Corporate Cafecito

She never left, familia. We just refilled the cafecito. Michele Garcia stayed with me for part two of our Corporate Cafecito conversation, and I’m so grateful she did.What started as a conversation about her career in law enforcement became something much deeper. We talked about what it means to serve for more than 25 years, to carry the weight of difficult work, to be a Latina in spaces where women were not always expected to lead, and to still find your way with strength, humor, and corazón.Michele opened up about the personal side of the job too. The impact it can have on your health, your family, your sleep, your peace, and the way you start asking yourself what life should look like after giving so much of yourself to your career.One part that really stayed with me was how she talked about mentorship.She saw another young Latina coming up in the department, recognized her potential, and made room for her. Not because she had to, but because she understood what it feels like to be overlooked and what it means when someone finally sees you.That is what lift as you climb really looks like.It is honest. It is powerful. And it is a reminder that our stories matter, especially when they help someone else believe that they belong too.Don't forget to check out her book Model Detective. It’s out now, and she shares her story and what it was really like working those cases. If you want to learn more about her journey, you can visit her website at https://modeldetectivebook.com/.Watch the episode here now: www.corpcafecito.comSo, what’s in your cafecito today? Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

Hola Familia!Grab your cafecito ☕ this is one of those conversations you don’t rush through.Today’s episode of Corporate Cafecito is live 🎙️ and I had the chance to sit down with Michele Garcia. I went into this thinking we were going to talk about her career, 25 years in law enforcement, homicide, sex crimes and we did, but it became something more.We talked about what comes with that kind of work. What you carry. What stays with you. The moments that don’t just go away when the day is over. There was a part of the conversation where she shared how one decision can change everything, and it really made me pause.It made me think about how many of us are showing up every day holding more than people realize, and still finding a way to keep going.Check out her book Model Detective 📚 it’s out now and she shares her story and what it was really like working those cases. If you want to learn more about her journey, you can visit her website, I’ll share it in the comments.Watch the episode here: www.corpcafecito.comLet me know what stayed with you in the comments.Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

After my first conversation with Michelle Martinez, I knew I wanted her back on the podcast.There was something about the way she talks about connection that stayed with me.So I invited her back, and this time the conversation went even deeper.What I appreciate about Michelle is that she doesn’t talk about connection in a surface way. She talks about it in a way that makes you pause and really think about how you move through life and the people around you.At some point, we found ourselves talking about something I know so many of us are feeling right now, even if we’re not always saying it out loud.The need for real comunidad.Not networking. Not transactional conversations. Just real connection. The kind where you feel seen, understood, and like you don’t have to perform.Michelle said something that really stayed with me. Sometimes just witnessing someone else live their life is enough to remind you what’s possible for your own.That stayed with me, because so much of what we’re building, in life and in our careers, comes down to the people we surround ourselves with and the spaces we choose to create.This conversation felt honest, grounding, and needed.Gracias Michelle for coming back and sharing your heart.If you’ve been craving something more real lately, I think this episode will speak to you. Episode is live now! Check it out on our website, www.corpcafecito.com now!Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

Alex Miranda came to Chicago planning to stay for six months.Fourteen years later, he’s still here.We had him on Corporate Cafecito this week, and I went into the conversation thinking we were going to talk about marketing. We did, but it ended up being more about people than anything else.One thing he said really stuck with me. We spend so much time thinking about logos, colors, websites…all the visible parts of a brand. But that’s not what people remember.They remember how you made them feel.And I started thinking about how often we’re building something a business, a career, a personal brand without ever really stopping to define that part. We assume people “get it,” but sometimes they don’t. And when they don’t, that’s where the disconnect happens.We also talked about how marketing is shifting. It’s less about labeling people and more about understanding shared experiences. That part hit home, especially for the work we do and the community we care about.And yes, we touched on AI too. It’s helpful, no doubt. But it still can’t replace real human creativity or the way people connect with something that feels genuine.I don’t know… this one made me pause a bit.If someone had to describe your brand today, would it sound the way you think it does? 🧠#CorporateCafecito #BrandStrategy #Leadership #LatineProfessionals #Entrepreneurship #CareerGrowthSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

Some conversations stay with you. This was one of them.I had the opportunity to sit down with Michelle Martinez, and what I thought would be a light conversation turned into something much deeper.We talked about work, not the kind we put on our resumes, but the kind we feel every day, and if we’re being honest, work feels heavy right now.Not because we don’t care and not because we’re not capable, but because somewhere along the way, work stopped making sense.In this episode, we talk about why so many of us feel overwhelmed even when we’re doing everything right, what “collaboration fatigue” really is and why it’s draining us, why communication isn’t just a skill but the foundation of everything, and how we start creating space to just be human again at work.There was one moment that really stayed with me. Michelle shared how she paused everything with her team and said, “let’s just complain,” no fixing it, no judgment, just listening, and in that space, people felt seen and things actually started to shift.Y eso me hizo pensar…how often do we give ourselves permission to pause, to reflect, to say this isn’t working?Familia, you are not alone in this. You’re not behind and you’re not doing it wrong. Maybe the system just needs to change.💬 What’s something at work that hasn’t been sitting right with you lately?Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

Let’s talk about something that’s been sitting heavy for so many people lately…This season right now… it’s heavy.The job search feels longer. The silence feels louder.And the rejection? It hits deeper than we like to admit.In this week’s episode, we sat down and talked about what so many of us are going through but not always saying out loud… ✨ the emotional toll ✨ the identity shift ✨ the frustration of applying and hearing nothing backBecause this isn’t just about finding a job…it’s about your livelihood, your familia, your purpose.And if you’re in this season right now, I want you to hear me clearly…tu valor no ha cambiado. Your worth is still there. You are still capable, talented, and needed. We also talk about how to navigate this moment with intention…how to protect your energía, lean into comunidad, and treat your job search with both strategy and corazón.You are not alone in this.Estamos contigo. Siempre. 💛If you’re in this season right now… what’s been the hardest part for you?Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

Familia… can I be honest with you for a moment? 💛There have been times in my life where I felt like I had to choose between my career… and my family.This week’s cafecito wasn’t just another conversation.It was one of those moments where I found myself reflecting on my own journey… as a woman, as a Latina, as a professional… and as someone who has had to make hard choices along the way.When I think about Women’s History Month, yes… I think about celebration.But I also think about everything we carry.The expectations to be everything for everyone.The pressure to keep pushing forward.The sacrifices that don’t always get seen.I’ve lived that.In this episode, Carlos and I talked about:✨ The wage gap that still impacts our community✨ What it really means to be a primary breadwinner✨ The reality of stepping away from work to care for the people we love✨ And why so many of us are choosing to build something of our ownBut this part… this part stayed with me:👉 Be the woman you want the next generation to experienceThat hit me deeply.Because when I think about my mom… my family… everything they sacrificed…I know that everything I do today is connected to them.And if you’re reading this and you’re in a season where you feel stretched, overwhelmed, or like you’re carrying too much…I see you. De corazón.You are not alone in this.We’re figuring it out… together. Siempre. 🤎If this resonated with you, share it with a mujer in your life, follow along, and help us continue building this comunidad… con amor, apoyo, y propósito.Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

