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Gabriela Ramírez-Arellano
Gabriela opens up about her own experiences and lessons learned in her career, business and life! Platica de sus propios altibajos y cómo ha salido adelante. She share tips & inspiration, ideas, lessons learned and hacks so that you can reach your goals. Con toda la inspiración y motivación empresarial y de emprendimiento que necesitas para comenzar y hacer crecer tu negocio y tu vida profesional.
In this special episode of Autentico Podcast, we kick off a series dedicated to the powerful voices behind the Calladitas Rising anthology. We begin with an insightful conversation with Esmeralda Aharon, co-founder of Latinas Rising and a driving force behind this groundbreaking project.
In this fourth episode of Mente Maestra Karlos is joined by Elias Corpas and Pat Brennan on Building Bridges: A Community Approach to Networking. Karlos and his guests dive into the power of community and discover how to elevate your networking strategies to new heights.
In this third episode of Mente Maestra Karlos is joined by Sisi Beltran, John Davila, and Kitty Lohrum on Building Strong Communities: The Power of a Personal Board of Directors; Karlos and his guests discuss the incredible benefits of having a trusted circle to guide your personal and professional growth.
KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Vulnerability and Trust: “But knowing that I can come to either one of you and nobody's gonna judge me. Nobody's gonna make fun of me. Nothing negative. I think there's so much to be said for that.” - Karlos Ramirez
Diverse Perspectives: “Find someone who, you know, and love who thinks differently than you. That’s really where you grow.” - Kitty Lohrum
Cultural Understanding: “We limit ourselves so much with the junk that's in our head. Either we're too busy. We're not, we're, we don't know enough. Sometimes we're not good enough and expanding that, getting rid of all of that to, to allow yourself to be prosperous and fruitful to the extent that you can be as a person.” - John Davila
Valuing Partner Input: “When you think about your partner, you give them a different reserve spot... They can be the next consultation once you've taken in the board POV.” - Sisi Beltran
NOTABLE QUOTES:
“Here's the hard part: find someone who, you know, and love who thinks differently than you... That’s really where you grow.” - Kitty Lohrum
“We limit ourselves so much with the junk that's in our head. Expanding that, getting rid of all of that, allows you to be prosperous and fruitful to the extent that you can be as a person.” - John Davila
“When you think about your partner, you give them a different reserve spot... They can be the next consultation once you've taken in the board POV.” - Sisi Beltran
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Leadership and fatherhood are deeply interconnected, with lessons from each sphere enriching the other.
Vulnerability and accountability are crucial in both personal and professional growth.
Presence, patience, empathy, and consistency are fundamental qualities for effective leadership at home and work.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Follow Karlos Ramírez, Sisi Beltran, John Davila , and Kitty Lohrum on LinkedIn for more insights on leadership and community involvement.
Stay tuned for more episodes of Mente Maestra, where Karlos Ramirez will explore various aspects of leadership and personal development.
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In this 2nd episode of the Auténtico Podcast’s new series, Karlos Ramirez hosts a conversation with Facundo Oyenard and TC Slater, diving deep into the power of men championing women and fostering resilient communities.
In the inaugural episode of Mente Maestra: Leading by Example: Fatherhood and Leadership, host Karlos Ramirez delves into the intersections of fatherhood and leadership with two distinguished guests, Jomo Castro and Robert Clark. Both guests share their personal journeys and discuss how their roles as fathers have influenced their professional leadership styles and vice versa. The episode offers insightful perspectives on the challenges and rewards of leading by example in both the family and the workplace.
In today's episode, I share about losing my drive and motivation, and we explore how to reignite that spark within ourselves.
Have you ever felt like you're just going through the motions, lacking the passion and ambition you once had? Many of us have experienced this, especially when we've committed to slowing down and focusing on self-care, as I did after a conversation with my boss about the importance of vacation time.
Despite the initial confusion from peers about my newfound absence from the constant hustle, I realized the significance of prioritizing my well-being. But along with this shift came a dip in motivation and drive, leaving me questioning how to reclaim that sense of purpose.
In this episode, we discuss strategies to overcome this slump. From assessing your energy levels to revisiting daily habits and surrounding yourself with supportive amigos and tribe, we explore actionable steps to reignite your passion and refocus on your goals.
Join me as we navigate through these challenges together, sharing insights and experiences to inspire one another along the way. Remember, your feedback is invaluable, so don't hesitate to share your thoughts and experiences with me.
Stay true to yourself, embrace authenticity, and let's journey towards our aspirations together. Spread the word and share the content with those who might benefit from it.
