<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Life Chapters Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Life Chapters is a podcast about growth, mindset, money, and the defining moments that shape who we become.</p><p>Every episode dives into real conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, professionals, and everyday people who have navigated challenges, built businesses, strengthened families, and made intentional decisions that changed the direction of their lives.</p><p>We talk about the lessons behind the success.</p><p>The failures that taught discipline.</p><p>The mindset shifts that created momentum.</p><p>The financial principles that build freedom.</p><p>Because life moves in chapters — and every chapter has something to teach.</p><p>If you believe in personal growth, financial responsibility, ownership, and becoming better with each season of life, this podcast is for you.</p><p>Subscribe and join the conversation. Your next chapter starts now.</p>]]></description><link>vertexinsightgrowth.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:59:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/EwvZzxJU.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:42:29 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Luis Vega]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurship]]></category><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><itunes:author>Luis Vega</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters is a podcast about growth, mindset, money, and the defining moments that shape who we become.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Every episode dives into real conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, professionals, and everyday people who have navigated challenges, built businesses, strengthened families, and made intentional decisions that changed the direction of their lives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk about the lessons behind the success.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The failures that taught discipline.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The mindset shifts that created momentum.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The financial principles that build freedom.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because life moves in chapters — and every chapter has something to teach.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you believe in personal growth, financial responsibility, ownership, and becoming better with each season of life, this podcast is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe and join the conversation. Your next chapter starts now.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Luis Vega</itunes:name><itunes:email>luisvega.lia05@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[De Obrero A Dueño con Sergio Lopez Ep. 33]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Sergio López, presidente de Roofix Inc., shares his journey from Guatemala to the United States, his passion for motorcycles, and the founding of Roofix. He discusses the importance of honesty, customer satisfaction, and the challenges of the roofing industry. Sergio emphasizes the value of hard work, learning, and financial planning, reflecting on the pride he feels for his achievements.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Passion for Motorcycles</li><li>Importance of Honesty and Customer Satisfaction</li><li>Value of Hard Work and Financial Planning</li><li>Pride in Achievements</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Journey from Guatemala to the United States</li><li>03:05 Passion for Motorcycles and Early Business Ventures</li><li>04:03 Lessons from Early Business Ventures</li><li>06:15 Starting Roofix and Overcoming Challenges</li><li>15:42 The Role of Family and Mentors</li><li>24:25 Financial Habits and Future Plans</li><li>26:50 Reflection and Pride in Achievements</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Sergio Lopez:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/sersa07/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/sersa07/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Roofix Inc. Instagram - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/roofixinc/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/roofixinc/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Website - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.roofixsd.com/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.roofixsd.com/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Spotify - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7</a></p><p>Life Chapters Instagram- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e566e3ac-c4a2-4e4a-8c6f-b27a30a9be02</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ffdad2fbb786ea90cb98edadd16134b67169b3f0fc1dc5a47214423a91aab635/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlNTY2ZTNhYy1jNGEyLTRlNGEtOGM2Zi1iMjdhMzBhOWJlMDIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFiMTU0ODgwMjM4NDA3ODlmMTIwOWNhL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLTIwMjYtOS0yMV9fMTYtNTYtMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="55083824" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/e566e3ac-c4a2-4e4a-8c6f-b27a30a9be02/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Sergio López, presidente de Roofix Inc., shares his journey from Guatemala to the United States, his passion for motorcycles, and the founding of Roofix. He discusses the importance of honesty, customer satisfaction, and the challenges of the roofing industry. Sergio emphasizes the value of hard work, learning, and financial planning, reflecting on the pride he feels for his achievements.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Passion for Motorcycles&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Importance of Honesty and Customer Satisfaction&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Value of Hard Work and Financial Planning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pride in Achievements&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Journey from Guatemala to the United States&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;03:05 Passion for Motorcycles and Early Business Ventures&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;04:03 Lessons from Early Business Ventures&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:15 Starting Roofix and Overcoming Challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;15:42 The Role of Family and Mentors&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;24:25 Financial Habits and Future Plans&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;26:50 Reflection and Pride in Achievements&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Sergio Lopez:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/sersa07/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/sersa07/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Roofix Inc. Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/roofixinc/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/roofixinc/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Website - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.roofixsd.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.roofixsd.com/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters Instagram- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:28:41</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode><itunes:title>De Obrero A Dueño con Sergio Lopez Ep. 33</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redefining Success: Lessons with Kim Pike Walters Ep. 32]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Kim Pike Walters, founder of KPW Financial Coaching, shares her journey from corporate finance to financial coaching, emphasizing the importance of balance and mental health. She discusses the challenges of inconsistent income for small business owners and the need for awareness in managing personal and business finances. The conversation covers the journey of redefining success, transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship, and the importance of financial awareness and habits. Kim shares her personal experiences and insights, emphasizing the need to define success on one's own terms and the impact of financial decisions on well-being.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Financial coaching focuses on creating awareness and balance in personal and business finances.</li><li>Inconsistent income is a common challenge for small business owners, and strategies like creating buffer accounts can help stabilize cash flow. Redefining success</li><li>Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship</li><li>Financial awareness and habits</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Mentorship and Career Guidance</li><li>25:14 Redefining Success</li><li>28:10 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship</li><li>32:40 Defining Success</li><li>33:55 Stage of Life and Redefining Goals</li><li>38:10 Impact and Self-Definition</li><li>46:05 Financial Awareness and Habits</li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Kim Pike Walters:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/moneycoachkim/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/moneycoachkim/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Website - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kpwfinancialcoaching.com/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.kpwfinancialcoaching.com/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>LinkedIn - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-pike-walters/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-pike-walters/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Spotify - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7</a></p><p>Life Chapters Instagram- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a0be4505-c29c-46d8-9a79-36a86e089979</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/bcd6a0636d3c8b43b8544e0b36f813fcfdd6896e3273ca669da97cb092b660f6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhMGJlNDUwNS1jMjljLTQ2ZDgtOWE3OS0zNmE4NmUwODk5NzkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE4YzkwOGNmZGYwMTNmNjQxNDRhYTdmL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtOC0yNF9fMjAtNDItMjAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="95518032" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/a0be4505-c29c-46d8-9a79-36a86e089979/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Kim Pike Walters, founder of KPW Financial Coaching, shares her journey from corporate finance to financial coaching, emphasizing the importance of balance and mental health. She discusses the challenges of inconsistent income for small business owners and the need for awareness in managing personal and business finances. The conversation covers the journey of redefining success, transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship, and the importance of financial awareness and habits. Kim shares her personal experiences and insights, emphasizing the need to define success on one&apos;s own terms and the impact of financial decisions on well-being.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Financial coaching focuses on creating awareness and balance in personal and business finances.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Inconsistent income is a common challenge for small business owners, and strategies like creating buffer accounts can help stabilize cash flow. Redefining success&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Financial awareness and habits&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Mentorship and Career Guidance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;25:14 Redefining Success&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;28:10 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;32:40 Defining Success&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;33:55 Stage of Life and Redefining Goals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;38:10 Impact and Self-Definition&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;46:05 Financial Awareness and Habits&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Kim Pike Walters:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/moneycoachkim/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/moneycoachkim/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Website - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.kpwfinancialcoaching.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.kpwfinancialcoaching.com/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-pike-walters/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-pike-walters/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters Instagram- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:49:45</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Redefining Success: Lessons with Kim Pike Walters Ep. 32</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building partnerships for Impact with Erika Rodriguez Ep. 31]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Erika Rodriguez, founder of Nadi Marketing Agency, shares her journey from growing up in the restaurant business to becoming an entrepreneur and starting her own marketing agency. She emphasizes the importance of relationship development and sustainability in business partnerships. The conversation covers Erica's journey from her upbringing to her business, emphasizing the importance of alignment, partnerships, and intentional spending. It also highlights her involvement in San Diego Climate Week and her vision for the future.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Relationship Development</li><li>Sustainability Alignment</li><li>Partnerships</li><li>Intentional Spending</li><li>San Diego Climate Week</li><li>Vision for the Future</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Growing Up in the Restaurant Business</li><li>02:14 Entrepreneurial Journey and Marketing Agency</li><li>10:53 The Impact of Nadi, Fiji Experience on Business</li><li>19:04 Niche Focus and Selective Partnerships</li><li>26:40 Challenges and Mentorship</li><li>31:42 Mentors and Volunteer Work</li><li>33:00 Lessons Learned the Hard Way</li><li>36:09 Growth Stage in Business</li><li>37:55 Building a Team and VA Selection</li><li>47:01 San Diego Climate Week</li><li>52:27 Financial Habits and Voting with Dollars</li><li>55:24 Dream Location and Conclusion</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Erika Rodriguez:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/nadi_marketing/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/nadi_marketing/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>LinkedIn - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikanadimarketing/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikanadimarketing/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Spotify - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7</a></p><p>Life Chapters Instagram- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b4ee0cb1-bd0d-4ecc-8e00-be0b50a33261</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/989da8fe90036527bc729774ce7b06d401c3dcf23a21fafbf4e2af27a59a4621/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiNGVlMGNiMS1iZDBkLTRlY2MtOGUwMC1iZTBiNTBhMzMyNjEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE4YzhlNTFhNWQxNjBiNjQwODFhMzBhL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtOC0yNF9fMjAtMzItNDkubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="110636451" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/b4ee0cb1-bd0d-4ecc-8e00-be0b50a33261/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Erika Rodriguez, founder of Nadi Marketing Agency, shares her journey from growing up in the restaurant business to becoming an entrepreneur and starting her own marketing agency. She emphasizes the importance of relationship development and sustainability in business partnerships. The conversation covers Erica&apos;s journey from her upbringing to her business, emphasizing the importance of alignment, partnerships, and intentional spending. It also highlights her involvement in San Diego Climate Week and her vision for the future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Relationship Development&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sustainability Alignment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Partnerships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Intentional Spending&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;San Diego Climate Week&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Vision for the Future&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Growing Up in the Restaurant Business&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;02:14 Entrepreneurial Journey and Marketing Agency&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;10:53 The Impact of Nadi, Fiji Experience on Business&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;19:04 Niche Focus and Selective Partnerships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;26:40 Challenges and Mentorship&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;31:42 Mentors and Volunteer Work&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;33:00 Lessons Learned the Hard Way&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;36:09 Growth Stage in Business&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;37:55 Building a Team and VA Selection&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;47:01 San Diego Climate Week&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;52:27 Financial Habits and Voting with Dollars&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;55:24 Dream Location and Conclusion&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Erika Rodriguez:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/nadi_marketing/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/nadi_marketing/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikanadimarketing/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikanadimarketing/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters Instagram- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:57:37</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Building partnerships for Impact with Erika Rodriguez Ep. 31</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of saying YES: Uncomfortable Growth with Laura Lopez Ep. 30]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation with Laura Ojeda Lopez, VP of Roofix Inc., covers her journey from talent acquisition to entrepreneurship, the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone, and the impact of financial literacy. She emphasizes the value of making money work for you and the significance of continuous learning and growth. Laura's commitment to diversity and representation in business is evident, and she encourages others to embrace uncomfortable situations for personal and professional development.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Entrepreneurship and Growth</li><li>Financial Literacy and Investment</li><li>Diversity and Representation</li><li>Continuous Learning and Personal Growth</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Journey to Entrepreneurship</li><li>03:06 Stepping Out of Comfort Zone</li><li>11:17 The Impact of Financial Literacy</li><li>17:05 Embracing Uncomfortable Situations</li><li>21:34 The Power of Representation</li><li>35:10 Making Money Work for You</li><li>37:52 The Red Pill Mentality</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Laura Lopez:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/the_lauralopez444/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/the_lauralopez444/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Roofix inc website - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.roofixsd.com" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.roofixsd.com</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Roofix inc Instagram - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/roofixinc/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/roofixinc/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Spotify - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7</a></p><p>Life Chapters Instagram- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e92fe500-87b4-450d-90bb-6411644ef53e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a5969fbe12aa95287c395a5055abb77763df019a4c29aa1267fbcea0f886632e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlOTJmZTUwMC04N2I0LTQ1MGQtOTBiYi02NDExNjQ0ZWY1M2UiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE4YzhiNGEyNjZiYzFkZjY5YzI4MWZkL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtOC0yNF9fMjAtMTktNTQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="75715961" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/e92fe500-87b4-450d-90bb-6411644ef53e/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation with Laura Ojeda Lopez, VP of Roofix Inc., covers her journey from talent acquisition to entrepreneurship, the importance of stepping out of one&apos;s comfort zone, and the impact of financial literacy. She emphasizes the value of making money work for you and the significance of continuous learning and growth. Laura&apos;s commitment to diversity and representation in business is evident, and she encourages others to embrace uncomfortable situations for personal and professional development.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Entrepreneurship and Growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Financial Literacy and Investment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Diversity and Representation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Continuous Learning and Personal Growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Journey to Entrepreneurship&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;03:06 Stepping Out of Comfort Zone&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;11:17 The Impact of Financial Literacy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;17:05 Embracing Uncomfortable Situations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;21:34 The Power of Representation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;35:10 Making Money Work for You&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;37:52 The Red Pill Mentality&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Laura Lopez:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/the_lauralopez444/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/the_lauralopez444/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Roofix inc website - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.roofixsd.