This week on Corporate Cafecito, I had the opportunity to sit down with Chicago native, leadership coach, and author Isaias Mercado to talk about his new book releasing today, March 10th: 📚 The 10 F Words of FeedbackDuring our conversation, he said something that really stayed with me:“Feedback should be a roadmap, not a verdict.”Think about that for a moment.So many of us experience feedback as criticism or judgment. Something that makes us feel like we’re being evaluated as a person rather than supported in our growth.But what if feedback was actually meant to guide us forward?In this episode, we talk about why feedback is one of the most important leadership skills we can develop, and why learning how to both give and receive feedback well can completely transform our workplaces and our careers.Isaias shared another insight that really resonated with me:“Feedback doesn’t define us. It refines us.”When feedback is given with trust, belief, and clarity, it doesn’t tear people down. It helps people grow into their potential.We also talked about something that matters deeply to both of us. Highlighting the voices in our comunidad who are sharing knowledge, writing books, and helping others rise.Because when one of us grows, crecemos todos juntos.To learn more about the book and connect with Isaias on LinkedIn and social media, visit: https://www.envisionleader.com/fwords/#form ☕ Where to Find the Corporate Cafecito Podcast🌐 Website: https://www.corporatecafecito.com Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

🔥 FAMILIA… THIS ONE IS FOR YOU. 🔥If you want to elevate in corporate spaces, preparation is your edge.Not luck.Not vibes.Preparation.In this episode, Carlos and I talk about why showing up prepared changes everything.✨ It builds trust.✨ It gives you calm confidence.✨ It makes you flexible, not flustered.✨ It shifts how people see you.And let’s be honest… as Latinos, we do not always get unlimited chances to prove ourselves.So when you walk into a room prepared?Your presence speaks.At Corporate Cafecito, we believe in representación, comunidad, crecimiento, y cultura. We believe you can honor where you come from while building where you’re going.Take the course.Practice the pitch.Read the brief.Build the network.Prepare for what’s ahead.If you’re early in your career, in college, or ready for your next level, this episode is your reminder that confidence is built, not borrowed.☕ Where to Find the Corporate Cafecito Podcast🌐 Website: https://www.corporatecafecito.com ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CorporateCafecito 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hIRSdg9Mu4QJo0TMfeWMO 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/corporate-cafecito/id1650963959 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corporatecafecito 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corporatecafecito/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@corporate.cafecito 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporate-cafecito/Familia, let’s rise together. ☕✨Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

In moments like this, when immigration conversations feel heavy and uncertain, it becomes even more important to center lived experience.This week on Corporate Cafecito, Nallely sits down with Reyna Grande, who crossed the border at nine years old as an undocumented child.She shares what that journey felt like. Being caught twice. Hiding from helicopters. Running across a freeway in the dark. Arriving hungry. Living in survival mode.But what stayed with us most was what came after.Family separation.Reunification that was painful and complicated.Feeling emotionally homeless.Choosing education as her pathway forward.Right now, when immigration is reduced to headlines and political talking points, listening to stories like Reyna’s matters.Because behind every debate are children.Behind every policy are families.Reyna has written nine books that center immigrant voices with dignity and truth. Her work reminds us that immigration is human.📚 Visit Reyna’s website to explore her full body of work, pre-order her new book, and learn how to support her mission:  https://reynagrande.com/Watch the trailer below, and head on over to our website to watch this amazing episode:  www.corporatecafecito.comNow more than ever, we lead with corazón y verdad.With love,Nallely ☕✨Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

Today’s Corporate Cafecito episode is live, and I’m bringing Marie Quintana back because her journey cannot be contained in a single conversation.In this episode, we go deep into the corporate chapters that shaped her leadership. From choosing systems engineering at IBM before laptops were even a thing, to leading complex transformations at PepsiCo during major acquisitions, to building what became the Multicultural Center of Excellence at a time when multicultural strategy wasn’t even part of the business conversation.What makes this conversation powerful isn’t the titles. It’s the leadership moments we don’t talk about enough. The meetings that didn’t land. The resistance to change. The fear in the room. And Marie’s decision to stay, listen, and meet people one on one because real leadership starts with humanity.We talk about non linear career paths, curiosity as a strategy, and what it means to keep walking into rooms where you are still the only Latina. Doing it afraid. Doing it anyway. Si tú puedes, tú puedes.If your career path hasn’t looked the way you thought it would, if you’re stepping into something new, or if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re ready, this episode will meet you right where you are.📍 Learn More📘 Book: https://a.co/d/1P1hRV1 🌐 Website: https://www.mariequintana.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariequintana/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marietquintana/Where to Find the Corporate Cafecito Podcast: 🌐 https://www.corporatecafecito.com ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@CorporateCafecito 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/4hIRSdg9Mu4QJo0TMfeWMO 🍏 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/corporate-cafecito/id1650963959 📱 https://www.tiktok.com/@corporate.cafecitoSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

Chicago is frozen right now.❄️☕ Chicago is frozen right now. Negative digits over the weekend, snow on the ground, and one of those mornings where everything feels a little slower. The kind of day where you wrap your hands around your mug and sit with your cafecito instead of rushing through it.That kind of morning invites reflection.Because in this episode, we talk about trust. Not the buzzword version. The lived version. The kind that shows up in small moments at work. In who you confide in. In who shows up consistently. In who feels safe and who quietly doesn’t.In this conversation, we explore ☕ How trust is built over time ☕ What erodes trust in the workplace ☕ Why predictability matters more than proximity ☕ Boundaries, feedback, and trust without oversharingLa confianza se construye despacio. Con acciones. Con coherencia. Con respeto.If you’ve ever thought, I need to be more intentional about who I trust at work, this conversation will feel familiar.☕ Where to Find the Corporate Cafecito Podcast🌐 Website: https://www.corporatecafecito.com ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CorporateCafecito 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hIRSdg9Mu4QJo0TMfeWMO 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/corporate-cafecito/id1650963959 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corporatecafecito 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corporatecafecito/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@corporate.cafecito 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporate-cafecito/Thank you for being here and for sharing this space with us. We’re grateful for this community and these conversations. One cafecito at a time. ☕ Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

We couldn’t imagine a more meaningful way to begin 2026.Our first guest of the year on Corporate Cafecito is Marie Quintana.Marie is a Cuban immigrant, CEO of Quintana Group, strategic advisor, executive coach, board director, and author. Long before ERGs, before representation became a strategy, she was building, leading, and opening doors in corporate America. From IBM to PepsiCo to serving as Chief Marketing Officer at Tenet Healthcare, her career spans decades of leadership, transformation, and impact.But this conversation isn’t about titles.It’s about her story.Marie shares a moment from first grade she calls “White Dress Day.” Picture day. A handmade white dress. Walking into a classroom and realizing she was different. That moment didn’t break her. It became the foundation for resilience, courage, and leadership.We talk about living in two worlds. About vulnerability as strength. About faith, cultura, and what it truly means to bring your whole self to work. Porque cuando compartimos nuestras historias, abrimos camino para otros.Marie is also the author of Last Flight from Havana, a powerful memoir about leaving Cuba, identity, resilience, and healing. Her book is an extension of this conversation and a reminder that our beginnings do not limit us. They shape us.If you’ve ever felt like you had to edit yourself to belong, this episode is for you.📍 Learn More:📘 Book (Last Flight from Havana): https://a.co/d/1P1hRV1 🌐 Website: https://www.mariequintana.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariequintana/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marietquintana/Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

We made it through 2025.That alone matters.As we step into 2026, this episode of Corporate Cafecito is about choosing how we move forward. Not rushing. Not reacting. Choosing with intention.This conversation is an honest look at what last year required from us and what it actually gave back.What truly moved you forward in 2025?What quietly drained your time, energy, or headspace?What are you no longer willing to carry into this year?We talk about taking a real audit of 2025 through return on investment. Time. Energy. Focus. We walk through Start, Stop, Continue as a way to move with clarity instead of obligation.We also talk about visibility with intention.Being seen by the right people.For the right reasons.Without shrinking who you are or hiding your cultura.This episode is rooted in lived experience. Career and life. Ambition and rest. Growth with boundaries. Todo con intención y con corazón.We would love to hear from you.What is one thing you are choosing to start, stop, or continue in 2026?Check out the trailer below, but head to our website, www.corpcafecito.com, to watch the entire episode.Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

