Let's Wine About It - Entrepreneurship Uncorked

In Episode 4 of the Fintech Americas series, we uncork a Tempranillo with Mauricio Fernández, Sales Director at ACI Worldwide — recorded live at Fintech Americas Miami.Hear Mauricio break down how COVID accelerated digital payment adoption across Latin America, why payments are mission-critical infrastructure the economy cannot afford to lose, and what Brazil's Pix teaches the rest of the world about building instant payment systems that actually work.We also get into real-time fraud prevention, the role of AI in payment orchestration, and why the goal was never to replace payment instruments — it was to orchestrate them. Plus, his closing message to the industry: don't be afraid to question whether what you're doing is actually working.🎙️ Featured Guest: Mauricio Fernández | Sales Director, ACI WorldwideLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauriciofernandezcACI Worldwide: www.aciworldwide.comConnect with us: Instagram & LinkedIn: @SquareRootMarketingWebsite: www.squarerootmarketing.com

Four companies. One vision. One brand. Movantis brought together TransNetwork, Inswitch, Spectrum, and Appriza Pay to build what the industry has been missing: a single infrastructure layer for cross-border payments, stablecoins, FX, and embedded finance — launched at Fintech Americas Miami with the energy of a startup and the weight of decades behind it.We uncork Episode 3 of our Fintech Americas series with a Ribera del Duero Tempranillo and Salvador Yáñez, Chief Product Officer of Movantis. Chava's journey spans Citibank, Google X, NuBank Mexico from scratch, Stripe LatAm, and Rappi Bank. In this episode we get into the Lego analogy behind their platform strategy, why they move value — not just money — and why his closing message is simple: it's always day one.🎙️ Featured Guest: Salvador "Chava" Yáñez | Chief Product Officer, Movantis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salyanez/ Movantis: www.movantis.comConnect with us: Instagram & LinkedIn: @SquareRootMarketing Website: www.squarerootmarketing.com

In Episode 2 of the Fintech Americas series, we sit down with Jairo Solano, Commercial VP for Central America and the Caribbean at GFT Technologies — recorded live at Fintech Americas Miami.Jairo brings 25+ years of experience in one of Latin America's most promising and fastest-growing regions. In this conversation he shares what's really driving digital transformation across Central America and the Caribbean, why AI prioritization is the single most important decision a financial institution can make right now, and what GFT's methodology looks like when helping banks move from intention to execution.🎙️ Featured Guest:Jairo Solano | Commercial Vice President Central America & Caribbean, GFTLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jairo-solano-m...GFT: www.gft.comConnect with us: Instagram & LinkedIn: @SquareRootMarketingWebsite: www.squarerootmarketing.com

In Episode 1 of the Fintech Americas series, we uncork a Tempranillo with Tracey Davies, President of Money20/20, and Jessica Blue, Executive Vice President — recorded live at Fintech Americas Miami. Hear Tracey and Jessica share what's driving the decision to bring Fintech Americas into the Money20/20 global family and why Latin America is one of the most exciting fintech markets in the world right now. 🎙️ Featured Guests: Tracey Davies | President, Money20/20 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyd/Jessica Blue | Executive Vice President, Money20/20 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicablue/ Money20/20: www.money2020.comFintech Americas: www.fintechamericas.co Connect with us: Instagram & LinkedIn: @SquareRootMarketing Website: www.squarerootmarketing.com

In Episode 4 of the Plastics News Executive Forum series, we sit down with Scott Osterling, CEO, and Jeff Applegate, Chief Encourager, of Texas Injection Molding — recorded live at the Plastics News Executive Forum in Florida.Hear Scott and Jeff break down what it really takes to grow a plastics business the right way: how a former Army Ranger is applying special operations leadership lessons to the shop floor, why Jeff moved from coach to cheerleader after selling to Blackford Capital, and how treating people with care and respect became the foundation of a $40M business aiming for $300M.From bathroom renovations as a cultural statement to the story behind the "Chief Encourager" title — this is a conversation about legacy, leadership, and building a company that people genuinely want to work for.🎙️ Featured Guest:🎙️ Featured Guests:Scott Osterling | CEO, Texas Injection MoldingLinkedInJeff Applegate | Chief Encourager, Texas Injection MoldingLinkedInTexas Injection Molding: [INSERT WEBSITE URL]Connect with us:Instagram & LinkedIn: @SquareRootMarketingWebsite: www.squarerootmarketing.com