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.roofixsd.com&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Roofix inc Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/roofixinc/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/roofixinc/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters Instagram- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:39:26</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Power of saying YES: Uncomfortable Growth with Laura Lopez Ep. 30</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secrets to Overcoming Depression with Jessica "MAC" McWhorter Ep. 29]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Jessica McWhorter, a disabled Marine veteran and veteran advocate, shares her journey of overcoming depression and finding purpose through veteran advocacy and retreats. She discusses the challenges of transitioning from the military, the impact of service dogs, and the concept of post-traumatic growth. Jessica "Mac" McWhorter shares her journey of overcoming challenges and finding purpose through connecting with others and seeking personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of reaching out for help and building a supportive community for veterans and their families.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Veteran advocacy and retreats provide purpose and healing for veterans.</li><li>Service dogs and the concept of post-traumatic growth play a significant role in managing depression and finding purpose. Overcoming adversity</li><li>Building a supportive community</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Veteran Advocacy</li><li>03:09 Overcoming Depression and Finding Purpose</li><li>05:01 The Role of Service Dogs</li><li>07:00 Challenges of Transitioning and Veteran Support</li><li>09:07 Managing Depression and Post-Traumatic Growth</li><li>21:19 Turning Adversity into Growth</li><li>24:47 Mentorship and Personal Growth</li><li>30:45 Rebuilding and Self-Care</li><li>36:34 Financial Habits and Community Support</li><li>39:30 The Power of Connection</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Jessica “MAC” McWhorter:</i></b></p><p><b><i>LinkedIn - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-mac-mcwhorter/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-mac-mcwhorter/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Spotify - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7</a></p><p>Life Chapters Instagram- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ac504bb0-97fd-424f-a287-33d4bdc53f0f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/69fb150aca5db91eb218095c6bdcf85fb0700d7dc3fe69abec32d6f0e8322f77/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhYzUwNGJiMC05N2ZkLTQyNGYtYTI4Ny0zM2Q0YmRjNTNmMGYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE4Yzc1NmRmZmM2MzNkZmNlZTgxNzIxL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtOC0yNF9fMTgtNDYtMzcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="82380739" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/ac504bb0-97fd-424f-a287-33d4bdc53f0f/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Jessica McWhorter, a disabled Marine veteran and veteran advocate, shares her journey of overcoming depression and finding purpose through veteran advocacy and retreats. She discusses the challenges of transitioning from the military, the impact of service dogs, and the concept of post-traumatic growth. Jessica &quot;Mac&quot; McWhorter shares her journey of overcoming challenges and finding purpose through connecting with others and seeking personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of reaching out for help and building a supportive community for veterans and their families.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Veteran advocacy and retreats provide purpose and healing for veterans.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Service dogs and the concept of post-traumatic growth play a significant role in managing depression and finding purpose. Overcoming adversity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building a supportive community&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction and Veteran Advocacy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;03:09 Overcoming Depression and Finding Purpose&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;05:01 The Role of Service Dogs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;07:00 Challenges of Transitioning and Veteran Support&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;09:07 Managing Depression and Post-Traumatic Growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;21:19 Turning Adversity into Growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;24:47 Mentorship and Personal Growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;30:45 Rebuilding and Self-Care&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;36:34 Financial Habits and Community Support&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;39:30 The Power of Connection&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Jessica “MAC” McWhorter:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-mac-mcwhorter/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-mac-mcwhorter/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters Instagram- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:42:54</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Secrets to Overcoming Depression with Jessica &quot;MAC&quot; McWhorter Ep. 29</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congresos de Salsa y Bachata con Manolo Redondo Ep. 28]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>La conversación aborda los desafíos de la organización de eventos, la transición del mundo corporativo a la gestión de eventos, la importancia de estar presente en la gestión de cada evento, el impacto de la pandemia en la industria y la relevancia de los bailarines mexicanos en los eventos.</p><p>También profundiza en las complejidades de la planificación de eventos, destacando la importancia de comprender la cadena de valor, la gestión de riesgos y la planificación financiera. Además, explora las finanzas personales y las aspiraciones profesionales, ofreciendo perspectivas valiosas tanto para organizadores de eventos como para personas que buscan alcanzar sus sueños.</p><h3>Capítulos</h3><ul><li><b>00:00</b> Desafíos de la organización de eventos</li><li><b>03:00</b> Transición del mundo corporativo a la gestión de eventos</li><li><b>15:11</b> La importancia de estar presente en la gestión de eventos</li><li><b>19:51</b> El impacto de la pandemia en los eventos</li><li><b>25:53</b> La importancia de los bailarines mexicanos en los eventos</li><li><b>27:51</b> La cadena de valor en la planificación de eventos</li><li><b>36:28</b> El papel de la gestión de riesgos y la planificación financiera</li><li><b>49:08</b> Finanzas personales y aspiraciones profesionales</li></ul><h3><b><i>Follow Manolo Redondo:</i></b></h3><p><b><i>Instagram – </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/manoloredondo/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/manoloredondo/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Fusion Salsa Fest Facebook - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Fusion Casino Fest Facebook - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Fusion Casino Fest Website - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fusioncasinofest.com/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://fusioncasinofest.com/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>YouTube - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWajMSjDlA-pJnQmkhRkojw" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWajMSjDlA-pJnQmkhRkojw</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Spotify - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7</a></p><p>Life Chapters Instagram- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">35ee6fa9-1adf-4792-ba96-3526788e6862</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/edd243823a7b4da2df28d38bef362c8a7f40465b4578b2158e88817c2c81ca4c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzNWVlNmZhOS0xYWRmLTQ3OTItYmE5Ni0zNTI2Nzg4ZTY4NjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE4NjBiMjY1YjY5NzJlN2M0YjNlMDQ4L2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtOC0xOV9fMjEtNTktMzQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="111888657" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/35ee6fa9-1adf-4792-ba96-3526788e6862/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;La conversación aborda los desafíos de la organización de eventos, la transición del mundo corporativo a la gestión de eventos, la importancia de estar presente en la gestión de cada evento, el impacto de la pandemia en la industria y la relevancia de los bailarines mexicanos en los eventos.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;También profundiza en las complejidades de la planificación de eventos, destacando la importancia de comprender la cadena de valor, la gestión de riesgos y la planificación financiera. Además, explora las finanzas personales y las aspiraciones profesionales, ofreciendo perspectivas valiosas tanto para organizadores de eventos como para personas que buscan alcanzar sus sueños.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Capítulos&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;00:00&lt;/b&gt; Desafíos de la organización de eventos&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;03:00&lt;/b&gt; Transición del mundo corporativo a la gestión de eventos&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;15:11&lt;/b&gt; La importancia de estar presente en la gestión de eventos&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;19:51&lt;/b&gt; El impacto de la pandemia en los eventos&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;25:53&lt;/b&gt; La importancia de los bailarines mexicanos en los eventos&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;27:51&lt;/b&gt; La cadena de valor en la planificación de eventos&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;36:28&lt;/b&gt; El papel de la gestión de riesgos y la planificación financiera&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;49:08&lt;/b&gt; Finanzas personales y aspiraciones profesionales&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Manolo Redondo:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram – &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/manoloredondo/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/manoloredondo/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fusion Salsa Fest Facebook - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fusion Casino Fest Facebook - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fusion Casino Fest Website - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fusioncasinofest.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://fusioncasinofest.com/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;YouTube - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWajMSjDlA-pJnQmkhRkojw&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWajMSjDlA-pJnQmkhRkojw&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters Instagram- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:58:17</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Congresos de Salsa y Bachata con Manolo Redondo Ep. 28</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Mentorship in Law with Andrea Garcia Ep. 27]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Andrea Garcia, a deputy public defender and immigration attorney, shares her journey from representing foreign-born clients to specializing in the intersection between criminal law and immigration. Her motivation for law stems from her family upbringing, and she emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community. Andrea's resilience is evident in her personal challenges, and she highlights the impact of her mentor, Kathy Brady. Overcoming self-doubt and advocating for herself as a judicial candidate are ongoing struggles, but Andrea remains committed to helping children and victims of crimes. She emphasizes the importance of empathy and judicial perspective, and shares insights on financial resilience and life lessons.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Family influence and mentorship play a significant role in shaping a legal career.</li><li>Resilience, empathy, and advocacy are essential qualities for a judicial candidate.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Career Overview</li><li>03:07 Motivation for Law and Family Influence</li><li>08:28 Challenges and Resilience</li><li>16:08 Mentorship and Role Models</li><li>21:14 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Advocacy</li><li>26:35 Empathy and Judicial Perspective</li><li>28:10 Financial Resilience and Life Lessons</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Andrea Garcia:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram – </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/andreagarciaforjudge/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/andreagarciaforjudge/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Spotify - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7</a></p><p>Life Chapters Instagram- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ee34b357-eb28-46fb-a6fe-ee23532a9738</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2ba7d54bf934aae6c6cb4ed002c351f011685ffdbda738010c10aff4b8f67be4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlZTM0YjM1Ny1lYjI4LTQ2ZmItYTZmZS1lZTIzNTMyYTk3MzgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE3OWVmOGFhMGQ5NzUzOWQ2MmM5ZWI2L2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtOC0xMF9fMTctMzQtMzQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="58705859" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/ee34b357-eb28-46fb-a6fe-ee23532a9738/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Andrea Garcia, a deputy public defender and immigration attorney, shares her journey from representing foreign-born clients to specializing in the intersection between criminal law and immigration. Her motivation for law stems from her family upbringing, and she emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community. Andrea&apos;s resilience is evident in her personal challenges, and she highlights the impact of her mentor, Kathy Brady. Overcoming self-doubt and advocating for herself as a judicial candidate are ongoing struggles, but Andrea remains committed to helping children and victims of crimes. She emphasizes the importance of empathy and judicial perspective, and shares insights on financial resilience and life lessons.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Family influence and mentorship play a significant role in shaping a legal career.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Resilience, empathy, and advocacy are essential qualities for a judicial candidate.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction and Career Overview&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;03:07 Motivation for Law and Family Influence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:28 Challenges and Resilience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;16:08 Mentorship and Role Models&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;21:14 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Advocacy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;26:35 Empathy and Judicial Perspective&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;28:10 Financial Resilience and Life Lessons&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Andrea Garcia:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram – &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/andreagarciaforjudge/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/andreagarciaforjudge/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters Instagram- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:30:35</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Power of Mentorship in Law with Andrea Garcia Ep. 27</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conectando el Corazón y la Música con Yusniel Garcia Ep. 26]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Yusniel García, bailarín y coreógrafo, comparte su trayectoria desde su infancia hasta convertirse en un bailarín profesional, superando desafíos y descubriendo el impacto que la música y la danza han tenido en su vida.</p><p>Habla sobre su experiencia con la pérdida auditiva y el papel que tuvo la danza en su proceso de rehabilitación. La conversación también recorre el camino de Yusniel como bailarín y maestro, quien superó la pérdida de audición y diferentes desafíos físicos para seguir adelante con su pasión por la danza.</p><p>Comparte sus experiencias, los obstáculos que enfrentó y las lecciones que ha aprendido a lo largo de este proceso.</p><h3>Lo que te llevarás</h3><ul><li>Pasión por la danza</li><li>Superar la adversidad</li><li>Resiliencia</li><li>Perseverancia</li></ul><h3>Capítulos</h3><ul><li><b>00:00</b> Los primeros años y la pasión por la danza</li><li><b>03:09</b> El camino de la educación en la danza</li><li><b>08:59</b> Conectando el cerebro y el corazón a través de la danza</li><li><b>17:59</b> Superando la adversidad y rehabilitándose a través de la danza</li><li><b>26:39</b> El impacto de la pérdida auditiva en la danza</li><li><b>35:45</b> Superando la pérdida auditiva</li><li><b>36:42</b> Rehabilitación a través de la danza y la música</li><li><b>38:40</b> El poder de la proyección y la adaptación</li><li><b>42:20</b> Lecciones aprendidas de la adversidad</li><li><b>44:24</b> El camino para recuperar la audición</li><li><b>55:45</b> Educación financiera y crecimiento personal</li><li><b>01:02:47</b> La importancia de ser una buena persona</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Yusniel Garcia:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram – </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/yusnielgarciaoficial/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/yusnielgarciaoficial/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Spotify - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7</a></p><p>Life Chapters Instagram- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7a061fe7-a436-40f6-85a1-216724833969</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1f045fa6c85c447fbf14743e8cc972bc0adf675380d4d8aa06daa6a900e55d3b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3YTA2MWZlNy1hNDM2LTQwZjYtODVhMS0yMTY3MjQ4MzM5NjkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE3OWViMjM3MThjY2MzODExNTFjNmRlL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtOC0xMF9fMTctMTUtNDcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="123157672" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/7a061fe7-a436-40f6-85a1-216724833969/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Yusniel García, bailarín y coreógrafo, comparte su trayectoria desde su infancia hasta convertirse en un bailarín profesional, superando desafíos y descubriendo el impacto que la música y la danza han tenido en su vida.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Habla sobre su experiencia con la pérdida auditiva y el papel que tuvo la danza en su proceso de rehabilitación. La conversación también recorre el camino de Yusniel como bailarín y maestro, quien superó la pérdida de audición y diferentes desafíos físicos para seguir adelante con su pasión por la danza.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Comparte sus experiencias, los obstáculos que enfrentó y las lecciones que ha aprendido a lo largo de este proceso.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Lo que te llevarás&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pasión por la danza&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Superar la adversidad&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Resiliencia&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Perseverancia&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Capítulos&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;00:00&lt;/b&gt; Los primeros años y la pasión por la danza&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;03:09&lt;/b&gt; El camino de la educación en la danza&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;08:59&lt;/b&gt; Conectando el cerebro y el corazón a través de la danza&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;17:59&lt;/b&gt; Superando la adversidad y rehabilitándose a través de la danza&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;26:39&lt;/b&gt; El impacto de la pérdida auditiva en la danza&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;35:45&lt;/b&gt; Superando la pérdida auditiva&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;36:42&lt;/b&gt; Rehabilitación a través de la danza y la música&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;38:40&lt;/b&gt; El poder de la proyección y la adaptación&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;42:20&lt;/b&gt; Lecciones aprendidas de la adversidad&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;44:24&lt;/b&gt; El camino para recuperar la audición&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;55:45&lt;/b&gt; Educación financiera y crecimiento personal&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;01:02:47&lt;/b&gt; La importancia de ser una buena persona&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Yusniel Garcia:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram – &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/yusnielgarciaoficial/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/yusnielgarciaoficial/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters Instagram- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:04:09</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Conectando el Corazón y la Música con Yusniel Garcia Ep. 26</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Secret Dancer to Public Performer: Yvette Bogarin Ep. 