Leadership Strategies for Women®: Recent Episodes
Ellie Nieves
The Leadership Strategies for Women® Podcast is hosted by Ellie Nieves. Ellie is a Women's Leadership Speaker and Coach. Tune in for expert advice and leadership strategies to help women show up, speak up and step up in their careers and personal lives. For more information go to: www.LeadershipStrategiesforWomen.com.
Ellie Nieves interviews Carin Weisman Crook, the author of #morninghaiku: a simple practice to inspire your every day.
Ellie Nieves interviews Jenny Fox, a marketing professional at Connexus Credit Union, on how to lead in your career.
Ellie Nieves interviews SVP, Customer Success, at FuelCycle on how to questioning authority respectfully can lead to Innovation and greatness.
Ellie Nieves interviews Dr. Soribel Genao on how to build diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces that embrace justice and belonging.
Ellie Nieves interviews Dr. Valerie Mason-Cunningham on being intentional and why experiences matter.
Ellie Nieves interviews Coach, Thought Partner, Facilitator, and Trainer Dale Hisiger on exploring communication strategies to enable you to increase your impact and results.
Ellie Nieves interviews author Kristin Schuchman on how to jump start your career by taking action and moving forward in a way that is truly engaging and meaningful.
Ellie Nieves interviews Lisa Morris, AVP of Public Relations and Corporate Communications on how women leaders can communicate effectively in the workplace.
Ellie Nieves interviews Grace O’Donnell, the Chief Operating Officer of Leaders Press, about how publishing a book can establish your reputation as a leader.
Read an article that goes in depth on how to get your book published: https://leaderspress.com/how-to-get-a-book-published
Ellie Nieves interviews Diana Jones, the author of the book Leadership Levers, on how women leaders can release the power of relationships for exceptional results in life and in business.
Ellie Nieves interviews Jenn Graham, CEO of Inclusivv, about her mission to create a more inclusive world.
Ellie Nieves interviews Dr. Lisa Wicker on how women leaders can build capacity and overcome limitations.
True partnership is about identifying shared value and leveraging the combined strengths of each partner to achieve a level of impact that cannot be accomplished independently. Partnerships founded on trust and respect foster an explosion of creativity and a multiplier effect – and can transform your life! In this episode, Ellie Nieves interviews the Co-Founder of LeadHERship Global, Lisa Fisk, on Unlocking the Power of Partnerships.
Global burnout is at an all-time high. Certainly the added pressure of remote work and the uncertainty of Covid-19 adds to it. However, there are steps leaders can take to minimize the flames. Ellie Nieves interviews Eileen McDargh, the CEO of the Resiliency Group, on how to go from burnout to breakthrough.
What if, instead of leading with an iron fist, leaders focused on creating opportunities for others by making space for their teams and clients to grow while still contributing to their personal lives? To do this, your personal and company values must be aligned and prioritized. Ellie Nieves interviews entrepreneur, Becky Robinson on leading with values.
Ellie Nieves interviews Latina Life Coach and Model Rosie Mercado on the release of her new book, "The Girl with Self-Esteem Issues". Rosie shares about body positivity and mental health.
Annie Scranton joins Ellie Nieves to talk about how you can go from trials to triumph—to rebuild after a setback. Annie is a former TV producer working on shows on FOX, CNN, MSNBC, and ABC's Good Morning America, and NBC's TODAY Show.
Grit is a skill; one that can be taught to help people overcome fear, break through uncertainty, and reach their full potential. Shannon Huffman Polson joins Ellie Nieves to discuss her book: THE GRIT FACTOR: Courage, Resilience & Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World.
For the last several months, we’ve spent more time with ourselves, our families, and our work. We’ve struggled with the elusive work-life balance more than ever. As we approach our new normal and take steps toward “business as usual”, however, it’s important to begin thinking about what we’ve learned about ourselves throughout the crisis and how we can leverage these new learnings going forward. For women, in particular, it will be important to begin thinking about the importance of boundaries, what we need to live a more balanced life, and how we can articulate those needs moving forward. In this episode of the Leadership Strategies for Women podcast, Ellie Nieves interviews Lisa Fain, CEO of the Center for Mentoring Excellence, on How Mentoring Can Help Women With Self-Discovery & Creating Healthy Boundaries.
