Best Monica Gabriela Podcasts (2024)

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On Friends and Mephistos 16:16

6M ago16:16

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This letter is addressed to the friends we have lost in the hope that literature, our literatura, will provide a pact of love. In that hope, as well, we delve into the spiritual pacts that books can offer, such as the ones in novels by Mariana Enríquez, Ursula K. Le Guin, José Donoso and Zora Neale Hurston.…

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Workplace Well-Being, Burnout, Men's Mental Health and Growing an Online Community w/ Henry Nelson-Case (@ThatCorporateLawyer)

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In this episode, I'm joined by Henry Nelson-Case, known to many as @ThatCorporateLawyer on TikTok and Instagram. Henry is a lawyer, TedX speaker, content creator and mental health advocate. In this insightful conversation, Henry shares his journey from navigating the high-pressure world of corporate law to advocating for mental health and well-bein…

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Why I Left my six-figure remote tech job feat. Hugo Castellanos | Season 4 Finale 44:55

8M ago44:55

44:55

We made it to episode 50! Thank you for sticking around. I share the story of why I left a very lucrative, very toxic, tech job, some perspective from having achieved my FIRE number, my personal values, and how I like to make career decisions at this point of my life. It's been 1.5 years since I left that corporate gig, and I find myself so much at…

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How LATAM developers can work for US companies feat. Gino Ferrand, Founder @ TECLA 38:14

9M ago38:14

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In this episode we spoke with Gino Ferrand. Founder @ TECLA a company that helps tech professionals in LATAM get the tools they need to work with U.S. companies remotely. Sign up for our meetup in Salt Lake City during the SHPE 2023 Conference: https://forms.gle/Eg2pz58udkS2CVN59 Sign up for our online speed networking meetups here: https://lwt-ema…

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Working in STEM, Period Stigma & Work Life Balance w/ Ella Maciver 1:17:24

10M ago1:17:24

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In this episode, I had a fantastic chat with Ella Maciver, a total rockstar in the STEM world. We're gonna get into what it's really like for women working in male-dominated industries. We're keeping it real (as we always do here - no play pretend or lies) and we're kicking off with one of my favourite topics which is period stigma – yeah, we're al…

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5 use cases for ChatGPT you can try right now 22:23

10M ago22:23

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Do you enjoy this kind of format? Let me know your thoughts via LinkedIn clicking here What content do you want to hear in the podcast? Fill out this 2 minute survey and let me know clicking here Do you want to attend virtual speed networking meetups with other latinos in tech? Sign up for our mailing list right here ## Connect Connect with Hugo Ca…

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Boundaries, People Pleasing & Toxic Managers w/ Kate Waterfall Hill (Leadership Coach, HR Consultant & TikTok Creator) 52:16

10M ago52:16

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We're back! In this exciting episode, Monica is joined by Kate Waterfall Hill, a leadership coach, HR consultant, and TikTok creator, to talk about the power of setting boundaries, discovering yourself, and why it's not so great to always try to make everyone happy (aka people pleasing). Kate isn't just your typical leadership coach - she's also a …

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Literary Mourning Ritual for Chile, 1973 16:19

10M ago16:19

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This special episode has been our own ritual to never forget what happened with literature in Chile since September 11th, 1973. It was recorded on September 11th, 2023, for us to grasp that previous moment of complete potentiality, and to manifest that fuerza into our lives and books.By Prisma

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How to build a career in Customer Success feat. Monica Perez - Head of Customer Success, Americas @ Notion 50:31

10M ago50:31

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What content do you want to hear in the podcast? Fill out this 2 minute survey and let me know 👉🏼 https://forms.gle/FKHU7VHeQ9hyGFNL9 Do you want to attend virtual speed networking meetups with other latinos in tech? Sign up for our mailing list right here ## Connect Connect with Hugo Castellanos https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugocastellanos Connect …

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From Academia to Industry feat. Gabriel Golczer-Gatti PhD, Senior Data Scientist @ CAMP4 Therapeutics 47:42