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers the intersection of psychology and dance, overcoming stigma, teaching dance in different countries, challenges in teaching dance, the journey of self-discovery and acceptance, the perception of dance as a career, and defining success and personal fulfillment. The conversation delves into the journey of navigating academic challenges, finding confidence and purpose, reconciliation and acceptance, embracing new beginnings, physical and mental wellness, challenging age-related stigmas, and gratitude and self-discovery. It highlights the empowerment of oneself and others, the embrace of personal growth, and the overcoming of societal stigmas and stereotypes.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Psychology and dance intersect</li><li>Overcoming stigma and embracing passion Overcoming academic challenges</li><li>Embracing personal growth and self-discovery</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Camera Discussion</li><li>00:47 Guest Introduction and Background</li><li>03:07 The Intersection of Psychology and Dance</li><li>06:57 Overcoming Stigma and Embracing Passion</li><li>09:56 Teaching and Working with Children</li><li>12:11 Teaching Dance in Different Countries</li><li>14:43 Challenges and Differences in Teaching Dance</li><li>19:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Acceptance</li><li>22:05 Perception of Dance as a Career</li><li>26:05 Defining Success and Personal Fulfillment</li><li>29:41 Navigating Academic Challenges</li><li>32:01 Finding Confidence and Purpose</li><li>37:23 Reconciliation and Acceptance</li><li>44:08 Embracing New Beginnings</li><li>47:25 Physical and Mental Wellness</li><li>53:24 Age as a Stigma</li><li>56:47 Gratitude and Self-Discovery</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f5134838-48cd-4d76-89fb-e3e5b4b65935</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ba7bcb521b55a50e00c015fcdba0af4d8282d9c82dd10719b38d741b0da0413d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmNTEzNDgzOC00OGNkLTRkNzYtODlmYi1lM2U1YjRiNjU5MzUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE3M2E5NjQ3ZmUyNmJmZDM2YWQ3ZTA0L2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtOC01X18yMy0yMS0zOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="119087586" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/f5134838-48cd-4d76-89fb-e3e5b4b65935/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers the intersection of psychology and dance, overcoming stigma, teaching dance in different countries, challenges in teaching dance, the journey of self-discovery and acceptance, the perception of dance as a career, and defining success and personal fulfillment. The conversation delves into the journey of navigating academic challenges, finding confidence and purpose, reconciliation and acceptance, embracing new beginnings, physical and mental wellness, challenging age-related stigmas, and gratitude and self-discovery. It highlights the empowerment of oneself and others, the embrace of personal growth, and the overcoming of societal stigmas and stereotypes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Psychology and dance intersect&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Overcoming stigma and embracing passion Overcoming academic challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Embracing personal growth and self-discovery&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction and Camera Discussion&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:47 Guest Introduction and Background&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;03:07 The Intersection of Psychology and Dance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:57 Overcoming Stigma and Embracing Passion&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;09:56 Teaching and Working with Children&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;12:11 Teaching Dance in Different Countries&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;14:43 Challenges and Differences in Teaching Dance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;19:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Acceptance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;22:05 Perception of Dance as a Career&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;26:05 Defining Success and Personal Fulfillment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;29:41 Navigating Academic Challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;32:01 Finding Confidence and Purpose&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;37:23 Reconciliation and Acceptance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;44:08 Embracing New Beginnings&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;47:25 Physical and Mental Wellness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;53:24 Age as a Stigma&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;56:47 Gratitude and Self-Discovery&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:02:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode><itunes:title>From Secret Dancer to Public Performer: Yvette Bogarin Ep. 25</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Domestic Abuse to Inspirational Speaker with Erica Alfaro Ep. 24]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers the journey of Erika Alfaro from overcoming language barriers to becoming an author and keynote speaker, acknowledging self-worth, and resilience. It delves into her experiences of domestic abuse, pursuing education against all odds, and the impact of mentors and personal empowerment. The conversation covers Erica's journey of overcoming doubt and criticism, finding strength in adversity, and the impact of digital mentorship on her personal growth. It also delves into her experience of starting a mentorship program, financial empowerment, and the power of hope and accountability in her life.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Resilience in the face of adversity</li><li>The power of self-acknowledgment and empowerment Overcoming doubt and criticism shaped Erica's determination.</li><li>Digital mentorship played a significant role in Erica's personal growth.</li><li>Gratitude and self-discovery have been transformative for Erica.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Overcoming Language Barriers</li><li>01:32 From Adversity to Empowerment</li><li>04:09 Breaking Free from Domestic Abuse</li><li>06:52 Pursuing Education Against All Odds</li><li>18:06 Becoming an Author and Keynote Speaker</li><li>27:01 Acknowledging Self-Worth and Resilience</li><li>30:09 Overcoming Doubt and Criticism</li><li>30:56 Digital Mentorship and Personal Growth</li><li>33:17 Finding Strength in Adversity</li><li>34:56 Starting a Mentorship Program</li><li>38:11 Gratitude and Self-Discovery</li><li>49:16 Financial Empowerment and Growth</li><li>55:59 The Power of Hope and Accountability</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Erica Alfaro:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram – </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alfaroerica47/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/alfaroerica47/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>LinkedIn – </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-alfaro-m-ed-972a7893/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-alfaro-m-ed-972a7893/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Website - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ericaalfaro.com" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.ericaalfaro.com</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Spotify - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7</a></p><p>Life Chapters Instagram- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">abbbd55f-8ed7-4f6f-8784-4a64a6bf2bfc</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/403c99ec7c2d16fc5e4fc2185948a88a2891f1f3d2aac7d54127ed9a01badbb1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhYmJiZDU1Zi04ZWQ3LTRmNmYtODc4NC00YTY0YTZiZjJiZmMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1NTM1ODhkZWY0MTUyMTNmMmZhNGFkL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNy0xM19fMjAtNTktMjAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="107453274" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/abbbd55f-8ed7-4f6f-8784-4a64a6bf2bfc/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers the journey of Erika Alfaro from overcoming language barriers to becoming an author and keynote speaker, acknowledging self-worth, and resilience. It delves into her experiences of domestic abuse, pursuing education against all odds, and the impact of mentors and personal empowerment. The conversation covers Erica&apos;s journey of overcoming doubt and criticism, finding strength in adversity, and the impact of digital mentorship on her personal growth. It also delves into her experience of starting a mentorship program, financial empowerment, and the power of hope and accountability in her life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Resilience in the face of adversity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The power of self-acknowledgment and empowerment Overcoming doubt and criticism shaped Erica&apos;s determination.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Digital mentorship played a significant role in Erica&apos;s personal growth.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gratitude and self-discovery have been transformative for Erica.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Overcoming Language Barriers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:32 From Adversity to Empowerment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;04:09 Breaking Free from Domestic Abuse&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:52 Pursuing Education Against All Odds&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;18:06 Becoming an Author and Keynote Speaker&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;27:01 Acknowledging Self-Worth and Resilience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;30:09 Overcoming Doubt and Criticism&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;30:56 Digital Mentorship and Personal Growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;33:17 Finding Strength in Adversity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;34:56 Starting a Mentorship Program&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;38:11 Gratitude and Self-Discovery&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;49:16 Financial Empowerment and Growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;55:59 The Power of Hope and Accountability&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Erica Alfaro:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram – &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/alfaroerica47/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/alfaroerica47/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;LinkedIn – &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-alfaro-m-ed-972a7893/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-alfaro-m-ed-972a7893/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Website - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.ericaalfaro.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.ericaalfaro.com&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters Instagram- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:55:58</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><itunes:title>From Domestic Abuse to Inspirational Speaker with Erica Alfaro Ep. 24</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Navy Vet To Wellness Innovator with Troy Strader Ep. 23]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers the introduction and background of the guest, the role of a massage therapist, creating trust and building clientele, understanding massage modalities, the importance of professionalism, and the impact of personal challenges. The guest shares personal experiences and insights related to massage therapy, professionalism, and overcoming personal challenges. The conversation delves into the themes of adversity, humility, family responsibilities, self-reflection, growth, communication, relationships, and building an ecosystem. It highlights the importance of humility in the face of adversity and the significance of being upfront in communication. The discussion also emphasizes the impact of family responsibilities, self-reflection, and the value of building a supportive ecosystem. The conversation delves into the value of persistence and the importance of financial literacy. It explores the impact of underutilization, the journey to financial literacy, and the lessons learned from failure. The speakers discuss the significance of investing in oneself and the challenges of underutilization. They also share insights on financial literacy and the lessons learned from failure, emphasizing the importance of persistence and continuous learning.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Diverse Modalities</li><li>Impact of Massage</li><li>Professionalism and Trust</li><li>Personal Challenges Humility in adversity</li><li>The importance of being upfront Value of persistence</li><li>Importance of financial literacy</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Background</li><li>01:27 The Role of a Massage Therapist</li><li>03:26 Creating Trust and Building Clientele</li><li>07:22 Understanding Massage Modalities</li><li>11:08 The Importance of Professionalism</li><li>31:35 The Impact of Personal Challenges</li><li>37:42 Adversity and Humility</li><li>40:17 Family and Responsibilities</li><li>42:22 Self-Reflection and Growth</li><li>48:12 Communication and Relationships</li><li>01:05:12 Building an Ecosystem</li><li>01:10:24 Investing in Yourself</li><li>01:11:19 The Impact of Underutilization</li><li>01:28:44 The Journey to Financial Literacy</li><li>01:38:52 Learning from Failure</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Troy Strader:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tblaze27/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/tblaze27/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/soften_up27/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/soften_up27/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Spotify - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7</a></p><p>Life Chapters Instagram- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8c2b7852-ae82-4d59-9295-31280a225154</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3ece6f6419cf29171f3cebb1e320c9a3f199682775857e9c223d7da123f0c22f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4YzJiNzg1Mi1hZTgyLTRkNTktOTI5NS0zMTI4MGEyMjUxNTQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwYjVjYTk5MGU3MGJmMjFlMzRhOWY2L2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xOF9fMjAtMzgtMzMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="198794074" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/8c2b7852-ae82-4d59-9295-31280a225154/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers the introduction and background of the guest, the role of a massage therapist, creating trust and building clientele, understanding massage modalities, the importance of professionalism, and the impact of personal challenges. The guest shares personal experiences and insights related to massage therapy, professionalism, and overcoming personal challenges. The conversation delves into the themes of adversity, humility, family responsibilities, self-reflection, growth, communication, relationships, and building an ecosystem. It highlights the importance of humility in the face of adversity and the significance of being upfront in communication. The discussion also emphasizes the impact of family responsibilities, self-reflection, and the value of building a supportive ecosystem. The conversation delves into the value of persistence and the importance of financial literacy. It explores the impact of underutilization, the journey to financial literacy, and the lessons learned from failure. The speakers discuss the significance of investing in oneself and the challenges of underutilization. They also share insights on financial literacy and the lessons learned from failure, emphasizing the importance of persistence and continuous learning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Diverse Modalities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Impact of Massage&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Professionalism and Trust&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Personal Challenges Humility in adversity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of being upfront Value of persistence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Importance of financial literacy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction and Background&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:27 The Role of a Massage Therapist&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;03:26 Creating Trust and Building Clientele&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;07:22 Understanding Massage Modalities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;11:08 The Importance of Professionalism&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;31:35 The Impact of Personal Challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;37:42 Adversity and Humility&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;40:17 Family and Responsibilities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;42:22 Self-Reflection and Growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;48:12 Communication and Relationships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:05:12 Building an Ecosystem&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:10:24 Investing in Yourself&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:11:19 The Impact of Underutilization&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:28:44 The Journey to Financial Literacy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:38:52 Learning from Failure&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Troy Strader:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tblaze27/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tblaze27/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/soften_up27/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/soften_up27/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters Instagram- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:43:32</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode><itunes:title>From Navy Vet To Wellness Innovator with Troy Strader Ep. 23</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking Barriers: Journey in Financial Planning with Giovanna Leyva Ep. 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers Giovanna Leyva's journey as a financial planner, her personal experiences, and the challenges she faced. It also delves into the importance of financial literacy and the barriers within the Hispanic community. Giovanna shares insights on trust, fear, and the need for open conversations about finances. The conversation covers the journey of perseverance, mentorship, and financial empowerment, emphasizing the importance of not giving up and the impact of role models and mentors.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Financial literacy is essential for everyone</li><li>The Hispanic community faces barriers related to trust, fear, and lack of knowledge about finances Perseverance</li><li>Mentorship</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Giovanna Leyva</li><li>01:49 Early Interest in Finance</li><li>03:17 Challenges Faced in Childhood</li><li>08:47 Importance of Financial Literacy</li><li>18:26 Barriers in the Hispanic Community</li><li>25:35 Overcoming Challenges and Perseverance</li><li>29:25 The Power of Perseverance</li><li>32:05 The Influence of Role Models and Mentors</li><li>37:26 The Importance of Not Giving Up</li><li>35:29 The Value of Mentorship and Like-Minded Connections</li><li>41:04 The Journey of Growth and Gratitude</li><li>44:32 The Impact of Financial Empowerment</li><li>47:22 The Lesson of Perseverance and Asking for Help</li><li>51:01 The Journey of Learning and Growth</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Giovanna Layva:</i></b></p><p><b><i>LinkedIn – </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovanna-leyva/?skipRedirect=true" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovanna-leyva/?skipRedirect=true</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Spotify - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7</a></p><p>Life Chapters Instagram- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c3c64bcf-d19c-49bf-9947-a4676eeeb858</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/48ba13ff4a8a630bc2887f51d906365f5ba9f67a7ed26069f3e0ebfdad65767d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjM2M2NGJjZi1kMTljLTQ5YmYtOTk0Ny1hNDY3NmVlZWI4NTgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1ZTdiODJiNTZmZWQyYjQ2N2U3M2RjL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNy0yMF9fMjEtNDgtMTcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="101517418" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/c3c64bcf-d19c-49bf-9947-a4676eeeb858/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers Giovanna Leyva&apos;s journey as a financial planner, her personal experiences, and the challenges she faced. It also delves into the importance of financial literacy and the barriers within the Hispanic community. Giovanna shares insights on trust, fear, and the need for open conversations about finances. The conversation covers the journey of perseverance, mentorship, and financial empowerment, emphasizing the importance of not giving up and the impact of role models and mentors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Financial literacy is essential for everyone&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Hispanic community faces barriers related to trust, fear, and lack of knowledge about finances Perseverance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mentorship&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction to Giovanna Leyva&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:49 Early Interest in Finance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;03:17 Challenges Faced in Childhood&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:47 Importance of Financial Literacy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;18:26 Barriers in the Hispanic Community&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;25:35 Overcoming Challenges and Perseverance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;29:25 The Power of Perseverance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;32:05 The Influence of Role Models and Mentors&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;37:26 The Importance of Not Giving Up&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;35:29 The Value of Mentorship and Like-Minded Connections&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;41:04 The Journey of Growth and Gratitude&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;44:32 The Impact of Financial Empowerment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;47:22 The Lesson of Perseverance and Asking for Help&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;51:01 The Journey of Learning and Growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Giovanna Layva:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;LinkedIn – &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovanna-leyva/?skipRedirect=true&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovanna-leyva/?skipRedirect=true&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters Instagram- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:52:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Breaking Barriers: Journey in Financial Planning with Giovanna Leyva Ep. 22</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Marketing Pro to Caregiver Boss: The Unseen Power of Empathy in Business with Hasan Ali Ep. 