In Episode 3 of the Plastics News Executive Forum series, we sit down with Eric Adair, Director of Communications at US Extruders — recorded live at the Plastics News Executive Forum in Florida.Hear Eric break down what it really takes to build a brand in the plastics industry: how storytelling is shifting the narrative around plastics, why company culture is the most powerful marketing tool, and how US Extruders grew from 7 to 40 employees by hiring for culture first. From digital strategy to sustainability — this is an honest look at communications, community, and what makes a company people want to work for.🎙️ Featured Guest:Eric Adair | Director of Communications, US Extruders | LinkedInUS ExtrudersConnect with us:Instagram & LinkedIn: @SquareRootMarketingWebsite: www.squarerootmarketing.com

In Episode 2 of the Plastics News Executive Forum series, we sit down with Heather Preu, Global CEO of Intellect — recorded live at the Plastics News Executive Forum in Florida.Hear Heather break down what it really takes to lead in a male-dominated industry: why AI is empowering people, not replacing them, how quality management technology is transforming the manufacturing floor, and what advice she has for women executives who want to advance their careers. From sales rep to global CEO — this is a story about trusting your gut, embracing disruption, and leading with people first.🍷 Recorded during the Plastics News Executive Forum — where industry leaders come together to shape the future of plastics.🎙️ Featured Guests:Heather Preu | Global CEO, Intellect | LinkedInIntellect Website LinkConnect with us:Instagram & LinkedIn: @SquareRootMarketingWebsite: www.squarerootmarketing.com

In Episode 1 of the Plastics News Executive Forum series, we sit down with Jonathan Soucy and Andrew Munson from MBS Advisors — recorded live at the 2026 Plastics News Executive Forum in Florida. Hear Jonathan and Andrew break down what it really takes to sell a plastics business: why timing matters more than most owners realize, how private equity has reshaped the lower middle market, and why trust might be the most important ingredient in any successful deal.From 170+ transactions and decades in the industry, these are the conversations you need to have — before you're ready to sell.In this episode:✨ The reality behind selling a company — beyond the numbers🏭 What makes a plastics business attractive to buyers today📊 How market shifts are reshaping M&A in the industry🤝 Why deals succeed… and why they fall apart👥 The role of leadership, culture, and workforce in long-term value🍷 Recorded during the Plastics News Executive Forum — where industry leaders come together to shape the future of plastics.🎙️ Featured Guests:Jonathan Soucy | President at MBS Advisors | LinkedInAndrew Munson | Partner, MBS Advisors | Linkedin Connect with MBS Advisors:LinkedIn and Website💬 Turn on subtitles in your preferred language🎧 Subscribe for more conversations where business meets perspective… and a glass of wine

¿Qué significa realmente desarrollarse, encontrar propósito y construir una vida profesional con sentido? Iván Ramírez nos comparte una conversación profunda sobre talento, crecimiento personal y la búsqueda de la felicidad.En este episodio hablamos de:✨ Cómo desarrollar tu talento más allá de lo técnico🧠 El papel del autoconocimiento en el crecimiento personal y profesional📈 Qué significa realmente el éxito y cómo redefinirlo en el camino💬 La importancia de tener conversaciones honestas contigo mismo🌱 Claves para construir una vida con mayor sentido, balance y fulfillmentConecta con Iván por LinkedIn🎧 Escúchanos en Spotify o en YouTube

🇲🇽 Este episodio es en español / This episode is in Spanish. English subtitles available on YouTube.Rocío Chávez lleva años trabajando en cultura organizacional, talento y recursos humanos — y en esta conversación no se guarda nada.Hablamos sobre qué hace que un líder realmente lidere (pista: no es el título), cómo tener conversaciones de feedback difíciles de forma constructiva, y por qué esperar al ciclo anual de evaluación es un error. También compartimos un amor mutuo por Atomic Habits y lo que los pequeños cambios pueden hacer por tu equipo.Conecta con Rocío en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocio-chavez-m-9626561a/

