Best Hispanic Executive Podcasts (2024)

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Embracing Nonlinear Career Paths with José Tavarez 45:17

9d ago45:17

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For José Tavarez, leadership isn't just about climbing the corporate ladder; it's about challenging the status quo and advocating for oneself in the face of uncertainty. Raised in a family where hard work and respect were foundational, Tavarez's career path wasn't linear but marked by pivotal moments of determination and perseverance. One such mome…

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At Studio Ochenta, we need you 2:07

21d ago2:07

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At Studio Ochenta, we’re exploring new ways to create audio series, and find new methods to fund our production work so we can continue making your favorite series in your preferred languages. So, if you appreciate what we do, here’s the small favor I need from you: just five minutes of your time to fill out a survey we just launched. With the surv…

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Own Your Narrative and Change Your Life with Bobby Herrera 37:01

23d ago37:01

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50th EPISODE: For Bobby Herrera, storytelling isn't just an expression – it's a movement, mobilizing hearts and minds with each powerful chapter of the Latino narrative. Born to immigrant parents in New Mexico, Herrera's upbringing instilled in him the power of storytelling, shaping his perspective on leadership and community. Today, as the Preside…

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Empathy in Action with Megan Hogan 41:09

1M ago41:09

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With grace and vision guiding her, Megan Hogan has been a voice for the voiceless. From her roots in pro bono clinics to her current role as Global Head of Talent and Chief Diversity officer at Goldman Sachs as well as her volunteer work, she has championed the causes of countless individuals in their journey to find stability and community. Our ho…

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Luis Miranda and the Latino Vote 42:33

2M ago42:33

42:33

For Luis Miranda, Jr., transitioning from his Puerto Rican roots to his current position as a prominent figure in American politics and culture has been extraordinary. With a background of resilience and determination, Luis has become a trailblazer in both the public and private sectors. As a political strategist, philanthropist, and author, he has…

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Leading From the Heart with Oscar Munoz 38:47

2M ago38:47

38:47

For Oscar Munoz, leadership is more than simply steering companies to success. To him, it’s about connecting with people on a human level. As the former CEO and chairman of United Airlines, Oscar's leadership prioritized building trust and inclusivity. His genuine concern for others stem from his experiences, making him a relatable and inspiring fi…

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Fidel Vargas Shapes Tomorrow’s Leaders 51:20

3M ago51:20

51:20

From the youngest elected mayor to CEO of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Fidel Vargas is dedicated to educational access and community empowerment. As a former recipient of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund turned CEO of the HSF, Fidel's tireless efforts have reshaped the landscape of scholarship programs and catalyzed opportunities for countless young…

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Managing DCA is All in the Details 22:30

3M ago22:30

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Learn more about Wings for All here: https://thearc.org/our-initiatives/travel/ Find details about this year's upcoming Honor Flight schedule here: https://honorflightdca.com/ https://heroeswelcomeiad.com/ Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com For more information, please visit our website …

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Building LEGO Dulles 18:32

4M ago18:32

18:32

In this episode we get to know DC local, and LEGO Master Builder, Richard Paules. He tells all about his interest in LEGO from a young age, and what inspired him to start building large pieces like the White House and our very own Dulles Airport. Follow Richard on Instagram at @dclegoman Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an…

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EXCLUSIVE SNEAKPEAK: Love, Gods, and Other Intelligent Systems 1:58

4M ago1:58

1:58

At Ochenta, we've just released a new audiobook for Valentine’s Month: Love, Gods, and Other Intelligent Systems, based on our podcast Love Items. If you've already listened to Cloe and Eloc's story about finding true love, don't worry. In this audiobook, you’ll delve deep into the most intriguing questions of Love Items: Why did Eloc gain all of h…

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Julie Chavez Rodriguez and the Latino Legacy 27:00

4M ago27:00

27:00

For Julie Chavez Rodriguez, becoming a dynamic leader in today’s America could be her destiny as the granddaughter of civil rights icon Cesar Chavez. From her roots in the farmworker movement, Julie has emerged as a pivotal member of President Biden’s re-election campaign and stands among one of the highest-ranking Latinas in the White House. It wa…

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Sandra Velasquez: From Front-Woman to Founder 43:34

5M ago43:34

43:34

For Sandra Velasquez, it’s always been about self-worth and self-acceptance. Show up as yourself and be bold about it. In a world that undermines minorities, Sandra aspires to take center stage and make a meaningful impact, not just for herself but also for the Latino community. From her early days as a performer leading sold-out shows to her curre…

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Carlos Huereca Is Comfortable with the Uncomfortable 40:15

5M ago40:15

40:15

When Carlos Huereca immigrated to El Paso at the age of 13, he had no choice but to get comfortable with the uncomfortable. His parents showed him how. It was at the dinner table where they often made tough decisions about their furniture business. Carlos had a front row seat to conversations about financial management and talent recruitment. It wa…