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hasan Ali, the president and founder of ComforCare Home Care, shares his journey from a marketing career to entrepreneurship in the home care industry. He discusses the challenges and rewards of owning a home care business and the importance of empathy and positive outlook in caregiving. Hasan also highlights the differences between family caregivers and professional caregivers, emphasizing the value of professional care services. The conversation covers the importance of companionship care for seniors, the impact of loneliness, the value of communication, and the challenges of caring for individuals with special needs. Hasan's commitment to providing care and support is evident throughout the discussion, emphasizing the need for empathy and understanding in caregiving. Additionally, financial advice related to credit card management is shared, highlighting the importance of responsible financial habits.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Entrepreneurship Journey</li><li>Empathy in Caregiving Companionship care for seniors</li><li>Impact of loneliness and the need for communication</li><li>Challenges of caring for individuals with special needs</li><li>Financial advice on credit card management</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 From Marketing to Entrepreneurship</li><li>03:10 Transition to Home Care Business</li><li>04:35 Challenges of Home Care Ownership</li><li>06:46 Empathy in Caregiving</li><li>08:40 Choosing Home Care</li><li>12:49 Family Caregivers vs. Professional Caregivers</li><li>19:49 Maintaining a Positive Outlook</li><li>24:03 Companionship Care for Seniors</li><li>25:02 Impact of Loneliness and the Need for Communication</li><li>35:44 Challenges of Caring for Individuals with Special Needs</li><li>41:37 Financial Advice on Credit Card Management</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Hasan Ali:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/comforcare.sd/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/comforcare.sd/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>LinkedIn – </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirhasanali/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirhasanali/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Website - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.comforcare.com/california/san-diego" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.comforcare.com/california/san-diego</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Spotify - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7</a></p><p>Life Chapters Instagram- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b5fc236e-0984-46d2-8b03-b280380b1afe</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/029ac42e376dc9555e810fccf628979ec12731adb1ecc401041b1876a37554d3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiNWZjMjM2ZS0wOTg0LTQ2ZDItOGIwMy1iMjgwMzgwYjFhZmUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0ZmI3NDdjYWFhMjRhMTk5Zjc3NjgwL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNy05X18xNi01OS0xOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="89643197" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/b5fc236e-0984-46d2-8b03-b280380b1afe/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Hasan Ali, the president and founder of ComforCare Home Care, shares his journey from a marketing career to entrepreneurship in the home care industry. He discusses the challenges and rewards of owning a home care business and the importance of empathy and positive outlook in caregiving. Hasan also highlights the differences between family caregivers and professional caregivers, emphasizing the value of professional care services. The conversation covers the importance of companionship care for seniors, the impact of loneliness, the value of communication, and the challenges of caring for individuals with special needs. Hasan&apos;s commitment to providing care and support is evident throughout the discussion, emphasizing the need for empathy and understanding in caregiving. Additionally, financial advice related to credit card management is shared, highlighting the importance of responsible financial habits.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Entrepreneurship Journey&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Empathy in Caregiving Companionship care for seniors&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Impact of loneliness and the need for communication&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Challenges of caring for individuals with special needs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Financial advice on credit card management&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 From Marketing to Entrepreneurship&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;03:10 Transition to Home Care Business&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;04:35 Challenges of Home Care Ownership&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:46 Empathy in Caregiving&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:40 Choosing Home Care&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;12:49 Family Caregivers vs. Professional Caregivers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;19:49 Maintaining a Positive Outlook&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;24:03 Companionship Care for Seniors&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;25:02 Impact of Loneliness and the Need for Communication&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;35:44 Challenges of Caring for Individuals with Special Needs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;41:37 Financial Advice on Credit Card Management&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Hasan Ali:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/comforcare.sd/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/comforcare.sd/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;LinkedIn – &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirhasanali/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirhasanali/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Website - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.comforcare.com/california/san-diego&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.comforcare.com/california/san-diego&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters Instagram- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:46:41</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><itunes:title>From Marketing Pro to Caregiver Boss: The Unseen Power of Empathy in Business with Hasan Ali Ep. 21</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embrace Failure 2 Succeed with Daria Brown Ep. 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Daria Brown, a holistic fitness coach and strategist, shares her journey of self-discovery and the integration of dance, fitness, and mathematics into her life. She emphasizes the importance of discipline, vision, and the ability to embrace failure as key elements in achieving success in all areas of life. Daria shares insights on setting standards, mentorship, dance, and financial health. She emphasizes the importance of seeking professional guidance and taking care of one's body. Daria also discusses her journey of rewiring her mindset about wealth and the need to focus on young men's well-being in society.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Holistic approach to fitness</li><li>Embracing failure as a path to growth Setting standards for physical health impacts all areas of life.</li><li>Mentors play a crucial role in personal and professional development.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery</li><li>15:17 Embracing Failure and Learning from It</li><li>26:08 Understanding Body Recomposition and Goal Setting</li><li>33:07 Setting Standards for Success</li><li>42:07 Transition and Growth</li><li>53:43 Rewiring the Mindset About Wealth</li><li>59:10 Addressing the Well-being of Young Men</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Daria Brown:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram – </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/daria.mae.brown/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/daria.mae.brown/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Spotify - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7</a></p><p>Life Chapters Instagram- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">525e4fbb-ef84-40cf-9b63-1850cddc98a9</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ccec2983166f3181549ef662dafeaa45012f1af59cb55f10abde9100e9ebf816/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1MjVlNGZiYi1lZjg0LTQwY2YtOWI2My0xODUwY2RkYzk4YTkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0ZDIxNWJlMmExMDFiNDhkODJmMzJkL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNy03X18xNy01NS03Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="120885646" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/525e4fbb-ef84-40cf-9b63-1850cddc98a9/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Daria Brown, a holistic fitness coach and strategist, shares her journey of self-discovery and the integration of dance, fitness, and mathematics into her life. She emphasizes the importance of discipline, vision, and the ability to embrace failure as key elements in achieving success in all areas of life. Daria shares insights on setting standards, mentorship, dance, and financial health. She emphasizes the importance of seeking professional guidance and taking care of one&apos;s body. Daria also discusses her journey of rewiring her mindset about wealth and the need to focus on young men&apos;s well-being in society.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Holistic approach to fitness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Embracing failure as a path to growth Setting standards for physical health impacts all areas of life.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mentors play a crucial role in personal and professional development.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;15:17 Embracing Failure and Learning from It&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;26:08 Understanding Body Recomposition and Goal Setting&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;33:07 Setting Standards for Success&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;42:07 Transition and Growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;53:43 Rewiring the Mindset About Wealth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;59:10 Addressing the Well-being of Young Men&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Daria Brown:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram – &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/daria.mae.brown/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/daria.mae.brown/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters Instagram- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:02:58</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Embrace Failure 2 Succeed with Daria Brown Ep. 20</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong Women Lead with Andreina Leal Carrillo Ep. 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers the diversification of services offered by Repair Tech Inc., including heating, air conditioning, and appliance services for both residential and commercial clients. It also delves into Andreina's entrepreneurial upbringing and the process of expanding the business to include new services and clientele. The conversation covers the challenges of balancing personal and business life, empowering and mentoring team members, investing in employee growth, seeking mentorship, planning for business exit and retirement, and professional development for business growth. Key takeaways include the importance of empowering and mentoring team members, planning for business exit and retirement, and aligning vision and goals with business partners.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Diversification of Services</li><li>Entrepreneurial Upbringing Empowering and mentoring team members</li><li>Planning for business exit and retirement</li><li>Aligning vision and goals with business partner</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Entrepreneurial Upbringing</li><li>34:22 Balancing Business and Personal Life</li><li>43:19 Seeking Mentorship and Business Expansion</li><li>53:36 Planning for Business Exit and Retirement</li><li>59:36 Professional Development and Business Growth</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Andreina Leal Carrillo:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram –</i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/and_reina91/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/and_reina91/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/therepairtech/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therepairtech/</a></p><p><b><i>LinkedIn – </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-repair-tech-llc/Website" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-repair-tech-llc/Website</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>LinkedIn - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreina-leal-carrillo-4b296224a/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreina-leal-carrillo-4b296224a/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Spotify - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7</a></p><p>Life Chapters Instagram- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">09c98994-e717-4df8-9152-78684693c3d8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:12:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9ba7c0fcab04d8bb51cdad5852606c8835e6d8a5cd51a0d14412cadb9d3d584c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwOWM5ODk5NC1lNzE3LTRkZjgtOTE1Mi03ODY4NDY5M2MzZDgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0NTRmNDU0MjQ5NmY5ODI3ZTU5MTBlL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNy0xX18xOS0zMi01My5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="122954544" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/09c98994-e717-4df8-9152-78684693c3d8/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers the diversification of services offered by Repair Tech Inc., including heating, air conditioning, and appliance services for both residential and commercial clients. It also delves into Andreina&apos;s entrepreneurial upbringing and the process of expanding the business to include new services and clientele. The conversation covers the challenges of balancing personal and business life, empowering and mentoring team members, investing in employee growth, seeking mentorship, planning for business exit and retirement, and professional development for business growth. Key takeaways include the importance of empowering and mentoring team members, planning for business exit and retirement, and aligning vision and goals with business partners.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Diversification of Services&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Entrepreneurial Upbringing Empowering and mentoring team members&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Planning for business exit and retirement&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Aligning vision and goals with business partner&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Entrepreneurial Upbringing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;34:22 Balancing Business and Personal Life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;43:19 Seeking Mentorship and Business Expansion&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;53:36 Planning for Business Exit and Retirement&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;59:36 Professional Development and Business Growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Andreina Leal Carrillo:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram –&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/and_reina91/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/and_reina91/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/therepairtech/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/therepairtech/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;LinkedIn – &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-repair-tech-llc/Website&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-repair-tech-llc/Website&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreina-leal-carrillo-4b296224a/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreina-leal-carrillo-4b296224a/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters Instagram- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:04:02</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Strong Women Lead with Andreina Leal Carrillo Ep. 19</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Pain Wasted with Dr. Renesha Nichols Ep. 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Renisha Nichols, a licensed clinical social worker, shares her journey from personal motivation to become a social worker to her role in system-level advocacy. She discusses the value of one-on-one support, the concept of reset and restart, and the importance of mentorship and wisdom from elders. Dr. Nichols reflects on her personal journey, the challenges of balancing personal and professional life, and the significance of reaping the benefits of hard work. The conversation delves into the concept of 'No Pain Wasted' and the transformative power of overcoming challenges. It explores the complexities of support and recognition, the impact of relationships on success, the journey of faith and growth, financial empowerment, and the consideration of alternate career paths.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>The value of one-on-one support in understanding and advocating for vulnerable populations.</li><li>The importance of active listening, communication, and the concept of reset and restart in personal and professional growth. No Pain Wasted: Every experience, even the painful ones, contributes to personal growth and purpose.</li><li>Financial Empowerment: Requesting compensation for one's worth is essential for financial stability and growth.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Professional Background</li><li>05:01 Active Listening and Communication</li><li>15:17 Personal Journey and Purpose</li><li>21:08 Mentorship and Wisdom of Elders</li><li>27:20 Key Takeaways and Conclusion</li><li>36:22 The Journey of Faith and Growth</li><li>44:53 Financial Empowerment and Worth</li><li>51:28 Alternate Career Paths</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Dr. Renesha Nichols:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram – </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/renesha1026/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/renesha1026/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/reset.restart_llc/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/reset.restart_llc/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Book - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ3SZF2L" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ3SZF2L</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>LinkedIn – </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-renesha-nichols-dsw-lcsw-6b477776/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-renesha-nichols-dsw-lcsw-6b477776/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Website - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.resetrestartrr.com/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.resetrestartrr.com/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Spotify - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7</a></p><p>Life Chapters Instagram- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">049e3a52-ec1c-4346-8175-c877a3b4fdc7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7ccd71b7a63f38b312b9870346a9f3252b5f81798cacaaccf71003df60e42988/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwNDllM2E1Mi1lYzFjLTQzNDYtODE3NS1jODc3YTNiNGZkYzciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkZmNlZDYwNzM2MTEwNDVhOTE4YjQwL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xNV9fMTktNDUtNTgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="96284569" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/049e3a52-ec1c-4346-8175-c877a3b4fdc7/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Renisha Nichols, a licensed clinical social worker, shares her journey from personal motivation to become a social worker to her role in system-level advocacy. She discusses the value of one-on-one support, the concept of reset and restart, and the importance of mentorship and wisdom from elders. Dr. Nichols reflects on her personal journey, the challenges of balancing personal and professional life, and the significance of reaping the benefits of hard work. The conversation delves into the concept of &apos;No Pain Wasted&apos; and the transformative power of overcoming challenges. It explores the complexities of support and recognition, the impact of relationships on success, the journey of faith and growth, financial empowerment, and the consideration of alternate career paths.