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Persistence in Adversity with Dr. Adame
by Dr. Esmeralda Adame
Share success stories, interviews, on how people overcame adversity to reach their goals and encourage others to do the same; discuss persistence, career success, mentoring, community engagement/involvement, bridges, tactics and key skills to reach personal, educational and professional achievement.
Episodes
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Persistence in Adversity Podcast with Dr. Adame: Lizzy De La Garza Putegnat, Community Leader
Lizzy de la Garza Putegnat is the Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations at Titan Fuel, a fuel export company, where she leads government affairs, marketing, and community outreach. Previously, she worked at Schneider Electric, a Fortune Global 500 company, where she provided energy...
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Persistence in Adversity Podcast with Dr. Adame: Rich Gomez, Author
In this episode Rich shares about how he became an author and how he teaches others to command their money. He also shares life advice and how money has played a big role in his life. Rich quit his job at an elementary school to pursue his dreams of being an entrepreneur and started a marketing...
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Persistence in Adversity Podcast with Dr. Adame: Felida Villareal, Community Leader
In this episode Felida Villarreal shares a bit about her story and what experiences have shaped her life. Felida currently serves as President & CEO of Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA), a transformative regional nonprofit founded in 1995 that empowers Rio Grande Valley...
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Persistence in Adversity Podcast with Dr. Adame: Sarah Hammond, Entrepreneur and Community Leader
On April 2025 Sarah Hammond, President of Atlas Electric and Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Plumbing Services, Inc., shared about her early years and a bit of her story in the podcast. In this episode Sarah also discussed challenges of managing in a male dominated industry. Sarah is the...
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Della Fay, Attorney and Community Leader
In this 2023 podcast interview Della shares about her early years, a bit of her education and also about what she does in the community. Della Fay Perez is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Angels of Love, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering survivors, supporting families in...
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Sandra M. Garcia, HWNT Past Chair and Community Leader
During the March 2025 Sandra Garcia shared a bit of her story with us. Sandra is currently the Manager of Public Affairs with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) as well as the RailPAC Assistant Treasurer. She worked for the City of Fort Worth and recently ended her career with…
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Sabrina Walker Hernandez, President/CEO, Support World Hope
In memory of the amazing mother, wife, community leader and person she was, thank you Sabrina for the legacy you have left behind. A path of strength, empathy, and beautiful memories that you shared with everyone that knew you! In this episode interview from 2023, Sabrina Walker Hernandez shares...
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Podcast with Dr. Adame, Eliza M. Garza, Author
Eliza M. Garza is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur in South Texas. Eliza is passionate about her Hispanic heritage and is proud to integrate it into the many facets of her life. She believes that part of a child’s pathway to empowerment and authenticity is identifying, understanding, and...
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Persistence in Adversity Podcast, Benjamin Valdez, Manager
In this episode Benjamin Valdez shares about his early years and his experiences. He shares life experiences as well as his biggest adversity and what helped him overcome his obstacles. Mr. Valdez has had many hats throughout his life, in this conversation with him he provides life advice and…
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Persistence in Adversity Podcast, Easton Gomez, Author
Easton Gomez is a home-schooled 7-year-old who became an author at a very young age. Easton is from the Rio Grande Valley and he has published 2 books. He wanted to follow his father's footsteps by writing a book about using your money wisely. You can find his books at Amazon, Barnes and Noble…
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Persistence in Adversity Podcast, Cristina Solis Wilson, Combat Veteran and Entrepreneur
In this episode Cristina Solis Wilson shares a bit of her background story, her successes and struggles. She also discusses life stories as a mom, veteran, entrepreneur, and author. In addition, Mrs. Wilson provides life advice and a bit of her adversities and what helped her overcome them....
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Podcast with Dr. Adame, Heather Ayala Segovia, Entrepreneur & Author
In this episode Heather Ayala Segovia shares about her early years and entrepreneurship journey. She also shares about her childhood dream of becoming an author, which is now a reality. Heather is the owner of St. Michaels Ambulance Service and an author.