Thank you for tuning in, and until next time, be kind, be authentic, and most importantly, be you!
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In this episode of Auténtico, Gabriela shares her journey of personal growth, empowerment, and stepping into éxito when the pandemic pushed her outside her comfort zone. Through powerful insights and practical tips, listeners are encouraged to break barriers, push boundaries, and embrace visibility in their lives.The episode begins with an invitation to shed the cloak of invisibility and step into the spotlight of your life. Drawing on themes from previous episodes, it’s time for a deeper exploration of authenticity and self-belief.Listen in to three powerful tips to help YOU become more visible, impactful, and authentically yourself.As Gabriela wraps up, she reminds you that the world is waiting for YOU to show up, shine, and leave your mark in YOUR own unique way!Think of who you would be and what you could accomplish if nothing was holding you back? If fear was not a part of the equation?Tip #1: Embrace VulnerabilityTip #2: Expand Your Comfort ZoneTip #3: Own Your Story and share it!
In this episode, you’ll learn Gabriela’s 3 recommendations for redefining your relationship with money when times are tough and as a way to help you get out of the shame and be able to find solutions.
Resources and go deeper:
FreeCreditReport.com : Pull your three credit reports for free
CreditKarma: How to make your money work for you.
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As we continue to navigate change and SHIFT, I want to remind you that change is a constant in all of our lives - whether we like it or not AND every action we take sends ripples into our communities and the world around us.
Después de la Pandemia
The journey we've been on and the transformations we've undergone during these last few years continue to affect me and I am sure you!
For this episode I’m drawing from Bad Bunny’s song Despues de la playa and on the surface, it might seem like a simple beach day song, but it's so much more! Listen in and let me know where you are in 2024!
Ready to nominate women making a difference in YOUR life!? I'll be shining a spotlight on the incredible women who have made a difference in my life—and I'd love to know who you admire, look up to and are thankful for!! Submit your nominations here: https://buff.ly/49BBv3J
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This episode explores kindness and its contagious nature, emphasizing its transformative power in our lives and communities. We start by highlighting the significance of small acts of kindness and the psychological mechanisms behind its contagiousness.
It also explores the reciprocal benefits of kindness for both the giver and the receiver, promoting overall well-being and connection. And the reminder that connection creates belonging.
As Latinx professionals, I encourage us to lead by example in fostering cultures of kindness in workplaces and communities!
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🎧 We're exploring stress and overwhelm through the lens of Brendon Burchard's powerful Thunder analogy ⚡.
Learn 4 steps to weather life's storms and emerge stronger.
Don't let stress hold you back. Tune in and take charge of your life today! 🌟
You can control stress and these 4 steps will get you started in identifying stress before it’s upon you - when you hear the thunder….pay attention to the warning signs
What are your triggers and what habits can you look to to get you out from under the weight of stress-inducing situations?
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It's the first week of February and I want to check in to see how your goals are coming along. Remember, being accountable is not about perfection; it's about progress and staying true to your authentic self. So take a look at the goals you set, and the impact you want to have, and see if they are aligned with your calendar.
In this episode, I want to share practical strategies that have worked for me for staying accountable, overcoming obstacles, and celebrating the small victories along the way. Let's transform our intentions into actions and make 2024 a year of growth and fulfillment.
Thank you Suzy, Angeline and Jacquie for sharing your words for 2024: Leadership, LEAP, and Limitless!!
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Join Gabriela Ramirez-Arellano in today’s conversation as we discuss the importance of setting intentions that resonate with your values and aspirations. It's not about the destination; it's about the journey, and I can't wait to explore this journey with you.
What does your relationship with your partner and love life look like? Relationships with familia and friends? Your health and finances? Time to get real about where we are and where we want to be!
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As you get ready for the week join me on Autentico Podcast as I talk to you about what you put out into the world
Think about what you are putting out this week.
What are you giving?
What are you focusing on?
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The more you act as a drain, the more you'll drive those same people away. The more you will drive opportunities away.
So what did I learn in 2023?
💕Make space to be uncomfortable - it's only outside our comfort zone that we grow.
💕 Speak up for other people and live courageously, even when you have to take risks and be bold.
💕 Encourage and empower others - it's through connections that we are truly alive.
💕 Self-acceptance is accepting yourself AND others as well.
💕 Don't burn out. My boss drove this one home this year and I am making sure I put on my oxygen mask before trying to help others in 2024. Check out more on my Instagram HERE
Let's celebrate our authenticity, embrace our uniqueness, and continue building a world where every story is heard and valued. I'm excited to continue this journey with you in the coming year!