These days we know that to get the best from your staff, to encourage connection, commitment and personal and business growth we need to lead with emotional intelligence. Encouraging strengths rather than preying on weaknesses! And, as leaders to be self-aware, leading by example, being the standard that we wish to see. Leading with emotional intelligence, is a must for the modern business wanting to thrive. On this episode of the Leadership Strategies for Women Podcast, Ellie Nieves interviews hypnotherapist and coach Sarah Griffiths on Leading with Emotional Intelligence.
Ellie Nieves interviews productivity coach Mridu Parikh on how effective women spend their time.
Ellie Nieves interviews the CEO of the Federation of Protestant Agencies, Jennifer Jones Austin about her career, her advocacy work and about how women can make an impact in their communities.
Ellie Nieves interviews Amy Bottoms, the principal at the executive search firm Catalyst Advisors, on how women leaders rise to executive ranks.
Ellie Nieves interviews entrepreneur and business coach Angie Lund. Angie shares leadership strategies to help women go from feeling powerless to being powerful.
Leadership Speaker and Coach Ellie Nieves interviews Dr. Amber Tichenor, PhD. As the founder of To Be, Coaching + Consulting, Dr. Tichenor empowers women to find their voice, embrace change and be all they want to be. She has a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and she is a subject matter expert on Female Rivalry.
The Coronavirus outbreak has dramatically changed our lives. Join us for an interview with Edwin Torres, Nurse Practitioner at the Montefiore Medical Center in NY to learn how you can protect yourself and those you love.
Women’s Leadership Speaker & Coach Ellie Nieves interviews HR Consultant LaShawn Davis. They discuss how emerging women leaders can become top performers.
Ellie Nieves interviews Jill Lynch Cruz, PhD on success strategies for Latina lawyers and women leaders. Jill shares her Three S strategy: Self-Confidence, Self-Advocate and Self-Promote.
Ellie Nieves interviews photographer and coach Alyssa Peek on how to cultivate your professional image.
Ellie Nieves interviews Cheryl Sanchez, the author of the book: The Journey of Success: Even When Success is Just Getting Out of Bed. Cheryl redefines success for women leaders who are facing personal challenges as they work to achieve their goals.
In this great interview with Rochelle Rice, learn how to be an effective leader by using the body as a resource for sound decision making, stress reduction, and confidence. You will come away with a strategy to apply immediately in your everyday life for more energy and impact. And be ready to move!
Ellie Nieves interviews Author, Speaker and Trainer, Denisha Tate-McAlister on leading through adversity.
1 in 4 American Women are dissatisfied with their overall wellness. Tune in to the Leadership Strategies for Women podcast to learn how you can improve your overall health and wellness as Ellie Nieves interviews Health and Nutrition Coach Deon Hall-Garriques.
Women's Leadership Speaker and Coach Ellie Nieves interviews Productivity Expert Jendayi Harris. Jendayi shares tips and strategies to help women leaders be productive and effective in their roles.
Ellie Nieves interviews Bonnie Marcus, the author of "The Politics of Promotion: How High Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead
Juliana is a STYLE, IMAGE & PERSONAL BRAND CONSULTANT. She is the founder of Forty-Eight 10, a personal branding firm. Juliana helps career professionals understand how self-packaging and self-marketing can impact their professional and personal lives. Many of her clients are executives, professionals and entrepreneurs whom she gives the style and grace to discover their very best and most powerful selves.
Ellie Nieves interviews Communications Expert Dana Rubin on how women leaders can advance their goals with messaging, public speaking and visiblity strategies.
Ellie Nieves interviews Life Coach Jean Haynes on how you can unleash your purpose, passion and highest performance.
Ellie Nieves intervews Lauen Underwood, a registered nurse whose commitment to her community and social justice led to a run for Congress.
Ellie Nieves interviews author Julia Mateer. Julia just released her book, Lifegiving Leadership: A Woman’s Toolbox for Leading. She is also the co-founder of Generation Eve, an online community for women focusing on leadership, relationships, and parenting. She is also a wife, mother, and licensed mental health therapist.
Ellie Nieves interviews Renee Weisman, Author of Why Hillary Lost: What Women Can Learn from the 2016 Election. During the interview, Renee shares that likability and competence are directly affected by gender, much more than experience or evidence of talent.