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Annabelle Palomo, RGV College
Dr. Annabelle Palomo, a native of the Rio Grande Valley, boasts an impressive academic background, having obtained a bachelor's, master’s, and doctorate in education from the University of Texas Pan American. With 17 years of experience in various educational roles, including teacher, principal,...
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Nora De Hoyos Comstock
In this episode Dr. Nora De Hoyos Comstock, La Comadre, share her story of Las Comadres and a bit of her story. Dr. Nora is originally from the Rio Grande Valley and is the Founder of las Comadres para las Americas. This network of women was created with the purpose to support other women to…
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Marie Garcia
Marie Salazar Garcia is a passionate professional with a diverse range of expertise. She currently serves as the Business Development Representative for SAMES, Inc., where she specializes in the residential, land development, and economic development industries. Additionally, Marie holds the...
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Felipe Sustaita, Author
In this episode Dr. Felipe Sustaita shares his story of how he went from being a migrant worker to having a seat at the table. Also shares about not having a bed until he went to Michigan State University, and how picking strawberries and other fruit made him the person who he is today. He wrote…
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. E.T. Author and Speaker
In this episode Dr. ET shares her story of being an immigrant to this country and how she would travel every day to and from Mexico to come to school in the United States while in elementary. She discusses some of her struggles and how this has impacted her life. Dr. ET provides life advice and...
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. John Gaines, Author and Motivational Speaker
Dr. John “Push” Gaines, former at-risk youth, is the CEO and founder of PUSH for Dreams. He's a best-selling author and Emmy-Nominated Speaker. Dr. Gaines Holds a bachelor’s degree from East Central University, where he was honored as The Outstanding Student in Business and Led the Football Team…
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Christina De Mara, Author and Entrepreneur
Her first job, as a high school dropout, was at fifteen, working for the Kirby Vacuum Company. She later got her GED and completed her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies with a minor in Special Education where she found a deep passion for teaching students with exceptionalities. She...
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Ronnie Ontiveros, Entrepreneur
Veronica ‘Ronnie’ Ontiveros is an entrepreneur and community leader in the Rio Grande Valley. She is the owner & broker of NextHome RGV Realty, which has been recognized with the Pinnacle Award as one of nation’s top 23% out of +500 franchise offices. Ronnie is the CEO and President of Med-Care...
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Yvette Martinez-Vu
Dr. Yvette Martínez-Vu is a Chicana mother-scholar who works as an academic coach and consultant. She has a Ph.D. in Theater and Performance Studies from UCLA. She is the producer and host of the Grad School Femtoring podcast and founder of Grad School Femtoring, LLC where she empowers...
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: JR Gonzales, Entrepreneur, Podcaster, & Political Strategist
J.R. Gonzales is a native from Mercedes Texas and has become accomplished business owner, entrepreneur, political strategist, and public speaker who has dedicated his career to advocating for issues affecting Latino and minority communities. With over 20 years of experience in leadership…
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Deborah Cordova, Attorney
Attorney Deborah Cordova shares about her childhood growing up in the Rio Grande Valley. She talks about the importance of education, changing majors in college, and why she chose law school. Deborah graduated from St. Mary’s University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in...
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Chicas in Class Podcast
Chicas in Class Podcast share their story on this episode. Zuleyca and Jainette met in Grad School, they talked about their adversities, how they juggle work, mom duties, the podcast and much more. They provide life advice and talk about some life challenges they have faced. Zuleyca's biggest...
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Nincy Erazo #REGARDLESS in Spanish
En este episodio Nincy Erazo nativa de Guatemala comparte sobre su vida y de como llego a los estados unidos cuando solo tenia tres añitos. Comparte sobre un impactante accidente que sufrio ella y su familia. Tambien habla de como fue victima de abuso fisico y mental, hasta que un dia por medio…
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Iliana Villalobos, Lawyer
Iliana Villalobos is a lawyer at the Villalobos Law Firm in McAllen, working alongside her parents, Attorneys Jesse and Margie Villalobos. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Iliana is a recent graduate of the University of...
