¡SALUD! to savvy leadership

Episode 4 of the KLRN podcast, hosted by KLRN - PBS in San Antonio, titled "¡SALUD! to savvy leadership " was published on September 26, 2025 and runs 26 minutes.

September 26, 2025 ·26m · KLRN

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Summary

On this episode, hosts Melanie Mendez-Gonzales and Jessie Degollado introduce us to three women who know how to lead. First, from dreaming to be an actress to a decades-long career on-camera, we learn how Ara Celi made her dream a reality and coined a legendary sign-off that's still going strong. Next, we meet Rachel Benavidez, VP of Strategy and Service Delivery for VIA Metropolitan Transit. Hear how she rose to leadership in one of San Antonio's largest public agencies, despite personal tragedies and a change of professional plans .Finally, host Jessie Degollado learns all about how to promote yourself - and your brand - with author, podcaster, and founder of MVW Communications, Melissa Vela-Williamson. Listen to all past episodes and watch on demand by visiting klrn.org/salud. ¡SALUD! on KLRN is supported by Texas Mutual.

Episode Description

On this episode, hosts Melanie Mendez-Gonzales and Jessie Degollado introduce us to three women who know how to lead.

First, from dreaming to be an actress to a decades-long career on-camera, we learn how Ara Celi made her dream a reality and coined a legendary sign-off that's still going strong.

Next, we meet Rachel Benavidez, VP of Strategy and Service Delivery for VIA Metropolitan Transit. Hear how she rose to leadership in one of San Antonio's largest public agencies, despite personal tragedies and a change of professional plans .

Finally, host Jessie Degollado learns all about how to promote yourself - and your brand - with author, podcaster, and founder of MVW Communications, Melissa Vela-Williamson.

Listen to all past episodes and watch on demand by visiting klrn.org/salud.

¡SALUD! on KLRN is supported by Texas Mutual.

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