Before we step into 2026, we wanted to pause and talk honestly about 2025. Not just what we survived, but what we learned, who showed up, and how our community kept moving forward even when things felt heavy.In this episode, we reflect on the realities of 2025 for our community and our workplaces. We talk about fear and resilience, DEI shifts, AI changing the job market, cultural guilt, and the pressure so many of us felt to stay quiet just to stay afloat.We also take time to lift up what mattered most. The teachings we shared throughout the year. The Latine-owned businesses and organizations we highlighted. The leaders, mentors, and community builders who reminded us that visibility, access, and community still matter.If you’re looking for guidance, reflection, and real conversations rooted in experience, we invite you to explore the episodes, the stories, and the businesses we’ve highlighted along the way.This is an honest look at 2025.  Lo bueno, lo difícil, y lo real.Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

When we first sat down with Sergio Suárez Jr., Founder and CEO of TackleAI, we were just beginning to understand artificial intelligence. We remember asking things like, “How does it even know what we like?” and wondering if AI could ever really replace human creativity.Now, AI has evolved faster than any of us imagined, and having Sergio back on the podcast felt like coming full circle. 🔁In this ☕ cafecito, we talk about how quickly the world is changing and what that means for our jobs, our families, and our comunidad. Sergio shares how 🤖 automation and robotics are reshaping industries, why 🎓 access and education matter more than ever, and how innovation can create new opportunities while also challenging the old ones.💬 This conversation is honest, eye-opening, and deeply human. It is about courage, growth, and the future of our people in a world powered by technology and possibility.💭 We would love to hear from you: How do you feel about the rise of AI? Are you curious, cautious, or a little bit of both?🎧 Check out the entire episode below!#CorporateCafecito #TackleAI #LatineLeaders #CulturaYAmbicion #RepresentationMatters #Leadership #Community #AIInnovationSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

In this week’s episode of Corporate Cafecito, we welcome an inspiring guest whose story beautifully blends cultura, comunidad, and emprendimiento Patricia Aguilar, Founder and President of FourStar Branding, joins us to share how her journey led to the creation of El Poder de La Marca®, a branding program empowering small business owners to rise, thrive, and build lasting impact within their communities.Patricia has spent her career helping others find their voice and elevate their brands with authenticity and purpose. After completing the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, she recognized a need for branding services at the same level as Fortune 500 companies but accessible to small businesses and nonprofits. Out of that vision, El Poder de La Marca® was born.Through her collaboration with the Foundation of Little Village, Patricia has helped local entrepreneurs reimagine their businesses with professional branding, storytelling, and design. From taquerías to boutiques, her work goes far beyond logos and color palettes. It is about identity, pride, and community transformation. Each business she supports gains access to high-level branding funded through trusted organizations like the The Chicago Community Trust and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, giving small businesses the opportunity to shine and grow.In this conversation, we explore how entrepreneurship rooted in cultura y corazón becomes a movement for change. Patricia shares what it means to lead with purpose, build partnerships that matter, and nurture the next generation of business leaders who will carry our communities forward.Her story is a powerful reminder that every negocio, big or small, deserves to look and feel like success. When we invest in our people, our creativity, and our heritage, we create impact that lasts.✨ Rooted in Community. Driven by Design. Built for Impact. ✨🎥 Watch now: Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

This week’s cafecito hit deep. Refugio “Ref” Atilano joined us for a conversation that every professional, mentor, and dreamer in our comunidad needs to hear. We talked about what it really means to step into leadership and the courage it takes to quiet that inner voice that says, “you’re not ready.” Raf is a corporate executive, author of The Latino Leadership Playbook, and a powerful advocate for developing Latino and multicultural talent. What makes his story so meaningful is how it began, with a desire to help. For years, he mentored others one by one, teaching confidence, presence, and how to lead with authenticity. But as he listened, he noticed the same struggles again and again: imposter syndrome, hesitation to self-advocate, and the belief that hard work alone would be enough. Instead of letting those patterns continue, Raf decided to act. He poured his knowledge into a playbook filled with strategies, examples, and lessons from over 50 influential leaders. His goal wasn’t just to inspire, but to equip. To give our community the tools to lead with confidence and purpose. What we love most about Raf’s story is his heart. He believes leadership should be accessible to everyone and that the potential we’re searching for already lives within us. His message is simple but powerful. When we lift each other up, we all rise.  This episode is full of wisdom, honesty, and inspiration. If you’ve ever doubted yourself or wondered if you belong, this conversation will remind you that you do. Leadership doesn’t begin with a title. It begins the moment you believe in yourself. 📚 Learn more about Raf’s work: – Book: https://a.co/d/dMQDDQx – Website: www.refugioatilano.com – Live Virtual Workshop: https://refugioatilano.com/live-virtual-llc-program/ – LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/refugio-a-atilano-00837912/ Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

We’re back, familia 💛After taking some time to pause, reflect, and refill our cups, Corporate Cafecito is back with an episode that reminds us why we started this journey in the first place.This week, we’re joined once again by our amiga Olga Camargo, a leader who continues to inspire our comunidad to dream bigger and build a stronger foundation for the future. Olga was one of our most memorable guests a few seasons back when she joined us to talk about financial education and generational wealth. Now, she’s back to share her next chapter.Her new book RISE: Embrace the Future You Can Build officially launches today, and her story will leave you feeling inspired to take action.Olga opens up about how to start building financial confidence, one step at a time. She shares how to create a budget that works, join your 401(k), understand Roth versus pre-tax savings, and make small, intentional choices that lead to lasting growth.Through her bilingual app, Olga is helping first-gen families, professionals & entrepreneurs learn to plan, save, and invest con intención.This conversation is about more than money. It’s about believing in yourself, honoring where you come from, and taking care of your future with purpose and love. ❤️☕🎥 The episode is out now. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/YXB89BhZ5Es 🌐 Visit our website to watch more episodes: www.corpcafecito.com🎙Guest Info 📚RISE: Embrace the Future You Can Build – Out Now - Amazon Paperback & Amazon eBook💻@SHENIX_app | shenix.app 📲LinkedIn: Olga Camargo, AIF®  📰Featured Articles & Honors2025 Chicago United BLC HonoreeFemale Founder Interview – The Startup MagazineSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

👉 “Quiet cutting is the corporate trend no one asked for, but too many are living through.”Behind polished HR terms are real people facing shifting roles, unclear expectations, and the weight of uncertainty.In this cafecito, we open up about: ☕ Why quiet cutting is gaining traction in today’s workplace ☕ The toll it takes on trust and professional identity ☕ How to reclaim your voz, build resilience, and stay empowered ☕ Practical strategies to thrive even when the ground beneath you shiftsThis isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a reminder to protect yourself and your comunidad in spaces that weren’t designed with us in mind.   Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