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Marta Tellado’s Journey from Havana to Hero in the US Capitalist Economy 45:00

6M ago45:00

45:00

For Marta Tellado, memories of the marketplace she used to frequent in Havana, Cuba aren’t just memories — they’re a living paradigm for a better world. They’re a model of an ecosystem where people help each other. And they’re a never-ending source of drive, passion, and perseverance to advocate for others today. From serving as a translator for th…

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2023 Wrapped 20:51

6M ago20:51

20:51

Welcome to the final episode of The Capital Runway podcast for the year! Join your hosts Amanda and Charles as they take a nostalgic journey through the top highlights of 2023 at both Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Thank you for making us a part of your journey across the sky in 20…

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Bonus Episode: It’s Family First for David Morales 37:43

6M ago37:43

37:43

The David Morales story is the story of the Morales family. That resonates in no place greater than his recent autobiography, American Familia. In it, Morales digs into his Puerto Rican heritage—not only as a way to emphasize the legacy of his family’s journey to America but to also inspire others within the Latino community to tell their own stori…

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Bonus Episode: Lou Nieto Keeps a Strategy-First Philosophy 48:25

6M ago48:25

48:25

Lou Nieto grew up fascinated by strategy. A kid once destined for law school, he devoured battle maneuvers from historic wars and studied chess—a game he still believes doubles as a potent metaphor for life. Nieto’s interest in strategy translated seamlessly to his leadership roles in corporate America, in which he held high-ranking positions with …

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Raquel González Invests in High-Impact Work at Bank of America 34:28

7M ago34:28

34:28

Raquel González doesn’t play witness to the changing Latino narrative, she helps author it. With a career spanning decades at Bank of America, González is not only a leading example of what can be achieved through longevity and commitment to a revered financial institution, she actively invests in Latino entrepreneurs to help give them their own cl…

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Studio Ochenta presents: Ochenta Cuentos Season 5! 3:18

7M ago3:18

3:18

Studio Ochenta presents: Ochenta Cuentos Season 5! Bringing 10 brand new stories from Colombia 🇨🇴, Argentina 🇦🇷, México 🇲🇽, Chile 🇨🇱, Ecuador 🇪🇨 and Paraguay 🇵🇾. This time, we’re showcasing stories about endings - the end of a journey, the end of a trail road, the end of a flight through space... First episode drops on November 30th, 2023. Hosted o…

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Holiday Travel Tips with TSA's Lisa Farbstein 25:59

8M ago25:59

25:59

In this episode of The Capital Runway, Lisa Farbstein, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Spokesperson for the Northeast Region, shares her 12-year career at TSA, discusses how TSA uses humor as a strategy in their industry-revered social media content, and provides tips for the 2023 holiday season, which is expected to see a record numbe…

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With Blue Beetle, Ángel Manuel Soto Shows the Superhero Strength of Latinidad 25:42

8M ago25:42

25:42

For Director Ángel Manuel Soto, Blue Beetle is for his younger self. As a kid growing up in Puerto Rico, Soto didn’t have the opportunity to see an Indiana Jones that looked like him—to see Latinos in heroic spaces of power on the big screen. Through Blue Beetle he set out to change that. His recent blockbuster not only highlights the truth that th…

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Xavier Gutierrez Welcomes Latinos to the Rink 42:21

8M ago42:21

42:21

“Latinos don’t play hockey.” It’s a phrase that Xavier Gutierrez has heard often since becoming the first Latino to lead an NHL team. As president and CEO of the Arizona Coyotes, Gutierrez sees the massive opportunity in welcoming Latinos to the hockey rink. It’s a vision he shares with friend and team owner Alex Meruelo, the first Latino owner in …

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Miguel Garza Delivers Food That’s Better for You 48:04

8M ago48:04

48:04

The story of Siete Family Foods starts with a challenge: how to better manage an autoimmune disease through dietary transformation while staying connected to your culture. Miguel Garza watched his sister Veronica find a grain-free solution for tortillas by using almond flour, which she would then sell to family and friends in Laredo, Texas. Fresh o…

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Advocating for the Hispanic Community at the Airports 20:21

9M ago20:21

20:21

In This Episode: In this episode of The Capital Runway, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board Director Walter Tejada joined us for a aconversation centered around the Latin American community in the DC Metro Area, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Director Tejada's many contributions to the Airports Authority since beginning his term in 2016.…

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Taking Flight with Trades 22:20

10M ago22:20

22:20

In This Episode: In this episode of The Capital Runway, Labor Relations Manager, Robin Wade, joins us with Greg Halstead and Jonathan Viera, both Trades Apprentices for the Authority. Our conversation covers how they came to be part of the program, who is eligible, and some of their insights about the program. Learn more about the Trades Apprentice…

