Brick Breakers: Recent Episodes
Brick Breakers
Welcome to brick breakers where I interview guests who have broken down many brick walls on their path to success. Some of these hurdles they overcame can vary from procrastination to anxiety disorder. In this podcast, people will express how they broke down one of their many brick walls.
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In this exhilarating episode of Brick Breakers Podcast, join us as we delve into Patricia Vazquez Topete's incredible journey through her first brutal Half Ironman in Hawaii—and her decision to return. Patricia, a powerhouse in finance and community advocacy, shares the challenges, triumphs, and personal growth she experienced during this grueling endurance race. Get inspired by her determination, resilience, and passion for pushing boundaries.
Tune in to hear Patricia's reflections on training, race day adrenaline, and the profound impact of endurance sports on her life. Don't miss out on this compelling story of resilience and the drive to conquer new challenges! 🌟
Patricia's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/topete2005/
Brick Breakers Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast/
In this compelling episode, join Rachel, a certified Spiritual Life Coach and Reiki practitioner based in Fresno, California, as she courageously shares her journey of overcoming feelings of disconnection throughout her life. Delving into pivotal moments of realization, Rachel candidly discusses how these feelings impacted her life and the transformative steps she took to cultivate connection and fulfillment. Filled with vulnerability and invaluable insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking guidance and inspiration on their own path to healing and self-discovery.
Rachels Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelreyes/
Brick Breakers Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast/
Today's guest is Zeek Gomez with over a decade of experience in tattooing across Tulare County and Kings County. Zeek is not just a tattoo artist, but also a talented painter involved in the arts scene in downtown Visalia, CA. Check out the links below to check out his art.
@browndogtattooz
@brickbreakerspodcast
Tony Bernard is the owner of the Old Foxx Tattoo shop in Visalia, CA. He went to a graphic design school in Arizona's and brought back his talent to his hometown. On this episode he talks about having faced an injury that completely changed his life. And how he was able to pivot 2 years of not being able to use his leg.
Old Foxx Tattoo Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/oldfoxxtattoo/?hl=en
Tony Bernard Personal Accounts:
https://www.instagram.com/pigfister/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/tony_bernard_arts/?hl=en
Brick Breakers Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast/?hl=en
From Selma to the bustling cities of Fresno and Clovis, Brandan Duran's voyage is a tale of resilience and transformation. A journey marked by financial struggles, unexpected detours, and the relentless pursuit of a brighter tomorrow. Today, we unravel his story of triumph over self-doubt and the relentless pursuit of his true potential. Don't miss this episode, where Brandon shares the inspiring account of his path to overcoming obstacles and finding his voice in the face of adversity!
Patricia Vazquez Topete is a finance industry leader and community advocate dedicated to positive change. She has a strong track record in economic development and championing policies for English language learners, immigrants, and farmworkers. Her roles on the COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Task Force and in the Governor's Office, as well as her work at the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, reflect her commitment to making a difference. Patricia's international influence includes human rights policy work in Latin America. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy and has received recognition as an Executive Fellow and a Fellow in leadership programs.
Gladys Martinez is a Mexican American woman entrepreneur, wife, and mother of two. She graduated from Fresno State with a BA in business administration with an emphasis on entrepreneurship. She was the student entrepreneur of the year in 2019, director of Grind Fresno, and currently an entrepreneurship mentor for a high school. She works as a tax specialist, has her own business, Nelias Birra Sauce, runs a podcast called Foodpreneur Network, and recently opened J&M Automotive Repair with her husband in Fresno. She previously had Tony's coconut fusion, where they sold mixed fruit and assembled it in a beautiful coconut shell. She did that for almost 6 years before moving on to her next big project. Her goal as a transformational leader is to inspire those who have suffered trauma and help them overcome obstacles while seeking their purpose.
Auto Shop:
https://www.instagram.com/jm_fresno/
Nelias Birria:
https://www.instagram.com/neliaslabirria/
www.neliaslabirria.com
Foodpreneur Network
https://www.instagram.com/foodpreneurnetwork/
Brick Breakers Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast/
Today's guest is Kristen James. She is a musician and artist. She grew up in the Central Valley and graduated from Fresno State with a degree in studio art. In this episode she talks about tools that helped her face anxiety and hopelessness in her life.
Discipleship School: https://gapyear.radiantvisalia.com/
Kristen Social Media:
https://instagram.com/kristenjamescreative?igshid=MWZjMTM2ODFkZg==
@kristenjamescreative @kristenjamesmusic
Brick Breakers Instagram:
https://instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
Some days we can feel on top of the world and other days we don't know what we are doing. If you feel stuck or need a reminder of what we are capable of when we unlock our minds, keep listening. The guest in this episode is Mukesh Chinreddy, an international student from India. He got his bachelors in India at SRM University and then came to California State University, Fresno to get his masters' degree in industrial technology. He has experience with being a campus manager, finance committee, student assistant, and he currently works as an IT Plant operations analyst. He also became the president of an Indian student club at Fresno State while also supporting an Entrepreneurship club at Fresno State. He loves networking, attending music festivals and helping others with their mental health. Currently, he is seeking out a CEO position and starting a few apps to help people with their finances and mental health.