Ellie Nieves interviews Julia Dale. Julia is a wife, mother, and an attorney. She is also an avid writer who seeks to encourage moms through her blog entitled: Motherhood Matters. During the interview, Julia shares how shebalances faith, career, and family.
Ellie Nieves interviews Kathy Thornton-Bias, President & COO of Verlo Mattress. During the interview, Kathy shared strategic advice on paving a path to executive leadership.
Ellie Nieves interviews Kelly Lyndgaard, the Founder and CEO of Unshattered. Unshattered is a social enterprise that employees women in recovery to have them build a path toward economic independence and sustained sobriety.
Ellie Nieves interviews Dr. Jennifer Bennett. Dr. Bennett is a social media marketing expert. She’s a Communication Specialist for iBloom, a business consultancy that is revolutionizing the way women do business and live life.
Ellie Nieves interviews actress Vivienne Jurado. Vivienne is an award winning actress known for her role as "Dr. Sandra Peterson" in the award winning feature film "Dirty Shield" and she recently appeared in the role of a defense attorney in the NBC drama "Shades of Blue."
Ellie Nieves interviews author and speaker Luzelenia Casanova about breaking barriers in the male dominated IT industry.
Ellie Nieves interviews "The Gravitas Guru", Raleigh Mayer, on how to develop executive presence.
Ellie Nieves interviews MTV attorney Lissa Bourjolly about what it takes to be sucessful.
Ellie Nieves interviews the author of: Living Check to Monday: The Real Deal About Money, Credit and Financial Security, Lynn Richardson.
Known to thousands as "The Mortgage Guru" (also as "The Madea of Money"), and named by Urban Influence Magazine as one of the 20 Hottest Influencers of 2008, Lynn Richardson is an author, entrepreneur and financial coach who uses her quick wit and humorous presentation style to help others face their money issues and achieve personal, professional and spiritual harmony. With more than a decade of leading roles in the banking and real estate sales industries, Lynn vision is best portrayed in her books, most notably Living Check to Monday: The Real Deal About Money, Credit and Financial Security, which achieved Best Seller status at the 2008 Congressional Black Caucus Conference Book Pavilion. Lynn has been featured in Essence, Jet, Upscale, on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, and in countless media outlets nationwide.
Ellie Nieves interviews the lyricist, pioneer, icon, inspirational speaker, veteran, entrepreneur and legend who is described as one of the most prolific and well-respected female Hip Hop artists of our time: MC Lyte.
Author of “Unstoppable: Igniting the Power Within to Achieve Your Greatest Potential,” MC Lyte is the CEO of both Sunni Gyrl, Inc. and Hip Hop Sisters Foundation, the presiding President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Recording Academy, co-host of the nationally syndicated Café Mocha radio show, and she is also a proud honorary member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority.
Ellie Nieves interviews Miguel deJesus, the Founder and CEO of Purpose & Action on how to think like a CEO.
Ellie Nieves interviews attorney Karen Lim who shares about her personal career transition and her journey to career success.
Ellie Nieves interviews transformational speaker, facilitator, radio host and bestselling author Charmaine Hammond. Charmaine shares leadership strategies to help you get crystal clear on your goals, map out a plan, navigate obstacles and celebrate your successes.
Ellie Nieves interviews Janet Hanson. Widely respected as a leading entrepreneur, Janet Hanson is recognized as a unique voice and champion for women globally. As CEO and Founder of 85 Broads, Janet has built a global network community of 30,000 trailblazing women who want to leverage their best personal and professional relationships to create greater success for themselves and each other.
Ellie Nieves interviews Leslie Bradshaw. Leslie Bradshaw is the President, COO and Co-founder of JESS3. Named one of the top five female executives in the technology industry by Fast Company, Leslie has been described as the “operational energy” behind JESS3′s explosive growth and international success.
Ellie Nieves interviews Julie Steinberg of the Wall Street Journal on the 9 Rules Women Must Follow to Get Ahead.
Ellie Nieves interview author and leadership strategist Deborah Stephens on: The Female Leadership Experience: 7 Ways Corporate Cultures Need To Change In Order To Retain Women Leaders.