Gracias for listening in!
If you haven’t had a chance to check out last year’s project, We Live Here Auténtico with St. Louis Public Radio, make sure you listen in:
Gracias Alejandro for being an AMAZING cohost- te extraño y te amo. You are missed my friend - more than you know! Thank you to our listeners - you inspire me to keep going. Jade Harrel and Bill Smith - so grateful for all of your learnings and insight on what podcasting is all about!
We Live Here Auténtico Episodes are here: https://www.stlpr.org/we-live-here/
Knowledge is power! Do you know the Hispanic population is almost 20% of the U.S. population? Do you 80% of new businesses created during the last 10 years were Hispanic? Tune in for this conversation of how the Hispanic community is driving America's growth!
¡El conocimiento es poder! ¿Sabías que la población Hispana es casi el 20% de la población de EE. UU.? ¿Sabías que 80% de los nuevos negocios creados durante los últimos 10 años fueron hispanos? ¡Sintonice esta conversación sobre cómo la comunidad hispana está impulsando el crecimiento de Estados Unidos!
It’s the new year and stress is a real thing that is constantly with us at different levels.
¿Listos para identificar la razón de tu estres y ver opciones disponibles con nosotros?
What about you? Are you quick to identify it and what do you do about it?
Join us for a conversation on gratitude, we have been through so much these past 21 months and sometimes we need the help of others. So, how and to who are you showing gratitude?
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Únete a nuestra conversación sobre la gratitud. Hemos pasado por muchas cosas en los 21 meses y, a veces, necesitamos la ayuda de los demás. Entonces, ¿cómo y a quién estás mostrando gratitud? Deja tu mensaje de voz aquí: https://anchor.fm/autentico--podcast/message
Eric Schmid covers the Metro East for St. Louis Public Radio. He writes about many topics in the Illinois counties adjacent to St. Louis, but regularly returns to stories about the environment, public policy, and the census and demographics. His work has appeared in the Belleville News-Democrat newspaper and on other public radio stations across Illinois and Missouri, as well as National Public Radio.
Eric came to the station through Report for America in 2019 and was tasked to develop STLPR’s coverage east of the Mississippi. Before joining St. Louis Public Radio, Eric held internships at Fox News Channel, NPR-affiliate WSHU Public Radio and AccuWeather. He graduated from Stony Brook University in New York with a degree in Journalism in 2018.
Ven y conoce a Ximena Vazquez
Antes del fin de año tuvimos la oportunidad de hablar con Ximena Vasquez Rodriguez y conocer más sobre su experiencia en venir a St. Louis a visitar a su familia, conocer a su esposo, su creciemiento profesional, being a #TIKTOK influencer/sensation y mucho más.
Y ustedes, como llegaron a St. Louis? Nos encantaría saber sus experiencias también! Deja tu mensaje de voz aquí: https://anchor.fm/autentico--podcast/message
She is a Marketing professional with 20 years of experience in areas such as Business to business, customer service, direct marketing, sales, logistics, public relations, and organization management. She is currently a realtor in the St. Louis area.
So many people have supported us and shaped our lives and we couldn’t be more thankful!
Who are you grateful to? How do you share that? Join us for this conversation!
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En este episodio hablamos con Gerardo R. Martinez, Director of Intercultural Engagement & Inclusion at Alianzas. Alianzas is a joint project with University of Missouri Extension and University of Missouri-Kansas City to address the needs and concerns of Latinx families throughout the state. He shares about his experience on moving to the U.S. and his advocacy work for the Hispanic community.
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Mauricio is a Mexican tenor, with so much experience around the world and now, he is living in St. Louis! Find out in our conversation where you can hear him sing live!
Mauricio es un tenor mexicano, con mucha experiencia alrededor del mundo y ahora, ¡vive en St. Louis! ¡Descubre en nuestra conversación dónde puedes escucharlo cantar vivo!
Fernanda Estrada shares her experience and journey about: Hispanic identity in the U.S. – How we see ourselves? / Identidad Hispana en los Estados Unidos: ¿cómo nos vemos a nosotros mismos?
Hablando de – How we see ourselves? / Identidad Hispana en los Estados Unidos: ¿cómo nos vemos a nosotros mismos?
Y tu? How do you see yourself? Your identity?
In this episode we discuss the saying that we are a product of our environment and share our own experiences and thoughts.