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Daniel Chavez, Electrical Engineer
Daniel Chavez, Electrical Engineer and native from Las Milpas shares about having to work since he was 10 years old. He grew up in a migrant home with many obstacles, but his biggest adversity was being poor. It was an electrical shock that triggered his interest in electricity and years later he...
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Judge Reene Bentacourt
In this episode Reene Bentacourt, judge, shares a bit of her story. She describes about growing up in the valley, her migrant family, and why she decided to study law. She relates about being a mom of three girls, adversities she had to overcome, and also provided life advice. Echale ganas mija…
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Kijuan Amey, Author
Kijuan Amey, shares his life experience from being a student and business owner, to falling into what he calls, depression setting and a very dark scary suicidal moment. He thanks God that He rescued him. Kijuan an Air Force Veteran and now an author, talks about a dramatic accident which left…
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Teresa Capistran, Superintendent
Teresa Capistran, superintendent, shares about growing up in the valley. She has two masters and is an educator at heart. She serves in many boards such as United Way, RGV LEAD, RGV Focus and others. Mrs. Capistran shares about her struggles growing up and talks about some of her life…
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Nincy Erazo #REGARDLESS
In this episode Nincy Erazo shares about her mother bringing her and her sister to the United States from Guatemala when she was just 3 years old. She talks about the mental and physical abuse she suffered from her husband. Nincy discusses getting pregnant and then having a miscarriage and how…
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Gabriela Kolman, #REGARDLESS
Another episode of the #REGARDLESS campaign. Gabriela Kolman is a graduate student currently studying literature. She's a Brazil native who migrated to the United States as a teenager after finding a way to tell her mom the abuse her siblings and her were going through. She shares a bit of her...
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Julio Dominguez, Abogado
En este episodio Julio Dominguez, abogado, nos platica de donde viene, y lo dificil que fue para el decir que queria ejercer esta carrera. Julio tiene mas de 20 años practicando en Mexico y Estados Unidos, a dado clases de derrecho en diferentes universidades. Tambien habla sobre porque corre...
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Colleen Biggs, Author, CEO and founder of L.E.A.P.
Colleen Biggs is an Award-Winning Peak Performance Coach with over 20 years of experience, she has launched over 340 businesses, is an International Speaker, Author to 5 #1 International Best-Seller’s and the CEO and founder of L.E.A.P. In this episode she shares how she struggled in her early...
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Norma Pimentel, Sister with the Missionaries of Jesus
Norma Pimentel, a Sister with the Missionaries of Jesus, has served as the Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley for over 12 years. She oversees the charitable arm of the Diocese of Brownsville, providing oversight of different ministries & services in the Rio Grande...
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Joe Quiroga, Texas National Bank President
Mr. Joe Quiroga has led Texas National Bank, a Hispanic-Owned community bank, since 2007 and since then it has grown from $64 million to $780 million in assets. Prior to joining the bank, he was Vice President at JPMorgan Chase. In this episode Mr. Quiroga, a native from Mexico, shares what…
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Juan Aguirre, Chemical Engineer
Juan Carlos Aguirre, native of Camargo Tamaulipas Mexico and a chemical engineer, shares with us his upbringing and some struggles. He also talks about his education, describes some of his successes, and provides life advice. He practiced engineering at Dow Chemical for 15 years and later joined...