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The value of one-on-one support in understanding and advocating for vulnerable populations.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of active listening, communication, and the concept of reset and restart in personal and professional growth. No Pain Wasted: Every experience, even the painful ones, contributes to personal growth and purpose.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Financial Empowerment: Requesting compensation for one&apos;s worth is essential for financial stability and growth.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction and Professional Background&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;05:01 Active Listening and Communication&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;15:17 Personal Journey and Purpose&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;21:08 Mentorship and Wisdom of Elders&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;27:20 Key Takeaways and Conclusion&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;36:22 The Journey of Faith and Growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;44:53 Financial Empowerment and Worth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;51:28 Alternate Career Paths&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Dr. Renesha Nichols:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram – &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/renesha1026/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/renesha1026/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/reset.restart_llc/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/reset.restart_llc/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Book - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ3SZF2L&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ3SZF2L&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;LinkedIn – &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-renesha-nichols-dsw-lcsw-6b477776/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-renesha-nichols-dsw-lcsw-6b477776/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Website - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.resetrestartrr.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.resetrestartrr.com/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters Instagram- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:50:09</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:title>No Pain Wasted with Dr. Renesha Nichols Ep. 18</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empower Veterans' Journey with Antonio Johnson Ep. 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers Antonio Johnson's journey as an occupational therapist and founder of Bright CC, a nonprofit organization that supports veterans in navigating the VA claim process. Antonio shares his personal experiences, challenges, and the motivation behind his work, emphasizing the importance of empowering and advocating for veterans. He also provides valuable insights and advice for veterans transitioning into civilian life. The conversation delves into the themes of finding true happiness, transitioning into one's true self, the impact of mentors and significant others, discovering new outlets for stress relief, understanding occupational therapy, financial habits, and self-belief.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Empowering veterans through VA claim support</li><li>Challenges and adaptation in transition to civilian life Bet on yourself</li><li>Discover new outlets for stress relief</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Background</li><li>08:01 VA Benefits and Claims</li><li>17:19 Transition Challenges</li><li>23:38 Adapting to Change</li><li>31:24 Advice for Veterans</li><li>38:20 The Impact of a Significant Other</li><li>44:41 Discovering New Outlets for Stress Relief</li><li>51:14 Financial Habits and Self-Belief</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Antonio:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram – </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/ajsphotography229/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/ajsphotography229/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/brite_cc_nonprofit/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/brite_cc_nonprofit/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>LinkedIn – </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brite-cc/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.linkedin.com/in/brite-cc/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Spotify - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7</a></p><p>Life Chapters Instagram- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f44e26aa-f724-4cb9-8b80-bcc48edd7259</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5c64ff19ea31af9e0460502139cffce65e6b6dab35ce829aa29c79b5f5a5e590/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmNDRlMjZhYS1mNzI0LTRjYjktOGI4MC1iY2M0OGVkZDcyNTkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkOTgwN2U4NGYxMGY1OTA2OGM4YTFjL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xMV9fMC01OC02Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="106594786" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/f44e26aa-f724-4cb9-8b80-bcc48edd7259/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers Antonio Johnson&apos;s journey as an occupational therapist and founder of Bright CC, a nonprofit organization that supports veterans in navigating the VA claim process. Antonio shares his personal experiences, challenges, and the motivation behind his work, emphasizing the importance of empowering and advocating for veterans. He also provides valuable insights and advice for veterans transitioning into civilian life. The conversation delves into the themes of finding true happiness, transitioning into one&apos;s true self, the impact of mentors and significant others, discovering new outlets for stress relief, understanding occupational therapy, financial habits, and self-belief.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Empowering veterans through VA claim support&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Challenges and adaptation in transition to civilian life Bet on yourself&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Discover new outlets for stress relief&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction and Background&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:01 VA Benefits and Claims&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;17:19 Transition Challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;23:38 Adapting to Change&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;31:24 Advice for Veterans&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;38:20 The Impact of a Significant Other&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;44:41 Discovering New Outlets for Stress Relief&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;51:14 Financial Habits and Self-Belief&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Antonio:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram – &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/ajsphotography229/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/ajsphotography229/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/brite_cc_nonprofit/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/brite_cc_nonprofit/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;LinkedIn – &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/brite-cc/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/brite-cc/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters Instagram- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:55:31</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Empower Veterans&apos; Journey with Antonio Johnson Ep. 17</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mujeres Y Ejercicio con Paola Sanchez Ep. 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers Paola's journey from Mexico to the United States, her experience as a mother and entrepreneur, the challenges she faced, and the lessons she learned. It emphasizes the importance of starting over, setting priorities, and finding balance in life.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Starting over is never too late</li><li>Setting priorities and finding balance is crucial</li><li>Lessons from challenges and divorce</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Background</li><li>09:22 Rekindling Passion for Fitness</li><li>17:21 Challenges and Divorce</li><li>30:11 Current Stage of Life</li><li>36:37 Importance of Starting Over</li><li>43:09 Financial Management and Priorities</li></ul><p></p><p> <i>Follow Paola:</i> <i><br /><br /></i> <i>Instagram -</i> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/paolasanchezfit/" target="_blank"><i>https://www.instagram.com/paolasanchezfit/</i></a><i><br /><br /></i> <i>TikTok -</i> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paolasanchezzfit" target="_blank"><i>https://www.tiktok.com/@paolasanchezzfit</i></a><i><br /><br /></i> <i>Consulta -</i> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://form.typeform.com/to/x2B6roH9" target="_blank"><i>https://form.typeform.com/to/x2B6roH9</i></a><i><br /><br /></i> <i>  <br /><br /> Follow tips the guest leave:</i> <i><br /><br />Tips to younger self - </i><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank"><i>https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</i></a><i><br /><br /></i> <i>Follow Luis:</i> <i><br /><br /></i> <i>Instagram -</i> * <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a><br /><br />Spotify - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7</a><br /><br />Life Chapters Instagram- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a><br /><br />LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a><br /><br />Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8a0eef56-6170-4fcf-a5e2-5a51bb370ec7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:15:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/09a1cc11dc164557770e701c7ad661e399db6626813cf16cc8b0152a9bdee877/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4YTBlZWY1Ni02MTcwLTRmY2YtYTVlMi01YTUxYmIzNzBlYzciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEyMmYxNTc3NWY5OTgzMmZlZmNlOTQzL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNi01X18xNy01NS0zLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="95324099" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/8a0eef56-6170-4fcf-a5e2-5a51bb370ec7/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers Paola&apos;s journey from Mexico to the United States, her experience as a mother and entrepreneur, the challenges she faced, and the lessons she learned. It emphasizes the importance of starting over, setting priorities, and finding balance in life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Starting over is never too late&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Setting priorities and finding balance is crucial&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lessons from challenges and divorce&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction and Background&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;09:22 Rekindling Passion for Fitness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;17:21 Challenges and Divorce&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;30:11 Current Stage of Life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;36:37 Importance of Starting Over&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;43:09 Financial Management and Priorities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;i&gt;Follow Paola:&lt;/i&gt; &lt;i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/i&gt; &lt;i&gt;Instagram -&lt;/i&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/paolasanchezfit/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/paolasanchezfit/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/i&gt; &lt;i&gt;TikTok -&lt;/i&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@paolasanchezzfit&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@paolasanchezzfit&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/i&gt; &lt;i&gt;Consulta -&lt;/i&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://form.typeform.com/to/x2B6roH9&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://form.typeform.com/to/x2B6roH9&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/i&gt; &lt;i&gt;  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt; &lt;i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/i&gt; &lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt; &lt;i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/i&gt; &lt;i&gt;Instagram -&lt;/i&gt; * &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Spotify - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Life Chapters Instagram- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:49:39</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Mujeres Y Ejercicio con Paola Sanchez Ep. 15</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing Cultural Heritage with Cynthia Vazquez Ep. 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation with Cynthia Vazquez covers her cultural heritage, challenges of learning English, career navigation, life reevaluation, boundary setting, leadership empowerment, self-reflection, and the importance of giving back. Cynthia shares her experiences, challenges, and insights, emphasizing the value of embracing flexibility and dreams.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Cultural heritage shapes identity</li><li>Setting boundaries is essential for personal well-being</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Cultural Heritage and Upbringing</li><li>06:27 Navigating Career Challenges</li><li>14:53 Learning to Set Boundaries</li><li>21:59 Finding Peace and Alignment</li><li>27:51 The Value of Self-Reflection</li><li>34:09 Embracing Flexibility and Dreams</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Cynthia:</i></b></p><p><b><i>LinkedIn - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiavaz-lwi/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiavaz-lwi/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Spotify - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7</a></p><p>Life Chapters Instagram- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6b90aca3-b1b3-4a50-bba9-4af0cc903da9</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d52c99c4b8f6f146af64db1daa89b732c9bb91c4fa31ea6d9e0ce51da1fd2201/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2YjkwYWNhMy1iMWIzLTRhNTAtYmJhOS00YWYwY2M5MDNkYTkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkOTdhOTliZWJlMDkwMWU2NzkwNGE4L2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xMV9fMC0zMi01Ny5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="63408735" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/6b90aca3-b1b3-4a50-bba9-4af0cc903da9/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation with Cynthia Vazquez covers her cultural heritage, challenges of learning English, career navigation, life reevaluation, boundary setting, leadership empowerment, self-reflection, and the importance of giving back. Cynthia shares her experiences, challenges, and insights, emphasizing the value of embracing flexibility and dreams.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cultural heritage shapes identity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Setting boundaries is essential for personal well-being&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Cultural Heritage and Upbringing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:27 Navigating Career Challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;14:53 Learning to Set Boundaries&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;21:59 Finding Peace and Alignment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;27:51 The Value of Self-Reflection&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;34:09 Embracing Flexibility and Dreams&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Cynthia:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiavaz-lwi/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiavaz-lwi/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters Instagram- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:33:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Embracing Cultural Heritage with Cynthia Vazquez Ep. 16</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creating New Homes For The Future with Daizhan Ennals Ep. 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers the journey of Dejan Ennals, the founder of Renewed Robotics, from his childhood experiences of frequent moving to joining the Marine Corps and eventually founding Renewed Robotics. It also delves into the challenges he faced and the mentorship he received, highlighting themes of adversity, resilience, innovation, and problem-solving. The conversation covers the importance of self-advocacy, personal growth, meditation, investing in the future, and a vision for the future. It also delves into the idea of eliminating social problems and the power of sharing your work.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Adversity and resilience</li><li>Innovation and problem-solving Self-advocacy is essential</li><li>Sharing your work is crucial</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Childhood and Moving</li><li>06:12 Joining the Marine Corps</li><li>19:55 Challenges and Resilience</li><li>27:01 Mentorship and Lessons Learned</li><li>32:29 Growth and Survival</li><li>39:22 Investing in the Future</li><li>47:22 A Vision for the Future</li><li>53:26 Eliminating Social Problems</li></ul><p><b><i>Follow Daizhan Ennals:</i></b></p><p><b><i> Instagram – </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/d_ennals/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/d_ennals/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/renewed_robotics/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/renewed_robotics/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>LinkedIn - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daizhan-ennals-b98740190/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.linkedin.com/in/daizhan-ennals-b98740190/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Website – </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.renewedrobotics.com/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.renewedrobotics.com/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Spotify - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7</a></p><p>Life Chapters Instagram- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2d70545b-58fc-47fe-866b-8e5be32a8654</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1a73c8e5740ccf6a6c303f09bb143229c4f81b61aa42b27fd71cc4f3e7a2f0c4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyZDcwNTQ1Yi01OGZjLTQ3ZmUtODY2Yi04ZTViZTMyYTg2NTQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkM2Y1YWFhMTcyOTllOGRhZWNjMjAwL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC02X18yMC00LTI2Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="103441702" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/2d70545b-58fc-47fe-866b-8e5be32a8654/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers the journey of Dejan Ennals, the founder of Renewed Robotics, from his childhood experiences of frequent moving to joining the Marine Corps and eventually founding Renewed Robotics. It also delves into the challenges he faced and the mentorship he received, highlighting themes of adversity, resilience, innovation, and problem-solving. The conversation covers the importance of self-advocacy, personal growth, meditation, investing in the future, and a vision for the future. It also delves into the idea of eliminating social problems and the power of sharing your work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Adversity and resilience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Innovation and problem-solving Self-advocacy is essential&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sharing your work is crucial&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Childhood and Moving&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:12 Joining the Marine Corps&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;19:55 Challenges and Resilience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;27:01 Mentorship and Lessons Learned&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;32:29 Growth and Survival&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;39:22 Investing in the Future&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;47:22 A Vision for the Future&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;53:26 Eliminating Social Problems&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Daizhan Ennals:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; Instagram – &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/d_ennals/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/d_ennals/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/renewed_robotics/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/renewed_robotics/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/daizhan-ennals-b98740190/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/daizhan-ennals-b98740190/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Website – &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.renewedrobotics.