11M ago47:42

47:42

In this episode we spoke with Gabriel Golczer-Gatti, PhD about his experience going to graduate school at Tufts University, choosing a career in industry instead of academia, the day to day of a data scientist on a biotech startup and his volunteer work for the Universidad Simon Bolivar Alumni Association of America Inc. ## SHOW NOTES For feedback …

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Embracing Career Change, Co-parenting, and Grief with James Spreckley 1:18:06

12M ago1:18:06

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In this episode, Monica sits down with a person who has left a lasting positive impact on her life—her former manager, James. Monica shares how working with James was an extraordinary experience that went beyond the typical boss-employee relationship. He was not just a leader; he was a mentor and a friend, creating an environment where everyone fel…

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Simon Homer: Leading with Kindness and Empathy 1:26:25

12M ago1:26:25

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This week, Monica, sits down with Simon to explore the power of leading with kindness and empathy. In this episode, Simon opens up about his career path, mental health journey, the challenges he faced, and how his leadership style evolved over time. He also talks about how fatherhood has shaped his definition of success and the kind of leader he as…

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Breaking into Tech feat. Kevin Sandoval 36:49

12M ago36:49

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Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hugocastellanos For feedback or business inquiries reach out to hello @ latinoswhotech.com Connect with Hugo Castellanos: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugocastellanos Connect with Kevin Sandoval: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksandovaldev/ --- Sign up for our mailing list: https://lwt-email.ck.page/d374961…

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"How My ADHD Diagnosis Changed Everything" with Inge 1:08:29

1y ago1:08:29

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Get ready for an incredibly special and insightful episode as your host, Monica, invites Inge to discuss a topic close to their hearts: ADHD in women. Together, they embark on a journey of understanding, sharing personal stories, and shedding light on this often-misunderstood subject. Join Monica and Inge as they delve into the fascinating and comp…

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How to become an Ethical Hacker feat. Stephanie Aceves Sr. Director of Product Management @ Tanium 40:02

1y ago40:02

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Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hugocastellanos For feedback or business inquiries reach out to hello @ latinoswhotech.com Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latinoswhotech/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/latinos-who-tech/ Follow Hugo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugocastellanos Sign up for our mailing list: h…

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Revealing Our True Selves at Work: Being Non-Binary & Leading with Empathy with Maria Constantin 1:28:43

1y ago1:28:43

1:28:43

Get ready for the debut episode of the Real & Unapologetic podcast, where Monica and Maria talk about how we can navigate conversations around gender identity in our personal lives but also in the workplace. They fearlessly tackle the challenges that might arise when revealing our true selves to friends, family, managers, and coworkers. Maria opens…

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Opening Up about BPD and Bipolar 2 Diagnosis at Work with Anna (@cleanmylifewithme) 1:00:39

1y ago1:00:39

1:00:39

This week, Monica is chatting with Anna (@cleanmylifewithme), content creator and incredible mental health advocate with a mission to end the stigma surrounding it. Anna opens up about her personal journey, recounting the moments leading to her diagnosis of bipolar 2 and borderline personality disorder (BPD). She also delves into the challenges pos…

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Working at Google (from Miami) feat. Luis Delgado iOS Engineer @ Google 37:40

1y ago37:40

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Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hugocastellanos For feedback or business inquiries reach out to hello @ latinoswhotech.com ***Disclaimer*** : I used the wrong settings for my mic, so the audio wasn't the highest quality, my apologies. Luis's audio worked out great though. Thank you for your patience :) Follow Us: Instagram: https://ww…

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A Language for Disaster 20:17

1y ago20:17

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This letter seeks for empathy from the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, whose parents applied for asylum. We reflect on the exhibition No existe un mundo poshuracán through the book while they sleep: under the bed is another country, by poet roque raquel salas rivera, as well as Shellyne Rodriguez’s Third World Mixtapes.…

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What being a first generation STEM professional is really like feat Natalie Marquez Solorzano 49:13

1y ago49:13

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Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hugocastellanos Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latinoswhotech/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/latinos-who-tech/ Follow Hugo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugocastellanos Follow Natalie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-marquez-solorzano Ask for future topics: https://forms…

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How to get an analytics job at Google feat. Gabriela Garcia Fischnaler 34:29