🎧 NEW EPISODE – S8 E11: “Why Me… and Not Them?"Have you ever reached a milestone you once dreamed of, only to feel a knot in your stomach instead of pure joy? That quiet voice that whispers, “Why me… and not them?”Success is supposed to feel joyful. But for many of us, it also feels complicated.There is a quiet weight that comes when your first bonus equals your parents’ monthly income, when you travel for work while your family never had the chance, or when you are seen as the “chosen one” who now carries everyone’s hopes.That weight is called survivor's guilt. And in our comunidad, it shows up often.In this cafecito, we open our hearts about what it means to achieve more than generations before us and how guilt, pride, and imposter syndrome collide along the way. We talk about:☕ Why success can feel heavy instead of freeing☕ The cultural tension between collective pride and individual achievement☕ How to move from “Why me” to “Why not me”☕ Reframing success as responsibility, not betrayal☕ Celebrating our wins and bringing others along with usWe believe your éxito is not selfish. It is a path for others to follow.💬 We invite you to join the conversation. Have you ever felt survivor's guilt in your career? What helped you move through it?☕ P.S.: Partner with us. Sponsoring Corporate Cafecito is more than brand visibility. It is your company’s opportunity to stand proudly with one of the fastest-growing and most influential communities in the country. By joining us, you are investing in the next generation of Latine leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.Your support amplifies voices that deserve to be heard, fuels conversations that open doors, and builds a legacy of leadership that will carry forward for generations.This is not just sponsorship. This is partnership, comunidad, and impact.Let’s make it happen. Connect with us today at [email protected].#CorporateCafecito #CorpCafecito #NallelySuarezGass #NallelyGass #CarlosButlerVale #CarlosVale #Latine #Latina #Latino #Latinx #Hispanic #Spanglish #Latine #Corporate #Podcast #Podcasting #Podcasters #YouTube #LinkedIn #ListenNow #Leadership #LatinxProfessionals #FirstGenProfessionals #ImposterSyndrome #CareerGrowthSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

S8 E10:  Más Datos, Más Dinero – Why Every Latine Professional Should Understand Business MetricsMid-year is the perfect moment to pause and ask: Am I on track to hit my goals? Do I know the números that truly tell me the answer?Hard work opens doors, but knowing your business numbers is what keeps you in the room. Many Latine professionals are over-mentored and under-sponsored, and that includes not being taught the métricas that matter most or how to speak about them in a way that gets noticed.💡 In this cafecito, we cover:• The business métricas you should know, even if you are not in finance• How to tie your work to revenue, retention, or ROI so your contributions are visible• Why understanding ROI and opportunity cost changes how you spend your tiempo, dinero, and energy• Simple ways to start learning, from sitting in on finance meetings to using free resourcesThis is more than a conversation about numbers. It is about using mid-year as your checkpoint to measure, adjust, and set yourself up to finish the year fuerte.🎥 Watch the trailer now and head over to our website, www.corpcafecito.com, to watch the entire episode and subscribe so you can join us weekly. You can also listen on all major streaming platforms.☕ PS: If you believe in the conversations we are having, you can help keep the cafecito brewing with a one-time donation or monthly membership at buymeacoffee.com/corpcafecito. Every contribution helps us uplift, educate, and inspire our comunidad.#CorporateCafecito #CorpCafecito #NallelySuarezGass #NallelyGass #CarlosButlerVale #CarlosVale #Latine #Latina #Latino #Latinx #Hispanic #Spanglish #Latine #Corporate #Podcast #Podcasting #Podcasters #YouTube #LinkedIn #ListenNow #Leadership #LatinxProfessionals  #LatineProfessionals #MidYearReview #MasDatosMasDinero #CareerGrowth #ROI #LeadershipDevelopment #ComunidadSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

Let’s be real. Most of us are not exhausted from one big decision. We are drained by the hundreds of small ones we make before noon.From “What should I wear?” to “Can I squeeze in this meeting?”, decision overload is real. And for many in our Latine community, the mental load runs even deeper. We are holding space for our families, our teams, and our dreams at once.In this cafecito, we open up about the daily weight we carry and how to ease the pressure:✅ What decision fatigue looks like at work and at home✅ How culture and gender shape our mental load✅ Boundaries that protect your peace without guilt✅ How to lead with clarity, not just hustleYou are not lazy. You might just be overloaded.Protecting your energy is not selfish.It is leadership. It is love.👇 Tell us in the comments:Where does your decision fatigue hit the hardest. Work, home, or both?🎧 Listen on your way to work, during a walk, or while sipping your cafecito. We are on all major streaming platforms.🎥 Want to watch us in action? Subscribe to our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@CorporateCafecito🌐 Explore more episodes and resources at:www.corpcafecito.com✨ If this episode speaks to you, support us by sharing it. Invite a friend to our page. Learn something new so you can help uplift someone else. Because when one of us grows, we all rise.#CorporateCafecito #CorpCafecito #NallelySuarezGass #NallelyGass #CarlosButlerVale #CarlosVale #Latine #Latina #Latino #Latinx #Hispanic #Spanglish #Latin #Corporate #Podcast #Podcasting #Podcasting #YouTube #LinkedIn #WatchNow #ListenNow #Leadership #DecisionFatigue #MentalLoad #BoundariesArePower #LatinxProfessionals #AuthenticLeadership #CulturaYCarrera #LeadWithHeart #ThriveTogetherSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

Jaime Viteri, President of Digital Latinos and founder of the Chicago Latino Network, said it best:“You can’t just call the network when you need the network.”Jaime’s right. A real network isn’t built overnight or only when things get tough. It’s built over time, with intention, presence, and love. You show up for your people, even when there’s nothing to ask for. You give, support, connect, and stay rooted because that’s what comunidad looks like.In this cafecito, we sat down with Jaime to reflect on the 25-year journey behind one of the most recognized platforms for Latine professionals in Chicago: the Chicago Latino Network.What began as one man’s vision to bring Latines together across professions has become a legacy. Today, CLN connects over 100,000 professionals and entrepreneurs. Jaime shares what it takes to build comunidad, elevate cultura, and shape generations of connection with humility, vision, and corazón.Connect with Jaime:🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-viteri-6b00335/🌐 https://www.digitallatinos.com/📘 https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoLatinoNetwork/📸 https://www.instagram.com/chicagolatinonetwork/?hl=en📅 Mark your calendarsCelebrate 25 years with CLN in September! 🎟️ Single Tickets: https://bit.ly/3A4Pous 🥂 VIP Booths – very limited: https://bit.ly/3YJYd6yLet’s keep showing up.Let’s keep building comunidad.Let’s rise together. ¡Salud! ☕❤️#CorporateCafecito #CorpCafecito #NallelySuarezGass #NallelyGass #CarlosButlerVale #CarlosVale #LatinoLeadership #LatinoProfessionals #BuildYourNetwork  #LeadWithCorazon  #CelebrateLatinoVoices  #ComunidadLatina  #WeRiseTogether  #JaimeViteri #CLN #ChicagoLatinoNetwork #DigitialLatinos #Hispanic #Spanglish #Latina #Latino #Latinx #Community #Chicago #Corporate #Podcast #Podcasters #Podcasting #WatchNow #ListennowSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

The moment Danny Miró-Chinea showed up in our LinkedIn feed, we knew. He was not just another voice. He was building something powerful, doing it from every corner of Latin America.He had a prestigious legal career lined up.He walked away.Why?Because titles are not the purpose, and Danny chose a purpose.Born in Puerto Rico. Raised between cultures.🌎 Now living in Buenos Aires, sharing Latine stories through his platform Comprende and helping brands speak to our community with real authenticity.In this episode, Danny shares:🛠 Why he left law to build movements, not résumés🌱 What it means to be a digital nomad grounded in culture📣 Why Spanglish is strategy, not just slang📊 How brands can finally connect with Latino audiences🪞 And what happens when you stop waiting for a seat and start building your own tableThis is more than a podcast, it is a wake-up call to live purposefully and create with corazón.👉🏽 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to follow every story, every voice, every cafecito - https://www.youtube.com/@CorporateCafecito 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you sip your cafecito.🌐 Connect with Danny:🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-miro-chinea/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannymiroc/🗣️ Drop a comment:What part of Danny’s journey hit home for you?Whether it is about purpose, identity, or building your own table, we would love to hear your reflections.“Sometimes it means actually building the table yourself.” - Danny Miró-Chinea#NallelySuaerzGass #NalellyGass #CarlosButlerVale #CarlosVale #CorporateCafecito #LatineLeadership #DannyMiro #DannyMiroChinea #LatinxVoices #DigitalNomadLife #PurposeOverPosition #SpanglishPower #LatineIdentity #BrandWithHeart #EntrepreneurshipJourney #LatinosInPodcasting #YouTubeLatinxSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

