EPISODE · Jul 18, 2025 · 24 MIN
Ep 172: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and guest Jorge Cortez on hmTv
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Send us Fan Mail In Episode 172 of Influential Origins, host Alan Mindel sits down with Jorge Cortez, who escaped El Salvador’s civil war and a devastating earthquake to chase the American dream. From a remote farm—where hospitals were as rare as snow—to midnight supermarket meet‑cutes and building a thriving maintenance business, Jorge’s story is pure grit. He worked seven days a week, disinfected hospitals through COVID, earned his citizenship—and still faced racial profiling at JFK. Tune in for an unfiltered, forward‑thinking conversation about resilience, dignity, and what it truly means to belong. Support the show
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Send us Fan Mail In Episode 172 of Influential Origins, host Alan Mindel sits down with Jorge Cortez, who escaped El Salvador’s civil war and a devastating earthquake to chase the American dream. From a remote farm—where hospitals were as rare as snow—to midnight supermarket meet‑cutes and building a thriving maintenance business, Jorge’s story is pure grit. He worked seven days a week, disinfected hospitals through COVID, earned his citizenship—and still faced racial profiling at JFK. ...
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