1y ago34:29

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Welcome to a new episode of Latinos who tech, my name is Hugo Castellanos. This a podcast about the stories of latinos working in the tech industry and tools to help you take your career to the next level. In this episode we spoke with Gabriela Garcia, a Civil Engineer turned Sr. Analytics Consultant at Google in London. We spoke with Gabriela abou…

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How to retire by 40 (while working in STEM) feat. Lennis Perez, Wellness Engineer & Speaker 1:17:05

1y ago1:17:05

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Welcome to a new episode of Latinos who tech, my name is Hugo Castellanos. This a podcast about the stories of latinos working in the tech industry and tools to help you take your career to the next level. In this episode we explore the FIRE Movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early) and what does it mean to retire before 40. I spoke with my f…

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The Many Names of Gabriela Mistral 17:11

1y ago17:11

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This letter is addressed to all the migrant children who are currently being forced to work in the United States. We read Gabriela Mistral, the first Latina Nobel Prize of Literature, to look for the many names of those migrant children.By Prisma

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What is it like to pursue a career in Academia feat. Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, PhD Assistant Professor @ Penn State University 50:12

1y ago50:12

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🚀 If you are enjoying this content please fill out this 5 minute survey to help me pick topics for upcoming episodes https://forms.gle/UZb7g31PPu84TSwGA ### Shownotes In 2016, a study out of the University of California San Diego stated that there were 587 Latino faculty members in the United States. Out of those 587, 485 were men, and only 102 of …

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Is working in Silicon Valley in 2023 overrated? feat. Carolina Baquero PMM @ LinkedIn 58:07

1y ago58:07

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Shownotes: Connect with Carolina Baquero on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugocastellanos/ Connect with Hugo Castellanos on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinabaquerov Join our Discord Community: https://latinos-who-tech.captivate.fm/discord Sign up for our mailing list and attend our next virtual networking event: https://latino…

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My SHPE Story feat. Aileen Tapia 48:33

3+ y ago48:33

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Aileen Tapia is a daughter, a sister and a nieta. She is a first-gen industrial engineer and currently serves as a Strategy & Management Consultant @ Accenture. We spoke during the first Virtual SHPE 2020 Convention in October. She told us her story breaking into the industry and gave us an intimate look and the challenges she has faced and how she…

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Remote Work and building a career in HR feat. Jose Paz Castro from Microsoft 43:19

3+ y ago43:19

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Are you feeling stressed out because of remote work? Do you feel there is a blur between your personal life and work life? Is it hard for you to close your laptop at the end of the day? Don’t worry, you are not the only oneIn this episode I spoke with Jose Paz Castro, an HR professional and Sr. Manager with Microsoft. We spoke about working remote …

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Career Coaching for Tech Professionals feat. Cristina Costa, Outco Inc 1:00:28

4y ago1:00:28

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Cristina Costa is a learning and development professional and career coach focused on humanizing tech. She hails from Boston, Mass and has been part of organizations like Drift, HubSpot and Women With Purpose. We had a very enriching conversation about the human side of tech. She told us her story and how networking helped her break into the indust…

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Getting Ish Done: Making time for all the things that matter feat. Ish Verduzco 55:21

4y ago55:21

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Getting Ish Done: Making time for all the things that matter @ishverduzco is one of the hardest working people I know. Wether he is at his day job as Director of Growth & Marketing for @craveitsf , DJing, podcasting, writing or doing community outreach via webinars or social media. He likes to keep busy and it shows. But, how does he manage all of …

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Delivering Great Virtual Presentations feat. Zoraida Martinez, Programmer Analyst @ Foster Farms 1:54:58

4y ago1:54:58

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Do you remember the last time you had to give a presentation for work? Do you think you could have done a better job? No worries, you are not alone. Public speaking is not easy and in our current reality even less so. Not only do we have to overcome issues like bad wi-fi or unexpected household noises, but we also need to talk to the camera natural…

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The Future of Higher Education feat. Vanessa Diaz, PhD 1:02:12