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Norma Reyes De Ordorica, Consultora en Desarrollo Humano
En este episodio Norma Reyes De Ordorica, muy conocida como Norma Mandala, nos platica de su niñez y como llego a ser consultora. Ella habla como tuvo que proveer para sus hermanos cuando mueren sus padres, se casa de muy joven, y como llega a lo que hace el día de hoy. Ella es autora del libro…
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Edgar Hernandez, Prisoner of War
Edgar Hernandez a native of Alton Texas enjoyed playing sports with his friends as a child. After graduating High school, he joined the US Army where he served 7 and a half years. He shares about 9/11 and how in February 2003 his unit 507 Maintenance Company 5/52 Air Defense Artillery was…
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Cristina & Jaime Farias, Authors
Jaime and Cristina Farias are former school teachers, and a normal couple like many who struggled for a long time on how to control their spending and pay bills on time. After Jaime was laid off from his job, things got more difficult. After securing a new job, Jaime and Cristina were determined…
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Maria Harper-Marinick
Dr. Maria Harper-Marinick, a Dominican Republic native, holds a Master and Ph.D. degrees in education from ASU. She has been a teacher and a mentor to many, is a national leader in higher education and a strong advocate for access to opportunity, equity, and student success. In this episode she...
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Igdalia Covarrubias, #REGARDLESS
#REGARDLESS Series Igdalia Covarrubias, grew up in a small agricultural town located in the San Joaquin Valley region of California and is now a PhD student at Ohio State University. In this episode, she shares her story of abuse and how she overcame adversity to pursue her dreams. From growing…
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Alex Sarabia
Alex Sarabia, Valedictorian of his Roma High School Class and a DELL Scholar, shares his story growing up in the Rio Grande Valley. He describes his childhood growing up in a border town and provides insight on the skills necessary to succeed. Alex has been a psychology professor for over 10…
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Robert Vela, San Antonio College President and 2021 Aspen Award Winner
Dr. Robert Vela, President of San Antonio College and 2021 Aspen Institute Prize winner shares about his childhood growing up in Alice Texas and having his grandmother as a major influence in his life. Dr. Vela dives deep into his memories as a young boy, his adversities and struggles as he fails...
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Ali Esmaeili, Dean
Dr. Ali Esmaeili, Dean of Mathematics, Science, IT, Bachelor Degree Programs, and University Relations talks about his struggles growing up, his adversities and how he overcame them. He shares life advice and the characteristics of a visionary leader. Dr. Esmaeili with 30 years of higher…
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Anitza San Miguel
Growing up in Puerto Rico to parents who never attended college, Dr. San Miguel didn’t have many role models. But her passion for science propelled her forward as she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Biology, a master’s degree in Biotechnology, and a doctorate in Higher Education Administration…
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Rosalinda Serna, Author
Rosalinda Serna, author, discusses her adversities, her mom life, her journey as an author and how she overcame the loss of a child. She has self-published 3 children's books: Glorious Wings, Four Eyed Freddy and His Amazing Glasses, and Momma Who Made. Rosalinda is a wife, mother of 3 children…
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Ted Martinez Jr.
An Asherton Texas native, Dr. Martinez has dedicated himself to education, and been a strong role model for Latinos in academia. When he was 14 his family joined the migrant farm worker stream, but his parents’ commitment to education paid off. He received a PhD from the University of Colorado at...
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Pat Bubb
Pat Bubb, a passionate educator, describes her early years in her career and all her efforts in grant writing to start the Tech Prep program. She led many initiatives and partnered with chambers of commerce and economic development agencies in numerous efforts to create better opportunities for…
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Podcast with Dr. Adame: Julian Alvarez, the Commissioner Representing Labor of the Texas Workforce Commission
Julian Alvarez the III, Commissioner Representing Labor of the Texas Workforce Commission shares about growing up in the Rio Grande Valley, the adversities he faced and his definition for success. He also touches on his diverse experiences while working as the Texas Regional Director for U.S....
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Share success stories, interviews, on how people overcame adversity to reach their goals and encourage others to do the same; discuss persistence, career success, mentoring, community engagement/involvement, bridges, tactics and key skills to reach personal, educational and professional achievement.
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Dr. Esmeralda Adame
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