In this episode we speak with Adriana Darris, a free spirited Latinx and very dear to our hosts. Enjoy the conversation!
Employee Opinion Surveys (EOPs) are a helpful tool for organizations who want to be in-tune with what their employees find valuable. It is also a great tool for culture change. Have a listen at our discussion and let’s start the new year on a positive note!
2019 has been a great year for Autentico. We poured out heart and soul into our episodes and met some amazing Latinx professionals who continue to have a positive impact in our community.
We had a lot of fun unpacking this episode. How does a manger become a coach/mentor? Listen in and give us your thoughts!
Money seems to be a hard topic to discuss with business professionals and business owners. Sometimes the lack of conversation about money can limit your potential to receive a fair wage, or profit for your product/service. We hope that we give you the tools needed to help you start the conversation. Listen in for our challenge to you at the end
Joining us today is Fabiola Chalini and Erick Prado of Anheuser Busch.
Fabiola is a Procurement Executive with 12 years of experience in the food & beverage sector of global companies. PROCUREMENT GLOBAL DIR. (NAMEX, Malt and Barley)AB InBev - current PROCUREMENT SR DIR. (Capex, MRO & Services) 2016-2019 ZONE PROCUREMENT MANAGER - CAPEX Grupo Modelo 2013 – 2016 Hispanic Community Board member at Anheuser Busch.
Erick is the Manager of Price and performance management & Supply Chain. He was born and raise in Toluca, Mexico. He 10 years of experience in Finance. He graduated with a bachelors degree in economics and an MBA from St. Louis University.
Take a listen and enjoy learning about our guests.
Also make sure to check out AB’s promotional video featuring, Maluma HERE
Resources:
http://www.danielgoleman.info/topics/emotional-intelligence/
http://ntrinsx.com/
Can you think of your worst boss? What traits did you dislike about this person and what pressures do you mirror yourself?
How can you change your outlook and impact when you let go of the need to be right all of the time
Gabriela’s steps to deciding how to move forward once you find yourself at a crossroads:
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Remember to take ownership of your career
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Go within and really try to find what drives your- what do you want?
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Get input from your board of directors and friends.
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Take action. All your hard work would be in vain if you fail to take action.
And remember that we want to hear from you. Allow us to help you stay focus by contacting ups at autenticopodcast.com and clicking on the “Contact Us” tab at the bottom on the page.
Does your definition of success include helping others succeed? The best way to stay focus is to make your goals purposeful and meaningful in helping your community. We hope that this episode helps you do just that. And remember that we want to be part of your journey. Contact us by going to Autenticopodcast.com and click on “contact us” and let us know what your goals are.
Episode-027 Round Table Discussion with Jazmin Velez and Lourdes Treviño Bailon
On Episode 010, we discussed the idea of Work Life Balance and gave you our perspective of on this elusive goal. Make sure you check out our discussion here, https://www.autenticopodcast.com/podcast/2019/3/13/episode-010-work-life-balance-does-it-even-exit
During this Round Table discussion, we went even deeper on the subject of Work Life Balance and received some great tips from our guests on how they practice self-care, mindfulness and how you can too! We hope you like it.
Also check out Gabriela during her interview with STL NPR https://news.stlpublicradio.org/term/latinx-arts-network
Podcasting has allowed us the opportunity to share our ideas far and wide, Additionally, it has also served as a way to bridge over with fellow Podcasters doing the same. Joining us in this episode is Jorge Chaljub, creator and host of El Coffee Bread Podcast. We were fortunate to be on El Coffee Break right before recording this episode. You can find their episodes on ITunes, Google Podcast, or any other of your favorite Podcast Platforms. Here’s a link to El Coffee Break’s Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4N8PpsesW0u2KZzCWshbRp
You can also follow El Coffee Break on all social media platforms.
Is playing small something that can compound overtime and lead to success or a limiting factor? Gabriela had two different ways of looking at it. Let us know what you think.
Change is constant and stress is all around us. How do you stay focus on the goal and what key techniques will help you lead in the face of change? Find out here.
How is it that some bosses symbolize progress and chance, while others are seen as authoritative figures who lack the commitment of their people? Whether you are leading a team or an organization, it is important to do self checks for time to time and do a self analysis about your goals. Are are a few other things that you can do to gauge your qualities…
There are different approaches to development. Some say to work on your weaknesses, and others say that one should focused on building their strengths as a way to improve job satisfaction. But what happens when your strength becomes a weakness?
There are many ways to get involved in your community. Some require more hands on interactions and others tap into your past experience. But regardless of your route, there are many opportunities to volunteer. Gabriela and I talk about a few.