We love our cultura but don’t want it to be reduced.In this week’s episode of Corporate Cafecito, we have an honest conversation about what it really means to be Latino at work, especially when Hispanic Heritage Month rolls around.Too often, visibility becomes a burden. You’re passionate, and suddenly, you're expected to plan the party, decorate the room, and represent an entire culture.🎭 When “representation” feels like responsibility🛑 When saying yes to culture means saying no to yourself💡 When there’s a better way rooted in voice, leadership, and boundariesWe’ve both felt it.Being Latine in the workplace is not just about potlucks or playlists. It’s about strategy, voice, and leadership con propósito.In this episode, we share real tools to: ✅ Set boundaries with grace and intention ✅ Celebrate all parts of our cultura, not just stereotypes ✅ Advocate for visibility that leads to influenceLet’s make this Hispanic Heritage Month count with corazón, comunidad, and claridad.  #CorporateCafecito #NallelySuarezGass #NallelyGass #CarlosButlerVale #CarlosVale LatinxAtWork #CultureWithPurpose #LeadershipConSazón #LatineProfessionals #HispanicHeritageMonth #LeadershipConSazon #LatinoProfessionals #CulturaWithPurpose #RepresentationMatters #OrgulloLatino #LatineLeadership #Community #Spanglish #Podcast #Podcasters #WatchNow #LinkedIn Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

What’s in a Name? Let’s talk accents, identity, and the power behind the words we carry.In this new episode of Corporate Cafecito, we open up about the real moments that shaped us, being mispronounced as kids. Being told we "think in Spanish" at work and learning to reclaim our names and speak with pride.Whether you grew up bilingual, speak Spanglish, or were never taught Spanish because your parents were trying to protect you, you belong in this conversation.☕️ In this episode, we explore: 🌍 What your accent says about you 🧠 Why thinking in Spanish is not a flaw. It's a leadership advantage 🧒🏽 Childhood moments that shaped our confidence 🎙️ When Spanglish hit mainstream and why it mattered 🤝 How to create spaces where every voice is heard and respectedLanguage is not a barrier. It is a bridge. Your voice, your accent, your story. All of it is part of your superpower.Say your name with pride. Speak your truth con fuerza. We’re building this space together. 💛#CorporateCafecito #BilingualLeadership #SpanglishProud #LatinxVoices #WhatsInAName #ConOrgullo #RepresentationMatters #LanguageIsPower #CulturaYCarrera #CorporateCafecito #LatinxVoices #BilingualIsBeautiful #SpanglishPower #LeadershipWithAccent #ConOrgullo #CulturaAndCareer #ThisIsLatineLeadershipSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

This week on Corporate Cafecito, we sit down with the powerhouse Mariana Fagnilli, JD, LLM - a human rights lawyer turned global DEI executive, founder of Fagnilli Group, and now international change-maker redefining what real inclusion looks like.Mariana has led with purpose across industries from Argentina to Johnson & Johnson to Major League Soccer. Today, she serves on the Harvard Business Review, advises the World Economic Forum, and was named one of the Top Women Leaders of 2024.Her new book, Inclusion Driven Performance, lays out a bold 5-step framework that transforms culture into competitive strategy. It’s already a #1 Amazon Best Seller!☕ In this cafecito, we dive into:- Why inclusion must be tied to KPIs, not just training- The danger of “checking boxes” versus creating lasting change- How Latines can lead the narrative in 2025 and beyond- The personal journey that led Mariana to a new life chapter in SpainWhether you lead a team, an ERG, or a business unit, or build something bold from the ground up, this conversation will fuel your next move.👉 Check out the trailer below, then head to www.corpcafecito.com to watch the full episode.Let’s grow con propósito y comunidad. Check out Mariana Fagnilli today:🌐 Website: www.fagnilligroup.com 📘 Amazon Best Seller – https://a.co/d/39ucVSYNow ranked #1 in: ▪ Business Diversity & Inclusion (eBooks) ▪ Business Diversity & Inclusion (Print) ▪ Business Ethics (Kindle Store)📱 LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gvDas6Eh📷 Instagram: @MarianaFagnilliSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

Happy Monday, familia.If you’ve ever felt like the only one who didn’t get the memo at work… we see you.This week, we’re holding space for a conversation so many of us have had to navigate quietly—office politics and everything no one ever taught us.Starting a new job can feel like walking into season five of a show. Everyone knows the plot but you. 😅In this cafecito, we learn about the unspoken rules, the silent codes, the side conversations, and the small moments that can shape your future.💬 We talk about: • Not knowing the rules doesn’t mean you don’t belong • How to protect your voice and your worth • The difference between access and influence • What Gen Z is teaching us • And how Latine professionals show up with courage, pride, and corazónWe want you to know that you are not alone in figuring this out. And you never have to lose who you are to rise.Let’s rise with intention, grow with grace, and stay rooted in who we are. ☕❤️💼Have a topic you’d love to hear Nallely and Carlos explore? Or want to share a cafecito with us? We’d love to hear from you: www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us#NallelySuarezGass #NallelyGass #CarlosButlerVale #CarlosVale #CorporateCafecito #LatineLeadership #FirstGenSuccess #OfficePolitics #CareerGrowth #WorkplaceWisdom #StayRooted #Vamos #Corporate #Latina #Latino #Latin #Spanish #Podcast #Episode #Hispanic #SpanglishSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

🔥 NEW EPISODE:  The Latina Lawyer They Didn’t See Coming With Janelle RomeroThis week, we sit down with Janelle Romero, a labor attorney and advocate, social media influencer, and mamá, who’s rewriting the rules in labor law and doing it on her terms.From being the only Spanish-speaking lawyer at her firm to fighting wage theft and workplace harassment to going viral on TikTok by educating her community about their rights, Janelle’s journey is a powerful reminder of what happens when we follow our purpose.🎯 In this cafecito, we talk about: – Turning doubt into drive – Becoming a lawyer in two languages – Starting a firm because her voice mattered– Balancing lawsuits, motherhood, and self-worth– And why is asking for more not just okay? It’s necessary!🎥 Watch the trailer below - 🔗 Then head to www.corpcafecito.com to watch the full episode.Let’s keep showing up—con coraje, comunidad, y corazón.Where to check out Janelle:Website:  https://janelleesq.com/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/janellejromero/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@janelle_rbInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/genesqlaw/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086546605181#NallelySuarezGass #NallelySuarez #CarlosButlerVale #CarlosVale #CorporateCafecito #LatinasInLaw #LaborJustice #JanelleRomero #RepresentationMatters #Latine #Latina #Latino #Lantinx #Latin #Spanglish #Community #Attorney #Viral #Esq #ShowingUp #Lawyer #CafecitoSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

¿Tú también tienes muchos sombreros? Bienvenidos to the world of the multi-hyphenate Latine, where cultura, pasión, and hustle collide. In this heart-filled episode, we unpack what it means to juggle career, side hustles, family, and dreams while staying rooted in who we are.💬 Real talk on: – Wearing ALL the hats (sometimes at once) – Burnout, boundaries, and building capacity – La importancia de honoring your brand – Failing fast, learning faster – And finding propósito in the messiness of the journey ✨ Whether you're a creator, a corporate warrior, or una reina de side hustles, this one’s for YOU.Let’s root for each other. Let’s grow together. ¡Vamos con todo, comunidad! 💪🏽☕❤️    #NallelySuarezGass #NallelyGass #CarlosButlerVale #CarlosVale #CorporateCafecito #LatineLeadership #MultiHyphenateLife #OrgulloLatino #CulturaYCarrera #SideHustleStrong #RaícesYResiliencia #Latine #Latino #Latina #Latinx #Hispanic #Community #Chicago #Podcast #ListenNow #WatchNow Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