Una oportunidad puede cambiarlo todo — y la historia de Felipe es la prueba perfecta.En este episodio, me senté con Felipe para hablar de una trayectoria profesional que lo llevó desde hacer voluntariado con AIESEC en Villahermosa a los 19 años, hasta liderar organizaciones en México, África y más allá. Hablamos de liderazgo, fintech, negociación salarial, marca profesional y la plataforma que construyó para ayudar a profesionales a encontrar mejores empleos en 8 países.Y todo lo hicimos con una copa de El Diablo — su vino favorito. 🍷📍 Grabado en Polanco, CDMX👇 ¡Síguenos en Spotify para que te avisemos cuando salga el nuevo episodio! 🎧Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felipedomingueza/New Job Hunters: https://www.newjobhunters.com_____________________________________________________________One opportunity can change everything — and Felipe's story is proof of that.In this episode, I sit down with Felipe to talk about a career journey that has taken him from volunteering with AIESEC in Villahermosa at 19, to leading organizations across Mexico, Africa, and beyond. We get into leadership, fintech, salary negotiation, the power of your professional brand, and the platform he built to help professionals land better jobs and grow their careers across 8 countries.Oh, and we did it all over a glass of El Diablo — his favorite wine. 🍷📍 Recorded in Polanco, CDMX👇 Follow us on Spotify so you never miss a new episode! 🎧🎙️ Let's Wine About It | Entrepreneurship, Uncorked.Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felipedomingueza/New Job Hunters: https://www.newjobhunters.com

Rose pasó de las finanzas corporativas a representar a México en escenarios turísticos internacionales—pero su viaje es más que cambios de carrera.En esta conversación franca, comparte por qué la educación financiera no es negociable para emprendedoras, su opinión controversial sobre cuotas de género, y la verdad sobre equilibrar maternidad con ambición. Plus: por qué cree que las mujeres nunca deben disculparse por ser ambiciosas.Perfecto para emprendedoras, mujeres líderes, y cualquiera que se haya sentido culpable por querer más.Toma tu copa y únete.

🍷 Redefining Success in Corporate & Creative Careers | Melissa ExpósitoJoin us for a conversation with Melissa Expósito, President of Sony Music Central America & Caribbean, as she shares her journey from PR intern to music industry powerhouse.In this episode:✨ Her unconventional path from intern to entertainment law to leading Sony Music🌎 The power of being bilingual in global business🎵 Behind-the-scenes stories from the Latin music industry👩‍👧 Balancing motherhood and executive leadership💪 Why patience and relationships matter more than instant successKey Quote: "Take ownership of your career—don't wait for someone else to build it for you."🍷 Recorded at Mesamar Restaurant in Coral Gables, Miami—thank you for hosting us and providing the perfect wine pairing for this incredible conversation! Connect with Melissa:LinkedIn: Melissa Expósito | Instagram: @mexpo22🎧 Subscribe for weekly conversations about entrepreneurship, uncorked.

We raise a glass to Mary Boros, Vice President of the MB&A Division at Teknor Apex—captured during the Women Breaking the Mold conference in Savannah.From answering a temp agency call to leading global operations at a 101-year-old company, Mary's journey proves that showing up opens doors you never imagined. Her father's kitchen table wisdom—"I don't care what you become or how much money you make. I only care that you're a good person"—shaped not just her career, but how she leads 2,500 employees across the world.This is a conversation about more than plastics and business strategy. It's about juggling five children while climbing corporate ladders. It's about creating win-win negotiations. It's about prioritizing people over profits. It's about waking up each morning and choosing your three positive goals and one challenge. It's about building a legacy that matters.Mary reminds us that everything happens for a reason, and when you stay true to yourself, put in the work, and lift others as you climb—the sky's the limit.Raw. Honest. Inspiring.New Episode of the Women Breaking the Mold series.Featured Guest:Mary Boros | Vice President, MB&A Division, Teknor ApexLinkedIn: [Insert LinkedIn URL]Instagram: [Insert Instagram handle if available]Teknor Apex: https://www.teknorapex.com/Connect with us: @SquareRootMarketing | #LetsWineAboutIt #WomenBreakingTheMold

In Episode 3, we bring you powerful interview with women leading at PCS Company—captured during the Women Breaking the Mold conference in Savannah. Hear from Angela Elsey (President, PCS Company) and Sarah Fenn (Human Resources Manager, PCS Company) as they share what it takes to lead authentically, build strong teams, and navigate growth in the manufacturing industry. These are the real, unscripted conversations that happen when women in leadership come together. Raw. Honest. Inspiring. Episode 3 of the Women Breaking the Mold series. Featured Guests: Angela Elsey | President, PCS Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-elsey-18663559/ Sarah Fenn | Human Resources Manager, PCS Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-fenn-shrm-cp-05a489174/ PCS Company: https://www.pcs-company.com/ Connect with us: @SquareRootMarketing | #LetsWineAboutIt #WomenBreakingTheMold

