immigrant from Mexico, found herself as the lone Latina in many of her colleg…

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Firefighter turned Entrepreneur with Ronald Patterson 1:26:20

3M ago1:26:20

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Ron started a barbeque business just to make a little extra dollar so that his wife can stay at home with the kids. Watch FULL YOUTUBE INTERVIEW HERE Listen to FULL INTERVIEW HERE His job with the government did not stop him taking the chances of becoming an entrepreneur. Because being an entrepreneur runs in his blood—many of his family members ar…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #21: Antonina Robles - SHPEnotized into DEI Leadership 30:21

3M ago30:21

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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud, the podcast where we amplify the voices of Hispanics in STEM. In our 21st episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, we are thrilled to feature the incredible story of Antonina Robles, a trailblazing SHPEtina making waves in the STEM community. Antonina Robles, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager …

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Thinking into the Future and Letting Go of the Past 12:34

3M ago12:34

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99% of the people are trying to walk uphill. That too with big heavy sand bags over their shoulders. How can that be, you ask? By thinking, talking, conversing and discussing the things of the past. Watch FULL YOUTUBE INTERVIEW HERE EdMylette in his recent video stressed on the theme—think into the future using your imagination and vision. Because …

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #20: Fernanda Sulantay & Sonia Camacho - Influencing STEM and Beyond 39:12

3M ago39:12

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Hola Familia! Welcome back to another exciting episode of SHPE Out Loud, where we amplify the voices of Hispanics in STEM. I’m Alex Wait, the producer of the show, and today marks the 20th episode in our "50 Stories for 50 Years" series. This special installment brings you a dynamic duo: Fernanda Sulantay and Sonia Camacho, two incredible STEM cont…

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Parents...time to look in the mirror! 14:46

4M ago14:46

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“All of the wrong people are having the most kids and not enough of the right people are having enough kids”. Which category are you? Watch FULL YOUTUBE EPISODE HERE Are you being the right and responsible parent for your kid or the wrong and irresponsible one? What would be your reaction if your behaviors at home with kids is recorded and played b…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #19: Luis Conde - Engineering Journeys and Leadership Insights 47:37

4M ago47:37

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Welcome to SHPE Out Loud, your platform for celebrating the narratives of Hispanics in STEM. In our 19th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, host Alex Wait introduces us to Luis Conde, a Senior Systems Engineer with a remarkable journey from Puerto Rico to prestigious engineering institutions and impactful leadership roles. Join us as …

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Why Moments Matter | Embracing Life 13:48

4M ago13:48

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Saturdays are our family day. No regular work, spending quality time together. My wife and I with our 18 month old son went to the ballpark here in Las Vegas called the Sunset Park after our morning coffee. Watch FULL YOUTUBE INTERVIEW HERE We watched planes landing and taking off. The ballpark reminded me of the days when I spent my own childhood …

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #18: Julio Grapa - Advocating for Hispanic Engineering Excellence 1:03:54

4M ago1:03:54

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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud! In our 18th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, your producer Alex Wait brings you a special encore interview with the remarkable Julio Grapa. As a pivotal figure in SHPE's history and a Director at Procter & Gamble, Julio's story is too inspiring to be contained in just one episode. Previously, Julio sha…

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Decisions Determine Destiny? Follow your Path 11:56

4M ago11:56

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I was having a great conversation with a former Green Beret in one of my podcasts. In that, he asked me about my story, my journey when I decided to get sober. Watch FULL YOUTUBE INTERVIEW HERE His question to me was if I went down the 12 step AA program. Answer to that was: I went in there for 18 days of a 12-week program. Now, did I continue in m…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #17: Oscar Marquina - From DACA Student to Venture Capitalist 27:11

4M ago27:11

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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud! In our 17th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, producer Alex Wait presents an extraordinary journey of resilience and success in STEM. Our guest, Oscar Marquina, defies convention with his inspiring tale of triumph. Oscar's path to success took a unique turn as he discovered SHPE after graduating with a …