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10M ago0:49

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For Orlando Bravo, Puerto Rico is a Privilege 38:17

10M ago38:17

38:17

For Orlando Bravo, the story always starts in Puerto Rico. Even today, as the billionaire founder and managing partner of private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo, he recognizes that where he came from will forever influence where he is. Bravo attributes his meteoric rise in the early 2000s—when he made a name for himself in software acquisitions…

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Teresa Barreira Was Raised to Be a CMO 41:44

11M ago41:44

41:44

For most ten-year-olds, managing a grocery store would be daunting. For Teresa Barreira, it was a learning experience. Growing up in a small village where her parents ran three businesses, Barreira discovered what it meant to be entrepreneurial and scrappy. That background—in combination with an unflinching pride in her heritage—informs her today a…

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Planning a Reimagined DCA 19:54

11M ago19:54

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In This Episode: In this episode of The Capital Runway, Jaimini Erskine (Vice President for Marketing and Concessions) and Diego Cuadros (Professional Development Associate, Architect/Engineer) discuss all the work behind the scenes that is underway for the DCA Reimagined project in Terminal 2. They manage all phases of the multi-year project and t…

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Guillermo Diaz: “Someone’s Going to Do It . . . Why Not You?” 45:13

11M ago45:13

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Guillermo Diaz isn’t shy about emphasizing the impact of his time in the Navy. It’s not only where he developed his competence in technology but where he began to truly understand the power in building relationships—the power in fostering a sense of community. As chairman of the Hispanic IT Executive Council and former CIO of Cisco Systems, Diaz ca…

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Camille Vasquez on Her “Earned Luck” in Law 33:57

12M ago33:57

33:57

Camille Vasquez didn’t anticipate her fame. Raised by a Cuban mother and Colombian father who met while learning to speak English at a school in Los Angeles, Camille and her sister were given a simple directive early on: focus on your education. And so they did. According to Vasquez, that resulted in one of two options: doctor or lawyer. She chose …

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Studio Ochenta Presents: Atlas Linguae. Season3 2:57

12M ago2:57

2:57

Announcing Season 3 of Atlas Linguae! Atlas Linguae is Studio Ochenta’s leading podcast about language, culture, and communication. Host Luis Lopez explores Kpop song translation with BTS army, what makes a story successful across languages with folks from Disney Pixar’s writers, how to translate what your cat is trying to tell you with an animal t…

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Airport Operations with Janene Shaw 23:44

1y ago23:44

23:44

In This Episode: In this episode of The Capital Runway, we sat down with Janene Shaw, the Terminal Operations Supervisor at Dulles International Airport. Janene has dedicated over 25 years to Dulles. Tune in and learn how her sister's Air Force career exposed her to airfields and instilled a deep understanding of aviation. Join us as Janene takes u…

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For Rosanna Durruthy, DEI is Nothing New 49:31

1y ago49:31

49:31

Rosanna Durruthy recently celebrated six years at LinkedIn. Over the course of her tenure as VP of Global Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, she’s not only led countless empowerment initiatives at the social media giant—she’s had a front-row seat to the multicultural evolution of a global workforce. That’s not something she could claim 30 years ago.…

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WE ARE STUDIO OCHENTA! 2:12

1y ago2:12

2:12

Studio Ochenta’s creative work reflects our motto: Raising Voices across Cultures. We produce global stories for international audiences to make sure language isn’t a barrier to enjoying a great story. Check out our award-winning original podcasts for kids of all ages, which reached #1 in over 31 countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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Part 2: Merrill Lynch’s Jen Auerbach and Kenneth Correa Talk Latino Wealth Management and Growth 31:23

1y ago31:23

31:23

2-Part Episode: Recognizing the Latino impact on the American and global economy is nothing new for the audience of The Latino Majority podcast. According to studies by the Latino Donor Collaborative, if the Hispanic/Latino community was its own country, it would be the fifth largest economy in the world, ahead of the UK, India, and France. Having …

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Part 1: Merrill Lynch’s Jen Auerbach and Kenny Correa Talk Latino Wealth Management and Growth 24:23

1y ago24:23

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2-Part Episode: Recognizing the Latino impact on the American and global economy is nothing new for the audience of The Latino Majority podcast. According to studies by the Latino Donor Collaborative, if the Hispanic/Latino community was its own country, it would be the fifth largest economy in the world, ahead of the UK, India, and France. Having …

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The World of Concessions 17:07

1y ago17:07

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In This Episode: Stephen Baldi, Concessionaire & Operator at Reagan National & Washington Dulles airports, takes us through his 18 year career of being in the business of airport concessions, the importance of seeking mentorship, and much more. Take a listen! Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunw…