Ready to jump in? Check out these nonprofits:
https://www.stlvolunteer.org/
http://www.balsafoundation.org/donate-now
Inspiration can come from all sorts of things. Sometimes we’re not sure if we should pursue and idea, and other times we run into roadblocks that hinder your progress. In this episode we walk you through a list of easy to implement steps to taking your idea into reality. We had so much fun recording this episode and we hope you enjoy it.
In this episode we get to know Hugo CJ who volunteers at an organization that serves kids all over the world gain access to medical care not available in their home countries.
We also learn from Mindy Pluma, Finance Manager at One Stop Auto who provides tools and resources to Latinos looking to improve their credit scores.
One of the biggest contributors to a successful Interview of Sales Pitch is your ability to put into perspective, where things are day and how they can be in the future should the organization move forward with you or client hires your firm. Often times, the focus is wrong. Instead of focusing on having the “right answers” do your research and understand what is the need of the organization, and how you intend to provide/solve the problem or get them closer to the goal. Listen in for more tips that you can put into practice today!
This is one of the hardest decision you would ever have to consider in your professional career or business venture. Here are a few things to consider while making your decision.
Is this episode we breakdown what it means to lead & manage a team. We focus on the leader’s ability to connect with their team. We also discuss the different Ntrinsx colors outlined in http://ntrinsx.com/ as this is an important tool that all people leaders should posses. Que Lo Disfruten!
What is Servant Leadership? In this episode we have two individuals who are living it. Dr. Jose Jones, owner of The Boxing Therapy & Valeria Rodriguez, author of Shine In All Shades coloring book converse with Gabriela and I about their journey in serving the community and speak of ways that our listeners can get involved. Enjoy!
What do the numbers show about diversity in major 500 Corporations? How can we help raise awareness and invite allies who share the same mindset on diversity and inclusion to participate?
What is Social Capital and how can you use it to scale in your business and career? Also check out some of our social capital friends, and their amazing podcasts/shows that are also looking to highlight the entrepreneurs. movers and shakers who continue to have an impact in our communities s
Christy Maxfield & Cheryl Watkins-Moore from Entrepreneurially Thinking: http://entrepreneuriallythinking.com/
Michael T. Johnson & Tyler Kelley from Innovation City:
https://innovationcity.co/episodes/#.XJWKlShKi00
Gilberto Pineda from En Breve STL TV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI7HDvIzEHs
In this episode we discussed Failing Forward from the perspectives of Izzy Polanco from Get Found STL & Carlos Restrepo from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
In this episode we discuss our experience with the buzz around work life balance. We give you our personal experience around balancing the demands of work, family life and the impact of social media.
Gabriela mentions https://toggl.com/ as a tool to help you track the amount of hours that you spend online. Please note that we are not affiliate in any way with this tool, but see it as a resource to help our listeners.
One of the hardest thing to do for a lot of business owners is figuring out how to price their goods and services in a way that allows them to grow their business. Similarly, business professionals often struggle with negotiating their salaries. We address these concerns in this episode, and provide tips to help you feel more confident about your next negotiation or pricing session.
Also check out Kelley Hatlee’s article on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-tips-you-need-better-negotiator-kelley-hatlee-cafs/?published=t&fbclid=IwAR1rlKyUEweAOEUNNwTxOHQKP27He7_pzfI5iX9cjUR5X1v273GcewWmxRk
Today on the podcast we talk about what it means to fail forward and sharing our own examples of learning from and getting inspiration from our mistakes.
In this episode we discuss the power of WE. Business partnerships and collaboration is one aspect required in order to succeed. Whether you’re starting or scaling your business, of if you’re looking to move up in your organization, knowing who to tap into and when can mean the difference between merely surviving and succeeding.
We hope that you enjoy the show.
If you’re a business professional, own your business or are thinking about starting a new business, you likely understand that networking needs to be part of your strategy. In this episode we share some tips that are sure to help you get the most out of networking.
Being introverts ourselves, we understand what it’s like to struggle through networking events. We hope that the tips in this episode are helpful for you
There are many links to help you get started with your businesses and we are excited to share these:
BALSA Foundation Road Map
BALSA Foundation Guía Para Emprendedores
ProsperUS Detroit
TechTown Detroit
SCORE
Empowering and valuing yourself is very important!
Celebrate your Successes and follow Junior’s example of a significant event journal.
What did you learn in 2018?
Qué te llevas contigo al 2019?
What does Authentic mean to you?