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Phil Kornachuk Former US Army Special OPS Teaches Invaluable Leadership Lessons 1:29:54

4M ago1:29:54

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Phil Kornachuk’s mom did not have any issues letting him know that they really didn’t expect him and that he was not part of the plan. He was the youngest by 7 years among 5 kiddos. He’s now a father of 8 who believes in leading by example and not by forcing principles and values into people either in business or in a family. Watch FULL YOUTUBE INT…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #16: Heidy Arriola - Building Communities and Leading Solutions 45:17

4M ago45:17

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Join us for the 16th episode of "50 Stories for 50 Years" on SHPE Out Loud, where we celebrate the inspiring journeys of Hispanics in STEM. Hosted by Alex Wait, this episode features Heidy Arriola, a dedicated SHPEtina and Lifetime Member making waves in the water industry. As a Regional Account Manager at Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, Hie…

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The Desire to Always Be Learning and Growing! 8:43

4M ago8:43

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A balloon is manufactured out of a simple piece of plastic. It stays deflated and remains useless until someone decides to fill it up with air. But once it’s filled to its capacity, it’s seen in celebrations, birthday parties and festivities. Then it’s serving its purpose. Similarly, human beings can expand and reach their max. Watch FULL YOUTUBE E…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #14: Ismael Mendoza - Embracing Leadership and Advancing Energy Transition 33:17

4M ago33:17

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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud! In our 14th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, host Demian Servín Hernández continues the captivating tale of Ismael Mendoza, following up on last week's episode featuring his wife, Yuliana Porras-Mendoza. Ismael's journey mirrors Yuliana's in many ways, from their shared experiences at the Colorado Scho…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #13: Yuliana Porras-Mendoza - Bridging Borders in STEM 51:24

4M ago51:24

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Welcome to another compelling episode of SHPE Out Loud, your destination for uplifting stories of Hispanics in STEM. In our 13th installment of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, host Alex Wait presents a captivating two-part feature, beginning with the remarkable journey of Yuliana Porras-Mendoza. Yuliana, currently the ONE Water Practice Leade…

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Bad Business Experience...and my reaction to it! 10:27

5M ago10:27

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Does a company like Airbnb make mistakes on listing their prices? Even if they made a mistake, can you imagine their in-charge wanting to pass the mistake on to their customer? Yes, that is the kind of experience Airbnb has given me during one of these days. Watch FULL YOUTUBE EPISODE HERE It's my wife’s 40th birthday and we wanted to stay at a pre…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #13: Elio Morillo - Navigating Dreams and Space 48:55

5M ago48:55

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In this captivating episode of our podcast, we invite Elio Morillo to share his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to extraordinary achievements in the aerospace industry. Delving into Elio's personal story, we learn about his migration from Ecuador at a young age, facing economic and domestic challenges, to eventually finding a new home and…

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Bill Britton on Thinking Bigger in Life and Business 1:09:44

5M ago1:09:44

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Bill is a Managing Director and co-founded Cross Keys Capital in 2006. Bill leads the healthcare practice and is responsible for successfully closing 50 physician practice management transactions since 2010. He has over 25 years of experience in M&A including divestitures, acquisitions, restructurings, and capital raises for a broad range of client…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #12: Adrian Cires - Defying Expectations and Leading with Purpose 43:50

5M ago43:50

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Join us for the 12th episode of "50 Stories for 50 Years" on SHPE Out Loud, where we delve into the inspiring journey of Adrian Cires, a Computer Science undergraduate at the University of Maryland. Hosted by Demian Servín Hernández, this deeply personal conversation uncovers Adrian's resilience, wisdom, and leadership within the STEM community. De…

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You Can Be the Best with Successful Entrepreneur John Ply 1:27:36