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Adela Cepeda Will Hold You Accountable 39:40

1y ago39:40

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A powerful Latina in the business of financial advisory, Adela Cepeda fought tooth and nail to have her voice heard by men hoping to drown her out. Now she’s here to hold them accountable. As a founder and president of her own influential firm—plus a consistent boardroom presence—Cepeda recognizes that the early hurdles she overcame, and the diffic…

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Emilio Estefan: “Music is What Saved Me” 42:31

1y ago42:31

42:31

When Emilio Estefan emigrated from Cuba in the 1960s—eventually settling in Miami—it wasn’t by choice . . . it was by necessity. Even at a young age, Estefan understood he’d have to work hard for his freedom, for his family’s freedom. That work came in the form of music. From the moment his uncle gifted him a $77 accordion, Estefan recognized that …

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Lili Gil Valletta, Make D&I a Mindset, Not an Initiative 32:38

1y ago32:38

32:38

For Lili Gil Valletta, it’s simple: diversity and inclusion is good for business. It’s what she preaches as a loyal champion of cultural intelligence—a concept that focuses on the awareness, understanding, and application of cultural data into everyday business. Too often corporations make short-sighted decisions as a means of chasing diversity met…

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We Are The Latino Majority 5:06

1y ago5:06

5:06

When we set out to produce The New Majority podcast, we wanted to create a space that amplifies the voices of accomplished Latino leaders whose stories are not readily told by the mainstream media. Three remarkable seasons later and having spoken with some the most influential Latino executives in America—as well as important allies of our communit…

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Bringing Airlines To Airports 20:35

1y ago20:35

20:35

In This Episode: Scott Cooper, one of the directors of Airline Business Development at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, shares his insights with us about the work that goes on behind the scenes to bring new airlines and nonstop destinations to the Washington DC region. To stay up to date with MWAA Airline Business Development, follow…

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Get to Know Airports Authority CEO Jack Potter 23:20

1+ y ago23:20

23:20

In This Episode: Get ready for an exciting episode of "The Capital Runway" podcast! In the first episode, CEO Jack Potter of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority shares insights on the aviation industry's challenges, the achievements he is most proud of, and the type of talent the organization is looking for in potential candidates. He al…

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Studio Ochenta Presents: Love Items 8:21

1+ y ago8:21

8:21

Love Items is a rom com for the modern girl. It follows the story of Cloe, an AI researcher, and Eloc, her AI assistant. After discovering that Eloc has the power to analyze the love stories behind everyday objects, Cloe decides to steal objects from her dates for Eloc to analyse and help her find ‘ the one’. Tune in daily on Apple Podcasts. You ca…

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Studio Ochenta Presents: La Cabina Telefónica 3:10

1+ y ago3:10

3:10

Before cell phones and the internet, if you wanted to call La Casa, you’d have to stroll into a cabina telefónica (calling center) and pay for some minutes with a few quarters. Set in 1995, La Cabina Telefónica is a bilingual audio novela that tells the story of Matty Cardona, a Colombian immigrant who launched Matty's Llamadas y Servicios 82 to do…

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The Latino Majority Welcomes Vice President Kamala Harris 23:37

1+ y ago23:37

23:37

There are few better seats at the table than the one next to the president of the United States. As vice president, Kamala Harris recognizes that privilege. And like the influential Latinos and Latinas featured on The Latino Majority, she recognizes it as a result of those underrepresented leaders who came before her. Those who walked into spaces o…

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Raul Anaya, Banking on Latino Entrepreneurs 37:18

1+ y ago37:18

37:18

Raul Anaya first witnessed the drive and resilience of the Latino business owner when his father opened Anaya’s Body and Paint Shop in Brownsville, Texas. As President of Business Banking at Bank of America—and now as a member of the board of trustees for the Smithsonian’s Museum of the American Latino—Anaya continues to witness the power of Latino…

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Sylvia Acevedo, Engineering Two Solutions 43:48

1+ y ago43:48

43:48

As a Girl Scout selling cookies, Sylvia Acevedo was taught by her troop leader to be adaptable, persistent, and inventive—to never lose sight of a sale until she’s heard “no” three times. That early lesson informed the NASA alum and former Girl Scouts CEO to bring two solutions into a room: the one that everyone expects, and the one that innovates.…

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Dr. Miguel Román, Telling the Climate Story 40:49

1+ y ago40:49

40:49

There’s one key consistency Dr. Miguel Román has observed across the countless photos he’s seen of our planet taken from space: our natural environment has no borders. As a leading mind in climate science, Dr. Román has made it his mission to illustrate the effects of climate change through meaningful stories rather than onslaughts of data. And he …

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