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.renewedrobotics.com/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZk58LNovutm8PmbN2t7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters Instagram- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:53:53</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Creating New Homes For The Future with Daizhan Ennals Ep. 14</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empowering Woman Through Dance With Tanja "La Alemana" Ep 13 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers the importance of business-minded individuals in the art industry, the early dance journey and transition to bachata, the expansion of Island Touch, and the significance of having a mentor or business-minded individual to guide and support artists in monetizing their art. The conversation covers the early struggles of an up-and-coming artist, the toll of constant travel and work, the journey to recovery and self-care, transitioning to a new stage of life, empowering women through dance, financial habits and self-discipline, and overcoming mistakes and moving forward.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Finding a business-minded partner is crucial for artists to monetize their art</li><li>The importance of having a mentor or a business-minded individual to guide and support artists Investing in your business</li><li>The importance of self-care</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Role of Business in Art</li><li>11:35 Expanding Island Touch and Monetizing Art</li><li>16:44 The Importance of Business-Minded Mentors</li><li>22:37 The Journey to Recovery and Self-Care</li><li>36:03 Empowering Women Through Dance</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Tanja “La Alemana”:</i></b></p><p><b><i> Instagram – </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/laalemana_official/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/laalemana_official/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Website – </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.AlemanaOnline.com" target="_blank"><b><i>www.AlemanaOnline.com</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Life Chapters Instagram- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3f72a5ef-5385-4dfa-8a76-c273b538a1fe</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:07:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/bf9387e6a0f14cf205fad93297281f3a5da0fbb290980aa9e0df28e081614076/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzZjcyYTVlZi01Mzg1LTRkZmEtOGE3Ni1jMjczYjUzOGExZmUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmMGZiMmUzYTdlNjU5MTNhMTFkMDYzL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yOF9fMjAtMjMtNDIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="75899028" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/3f72a5ef-5385-4dfa-8a76-c273b538a1fe/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers the importance of business-minded individuals in the art industry, the early dance journey and transition to bachata, the expansion of Island Touch, and the significance of having a mentor or business-minded individual to guide and support artists in monetizing their art. The conversation covers the early struggles of an up-and-coming artist, the toll of constant travel and work, the journey to recovery and self-care, transitioning to a new stage of life, empowering women through dance, financial habits and self-discipline, and overcoming mistakes and moving forward.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Finding a business-minded partner is crucial for artists to monetize their art&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of having a mentor or a business-minded individual to guide and support artists Investing in your business&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of self-care&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Role of Business in Art&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;11:35 Expanding Island Touch and Monetizing Art&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;16:44 The Importance of Business-Minded Mentors&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;22:37 The Journey to Recovery and Self-Care&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;36:03 Empowering Women Through Dance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Tanja “La Alemana”:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; Instagram – &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/laalemana_official/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/laalemana_official/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Website – &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.AlemanaOnline.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;www.AlemanaOnline.com&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters Instagram- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:39:32</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Empowering Woman Through Dance With Tanja &quot;La Alemana&quot; Ep 13 </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Border Crossings to CEO: The Journey of Dr. Mary Cruz Carrillo]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the entrepreneurial journey of Dr. Maricruz Carrillo, co-founder and CEO of SunMud, and her remarkable resilience in the face of challenges. It explores her upbringing, cultural shifts, academic struggles, and career transitions, highlighting her determination and perseverance throughout. The conversation delves into the academic challenges faced by the speaker, including gender bias and the impact of mentorship. It also explores the injustices in the joint program and the importance of seeking support. The speaker shares her experience of pitching and dealing with imposter syndrome, as well as the positive impact of therapy and financial planning on her personal and professional life.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Entrepreneurial journey</li><li>Challenges and resilience Resilience</li><li>Seeking professional guidance</li><li>Embracing authenticity</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Entrepreneurial Beginnings and Sunscreen Inspiration</li><li>06:11 Adolescent Challenges and Resilience</li><li>18:13 Academic Struggles and Triumphs</li><li>30:23 Career Shift and Pursuit of Impactful Work</li><li>37:54 PhD Challenges and Resilience</li><li>43:13 Injustices in the Joint Program</li><li>48:49 Support and Mentorship</li><li>54:14 Pitching and Imposter Syndrome</li><li>01:10:56 The Impact of Therapy and Financial Planning</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Dr. Maricruz:</i></b></p><p><b><i> Instagram – </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/sunmudsunscreen/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/sunmudsunscreen/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>SunMud Website - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sunmudsunscreen.com" target="_blank"><b><i>https://sunmudsunscreen.com</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Instagram - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Life Chapters Instagram- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0d71dcca-855b-4c06-ba42-cbc7a502b89b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/76878d8c6e0de559391ca3caff1d97a49d9a068e4d95656146534ad06493c895/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwZDcxZGNjYS04NTViLTRjMDYtYmE0Mi1jYmM3YTUwMmI4OWIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljZGIxN2ZhY2U3MzBkNzlhMDE5YWZiL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yX18xLTU5LTU4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="166324497" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/0d71dcca-855b-4c06-ba42-cbc7a502b89b/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the entrepreneurial journey of Dr. Maricruz Carrillo, co-founder and CEO of SunMud, and her remarkable resilience in the face of challenges. It explores her upbringing, cultural shifts, academic struggles, and career transitions, highlighting her determination and perseverance throughout. The conversation delves into the academic challenges faced by the speaker, including gender bias and the impact of mentorship. It also explores the injustices in the joint program and the importance of seeking support. The speaker shares her experience of pitching and dealing with imposter syndrome, as well as the positive impact of therapy and financial planning on her personal and professional life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Entrepreneurial journey&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Challenges and resilience Resilience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Seeking professional guidance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Embracing authenticity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Entrepreneurial Beginnings and Sunscreen Inspiration&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:11 Adolescent Challenges and Resilience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;18:13 Academic Struggles and Triumphs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;30:23 Career Shift and Pursuit of Impactful Work&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;37:54 PhD Challenges and Resilience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;43:13 Injustices in the Joint Program&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;48:49 Support and Mentorship&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;54:14 Pitching and Imposter Syndrome&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:10:56 The Impact of Therapy and Financial Planning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Dr. Maricruz:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; Instagram – &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/sunmudsunscreen/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/sunmudsunscreen/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;SunMud Website - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://sunmudsunscreen.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://sunmudsunscreen.com&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters Instagram- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:26:38</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:title>From Border Crossings to CEO: The Journey of Dr. Mary Cruz Carrillo</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Paola Castro Built a Platform for Dance Studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation with Paola Castro, founder and CEO of Todos X, delves into the birth of her idea, her journey from aspiring doctor to software engineer, the vision for Todos X, achieving product-market fit, and overcoming fear and embracing identity. Key takeaways include embracing the identity of an artist, overcoming fear and taking action, the power of community and support, and financial habits for personal and business growth.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Embracing the identity of an artist</li><li>Overcoming fear and taking action</li><li>The power of community and support</li><li>Financial habits for personal and business growth</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Birth of an Idea</li><li>09:25 From Doctor to Software Engineer</li><li>15:00 Vision for Todos X</li><li>32:25 Product Market Fit and Financial Habits</li><li>43:22 Overcoming Fear and Identity</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Paola</i></b></p><p><b><i>Paola Instagram – </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/paolalikeshappymoney/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/paolalikeshappymoney/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>LinkedIn – </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolacastrocodes/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolacastrocodes/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>TodosX Website – </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.todosx.com" target="_blank"><b><i>www.todosx.com</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>TodosX App - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/todosx/id6451430791" target="_blank"><b><i>https://apps.apple.com/us/app/todosx/id6451430791</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>TodosX Instagram - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/todosxdance/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/todosxdance/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Luis - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Life Chapters - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">50e9bc63-640c-4918-8fcd-1eb6b7ccc4f5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6cfabe38bbb752a6946fda0eab07dea32c859af9f7efe4c4ca8e274e27b59e22/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1MGU5YmM2My02NDBjLTQ5MTgtOGZjZC0xZWI2YjdjY2M0ZjUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljZWQwMTM2MTczNmFlZmUyNTM5NGZjL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yX18yMi0yMi00My5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="72533620" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation with Paola Castro, founder and CEO of Todos X, delves into the birth of her idea, her journey from aspiring doctor to software engineer, the vision for Todos X, achieving product-market fit, and overcoming fear and embracing identity. Key takeaways include embracing the identity of an artist, overcoming fear and taking action, the power of community and support, and financial habits for personal and business growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Embracing the identity of an artist&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Overcoming fear and taking action&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The power of community and support&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Financial habits for personal and business growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Birth of an Idea&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;09:25 From Doctor to Software Engineer&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;15:00 Vision for Todos X&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;32:25 Product Market Fit and Financial Habits&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;43:22 Overcoming Fear and Identity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Paola&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Paola Instagram – &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/paolalikeshappymoney/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/paolalikeshappymoney/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;LinkedIn – &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolacastrocodes/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolacastrocodes/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;TodosX Website – &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.todosx.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;www.todosx.com&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;TodosX App - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://apps.apple.com/us/app/todosx/id6451430791&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://apps.apple.com/us/app/todosx/id6451430791&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;TodosX Instagram - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/todosxdance/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/todosxdance/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Luis - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:37:47</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:title>How Paola Castro Built a Platform for Dance Studios</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Advocacy and Prevention in Aging with Odette Yataco Ep. 10 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Odette Yatako shares her journey from law to gerontology, highlighting the legacy of generational wisdom and the importance of patience and trust in caregiving. She discusses her role in supporting seniors and families, the challenges and lessons learned, and shares personal reflections and financial habits.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Legacy of generational wisdom</li><li>The importance of patience and trust in caregiving</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Journey to Gerontology</li><li>22:00 Supporting Seniors and Families</li><li>30:38 Challenges and Lessons Learned</li><li>41:21 Personal Reflections and Financial Habits</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Odette:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Odette - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/missgerontologist/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/missgerontologist/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>LinkedIn - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/odette-yataco-270a121b9/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.linkedin.com/in/odette-yataco-270a121b9/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Luis - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Life Chapters - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">79bc0656-43a1-4a92-a2fa-efc3e6dbb0a7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/54088c809aa753ac1f05ce035631fa852e62de6baa27c0580ff8589734e8dcf5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3OWJjMDY1Ni00M2ExLTRhOTItYTJmYS1lZmMzZTZkYmIwYTciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllMTQwZGNkYmVkMGRlYTQ2OGQ1YTBkL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xNl9fMjItNC00NC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="59178779" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/79bc0656-43a1-4a92-a2fa-efc3e6dbb0a7/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Odette Yatako shares her journey from law to gerontology, highlighting the legacy of generational wisdom and the importance of patience and trust in caregiving. She discusses her role in supporting seniors and families, the challenges and lessons learned, and shares personal reflections and financial habits.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Legacy of generational wisdom&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of patience and trust in caregiving&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Journey to Gerontology&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;22:00 Supporting Seniors and Families&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;30:38 Challenges and Lessons Learned&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;41:21 Personal Reflections and Financial Habits&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Odette:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Odette - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/missgerontologist/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/missgerontologist/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/odette-yataco-270a121b9/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/odette-yataco-270a121b9/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Luis - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:41:06</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Power of Advocacy and Prevention in Aging with Odette Yataco Ep. 10 </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mastering Networking and Giving Back: Lessons from Denise Montero Ep. 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers Denise Montero's background, her experience living on the border of Tijuana and San Diego, her transition to a marketing career, the definition of marketing and business challenges, the role of a marketing strategist, a personal challenge and family support, and her current stage of life. The conversation with Denise covers the power of networking, overcoming networking challenges, identifying ideal clients, believing in oneself, the value of volunteering, financial habits, and unlearning the need for validation. Key takeaways include the importance of networking as a skill and the impact of volunteering and giving back.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Marketing is about getting your product or service out there and telling its story.</li><li>Businesses often struggle with marketing due to fear of spending money without guaranteed returns.</li><li>Effective marketing involves understanding the customer, promoting the product, and analyzing data.</li><li>Constant communication and support within the family are crucial during challenging times. Networking as a Skill</li><li>Volunteering and Giving Back</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Current Stage of Life</li><li>32:38 Overcoming Networking Challenges</li><li>39:07 Believe in Yourself and Networking</li><li>44:38 The Value of Volunteering</li><li>49:57 Financial Habits and Teaching Children</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Denise:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Denise - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/deni.montero0625/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/deni.montero0625/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>LinkedIn - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-montero-0625/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-montero-0625/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Luis - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Life Chapters - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">892d9904-1ab6-40a2-b4bb-975717336bf3</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/603ad59f54e6a269bced3c68b41b3acd62f332c1e421294af6ec7b1c2206adc0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4OTJkOTkwNC0xYWI2LTQwYTItYjRiYi05NzU3MTczMzZiZjMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkMmJlZTA3MDAxOGIwMjBiYjU4ZjQ1L2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC01X18yMS01OC0yNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="64944108" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/892d9904-1ab6-40a2-b4bb-975717336bf3/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers Denise Montero&apos;s background, her experience living on the border of Tijuana and San Diego, her transition to a marketing career, the definition of marketing and business challenges, the role of a marketing strategist, a personal challenge and family support, and her current stage of life. The conversation with Denise covers the power of networking, overcoming networking challenges, identifying ideal clients, believing in oneself, the value of volunteering, financial habits, and unlearning the need for validation. Key takeaways include the importance of networking as a skill and the impact of volunteering and giving back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Marketing is about getting your product or service out there and telling its story.