In this episode of Corporate Cafecito, we sat down with Jacqueline Zaldivar Aguilar, a powerhouse leader who has spent over 20 years inside some of the world’s most influential companies, including L’Oréal, Johnson & Johnson, PepsiCo, Monsanto, and Gillette.Today, she leads Talent, Culture, and DEI at Grupo Lala—but more importantly, she does it with integrity, intention, and corazón.Jackie shares what it looks like to lead in spaces that weren’t always made for authenticity—and how she’s made room for it anyway. She shows us the power of staying grounded while rising, trusting your gut when it says pause, and building a career that reflects who you are, not just what you do.☕ In this cafecito, we get into:– Making bold moves with clarity– Leading with your values at the center– Recognizing when it’s time to shift– And creating cultures that lift others as you growThis conversation reminds you that your story, presence, and leadership matter, just as they are. 🔗 Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakazaldivar/ #CorporateCafecito #LatinaLeadership #HRconCorazón #CulturaYCarrera #LeadershipWithHeartSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

If you’ve ever listened to Corporate Cafecito and felt uplifted, seen, or reminded that you’re not alone in this journey, this is your moment to be part of something bigger.This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a movement.🌱 A comunidad.💼 A bridge between cultura y corporate.🫶 A place where first-gen dreams bloom con orgullo.But to keep the cafecito flowing and the cameras rolling, we need your help.Every donation helps us cover production costs and continue shining a light on our comunidad, with love, purpose, and bold conversations that matter.Here’s how you can support:☕ Give a one-time donation—every bit fuels our mission.☕☕ Become a monthly supporter ($10+), and we’ll send you an exclusive Corporate Cafecito mug as a little reminder of the space you’ve helped build.Ready to be part of this?❤️ Donate here: https://buymeacoffee.com/corpcafecito🎥 Check out Nallely’s video on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@CorporateCafecito) and head to our fundraising website to show your support - https://buymeacoffee.com/corpcafecito.Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

🚨 DEI is shifting—let’s talk about it. 🚨On this episode of Corporate Cafecito, we dive into a hard truth: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs are being cut, renamed, or quietly removed. But instead of fear, we bring clarity, purpose, and a little corazón.🎙️ As first-gen professionals and DEI leaders, we have championed representation from the inside out. When the system isn't built for us, we know what it means to advocate for visibility, opportunity, and comunidad.In this conversation, we unpack: ☕ Why DEI is about more than race, disability, gender, age, caregiving, regionality & more ☕ How to lead and grow, even when companies pull back ☕ The Latino ERGs, Hispanic Chambers, and grant programs are still creating accessIf your workplace isn’t making space, claim your seat anyway. DEI isn’t gone. It’s evolving. And we’re not going anywhere.Let’s rise—con corazón y comunidad.✊🏽☕Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

☕ Cafecito is ready — New Episode BrewingIf you’ve ever struggled to find your voice in leadership, balance expectations with your values, or pour from an empty cup, this conversation is for you.We had to bring Mauricio Palli back—yes, from Conagra Brands—because his last episode sparked so many powerful conversations around identity, growth, and purpose in leadership. This time, we’re diving even deeper.In this new episode of Corporate Cafecito, we learn what it takes to move from being a doer to leading with intention, cultura, and corazón. 🎙️ In this episode, we discuss: 🔹 The transition from peer to manager 🔹 Coaching with compassion and honesty 🔹 Burnout, identity, and mental health 🔹 Building trust through honesty 🔹 The importance of comunidad and mentorship One moment that truly resonated:"I believe in people beyond where they believe in themselves. If I did it without the roadmap, imagine how far you can go with support.” — Mauricio Palli.Whether you're leading your first team, finding your footing, or need that cafecito-fueled reminder that you belong here, this one’s for you.What’s a leadership lesson you learned the hard way? Drop it below—we’re all still learning.Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

🎙️ New Episode Now BrewingHow do you go from teaching 8th-grade science to leading Inclusion & Belonging at one of the top CPG companies in the world?Con coraje. Con comunidad. Con cultura.In this deeply moving conversation, we sit down with Mauricio Palli from Conagra Brands, whose career path has been anything but linear. Still, every pivot, every leap, every reinvention tells a story of resilience, identity, and purpose.Mauricio shares his journey across industries—from education to fashion, tech, and corporate DEI—and how he carried his cultura, ​v​alues, and voice every step of the way. Through moments of uncertainty and impostor syndrome, he found power in reinvention, community, and staying true to himself.This episode is packed with reflection, resilience, and real talk about:✨ Trusting your gut🛠️ Building skills across industries🌱 Embracing change while honoring your roots🧠 Leading with authenticity—not assimilationIf you’ve ever doubted your path or wondered whether your background belongs in the boardroom, this episode is for you.🚨 Real talk. Raw stories. Y mucho corazón. This is what Corporate Cafecito is all about.Connect with Mauricio Palli on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricio-palli-matd-13ba7957/We would love for you to check out our website, www.corpcafecito.com, today!Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

New Episode Out Now:   If It Weren’t for Latinos with Oswaldo Álvarez & Maggie OlmosIn this powerful conversation, we sit down con nuestros amigos Oswaldo Álvarez (Executive Director) and Maggie Olmos (Policy Advisor) from the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation — two dynamic líderes showing us how Latinos are not just participating — we’re leading, building, and redefining the future.From census wins to real talk about Latines, Oswaldo and Maggie drop knowledge on:Why the Latino Caucus matters (and how it works) How data-driven policy is creating real impact en our communities What our businesses and leaders need to know to leverage Raíces: The State of Latinos in Illinois reportHow our collective poder is rewriting the rulebook para el futureThis episode is a reminder: cuando nos unimos como familia, el cambio sí se puede lograr.No matter your role—entrepreneur, public servant, or corporate changemaker—this is a must-watch for anyone who believes in Comunidad's strength. Learn More:Raíces Report (2025) → https://www.illcfoundation.org/public-policy Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation → https://illcfoundation.org/ Follow & Connect with our  Featured Guests: Oswaldo Álvarez – LinkedIn Maggie Olmos – LinkedIn Organization Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation → LinkedIn → Facebook  Love Cafecito conversations that inspire and inform?Subscribe to our YouTube channel and join la comunidad: https://www.youtube.com/@CorporateCafecito Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

¿Y tú? Are you evolving with purpose or staying stuck in the same loop?In this powerful cafecito, we sat down with Dr. Wallace, who shared her journey from Perú to the frontlines of digital transformation, career design, and leadership development. One of less than 1% of Latinas in the U.S. with a doctorate, she is a scientist, author, trailblazer, and founder of Windrose Vision.And — she was also a professor.Let that sink in.She taught university-level sociology, statistics, and systems thinking in spaces where few Latinas are represented, breaking barriers and building pathways for those who came after her. That’s not just a title—that’s a legacy.Dr. Wallace doesn’t just talk about change — she builds the roadmap for it.Ready to take the guesswork out of your growth?Dr. Wallace offers a step-by-step approach to help you: Reflect on where you are Get clear on where you want to go Move with purpose, not panic Track real progress — not just busy work You don’t need another degree — you need the right tools. Her “exploratory sprints” method allows you to test, explore, and pivot before committing. “Transformation isn’t about reinvention. It’s about evolution.”Explore her two books:The SEAM Framework  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1959989618Thrive in the AI and Digital Age  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVN1FRBJ Connect with Dr. Wallace:Website: www.madeleinewallace.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/madeleine-f-wallace-phdTwitter: @MadeleineWRThreads & Instagram: @wmadeleinedcFacebook: Madeleine WallaceCheck out the trailer below, but head to our website to watch the full episode: www.corpcafecito.comDon’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@CorporateCafecitoSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