5M ago1:27:36

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John Ply sold his company Insight Beverages at multiple 9 figures. Because, when he started his company with 1 employee, he had only one goal in mind: ‘Be the best, instead of being the biggest’, which they achieved. Every client of theirs told them that. All leading chains in the country bought from them because they’re the best. But his beginning…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #11: Dr. Dayna Martinez - Driving Impact through Data and Innovation 28:10

5M ago28:10

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Welcome to the 11th episode of "50 Stories for 50 Years" on SHPE Out Loud, where we celebrate the rich narratives of Hispanics in STEM. This episode features an enlightening conversation with Dr. Dayna Martinez, a Senior Director in the Research and Impact Office at SHPE. Dr. Martinez's expertise in data analysis drives SHPE's program development a…

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REBUILD You and Your Life 11:43

5M ago11:43

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“Did you allow some sort of concrete to set in to you, where then you became fixed and you been happy with you being fixed for so long?” Watch FULL EPISODE INTERVIEW HERE You see in the real world where we've got pavements and roadways and things that we drive on, when they start to rot, get some cracks because of a huge emergence of new people int…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #10: Jay Flores - Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders 47:32

5M ago47:32

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Join us for the 10th episode of "50 Stories for 50 Years" on SHPE Out Loud, where we celebrate the remarkable journey of Jay Flores, a true champion of Hispanics in STEM. Hosted by Demian Servín Hernández, this episode delves into Jay's role as a Global STEM Ambassador and founder of Invent The Change, a movement dedicated to inspiring young minds …

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What is your Super Bowl? 15:31

6M ago15:31

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We just finished up the Super Bowl here in Las Vegas and it was all a madness experience for people who came. The festivities were large and charged. Arguably one of the best experiences of the time spent here for the full week or week plus of what was going on here in Vegas. My friend who's the chief marketing officer of Resorts World and he said …

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David Elyachar AKA Big Bob on Timeless Entrepreneurial Wisdom 1:18:13

6M ago1:18:13

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This was a good ball bustin' conversation! And loaded with tremendous wisdom. Big Bob and I had fun! Bob’s best year in business did about 50 million dollars. His business also won awards ‘Small business of the Year’ from the greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, ‘The Blue Chip Initiative’ from the US Chamber of Commerce, ‘Ernst and Young’ final…

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George Chanos on Connecting with Greatness & a Future of Hope 1:50:53

6M ago1:50:53

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"Moment's change lives." Yes. His mom was driving the car when a call comes over the radio about Kennedy's assassination. She pulled the car to the side of the road and started to cry. That was the moment when George Chanos decided to become an attorney. Yes, he went on to become Nevada's 31st attorney general. As an attorney general he represented…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #9: Jose Villanueva - Unveiling the STEM Journey and Social Media Influence 50:03

6M ago50:03

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Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud, the podcast that elevates the voices of Hispanics in STEM. I'm Alex Wait, your host and producer, and today marks our 9th episode in the captivating "50 Stories for 50 Years" series. Join me in this insightful conversation with Jose Villanueva, known as @el.jorvi, a Hybrid Data Management Technical Specialist at IBM a…

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Brandon T. Adams on Personal Brand and Growing your Influence 1:13:11

6M ago1:13:11

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Brandon T Adams is the Host and Producer of three T.V. Shows on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Facebook Watch etc. He is a 2X Emmy Award-Winning Producer, T.V. Host, and Media Expert. But, in his young days he was so different. He had speech impediment and could not speak like everybody else. So, he got bullied. He just did not fit in. So he would speak a…

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50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #8: Melanie Weber - A Journey from Imposter Syndrome to Space Flight Engineering 41:47

6M ago41:47

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Hola Familia! Alex Wait, the producer of SHPE Out Loud, is back in front of the mic to present the eighth episode of our compelling "50 Stories for 50 Years" series. Today's guest is none other than Melanie Weber, the Vice Chair of SHPE’s National Board of Directors and Flight Operations Engineer at Blue Origin. Recorded during last year's SHPE Con…

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