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Businesses often struggle with marketing due to fear of spending money without guaranteed returns.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Effective marketing involves understanding the customer, promoting the product, and analyzing data.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Constant communication and support within the family are crucial during challenging times. Networking as a Skill&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Volunteering and Giving Back&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Current Stage of Life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;32:38 Overcoming Networking Challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;39:07 Believe in Yourself and Networking&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;44:38 The Value of Volunteering&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;49:57 Financial Habits and Teaching Children&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Denise:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Denise - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/deni.montero0625/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/deni.montero0625/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-montero-0625/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-montero-0625/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Luis - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:45:06</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Mastering Networking and Giving Back: Lessons from Denise Montero Ep. 9</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military to 7 Time Published Author with Asher Wright Ep. 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the journey of Asher A. Wright, a seven-time published author, from his humble beginnings in Jamaica to his military service and the lessons learned along the way. It highlights the impact of mentorship, the importance of overcoming challenges, and the value of paying it forward. The chapters cover Asher's journey as a published author, his upbringing in Jamaica, his military service, facing adversity, and the impact of mentorship. The conversation delves into the themes of personal growth, relationships, and the impact of life experiences. It emphasizes the importance of documenting one's journey, building genuine connections, and finding value in tragedy. Each chapter explores a different facet of personal development and the significance of leaving a lasting legacy through shared experiences and documented memories.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Patience and mentorship</li><li>Overcoming challenges and learning from them Building relationships through genuine connection</li><li>The importance of documenting life experiences</li><li>The impact of tragedy on shaping one's journey</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Journey to Becoming a Seven-Time Published Author</li><li>08:05 Military Service: Challenges and Lessons</li><li>18:00 Facing Adversity and Learning from It</li><li>25:03 The Impact of Mentorship and Paying It Forward</li><li>30:17 The Value of Experience and Validation</li><li>36:31 Building Long-Term Relationships</li><li>42:34 The Power of Memoirs and Documentation</li><li>54:12 Tragedy as a Catalyst for Growth</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Asher:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Asher - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/asheralbertwright/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/asheralbertwright/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>LinkedIn - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/asherawwright/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.linkedin.com/in/asherawwright/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Luis - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Life Chapters - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">57822f2a-9b18-423d-9845-b613d39883da</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/41f1e0713f42dd9d81ccf5cecf5190cc228f464e973d730fd4b07945400bd717/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NzgyMmYyYS05YjE4LTQyM2QtOTg0NS1iNjEzZDM5ODgzZGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkMmI1YzVhMTZjMTJjZDNhYjA1ZjYxL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC01X18yMS0xOS0zMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="71796549" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/57822f2a-9b18-423d-9845-b613d39883da/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the journey of Asher A. Wright, a seven-time published author, from his humble beginnings in Jamaica to his military service and the lessons learned along the way. It highlights the impact of mentorship, the importance of overcoming challenges, and the value of paying it forward. The chapters cover Asher&apos;s journey as a published author, his upbringing in Jamaica, his military service, facing adversity, and the impact of mentorship. The conversation delves into the themes of personal growth, relationships, and the impact of life experiences. It emphasizes the importance of documenting one&apos;s journey, building genuine connections, and finding value in tragedy. Each chapter explores a different facet of personal development and the significance of leaving a lasting legacy through shared experiences and documented memories.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Patience and mentorship&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Overcoming challenges and learning from them Building relationships through genuine connection&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of documenting life experiences&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The impact of tragedy on shaping one&apos;s journey&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Journey to Becoming a Seven-Time Published Author&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:05 Military Service: Challenges and Lessons&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;18:00 Facing Adversity and Learning from It&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;25:03 The Impact of Mentorship and Paying It Forward&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;30:17 The Value of Experience and Validation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;36:31 Building Long-Term Relationships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;42:34 The Power of Memoirs and Documentation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;54:12 Tragedy as a Catalyst for Growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Asher:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Asher - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/asheralbertwright/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/asheralbertwright/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/asherawwright/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/asherawwright/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Luis - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vega-242005173/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:49:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Military to 7 Time Published Author with Asher Wright Ep. 8</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Diagnosis to Empowering: Tyaisha Blount-Dillon's 25-Year Journey with Parkinson's Ep. 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers the journey of Tyaisha A Blount-Dillon, a Parkinson's patient, from the discovery of her symptoms to her self-initiated rehabilitation and positive reinvention. It highlights her self-advocacy, challenges, resilience, and the support and mentorship she received from her community. The takeaway themes include positive reinvention and self-advocacy. The conversation covers topics such as knowing your personality and setting boundaries, enjoying life and pursuing new hobbies, empowering others and managing Parkinson's, financial habits and investing in health, and community strength and family heritage. The takeaways include the importance of protecting your peace and respecting boundaries.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Positive Reinvention</li><li>Self-Advocacy Protecting your peace</li><li>Respecting boundaries</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Positive Reinvention</li><li>05:13 Self-Initiated Rehabilitation</li><li>10:16 Challenges and Resilience</li><li>16:25 Community Support and Mentorship</li><li>24:17 Lesson Learned: Prioritize Yourself</li><li>31:05 Empowering Others and Managing Parkinson's</li><li>42:05 Community Strength and Family Heritage</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Tyaisha:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Tyaisha - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tyaishablountdillon/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/tyaishablountdillon/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Linkedin - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyaisha-blount-dillon/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyaisha-blount-dillon/</i></b></a></p><p>Book - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Bayou-Bounce-Tyaisha-Dillon/dp/B0FR5LLQZC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38MVFDOCKJPAP&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.znAmbD3WszUlXAwb1RCSDsrVE1THvH2ruP_2FeJ7vfPHG00vgfFP7pv3kDfxUftP3K-R7fGeAGlrsL1LjkOhW9WhyYunZCRmppqJlOv8-L18OKzr3cKHTVRVs74SLDBWSf63abLEAh6QKRfPp8iZ9uHBrvrjgnZBRB1VX5UCuL3eZBeFUJhIXSZsudjDkCiwRz0NAQ0Iq1OZ2oHNZ1BgvsG-T5GNZvC2me9sPbKjpEM.cVX-eMLpnf6L8kscD-sCw8R4UbYk7LYxoQWxoT9UjgM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=the+bayou+bounce&amp;qid=1775577019&amp;sprefix=the+bayou+bounce%2Caps%2C202&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank">The Bayou Bounce</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</b></a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Luis - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</b></a></p><p>Life Chapters - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</b></a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank"><b>https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</b></a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b295f105-4422-4abd-a95f-c2fa76a1c7b6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c1b1b112b5488487141c8a801c3927691b534045087ce23618eceb520bd9cf4d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiMjk1ZjEwNS00NDIyLTRhYmQtYTk1Zi1jMmZhNzZhMWM3YjYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkNTI1OGYxNTA5MTkxNTlmZDcwOGRmL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC03X18xNy00MS0zLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="64232533" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/b295f105-4422-4abd-a95f-c2fa76a1c7b6/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers the journey of Tyaisha A Blount-Dillon, a Parkinson&apos;s patient, from the discovery of her symptoms to her self-initiated rehabilitation and positive reinvention. It highlights her self-advocacy, challenges, resilience, and the support and mentorship she received from her community. The takeaway themes include positive reinvention and self-advocacy. The conversation covers topics such as knowing your personality and setting boundaries, enjoying life and pursuing new hobbies, empowering others and managing Parkinson&apos;s, financial habits and investing in health, and community strength and family heritage. The takeaways include the importance of protecting your peace and respecting boundaries.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Positive Reinvention&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Self-Advocacy Protecting your peace&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Respecting boundaries&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction and Positive Reinvention&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;05:13 Self-Initiated Rehabilitation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;10:16 Challenges and Resilience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;16:25 Community Support and Mentorship&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;24:17 Lesson Learned: Prioritize Yourself&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;31:05 Empowering Others and Managing Parkinson&apos;s&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;42:05 Community Strength and Family Heritage&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Tyaisha:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Tyaisha - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tyaishablountdillon/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tyaishablountdillon/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Linkedin - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyaisha-blount-dillon/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyaisha-blount-dillon/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Book - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/Bayou-Bounce-Tyaisha-Dillon/dp/B0FR5LLQZC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38MVFDOCKJPAP&amp;amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.znAmbD3WszUlXAwb1RCSDsrVE1THvH2ruP_2FeJ7vfPHG00vgfFP7pv3kDfxUftP3K-R7fGeAGlrsL1LjkOhW9WhyYunZCRmppqJlOv8-L18OKzr3cKHTVRVs74SLDBWSf63abLEAh6QKRfPp8iZ9uHBrvrjgnZBRB1VX5UCuL3eZBeFUJhIXSZsudjDkCiwRz0NAQ0Iq1OZ2oHNZ1BgvsG-T5GNZvC2me9sPbKjpEM.cVX-eMLpnf6L8kscD-sCw8R4UbYk7LYxoQWxoT9UjgM&amp;amp;dib_tag=se&amp;amp;keywords=the+bayou+bounce&amp;amp;qid=1775577019&amp;amp;sprefix=the+bayou+bounce%2Caps%2C202&amp;amp;sr=8-1&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;The Bayou Bounce&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Luis - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:44:36</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:title>From Diagnosis to Empowering: Tyaisha Blount-Dillon&apos;s 25-Year Journey with Parkinson&apos;s Ep. 6</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neurodiversity Struggles with Angela Lombrozo Ep. 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Angela Lombrozo, an advocate for neurodiversity and founder of My Brain Buddies, shares her journey and advocacy for Tourette syndrome. She emphasizes the impact of misdiagnosis and lack of understanding, the importance of parental support and education, and the discovery of purpose through advocacy. Her experience in Washington, D.C. highlights the need for awareness and support for neurodivergent individuals. The conversation delves into the empowerment and support of the neurodiverse community, emphasizing the power of understanding, vulnerability, and community. It also explores the lessons learned from struggles and growth, the importance of following one's passion and purpose, intentional financial habits, and the transformation of energy.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Parental support and education are crucial in recognizing and supporting children with Tourette syndrome.</li><li>Advocacy for neurodiversity and raising awareness is essential for creating a more understanding and compassionate world for neurodivergent individuals. Empowerment through understanding</li><li>The power of vulnerability and community</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Understanding Neurodiversity</li><li>10:01 Parental Support and Education</li><li>15:39 Discovering Purpose and Advocacy</li><li>36:19 Empowerment Through Understanding</li><li>42:15 The Power of Vulnerability and Community</li><li>49:34 Lessons from Struggles and Growth</li><li>01:04:06 Intentional Financial Habits</li></ul><p></p><p><i>Follow Angela: </i><br /><br />* <i>Angela -</i> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/angela.lombrozo.realtor/" target="_blank"><i>https://www.instagram.com/angela.lombrozo.realtor/</i></a><i><br /><br /></i> <i>My Brain Buddies -</i> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/mybrainbuddies/" target="_blank"><i>https://www.instagram.com/mybrainbuddies/</i></a><i><br /><br /></i> <i><br /><br />Follow tips the guest leave:</i> <i><br /><br />Tips to younger self - </i><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank"><i>https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</i></a><i><br /><br /> <br /><br /></i> <i>Follow Luis:</i> <i><br /><br /></i> <i>Luis -</i> * <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a><br /><br />Life Chapters - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a><br /><br />Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e8964c84-67d2-4378-9188-58ae3dbac751</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e92d1d40345c78294c5890e5870551947045393d00b76a5170f1447e2f94f501/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlODk2NGM4NC02N2QyLTQzNzgtOTE4OC01OGFlM2RiYWM3NTEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliOWNjMWRhMmQwMzg1OTkzOWNkNzkwL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xN19fMjItNDgtMTMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="81627576" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/e8964c84-67d2-4378-9188-58ae3dbac751/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Angela Lombrozo, an advocate for neurodiversity and founder of My Brain Buddies, shares her journey and advocacy for Tourette syndrome. She emphasizes the impact of misdiagnosis and lack of understanding, the importance of parental support and education, and the discovery of purpose through advocacy. Her experience in Washington, D.C. highlights the need for awareness and support for neurodivergent individuals. The conversation delves into the empowerment and support of the neurodiverse community, emphasizing the power of understanding, vulnerability, and community. It also explores the lessons learned from struggles and growth, the importance of following one&apos;s passion and purpose, intentional financial habits, and the transformation of energy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Parental support and education are crucial in recognizing and supporting children with Tourette syndrome.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Advocacy for neurodiversity and raising awareness is essential for creating a more understanding and compassionate world for neurodivergent individuals. Empowerment through understanding&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The power of vulnerability and community&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Understanding Neurodiversity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;10:01 Parental Support and Education&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;15:39 Discovering Purpose and Advocacy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;36:19 Empowerment Through Understanding&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;42:15 The Power of Vulnerability and Community&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;49:34 Lessons from Struggles and Growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:04:06 Intentional Financial Habits&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Angela: &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;* &lt;i&gt;Angela -&lt;/i&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/angela.lombrozo.realtor/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/angela.lombrozo.realtor/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/i&gt; &lt;i&gt;My Brain Buddies -&lt;/i&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/mybrainbuddies/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/mybrainbuddies/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/i&gt; &lt;i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt; &lt;i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/i&gt; &lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt; &lt;i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/i&gt; &lt;i&gt;Luis -&lt;/i&gt; * &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Life Chapters - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:56:41</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Neurodiversity Struggles with Angela Lombrozo Ep. 7</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Guatemala to Community Leader: Ozzy Meneses Ep. 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the guest's early life, immigration, and career journey, highlighting themes of resilience, community building, and personal growth. It explores the challenges of adapting to a new country, navigating the corporate world, and the impact of personal tragedy. The guest's journey of self-discovery, mentorship, and overcoming ego is also a key focus, along with the transformative power of dance and the creation of social dancing events as a means of community building. Ozzie shares the journey of founding Tranky Productions and the subsequent creation of Tranky Foundation. He discusses the challenges, successes, and the impact of his work on the community. Ozzie also reflects on his future plans and the importance of community advocacy and adaptability.