Ellie Nieves interviews Patricia Mota, the Director of Membership Outreach for the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE), focusing on leadership development for women and post-secondary outreach. Patricia works on growing and strengthening national networks through the delivery of skill development and networking building programs for students and professionals. Patricia strives to engage experienced professionals as mentors and advisors to create a multi-generational network to support Latinos’ career growth around the country.
Leadership Speaker and Coach, Ellie Nieves, interviews Michael Froehls, the author of the book: The Gift of Job Loss.
Michael is a highly accomplished professional with 15 years of expertise in management consulting and in strategic, financial, and operative executive positions, held at some of the largest and most respected global financial services firms. He is the founder of The Froehls Group, LLC, a consulting boutique.
Ellie interviews Emily Bennington on the Five Principles of Exemplary Leadership: What the Most Successful Women Do Right.
Emily Bennington is coauthor of the very first business book every new grad should own, Effective Immediately: How to Fit In, Stand Out, and Move Up at Your First Real Job. She is a frequent speaker on the topic of career success and provides organizational savvy training to new grads and their employers. Emily has been featured on Fox Business, CNN, and ABC, as well as quoted in publications including the Wall Street Journal, New York Post, and Washington Post Express. She is a contributing writer for Monster.com and a featured blogger for The Huffington Post, Forbes Woman, and US News and World Report. Emily’s second book, a career guide for young women, will be published in the fall of 2012 by AMACOM.
Ellie Nieves interviews Jennifer Ford Berry, the Best Selling Author of Organize Now! A Week-by-Week Guide to Simplify Your Space and Your Life. Jennifer will share how you can get ahead in your career and personal finances by getting organized.
Ellie interviews, low glycemic nurse, Joyce Harrell, on Leadership Strategies for Women Radio. Learn how living a healthy lifestyle can help you live a more productive and successful life.
Tune in to Leadership Strategies for Women Radio on Tuesday, Septemebr 13 at 6:30pm Eastern. Women's Leadership Speaker and Strategist Ellie Nieves will interview Dr. Sherrie Bourg Carter, the author of the book: High Octane Women: How ” can avoid and overcome burnout.
Sherrie Bourg Carter, Psy.D.,is a nationally recognized psychologist who specializes in extreme and traumatic stress in women and children. Her television appearances include TheTodayShow, CNN Headline News, and Fox News.
Tune in to as Ellie Nieves interviews Life Success Consultant, Miguel DeJesus. They will discuss the tools every emerging woman leader should have in her toolbox.
Ellie Nieves continues her Women in Leadership Series with Regina Calcaterra, an attorney and former candidate for NYS Senate.
Ellie Nieves interviews Dia Simms,General Manager of the Blue Flame Agency, a Sean "Diddy" Combs company.
Tune in to the Leadership Strategies for Women radio program. Your host, Ellie Nieves, will interview Lee Miller the Co-Author of “A Woman’s Guide to Negotiating.”
Ellie Nieves interviews the Success Doctor, Dr. Shirley Davis on Five Strategies to Reinvent Yourself in 2011.
Tune-in as Ellie Nieves interviews Diane Cunningham, the President and Founder of the National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs on the Leadership Strategies of Appreciation and Gratitude.
Tune in for a discussion with Life Success Consultant Leslie Flowers on expanding your awareness and taking steps towards your goals.
Bio:
Leslie Flowers is a personal growth facilitator and coaches group seminars, workshops and business masterminds designed to take you from status quo ... to extraordinary. Her areas of exper include principles of success, universal law, emotional intelligence, and levels of awareness. An entrepreneur and certified speaker, Leslie's mentors include world thought leaders, including Bob Proctor, Paul Martinelli, Les Brown, Steve Siebold, Mary Morrissey, Brandon Dangerfield, Paul Hutsey, Michael Nicholas, and Christian Simpson. Leslie mentors others in leadership, personal development, and speaking.
Tune in to Ellie's radio program "Success in the Making: Advice from Women Entrepreneurs" on Tuesday, August 3 at 7:30pm. Ellie Nieves follows up with four (4) emerging women entrepreneurs and discusses their challenges and successes in business.
Tune-in to Ellie Nieves' radio program for an interview with Tara Travis a faith-based entrepreneur.