“Don’t let where you came from dictate who you are—let it be part of who you become.” —Dr. Robert RenteriaHave you ever felt like your past disqualified you from your future? Dr. Robert Renteria understands that struggle until he chose to rise and uplift entire communities.This week on Corporate Cafecito, we share a story of grit, grace, and transformation that will leave you inspired to rewrite your narrative.👉 From a troubled childhood in East LA👉 To surviving gang life, drug use, and violence👉 To becoming a U.S. Army veteran, corporate executive, award-winning author, and now… Lt. Governor pick for IllinoisDr. Renteria is not just telling his story—he’s using it to change lives. His mission is simple: Replace violence with vision and hopelessness with healing.His bilingual books and free curriculum—From the Barrio to the Board Room, Mi Barrio, and Little Barrio—are now impacting lives in over 25 countries, reaching classrooms, prisons, churches, shelters, and soon, the big screen, with the support of the World Boxing Council.To learn more about Dr. Renteria, please visit:🌐 Website: www.fromthebarrio.com🎥 TEDx Talk: Watch Here📣 Lt. Governor Announcement: Read More📚 Books: Amazon Storefront👍 Facebook: From the Barrio Foundation💼 LinkedIn: Dr. Robert Renteria🐦 Twitter/X: @fromthebarrio📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/from.thebarrio/Check out this week’s trailer below, then head to www.corpcafecito.com to watch the full episode, "From the Barrio We Rise with Dr. Robert Renteria.” We'd love to know...Who are you lifting as you rise? Please share with us in the comments.⬇️Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

🎙New Week - New Episode!! 🔒💪 Becoming Bulletproof with Sandra GonzalezWe're bringing you pure power and corazón to close out Women's History Month. This week on Corporate Cafecito, we sit down with Sandra Gonzalez, a retired Marine officer, executive coach, and author of Sexy Confidence.Sandra brings la fuerza. She served 20 years in the Marines, trained over 500 women recruits, and rose through heartbreak, divorce, and the loss of her beloved papá, Miguel. Even in her lowest moments, she found purpose, clarity, and emotional strength—and now, she teaches others to become bulletproof from the inside out.This episode is raw, inspiring, and authentic. Sandra shares what sexy confidence truly means—not appearance but presence, not perfection but healing.  "Our ego is not our amigo."If you've ever felt lost, stuck, or unsure of your next step, this one's for you.✨ Follow Sandra & explore her work: 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachsandragonzalez/🌐 Check out her website:  https://sandragonzalez.com/ 📘 Pick up a copy of her book: https://www.amazon.com/Sexy-ConfidenceTM-Blueprint-Beautiful-Bulletproof/dp/1961600242 📸 Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/coachsandragonzalez/ 📘 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sandra.gonzalez.9003888Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

“You are not lucky to be here.  The world needs your perspective.  They are lucky to have you.” — Antonio TijerinoIn this episode of Corporate Cafecito, we explore the fundamental tension between fitting in and showing up fully — especially as Latinos, immigrants, women, and professionals navigating spaces not built with us in mind.From moments in life where we may have hidden who we were to leading boardrooms with confidence and pride — this conversation is about reclaiming our voice, our culture, and our right to take up space unapologetically.The pressure to assimilate shows up in ways we don’t always name:🔹 Dialing yourself down to seem more “professional” 🔹 Wondering if you truly belong in the room you’ve earned 🔹 Fearing you're too much — or not enough for the space you’re in 🔹 Believing success requires you to leave parts of yourself behind 🔹 Losing sight of the truth — that you can grow and lead as your whole self We’ve learned that authenticity isn’t a liability — it’s your leadership.  When you show up fully, you don’t just lead—you open doors for others to do the same.#CorporateCafecito #AuthenticityOverAssimilation #LatineLeadership #YouBelongHere #RepresentationMatters #ProfessionalAndProud #LeadWithHeart #HistoriasQueInspiranSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

📢 NEW EPISODE👀 Imagine balancing your career, raising your kids, and caring for your aging parents—all at once. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. This is the reality for millions in the Sandwich Generation, especially in Latine communities where multigenerational caregiving is not just expected, but ingrained in our culture.✨ In this episode, we unpack: ✔️ Cultural Expectations & Gender Roles – Why caregiving often falls on Latinas and how it impacts careers. ✔️ The Workplace Struggle – Burnout, career stagnation, and the fear of asking for flexibility. ✔️ Breaking the Stigma – Why asking for help is NOT a failure and how companies can better support caregivers. ✔️ Real Talk & Solutions – Strategies to set boundaries, advocate for workplace change, and still thrive in your career.💡 It’s time to shift the narrative. Caregiving isn’t a personal problem—it’s a workplace issue that deserves real solutions.#CorporateCafecito #CaughtInTheMiddle #SandwichGeneration #LatineLeadership #WorkplaceEquity #CaregivingAndCareerSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

✨ Women’s History Month is Here! ✨"They’ll tell you you can’t do it. That’s when you turn around and say, ‘Watch me.’" – Dolores Huerta We hope you had a powerful International Women’s Day and are celebrating an inspiring Women’s History Month! In this episode of Corporate Cafecito, we talk about Latina leadership, breaking barriers, and taking action because we’re done waiting for change.💼 Latinas earn just 57 cents for every dollar a white, non-Hispanic man makes. Let that sink in. We are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, yet Latinas remain underpaid, underfunded, and underrepresented in leadership. That ends now.So, how do we close the gap and change the game? We lift as we climb, demand our worth, and make space for the next generation. In this episode, we discuss the power of mentorship and sponsorship and why knowing your value is key to rewriting the rules.💰 Funding is power. Organizations like Angeles Investors are helping Latina entrepreneurs access the capital and resources they need to build thriving businesses. Because when we invest in Latinas, we invest in innovation, progress, and generational wealth.☕ This conversation gets real—from being "the only one in the room" to pushing for change in boardrooms, businesses, and beyond.🚀 Liderazgo, Emprendedoras, Capital, Recursos—these words define our movement. It’s time to accelerate action. It’s time to claim what we deserve.💜 Join us in celebrating the unstoppable power of Latinas. Tag a fierce mujer or an ally who inspires you! 🫶🏽#CorporateCafecito #WomensHistoryMonth #LatinaLeadership #AccelerateAction #CloseThePayGap #EqualPay #WomenSupportingWomen #LiftAsYouClimb #LatinaEntrepreneurs #AngelesInvestorsSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

Your network is your net worth—the Puente to opportunities, growth, and impact. In this episode of Corporate Cafecito, we discuss how purposeful connections can open doors and elevate your career. 💡 What you’ll learn: ✅ Financial mobility—it’s not just education, but who you surround yourself with. ✅ Networking with intention—genuine relationships over business cards. ✅ Maximizing networking events—find your gente and create opportunities. ✅ Nurturing your network—Like a plantita 🌱, it grows with consistent care, genuine connections, and support—long before you need a favor. 💡 "Your network is like a plant. You can’t just water it when you need something. Show up, nurture it, and watch it grow." 🌱🔥 🎤 Who’s the most valuable person on your network? Tag them below! 💙 Your next opportunity starts with your network. Are you ready to grow? 🚀✨#CorporateCafecito #NetworkingMatters #CreciendoJuntos #ProfessionalGrowth #Comunidad #SpanglishSuccess #LevelUpSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