4y ago1:02:12

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Latinos Who Tech is back! After a couple months of hiatus I want to welcome you back to our newest season. We have 10 episodes ready for you exploring the intersection of Latinos, Technology and Authenticity. Fall 2020 is going to be an interesting time for higher education to say the least. In this new episode of Latinos Who Tech I spoke with Vane…

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Building a Career as a Salesforce Consultant: Sebastián Anaya 42:25

4y ago42:25

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In this episode, we spoke about how he got started in the field and ways to level up via certifications and mentorship. Hear about LatinX in AI and what they want to accomplish. Learn how he keeps up to date with technology and his advice for all those professionals who want to break into data analytics, consulting, or Salesforce.--- Send in a voic…

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How to Bounce Back After a COVID-19 Layoff: Karin Ulloa, Project Analyst for Human Resources at Amazon 37:05

4y ago37:05

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I spoke over Zoom with my friend Karin Ulloa, a project analyst for Human Resources at Amazon, to get her take on the current situation. We talked about what it’s like to work at Amazon during Covid-19, how to build relationships with recruiters using LinkedIn, how to get referrals from Amazon employees, and how to navigate a layoff if you find you…

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Understanding Customer Success in Saas: Javier Cortavitarte, Customer Adoption Manager at Broadcom Inc. 34:13

4y ago34:13

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Javier is a customer success manager who ensures his customers achieve the best experience possible in order to get their multi-feedback on a product. He leverages the people he works with to provide a suitable solution within the needed timeframe. Customer success is focused on the relationship between the manager and customer to align client and …

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Helping Millennials Tackle Student Debt: Pamela Martinez, Co-Founder and CTO at Snowball Wealth 39:03

4+ y ago39:03

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About Pamela Martinez Pamela Martinez, is a Mexican-American with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Snowball Wealth. She is a first-generation college graduate. Pamela started her professional career right out of college as a Program Manager at Microsoft and was involved in the launch of Xbox One. In search of building things and other m…

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Breaking into Product Management: Why SEO is Alive and Well: Marcos Ciarrocchi, Partner @ Graphite 1:04:30

4+ y ago1:04:30

1:04:30

About Marcos Ciarrocchi In this episode, I spoke with Marcos Ciarrocchi, a Venezuelan electronics engineer turned product manager. Marcos is a partner at Graphite, a boutique digital marketing firm that builds scalable growth engines for consumer technology companies. Customers include Ticketmaster, Thumbtack, MasterClass, and Honey. Additionally, …

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Building a Second Brain and Becoming a Digital Nomad with Lauren Valdez, Cofounder @ Forte Labs 1:08:14

4+ y ago1:08:14

1:08:14

In this episode I spoke with Lauren Valdez. A native Californian, entrepreneur and public health expert. She is cofounder of Forte Labs an organization that helps people become more productive than they ever thought possible. Lauren is a digital nomad. Along with her partner, Tiago Forte, they’ve managed to build a business that is run fully remote…

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How to build a career in Cyber Security: Diego Alvarez Molina, Manager @ Deloitte 1:07:29

4+ y ago1:07:29

1:07:29

Cyber Security is a field that is often misunderstood. It seems that there is a massive data breach every other day and that our personal information is common knowledge to hackers. In 2018 alone, there were over 1200 massive data breaches affecting 174 million records. However, we seldom hear from the thousands of data breaches and cyber-attacks t…

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How to Be an Ally to Women in STEM: Brianne C. Martin, Senior Manager for Membership Relations at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) 57:32

4+ y ago57:32

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In this episode, I spoke with Brianne C. Martin, Senior Manager for Membership Relations at Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). Brianne is one of the most authentic persons I know. She has a passion for career development and growth that is impossible to ignore. Brianne is a mechanical engineer, musician, and speaker. She has extensi…

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Fireside Chat with Joaquin Delgado, PhD @ Code for Venezuela 2020 Hackaton 52:23

4+ y ago52:23

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Code for Venezuela Fireside Chat In this episode I spoke with Joaquin Delgado, PhD a Venezuelan-American Engineer and Head of Music Search-Applied Sciences at Amazon music. Joaquin is a veteran from Silicon Valley Startups and tech giants such as Oracle, Intel, Yahoo and was a cofounder for Lending Club. We spoke about his experience and the advice…