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Community Building</li><li>Resilience Adaptability</li><li>Community Building</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Transition to Social Dancing Events and Community Building</li><li>49:26 The Creation of Tranky Foundation</li><li>01:06:24 Future Plans and Community Advocacy</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Ozzy:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Ozzy - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/ozzymeneses/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/ozzymeneses/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>Tranqui Foundation - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tranquifoundation/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/tranquifoundation/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Luis - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Life Chapters - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c634142c-f5e7-4ff4-84bc-0bf6c07e7107</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/949383d279a05d80db2bc578fae6533f68b447733206f5fc59759e869072119f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjNjM0MTQyYy1mNWU3LTRmZjQtODRiYy0wYmY2YzA3ZTcxMDciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljNTgyYmM5ZDRkOWVlYjNlMjhhNjAzL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yNl9fMjAtMi0yMC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="94680441" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/c634142c-f5e7-4ff4-84bc-0bf6c07e7107/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the guest&apos;s early life, immigration, and career journey, highlighting themes of resilience, community building, and personal growth. It explores the challenges of adapting to a new country, navigating the corporate world, and the impact of personal tragedy. The guest&apos;s journey of self-discovery, mentorship, and overcoming ego is also a key focus, along with the transformative power of dance and the creation of social dancing events as a means of community building. Ozzie shares the journey of founding Tranky Productions and the subsequent creation of Tranky Foundation. He discusses the challenges, successes, and the impact of his work on the community. Ozzie also reflects on his future plans and the importance of community advocacy and adaptability.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Community Building&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Resilience Adaptability&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Community Building&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Transition to Social Dancing Events and Community Building&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;49:26 The Creation of Tranky Foundation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:06:24 Future Plans and Community Advocacy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Ozzy:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Ozzy - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/ozzymeneses/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/ozzymeneses/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Tranqui Foundation - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tranquifoundation/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tranquifoundation/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Luis - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:05:45</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>From Guatemala to Community Leader: Ozzy Meneses Ep. 5</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Failure to TV Stardom Ep.4 Jose Esparza]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation with Jose Esparza delves into his journey from theater to podcasting, overcoming failure, and the importance of being true to oneself. Jose shares his experiences, challenges, and the impact of a mentor's rejection on his path to success. He emphasizes the value of self-love, resilience, and the freedom to make choices. His favorite food, a burger, symbolizes freedom and choice.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Resilience</li><li>Self-love</li><li>Freedom of choice</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Embracing Self-Love and Freedom of Choice</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Jose:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Jose - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/joseesparza89/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/joseesparza89/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i>The New Mindset - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thenewmindsetotcv/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/thenewmindsetotcv/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Luis - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Life Chapters - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c5fc2e54-4e66-4efb-8276-d826232dd7c9</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/70421b363be8a0a590fc7086022e2aada921d8fb3b1064397fde51e76245aac8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjNWZjMmU1NC00ZTY2LTRlZmItODI3Ni1kODI2MjMyZGQ3YzkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliODMyYmU2OWM1YTJhZWE2Mjk3NGRjL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xNl9fMTctNDEtMzQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="49557150" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/c5fc2e54-4e66-4efb-8276-d826232dd7c9/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation with Jose Esparza delves into his journey from theater to podcasting, overcoming failure, and the importance of being true to oneself. Jose shares his experiences, challenges, and the impact of a mentor&apos;s rejection on his path to success. He emphasizes the value of self-love, resilience, and the freedom to make choices. His favorite food, a burger, symbolizes freedom and choice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Resilience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Self-love&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Freedom of choice&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Embracing Self-Love and Freedom of Choice&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Jose:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Jose - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/joseesparza89/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/joseesparza89/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;The New Mindset - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/thenewmindsetotcv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/thenewmindsetotcv/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Luis - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:25</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>From Failure to TV Stardom Ep.4 Jose Esparza</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 years of Real Estate Wisdom Ep3. Alex Lombrozo]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers the guest's experiences as an entrepreneur, real estate professional, and family man. It delves into the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, market shifts, entry into real estate, financial planning, steps to prepare for property purchase, and the importance of work-family balance and team building. The conversation delves into the concept of generational wealth and the involvement of family in business, highlighting the importance of passing knowledge from one generation to the next and the impact of involving family members in business ventures.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Family and work-life balance</li><li>Financial planning and market cycles</li><li>Real estate investment and property purchase Generational wealth</li><li>Involving family in business</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Current Endeavors</li><li>10:54 Entry into Real Estate and Financial Planning</li><li>20:11 Steps to Prepare for Property Purchase</li><li>27:28 Work-Family Balance and Team Building</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Alex</i></b></p><p><b><i>Alex - </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlombrozo/" target="_blank"><b><i>https://www.instagram.com/alexlombrozo/</i></b></a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p> </p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Luis - </i></b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Life Chapters - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5bf05300-501c-4866-86de-07b1cb95db2e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3d901b611392651b4d459ffe197ef79b4c440fe412f37d99502835894aebf80f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1YmYwNTMwMC01MDFjLTQ4NjYtODZkZS0wN2IxY2I5NWRiMmUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliODFkM2ViN2Y2MDNhOTIyM2IzNzk5L2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xNl9fMTYtOS01MC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="76628993" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/5bf05300-501c-4866-86de-07b1cb95db2e/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers the guest&apos;s experiences as an entrepreneur, real estate professional, and family man. It delves into the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, market shifts, entry into real estate, financial planning, steps to prepare for property purchase, and the importance of work-family balance and team building. The conversation delves into the concept of generational wealth and the involvement of family in business, highlighting the importance of passing knowledge from one generation to the next and the impact of involving family members in business ventures.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Family and work-life balance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Financial planning and market cycles&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Real estate investment and property purchase Generational wealth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Involving family in business&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction and Current Endeavors&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;10:54 Entry into Real Estate and Financial Planning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;20:11 Steps to Prepare for Property Purchase&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;27:28 Work-Family Balance and Team Building&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Alex&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Alex - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/alexlombrozo/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.instagram.com/alexlombrozo/&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Luis - &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:53:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>21 years of Real Estate Wisdom Ep3. Alex Lombrozo</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Art of Creativity: The Journey Ep. 2 Pepe Luquin]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the journey of creativity and design, exploring the influence of childhood experiences and family background. It also emphasizes the importance of developing a beginner's mind and the significance of combining aesthetics and functionality in the creative process. The conversation delves into the speaker's journey of adapting to a new country, overcoming language barriers, and pursuing opportunities in business and entrepreneurship. It also explores the challenges of balancing work, education, and family responsibilities, highlighting the speaker's resilience and adaptability in diverse experiences. The conversation covers the importance of financial planning and the pursuit of multiple income streams. It delves into the challenges of balancing work, family, and education, as well as the lessons learned in business and personal life. It also emphasizes the significance of building relationships and radical collaboration, and concludes with a discussion on identifying with the bear as an animal representation.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Beginner's Mind</li><li>Combining Aesthetics and Functionality Adaptability and resilience</li><li>Pursuing opportunities</li><li>Learning from diverse experiences Financial planning is crucial</li><li>Building a supportive community is essential</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Combining Aesthetics and Functionality</li><li>43:25 Adapting to a New Country and Language</li><li>50:10 Transitioning into Business and Entrepreneurship</li><li>01:24:18 Balancing Work, Education, and Family</li><li>01:32:53 Financial Planning and Multiple Income Streams</li><li>01:39:36 Lessons Learned in Business and Personal Life</li><li>01:54:19 Building Relationships and Radical Collaboration</li><li>02:11:15 Identifying with the Bear as an Animal Representation</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Follow Pepe:</i></b></p><p>Pepe- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/josekain68/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/josekain68/</a></p><p>Inquo Studio- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/inquo.mx/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/inquo.mx/</a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow tips the guest leave:</i></b></p><p>Tips to younger self - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/</a></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>Follow Luis:</i></b></p><p>Luis - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/</a></p><p>Life Chapters - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/</a></p><p>Website – <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertexinsightgrowth.com" target="_blank">https://vertexinsightgrowth.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c5058ed4-5899-4f26-911f-6833970f1489</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/80735b163b168bf203b7b4705431e29dbb20f2c452cd8f3832ffc23da42b4e0c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjNTA1OGVkNC01ODk5LTRmMjYtOTExZi02ODMzOTcwZjE0ODkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhZjAzZTM3MDQ0ZTc2NWNkNjJmMzI1L2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy05X18xOC0zMS0xNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="175401317" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the journey of creativity and design, exploring the influence of childhood experiences and family background. It also emphasizes the importance of developing a beginner&apos;s mind and the significance of combining aesthetics and functionality in the creative process. The conversation delves into the speaker&apos;s journey of adapting to a new country, overcoming language barriers, and pursuing opportunities in business and entrepreneurship. It also explores the challenges of balancing work, education, and family responsibilities, highlighting the speaker&apos;s resilience and adaptability in diverse experiences. The conversation covers the importance of financial planning and the pursuit of multiple income streams. It delves into the challenges of balancing work, family, and education, as well as the lessons learned in business and personal life. It also emphasizes the significance of building relationships and radical collaboration, and concludes with a discussion on identifying with the bear as an animal representation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Beginner&apos;s Mind&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Combining Aesthetics and Functionality Adaptability and resilience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pursuing opportunities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learning from diverse experiences Financial planning is crucial&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building a supportive community is essential&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Combining Aesthetics and Functionality&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;43:25 Adapting to a New Country and Language&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;50:10 Transitioning into Business and Entrepreneurship&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:24:18 Balancing Work, Education, and Family&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:32:53 Financial Planning and Multiple Income Streams&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:39:36 Lessons Learned in Business and Personal Life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:54:19 Building Relationships and Radical Collaboration&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;02:11:15 Identifying with the Bear as an Animal Representation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Pepe:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pepe- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/josekain68/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/josekain68/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inquo Studio- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/inquo.mx/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/inquo.mx/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow tips the guest leave:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips to younger self - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/tiptoyoungerself/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Follow Luis:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Luis - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/luis_vegafa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life Chapters - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifechapters_lv/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website – &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://vertexinsightgrowth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>02:01:48</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Art of Creativity: The Journey Ep. 2 Pepe Luquin</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Corporate to Business Coach- Zandra Montes Ep.1]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Sandra shares her inspiring journey from childhood in Colombia to leadership consulting, highlighting the importance of self-awareness, unlearning limiting beliefs, and designing work that aligns with personal values. Discover practical insights on leadership, overcoming fear tactics, and creating a fulfilling career.</p><p></p><p></p><ul><li>Leadership influence and impact</li><li>Unlearning limiting beliefs and fear tactics</li><li>Transition from corporate to entrepreneurship</li><li>Self-awareness and personal growth</li><li>Designing work that aligns with values</li></ul><p></p><p><b>00:00</b>The Impact of Leadership on Personal Lives</p><p><b>02:48</b>From Childhood to Corporate Mindset</p><p><b>05:47</b>Unlearning Corporate Conditioning</p><p><b>08:47</b>Navigating Challenges During COVID-19</p><p><b>11:29</b>The Ripple Effect of Leadership</p><p><b>14:25</b>Learning from Bad Leadership Experiences</p><p><b>17:19</b>Transitioning from Corporate to Consulting</p><p><b>20:31</b>Designing Work That Works for You</p><p><b>23:15</b>Overcoming Fear and Assumptions in the Workplace</p><p><b>26:28</b>The Power of Perspective and Self-Reflection</p><p><b>28:46</b>Defining Personal Success</p><p><b>31:58</b>Future Aspirations and Community Building</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fbbcc55d-a3ec-456f-80d0-5c07ec4567a1</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Vega]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:06:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f8c7e82c762c5773af826c3efcda5a8f3eeeeec7d720f4d0d9592d3de9ee54d5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmYmJjYzU1ZC1hM2VjLTQ1NmYtODBkMC01YzA3ZWM0NTY3YTEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDlmODgxYy02MDBmLTQzZjgtODE0MC0yZTExMWU2Njg5NjMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyNWE1NTllMDNjZmNhZTJjNjcwYjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhOGRhYThkODllNGJmYTg5ZTg0YzFlL2x1aXMtdmVnYXMtc3R1ZGlvLUo4RE0xLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy01X18yLTIxLTQ0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="57418335" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/episodes/fbbcc55d-a3ec-456f-80d0-5c07ec4567a1/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Sandra shares her inspiring journey from childhood in Colombia to leadership consulting, highlighting the importance of self-awareness, unlearning limiting beliefs, and designing work that aligns with personal values. Discover practical insights on leadership, overcoming fear tactics, and creating a fulfilling career.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Leadership influence and impact&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Unlearning limiting beliefs and fear tactics&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Transition from corporate to entrepreneurship&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Self-awareness and personal growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Designing work that aligns with values&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;00:00&lt;/b&gt;The Impact of Leadership on Personal Lives&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;02:48&lt;/b&gt;From Childhood to Corporate Mindset&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;05:47&lt;/b&gt;Unlearning Corporate Conditioning&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;08:47&lt;/b&gt;Navigating Challenges During COVID-19&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;11:29&lt;/b&gt;The Ripple Effect of Leadership&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;14:25&lt;/b&gt;Learning from Bad Leadership Experiences&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;17:19&lt;/b&gt;Transitioning from Corporate to Consulting&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;20:31&lt;/b&gt;Designing Work That Works for You&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;23:15&lt;/b&gt;Overcoming Fear and Assumptions in the Workplace&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;26:28&lt;/b&gt;The Power of Perspective and Self-Reflection&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;28:46&lt;/b&gt;Defining Personal Success&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;31:58&lt;/b&gt;Future Aspirations and Community Building&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:39:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/609f881c-600f-43f8-8140-2e111e668963/logos/fb72bdbd-5e29-4a1c-8488-06c24ef6e5b4.png"/><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>From Corporate to Business Coach- Zandra Montes Ep.1</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>