Host Jenna Saucedo talks with three Hispanic women taking charge in San Antonio’s business world. Hear from Diana Barrios-Trevino, owner and operator of Los Barrios Restaurants; April Monterrosa, publisher of “Live from the Southside”; and Cynthia Teniente-Matson, president of Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Each offers insight into what drove them to success.
Meet Hope Andrade, whose public service and business career has spanned several decades; Andrea Figueroa, CEO of the Martinez Street Women's Center; and Yadhira Lozano, executive director of Luminaria. Host Jenna Saucedo speaks to each of them about their journey, successes, failures and what it's like being a female Latina business leader in San Antonio.
Host Jenna Saucedo talks with Angie Salinas, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas, about her storied career path. Then, Julissa Cabrielo, president of Tejas Building Contractors, shares how she made it to the top in a business that is mostly male. Plus, Marina Gonzales, president of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, offers advice for young women in the business world.
We visit with marketing guru Bonnie Garcia, who shares how she climbed the ladder from radio DJ to heading national campaigns. We also chat with Laura Cabanilla, the first person to hold the job of corporate responsibility lead at USAA, overseeing philanthropic contributions. And meet Debbie Marino, senior vice president of corporate relations at SWBC, who credits much of her success to mentors.
Host Jenna Sauceo heads to a gym to meet wrestler Thunder Rosa, who has combined a fun, artful love of boxing with a successful business. Then we talk with Dalia Flores Contreras, CEO of City Education Partners, who shares how her middle school teachers inspired her. And from military to civilian life, Dr. Erika Gonzalez, CEO of STAAMP Allergy, talks about how she leads in medicine and business.
Learn how broadcasting icon Blanquita Cullum has made her way in a business that employed only a few women when she started. Then, UTSA CFO Veronica Salazar-Mendez talks about leadership in higher education, and finally turning creativity into a business. We also meet Laura Diaz of Mint Salon, who explains why owning a salon means you’re much more than just a hairdresser.
We talk to three Latinas who forged their own paths, from leading health-care institutions to leading in a top public service role and Tex-Mex culture. Hear from Deputy City Manager Maria Villagomez about succeeding in a male-dominated field; Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez on creating your own professionalism; and lifestyle blogger Melanie Mendez-Gonzales on taking your own path.
Our city features many Latinas who work at, own, or operate a variety of businesses. It’s time to give them the recognition they deserve. Meet the Latina leaders who are working in our community, from large corporations to corner bakeries. Join us as we hear firsthand from women who have broken stereotypes and barriers to reach success - and what they learned along the way.
Host Melanie Mendez-Gonzales interviews Hispanic business women Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, Denise Hernandez and Dr. Adriana Contreras.
Host Melanie Mendez-Gonzales interviews County Court 13 Judge Rosie Speedlin-Gonzales, Alamo Colleges District 4 Chair Dr. Lorena Lorraine Pulido, and South Side Independent School District Coach Jessica Cardenas.
Host Melanie Mendez-Gonzales talks with three inspiring Latina leaders: San Antonio’s First Lady Erika Prosper, Brooks Chief Strategy Officer Connie Gonzalez, and Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Dance Director Jeannette Chavez.
Host Melanie Mendez-Gonzales talks with three inspiring Latina leaders: KSAT 12 reporter Jessie Degollado, plumber and Texas Women in Trades founder Allie Perez, and tech firm SWEB Development founder Magaly Chocano.
Host Melanie Mendez-Gonzales interviews Hispanic women fighting for rights, diversity and inclusion: Dolores Huerta, farm workers activist and civil rights leader; Angeles Valenciano, CEO of the National Diversity Council; and Marina Alderete Gavito, executive director of San Antonio Digital Connects, which works to close the digital divide.
Host Melanie Mendez-Gonzales interviews Lt. Col. Olga E. Custodio, the first Hispanic female U.S. military pilot; Samantha Lopez, who worked her way up from delivering packages to division manager of Air Operations at UPS; and Tejano conjunto musician Eva Ybarra, “Queen of the Accordion" and the 2022 Texas State Musician.
Host Melanie Mendez-Gonzales talks to women in law enforcement and justice. Hear from Detective Claudia Torres, lawyer and Lawtinas founder Brianna Chapa, and Precinct 2 Constable Leticia Vazquez.
This week we focus on leading Latinas in arts and entertainment. We talk with Tejano singing legend Patsy Torres, ballerina Vanessa Bessler, and author Carmen Tafolla. How did they stand out in the crowded and competitive fields of entertainment? What advice can they offer? Join us!
Meet three San Antonio Latina leaders who are blazing cyber trails. Host Melanie Mendez-Gonzales talks with Janie Gonzalez, founder of web-development company Webhead and chairwoman of CPS Energy, Amanda Keammerer, CEO of cybersecurity and information company Javilud, and Ivy Vasquez Sandoval, a robotics software engineer with Plus One Robotics.
With a focus on education, host Melanie Mendez-Gonzales talks with State Board of Education Representative Marisa Perez-Diaz, San Antonio mariachi teacher Rhonda Garcia, and the head of an equity in education nonprofit, Celina Moreno.
This week we talk with Latina leaders in civics and politics. Hear from Janie Barrera, former president and CEO of LiftFund; Melissa Cabello Havrda, San Antonio District 6 City Councilwoman; and Liz Campos, Texas House District 119 representative.
With a focus on health, meet Amelie G. Ramirez, director of the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio; Andrea Guerrero, director of the Bexar County Health Department; and Lyssa Ochoa, a vascular surgeon with San Antonio Vascular and Endovascular Clinic.