Let’s be honest—disagreements are inevitable in the workplace. But when does a difference of opinion cross the line into something deeper, something personal? Respect isn’t a universal workplace norm—it’s personal, shaped by our values, culture, and experiences. In our latest episode of Corporate Cafecito, Carlos and I break down the art of disagreement—how to challenge ideas without making it personal, navigate difficult conversations with leadership, and when it’s time to step away. Because at the end of the day, knowing how to handle disagreement can make or break your career. ☕ How do you manage workplace disagreements? Do you reframe, retreat, or challenge directly? Let’s talk about it in the comments!   #CorporateCafecito #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #RespectVsDisagreement #LatinoProfessionals Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

🚨 New Episode Alert – Let’s Talk About Growth! 🚨Mi Gente, let’s be real—growth is exciting but can also feel like a loss. 🎢 Whether it’s moving up in your career, stepping into leadership, or even making a big life change, there’s always that moment of, Wait… what did I leave behind?In this episode of Corporate Cafecito, Carlos and I dive deep into the bittersweet side of growth. From leaving behind coworkers when you get promoted to feeling like you’re starting from scratch when you take a leap into something new—growth isn’t always linear, and it sure isn’t always easy.💭 Have you ever felt like leveling up meant losing something familiar?🎙️ We get personal in this conversation—sharing moments of self-doubt, significant transitions, and how to redefine success on our terms. Here’s what we’ve learned along the way:☕ Take inventory of where you are & write it down—because trust me, that feeling won’t last forever.☕ Keep the connections that matter—just because your role changes doesn’t mean your people have to disappear.☕ Define your own milestones—title, salary, flexibility… what’s truly important to you?☕ Always focus on the gains—because growth is happening even in moments of loss.Let’s grow together. 💪🏽 Salud! 🥂#CorporateCafecito #Growth #LevelUp #CareerMoves #Leadership #AuthenticitySupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

Have you ever walked out of a convo like… wait, what just happened? 😵 No clarity, no direction, just vibes? That’s the opposite of purposeful communication—and let’s be honest, it can make or break your career, relationships, or even a simple email.Carlos and I are breaking it down: how to communicate with intention so people actually get what you’re saying. Whether it’s your boss, your team, or even at home, being clear saves time, stress, and a whole lot of ¿qué dijo?" moments.💡 Key takeaways? ✔️ Know your audience—what works for your team might not work for your boss. ✔️ Drop the we and they—who’s handling what? 🏀 ✔️ Feedback is everything—did that make sense? Ask. ✔️ Your body language matters—people pick up on todo. ✔️ And if you start rambling? PAUSE. RESET. REFRAME.Trust me, this is a game-changer. 🚀 🎧 Listen now! 🎙️ #CorporateCafecito #PurposefulCommunication #SayItWithIntention #LatinosInBusiness Support the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

Feeling overwhelmed? Does it seem like stress and burnout are in charge? You’re not alone! This week on Corporate Cafecito, Carlos and I discuss the real impact of stress and burnout on our minds, careers, and health. More importantly, we share how to regain control before they take over. 🔥 Stress and burnout aren’t just personal—they’re contagious. Whether you’re leading a team, running a business, or climbing the corporate ladder, how you handle stress affects you and everyone around you. The good news is that burnout doesn't happen overnight, and stress doesn’t have to be your enemy. It can be a motivator, a teacher, and sometimes even a bonding experience. 🌟 In this episode, we dive into: ✔️ The difference between good stress and bad stress ✔️ How burnout creeps up on you—and how to prevent it ✔️ Why psychological safety changes everything in the workplace ✔️ Why Latines and entrepreneurs often take on so much (and how to set boundaries) ✔️ The power of breathing, movement, and connection in reducing stress ✔️ The ultimate question: Stay the course or try something new💡 Remember, stress is part of the journey—but burnout doesn’t have to be. 🔥Head over to our website at www.corpcafecito.com to watch the full episode—you won’t want to miss this one! 🎙️☕Grab your cafecito, take a deep breath, and let’s tackle stress and burnout together—sin miedo! ☕💪  #CorporateCafecito #Burnout #StressManagement #Leadership #MentalWellness #CareerGrowthSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

Carlos and I are so pumped about this week’s podcast episode! 🌟We’re diving into the journey of finding your next big opportunity—and let me tell you, it’s a ride. Whether you’re aiming for that dream role or figuring out your next move, remember this: success isn’t overnight. It’s all about patience, preparation, and persistence.You’re not alone in this. We’ve got your back, and we’re sharing practical tips and real talk to help you navigate the process and stay motivated. You don’t want to miss it! 🎧✨💡 Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll gain from this episode:• Leverage your network: Build connections and lean on your community for support.• Practice patience: Great opportunities take time—stay focused and persistent.• Apply boldly: Don’t hesitate to go for roles, even if you don’t meet every qualification.• Commit to growth: Learn from every experience and keep pushing forward.✨ Most importantly, remember to take others with you. As you rise, lift those around you—whether through a kind word, a referral, or a nudge that could change someone’s path.💭 What’s the best advice you’ve received while chasing your dreams? Let’s share and grow together!🎧 Available wherever you stream podcasts. And hey, if you need a pep talk or want to share your journey, slide into our DMs—we’re here for you!#CareerGrowth #LeadershipJourney #LatineExcellence #NetworkingMattersSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact. 

Happy Tuesday, Cafecito Familia! ☕✨ At Corporate Cafecito, this week’s episode hits close to the heart: Mindset Matters. 🎙️ Your mindset isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of everything you do. It’s the inner narrative that drives your career, your goals, and your daily life. Whether climbing the corporate ladder or building something of your own, this episode is your cafecito break to reset, refocus, and renew. 🔑 Key Takeaways:Your state dictates your story. Are you letting fear hold you back, or are you leaning into growth?Breakthrough cultural barriers. Sometimes, our upbringing tells us to play it safe. But remember: Sí se puede—you CAN and you WILL.Ask “Why?” Keep digging until you find what’s truly holding you back. Then, rewrite the script.💡 Challenge for 2025: Fear kills more dreams than failure ever will. Don’t let fear dictate your journey. Leap. Apply for the job. Start the project. Say yes to growth. Listen now to dive deeper and hear stories that will inspire you to embrace the power of mindset. And hey, if you need a pep talk or want to share your journey, slide into our DMs—we’re here for you! 🎧 Available wherever you stream podcasts. More on www.corpcafecito.com. ✨ Tag a friend who’s ready to make 2025 their year! Let’s grow together! ✨   #CorporateCafecito #CorpCafecito #NallelySuarezGass #NallelyGass #CarlosButlerVale #CarlosVale #LatineVoices #MindsetMatters #CareerGrowth #SíSePuedeSupport the showIf you’d like to join Nallely y Carlos for a conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. This podcast centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email [email protected] Development, founded by Nallely Suárez Gass, helps professionals and organizations grow with clarity and purpose. With over two decades of corporate experience, Nallely is known for helping people lead authentically, uncover strengths, and make confident, aligned decisions. Through personalized coaching and impactful workshops, Elevar creates practical, lasting change. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email [email protected] today.Every business decision carries social, political, and economic considerations. Avizo Consulting helps organizations navigate complexity with intention, cultural awareness, and strategic insight. Carlos Butler Vale partners with leaders who want their values and actions aligned. Learn more at www.avizoconsulting.com or email [email protected]. Two leaders. One shared commitment to growth, cultura, and impact.