Econo-Mía Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Latino Economic Development Center
LEDC’s premier podcast, Econo-Mía, aims to provide a window into the economic power of Latinos and other underserved communities in the U.S. by focusing on key economic themes revolving around housing, women, financial stability, and small business development and financing.
En este episodio de Econo-Mía, en español, conocerás a Luis Medina y su esposa, Darleen Irizarry. Ambos dueños de Mr. Kitchen Commercial Solutions, un negocio ubicado en Puerto Rico que empezó operaciones en mayo de 2020. Mr. Kitchen Commercial Solutions es una pequeña empresa completamente operada desde casa la cual vende equipos y electrodomésticos de cocina comerciales a diversos negocios de comida en la isla. Este pequeño pero gigante negocio, logro abrir exitosamente durante una pandemia y en los primeros seis meses de operaciones, triplicaron los ingresos de su inversión inicial. Para la segunda mitad de 2020, los propietarios buscaron la ayuda de LEDC para suscribirse a un préstamo proporcionado por el SBA de EE. UU. Este prestamos los ayudó a crecer aún más, consolidando la presencia de Mr. Kitchen Commercial Solutions en la isla y en Facebook, en donde tienen cerca de unos 4,000 usuarios registrados en su página.
Mira este episodio de Econo-Mía para obtener más información sobre la receta secreta para el éxito que requiere una empresa familiar como Mr. Kitchen Commercial Solutions y cómo LEDC ayudo a Luis y a Darleen. Si estas ubicado en Puerto Rico y deseas obtener más información sobre Mr. Kitchen Commercial Solutions, puedes encontrar su página de Facebook aquí: https://www.facebook.com/Mr-Kitchen-Commercial-Solutions-108140457337467/
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In this episode of Econo-Mía, in Spanish, you will meet Luis Medina and his wife, Darleen Irizarry, owners of Mr. Kitchen Commercial Solutions. Launched in Puerto Rico in May 2020, Mr. Kitchen Commercial Solutions is a small home-based business that sells commercial kitchen equipment and appliances.
Remarkably and during a pandemic, this small but mighty business generated triple its initial investment within the first six months of operations.
By the second half of 2020, owners Luis and Darleen sought help from LEDC in underwriting a loan by the U.S. SBA, which helped them grow even further—solidifying Mr. Kitchen Commercial Solutions' presence on the island and on Facebook, where they have garnered almost 4,000 followers.
Check out this episode of Econo-Mia to learn more about Luis and Darleen's secret recipe for success as a family-run business and how LEDC helped. If you are located in Puerto Rico and would like to learn more about Mr. Kitchen Commercial Solutions, you can find them on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Mr-Kitchen-Commercial-Solutions-108140457337467/
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Rosalyn Vera es la dueña de Cocina Luchadoras, un restaurante mexicano en la ciudad de Baltimore. El restaurante esta participando en el proyecto Una Nueva Imagen para Broadway, el cual LEDC esta liderando. Este episodio de Econo-Mía se centra en la historia personal de Rosaly, cómo nació el concepto de Cocina Luchadoras y cómo estamos ayudando a su restaurant a renovar su imagen exterior
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Cocina Luchadoras Social Links
Website: https://www.cocinaluchadoras.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocinaluchadoras
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cocinaluchadoras/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cocinaluchadora
Across the country, rental assistance programs have aided in the prevention of evictions. This episode of Econo-Mía features a Montgomery County resident who received rental assistance and an LEDC staff member who is on the ground helping tenants access this critical resource.
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Christie Gilkes is the owner of Sweet Intuition. The bakery offers custom cakes and signature pastries with a tropical twist that draws inspiration from her childhood in the US Virgin Islands. It was not until coming to Empowered Women International, a program of LEDC, that Christie took her side hustle to the next level by moving into a commercial kitchen space. Hear more of Christie’s story on the latest episode of Econo-Mía!
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Website: https://www.sweetintuitions.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CakesSweetIntuition
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Latinas own less than 1% of businesses in the US. Studies show access to capital remains one of the most significant barriers to entry. Latina CEO & Founder Daniella Senior shares how she managed to expand Colada Shop and launch Serenata and Zumo with support from the Latino Economic Development Center.
Guest Links:
- Daniella’s Socials:
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/daniellasenior
- Colada Shop:
- https://twitter.com/Coladashop
- https://www.instagram.com/coladashop/?hl=en
- https://www.facebook.com/coladashop/
- Serenata & Zumo
- https://www.instagram.com/serenatadc/
- https://www.facebook.com/serenatadc/
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LEDC’s premier podcast, Econo-Mía, aims to provide a window into the economic power of Latinos and other underserved communities in the U.S. by focusing on key economic themes revolving around housing, women, financial stability, and small business development and financing.
Housing prices have soared in the DC region since the pandemic started. One homeowner discusses how she was able to make her dream of homeownership a reality by taking advantage of affordable housing and down-payment assistance programs available in Washington, DC
LEDC Social Links
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @ledcmetro
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ledcmetro/mycompany
LEDC’s premier podcast, Econo-Mía, aims to provide a window into the economic power of Latinos and other underserved communities in the U.S. by focusing on key economic themes revolving around housing, women, financial stability, and small business development and financing.
The premiere episode of Econo-Mía features Nathaniel Ru, the co-founder of Sweetgreen. Nathaniel sat down with us to discuss his journey as a co-founder and shared how impactful LEDC was when Sweetgreen first launched. As a former small business client, Sweetgreen demonstrates what can happen when you invest in minority entrepreneurs.
LEDC Social Links
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @ledcmetro
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ledcmetro/mycompany
Sweet Green Social Links
Instagram: @Sweetgreen
Facebook: @sweetgreen
Twitter: @sweetgreen
TikTok: @sweetgreen
LEDC’s premier podcast, Econo-Mía, aims to provide a window into the economic power of Latinos and other underserved communities in the U.S. by focusing on key economic themes revolving around housing, women, financial stability, and small business development and financing.
LEDC’s premier podcast, Econo-Mía, aims to provide a window into the economic power of Latinos and other underserved communities in the U.S. by focusing on key economic themes revolving around housing, women, financial stability, and small business development and financing.