Ellie Nieves continues her Women in Leadership Series with Leslie Grossman, Founder of the Women's Leadership Exchange.
Tune in to Ellie Nieves' radio program on Tuesday, April 13th at 6:30pm EDT as she interviews Selena Rezvani the author of The Next Generation of Women Leaders.
Selena is an author, consultant, and coach whose goal is to propel more women into the top echelons of leadership. Her debut book, The Next Generation of Women Leaders (Praeger, 2009), is the career guidebook she always wished she’d had but could never find. A major underpinning of Selena’s book is the 30+ interviews she conducted with c-level women around the country. Selena wrote Next Generation while pursuing her MBA at Johns Hopkins, where she graduated first in her class. Selena also holds a Masters degree in social work from NYU.
Get in gear for 2010! Tune in to Ellie Nieves' radio show on Tuesday, December 22nd at 6:30pm EST on BlogTalkRadio for a discussion on Planning for Career Success in 2010. Our guest will be Success Consultant Miguel deJesus.
Have you recently been laid off? Tune in to this show for strategies on how to manage during your transition. Our guest will be Orietta Ramirez the author of the "You're Fired" blog series on www.CareerJockey.com.
Tune in to Ellie Nieves' show as she interviews
Lethia Owens, a certified Personal Branding & Social Media Strategist. Lethia will share strategies that will challenge you to be bold, stand out and get noticed. You are bigger, more powerful and more valuable than you have ever been taught to believe.
Tune in to Ellie Nieves' radio program on Friday, November 27th at 1:00pm Eastern to learn how you can become the CEO of ME, Inc. Our guest will be Rod Colon the founder and CEO of ETP Network. Rod will share key strategies that will shift your focus and help you to take your career and business to the next level.
Tune in to get advice from 4 Dynamic Women Leaders who have decided to pursue their dreams of entrepreneurship. If you have ever wanted to be your own boss - you won't want to miss this radio show.
We all have a personal “internal” GPS device that often lies dormant inside of us that if we were to simply activate it, we could transform our lives and create and design a new life for ourselves. Tune-in for some motivation and inspiration as Ellie Nieves interviews Andy Henriquez, a distinguished professional speaker, real estate investor, author and mentor.
Tune in as we kick-off our Fall Season and get back into the swing of things. Our guest will be Jo Miller the CEO of Women's Leadership Coaching. Jo will share advice on how to manage your career and advance into a leadership role.
Tune in to Ellie's radio program as she interviews George Martinez, the Founder of GlobalBlock.org. Hon. George "Rithm" Martinez is an international artist/ activist / educator and a political pioneer of the Hip-Hop community. George will talk about how he combined his love of music and political activism to live his dream.
Do you want to learn how to win in a man's world? Then tune in to Ellie's radio show. Guest Renee Weisman, the author of the book "Winning in a Man's World" will provide advice for women who want to succeed and the men who work with them.
Tune in to listen to Anthony Quinones, host of "Your Point of Q" radio program, as he interviews Ellie Nieves on her Leadership Principles for Success.
Tune in and listen to an episode of From Bright to Brilliant with host, Career Coach Tai Goodwin as she interviews Ellie Nieves on Developing Your Personal Brand.
Tune in for a discussion on Living Your Dreams. Our Guest will be Ellie’s friend and mentor, Dr. Katie Brazelton. Dr. Brazelton is the author of the best selling books, The Pathway to Purpose and Character Makeover, 40 Days with a Life Coach to Create the Best You. Dr. Brazelton is also the Founder of Life Purpose Coaching Centers International.
Are you working too much? Stressed about your finances? Not spending enough time with loved ones? If you have a burning desire to change your financial situation, tune in to this show for strategies to get you on the road to financial freedom. Our guest will be attorney, speaker, trainer and author Star Bobatoon.
Tune in for a discussion on Amazing Woman Power and Success. Our guest will be Marsh Engle. Marsh is CEO of Marsh Engle Media and the Creator of Amazing Women’s Day Worldwide.
Tune in for a discussion on how to communicate with impact. Our guest will be Diane DiResta. Diane is an internationally recognized expert on the fine art of public speaking and commanding more influence at work.