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How to make 2020 your best year yet, building systems and Everyday.App 31:11

4+ y ago31:11

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Happy 2020! We kick-off our first episode of the year touching on what we accomplished on 2019 and the systems that helped us do it. We also talk about one of my favorite habit-tracking apps, everyday.app This episode is brought to you by Code for Venezuela: a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing together technologists and innovators who c…

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Life of a Program Manager: Yuri Ramirez, Technical Program Manager @ Intel 35:41

4+ y ago35:41

35:41

In this episode, I spoke with Yuri W. Ramirez, Puerto Rican, with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Puerto Rico, and an M.B.A. in Operations and Technology Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Once Yuri graduated, he came to the US in search of a Ph.D., and with the enthusiasm of knowing what the implications of t…

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How We Built This: InternMakers: Mariana Briones and Alejandro Davila 48:10

4+ y ago48:10

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In this episode, I spoke with Mariana Briones, Incoming Hardware Program Manager at Microsoft and Alejandro Davila, FDSE at Palantir Technologies, both born in Mexico and raised in the north of the country. They share their experience as international students studying in the US and crossing the border every day to go to UCLE in El Paso, Texas. Hav…

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The PhD Chronicles: Year 2 with Emily Anne Vargas 1:19:00

4+ y ago1:19:00

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In this episode, we catch up with my favorite Cuban American engineer, Emily Anne Vargas. Emily is an Industrial Engineer and a 2nd year PhD student in materials sciences and engineering at the M.C. Gill Composites Center at the University of Southern California. We previously talked with Emily about mental health for high achievers in episode 11 o…

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How to have difficult conversations feat. Rosa Delgado Sr. Project Manager 1:17:18

4+ y ago1:17:18

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In this episode, we spoke with Rosa Delgado, a Civil Engineer & Sr. Project Manager. Rosa is a 1st generation engineer and shared with us her challenges and key learnings as a woman in STEM. We spoke about civil engineering, productivity and the art of having difficult conversations. Notes: Follow us on IG: @LatinosWhoTech and sign up for our newsl…

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LIVE from the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Convention – #SHPE2019 47:04

4+ y ago47:04

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First-ever live episode! Over 150 people attended a panel we hosted at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. The SHPE National Convention happens every year and over 9k students and professionals converge during 4 days to network, attend workshops and find career opportunities. In this panel we explored the …

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SHPEtina Origins – Igniting Latinas in STEM 1:16:20

4+ y ago1:16:20

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I recently got back from my 11th SHPE Conference. This particular one was held in Phoenix, Arizona where 9000+ professionals, students, and STEM advocates gathered for 4 days of workshops and networking. A big highlight of the conference is the 200+ companies that attend to recruit talent. Attending as a professional is different. Granted, you have…

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Life @ Google: Aaron Ramirez, Technical Solutions Engineer at Google 29:12

5y ago29:12

29:12

In this episode, I spoke with Aaron Ramirez, Mexican American, Technical Solutions Engineer at Google. We spoke about how he got to Google and how being a SHPE member helped him with the interview process, his role at Google and his definition for Googliness, advice on how to get prepared for an interview and other words of advice. Latinos Who Tech…

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From Engineering to Technical Marketing: Hugo Castellanos, Product Marketing Manager @ Intel 44:23

5y ago44:23

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In this episode I share with you a conversation I had with Adriana Flores Ragade, Social Entrepreneur and host of the podcast LatinxAmerica. She asked me about my story and my journey from Electronics Engineering to Technical Marketing. We also spoke about how I got to Silicon Valley, my involvement with SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engin…

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Keeping It Civil: Jimmy Galvez, Project Manager @ Sherwood Design Engineers 59:18

5y ago59:18

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In this episode I spoke with Jimmy Galvez, a Project Manager @ Sherwood Design Engineers. We spoke about his journey coming from Guatemala to the US, his experience managing civil engineering projects in California, Texas and overseas and his involvement with the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineer (SHPE). Latinos Who Tech is brought to you b…

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