Mukesh Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/dirigeant_politique/
Brick Breakers Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast/
If your someone who is trying to find balance between your spirituality and leadership, this podcast episode is for you. Even if you are just someone living day by day, we all encounter leadership roles, whether it's at work or at home. Today's guest is Lisa Alvarado. She was born and raised in Visalia, CA to teen parents and high school sweethearts Yvette and Lisandro, who were born on opposite sides of the border. She is the eldest daughter of 6 children. Growing up, Lisa was gifted with wisdom and a love for art and all things outdoors. At a young age, she started questioning feminist philosophy, community stewardship and justice. Lisa has been a part of so many things, such as being a health service specialist and response center agent for planned parenthood, Mar Monte, a program manager for Act for Women and girls, TOLA fellow, airport manager, site lead, central valley philanthropy fellow, food equity and access manager and currently she has been called to lead Womxn wise. Womxn wise is a place for people to get support in making their dreams come to life.
https://www.instagram.com/womxnwise/
https://www.instagram.com/l0velylisa/
Do you feel stuck? In this podcast Alfredo Magana Villegas talks about overcoming a survival mindset and changing it into a growth one. He is a first generation Fresno State Alumni. He grew up in a low-income community which inspired him to want to help others reshape their mindset from surviving to growing. He started a small business called Unstruggle Wealth to help people with financial services and he also started Exposure Agency where he offers different marketing services. Alfredo also has a YouTube channel called Magana Mindset where he talks about overcoming different beliefs that hold us back from success. Last but not least, he is partnered with Xtreme Electronic Recycling, where they donate to the O.U.R organization in order to help stop human trafficking.
Alfredos's social media: https://www.instagram.com/mr_amv_/
https://www.instagram.com/unstrugglewealth/
https://www.instagram.com/exposure_agency/
https://www.instagram.com/xtreme_electronic_recycling/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvE5xpwqu9r1HNQ4O_SrPRQ
Brick Breakers Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast/
Host:
https://www.instagram.com/yasminrising/
If you have ever dealt with grief or know someone who has this is a good episode to tune into. Jessica Lozano-Delgado is a mom of threw graduated from Fresno State and is very involved in her community. She is an advocate for the deaf and hard of hearing community, she started Visalia's first podcast and in 2019, she was the president's award winner for Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and 2022 nominee for community excellence. In this episode she gives the listeners advice on how she was able to deal with grief after her husband passed away. She also talks about how she is able to help her three kids cope with greif for their father as well.
Follow Jessica on Instagram at the.healthylatina
Check out The Jessica Show on Youtube
Listen to Visalia's Podcast on Spotify and follow them on Instagram at Visaliaspodcast
Having someone you love deal with a chronic illness can be intimidating and scary. But at the end of the day there are always ways to overcome that life challenge. In this podcast Alicia Porras will talk about how she has helped her chronically ill mother and also helped herself keep a positive outlook on their situation.
Check out her Instagram at humble_cbd humblehempproducts.com
In this episode our guest talks about dealing with overcoming DACA status and everything that comes along with it, such as overcoming language barriers , immigration status , imposter syndrome , and overall accepting who he was.
There are thousandsof homeless college students in the US today. In this episode, Jamie Moore, an English Professor at College of the Sequoias, breaks down how she faced dealing with homelessness as an undergrad during the great recession in 2008.
Karina Navarro was faced with many adversities growing up from being caught up in gangs to everyday depression and anxiety. In this podcast she talks about how she was able to become a first generation graduate and get past her daily negative mindset.
Letting go is never easy. In this episode, Alicia talks about how she lets go of the feeling of needing to control her teenager's decision to move with his dad. She learns to reflect and not take his decision personally, but rather accept it with love and let go of any negative feelings.
Moving is always a hassle and involves many obstacles, whether it is moving from school to changing jobs. In this episode, Christian talks about his experience of moving from Indonesia to the USA.
Becoming a parent, graduating and working full-time are tough times for many of us, and having the tools to navigate through them is essential for success. In this episode, Dra. Ambar Alvarez Soto breaks down the good and bad she faced while becoming a new mom, pursuing her doctorate, and working full-time.
More times than not, we are never mentally prepared to deal with the death of a loved one. In this episode, Silvia Balderas breaks down how she was able to navigate her emotions when coming to the conclusion that her mom will no longer be here.
Shame is something everyone goes through one way or another. In this episode, Nixya talks about how she faced shame head on and found the tools that changed her perspective, something most people feel like they would have never been able to do.
Family separation has long-term effects and many people have a hard time navigating all the emotions that arise when dealing with it. In this episode, Araceli Livier will break down how she dealt with being separated from her parents for over 11 years.
In this episode, Shantal Reyes opens up about her experience with sexual trauma and how she was able to work through it. If you want to learn how to help yourself or someone else get past sexual trauma, tune in to hear her story and how she has been able to heal.
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