Too often, women are excluded from informal networks where important information is shared and a sense of belonging is built. Women’s networks offer an alternative and provide opportunities where women can make business and personal connections, discover their own events, discuss issues specifically related to them, and find resources for career advancement. Tune in for a discussion on the Power of Women's Networks with special guest Karin Janin, the Director of the Mid-Hudson Women's Network of New York.
Tune in for a discussion on Fostering Executive Leadership in Women with guest Dr. Tammy Wong.
Tune in for a discussion on Speaking for Success with guest Dianne Legro. Too often women's voices are not heard in the workplace. For many women, the problem is the way they speak and the language that they use. In today's workplace it's important that you not only speak to speak, but that you speak to influence.
Tune in for a Discussion on Shifting into High Gear. Our guest will be successful real estate investor and motivational speaker Keryl Pesce. Learn how to shift your beliefs, shift your focus, shift your direction and shift into high gear!
Tune in for a Discussion on Strategies for Financial Success. Our guest will be Ellie Kay, America's Family Financial Expert and the Author of "Living Rich for Less."
Tune in for a discussion on how to Win and Lead. Our guest will be motivational speaker John Garcia. John shares valuable insights gained from over 31 years of "in-the-trenches" military and corporate leadership. Nothing is held back. You'll learn how to overcome adversity and be more effective your leadership role.
Tune in for a discussion on developing the leadership skills you need to get you to the next level. Our guest will be independent Licensed LifeSuccess Consultant, Miguel de Jesus. Miguel has over 38 years of experience leading organizations to high levels of productivity and achievement, while creating a culture of personal growth, development, and achievement.
Networking and career advancement go hand-in-hand in your development as a leader. Where and how you spend your time networking will be largely determined by where you are in your life and in your career as well as where you want to go.
Social networks like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have become more than a fun diversion. They have quickly become platforms for professionals, entrepreneurs, businesses, not-for-profits, and politicians to increase visibility, awareness and monetize expertise. Tune into my radio show on Tuesday, March 31st at 6:30 pm EST for a discussion on Strategies for Successful Social Networking. My guest will be the Pied Piper of Social Marketing herself, Mari Smith. Dubbed “the Pied Piper of Facebook” by FastCompany.com, Mari Smith is a Relationship Marketing Specialist and Social Media Business Coach. She helps entrepreneurs to accelerate their business profits using an integrated social marketing strategy, with particular focus on Facebook and Twitter. Mari is passionate about showing fellow professionals how to develop powerful profitable relationships using social media. I will take questions for Mari via Chat live during the Radio Show at www.BlogTalkRadio.com/Ellie-Nieves or you can send me your questions in advance of the show via Facebook.
Tune in for a discussion on Making Over Your Career. Our guest will be Career Coach, Tai Goodwin.
Tune in for a discussion on Developing a Vision for Success. Our guest will be Business Strategist and Passionista, Ali B. Rodriguez.
Tune in for Some Coaching on The Go as Ellie Nieves provides you with tips to help you step into a leadership role.
Tune in for Some Coaching on the Go as Ellie Nieves provides you with Biblical insight on self-reflection.
Tune in for some Coaching on the Go as Ellie Nieves provides you with 3 steps to help you Facing Your Fears so that you can live boldly.
Tune in for a discussion on how to identify and manage the toxic relationships in your life. Our guest will be Valorie Parker, Founder of From the Soul of a Woman.
Tune in for a discussion on how to build successful friendships. Our guest will be Susie Williamson, Women's Ministry Leader at Valley Christian Church, New York.
Tune in for a discussion with Toni Ferguson, Director of Marriage Builders at Christian Faith Fellowship Family Church for strategies for a successful marriage relationship.
Tune in for a discussion on Living a High Performing Life. Our guest is Tonja Ward, the Founder and Owner of FITatudes, LLC.
Tune in for a Discussion with Anthony Quinones, the author of the new book, Repackaging is Everything, as we discuss strategies for Personal Branding.
Tune in for a discussion with Life Coach and Successful Business Women, Cheryl Cresswell on how you can become the confident, influential and respected woman God created you to be.
Do you have a strong desire to eliminate emptiness, fear, boredom, and meaninglessness from your life? Tune in for a discussion with Life Coach, Ruth Vazquez, to discover how you can live a more purposeful and fulfilling life. Discussion with Life Coach Ruth Vazquez