In Episode 2, we bring you candid interviews captured at the Women Breaking the Mold conference with leaders shaping the future of the plastics industry.Hear from the Plastics Industry Association team—Chiara Matriccino (Manager, Communications and Digital Production), Erin Hass (Senior Director Strategic), and Whitney Taveras (Senior Director, Industry Engagement)—about advocacy, industry transformation, and creating space for women's voices. Plus, Mendy Gordon (Director of Workforce & Market Development, GEHR PLASTICS) shares insights on developing talent and building pathways for the next generation.Raw, honest conversations about what it takes to break molds every day.Episode 2 of the Women Breaking the Mold series.Featured Guests:Plastics Industry Association:Company: https://www.plasticsindustry.org/Chiara Matriccino | Manager, Communications and Digital ProductionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiara-matriccino-934786257/Erin Hass | Senior Director StrategicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-h-849aa35/Whitney Taveras | Senior Director, Industry EngagementLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneytaveras/GEHR PLASTICS:Company: https://www.gehrplastics.com/Mendy Gordon | Director of Workforce & Market DevelopmentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mendygordon/Connect With Us:Instagram: @SquareRootMarketing#LetsWineAboutIt #WomenBreakingTheMold

Anoosheh Oskouian, President & CEO of Ship & Shore Environmental, joins hosts Andrea Padilla and Andrea Siy to discuss building an environmental technology company, innovating in air pollution abatement, and what it means to break molds as a woman leader in manufacturing.From custom environmental solutions to testifying at government hearings, Anoosheh shares how she's helping manufacturers turn compliance into competitive advantage—and why bringing your whole self to leadership matters.Episode 1 of the Women Breaking the Mold series.Connect with us: @SquareRootMarketing | #LetsWineAboutIt #WomenBreakingTheMoldConnect With Us:Instagram: @SquareRootMarketingHashtags: #LetsWineAboutIt #WomenBreakingTheMoldSubscribe & Share:If you know a woman who needs to hear that she doesn't have to fit the mold—that standing out is her superpower—share this episode with her.New episodes drop over the next few weeks. Subscribe so you don't miss a conversation.Cheers to breaking molds, one conversation at a time!

A los 20 años, Laura dejó todo para ayudar a construir un pequeño viñedo familiar. Décadas después, habían creado una operación global de 12M de botellas. En este episodio, Andrea Padilla conversa con Laura sobre las crisis que enfrentó, la decisión de vender, y cómo la diversificación se convirtió en su superpoder. De vino a Porsche, restaurantes y más—esta es una masterclass en reinvención. 🍷💬 ¿TE GUSTÓ ESTE EPISODIO?👍 LIKE si te inspiró | 🔔 SUSCRÍBETE | 💬 COMENTA: ¿Qué industria explorarías? | 📤 COMPARTE esta historia🎯 ¿Quieres ser invitado? Si tienes una historia de emprendimiento auténtica y sin filtros, escríbenos: [email protected]#Leadership #Diversificación #Vino

En este episodio de Let’s Wine About It, conversamos con Mariana Espinosa, quien nos comparte cómo pasó de coordinar la logística de insulinas en una farmacéutica a co-crear una plataforma digital que acerca atención médica especializada en diabetes a cualquier rincón de México.A lo largo de la charla hablamos de cómo nació la idea entre amigas, la urgencia nacional de atender la falta de endocrinólogos, y el poder de un equipo diverso y constante. Mariana reflexiona sobre los retos de emprender en salud, la importancia de construir con intención y los aprendizajes de equilibrar lo médico con lo comercial.Cerramos con un brindis por las ideas que maduran con paciencia y cambian vidas con propósito.

En este episodio, conversamos con María Mancuso sobre su inspirador recorrido desde el mundo corporativo en JP Morgan y CITI hasta convertirse en emprendedora de Fintech Americas. Hablamos de resiliencia, comunidad, educación, tecnología y los libros que marcaron su camino. Una charla honesta sobre los retos, aprendizajes y el poder de creer en uno mismo. ¡Brindamos por cada paso del camino!

From crushing debt to starting over, Alexis Mastrogianni shares his raw and inspiring journey of resilience, reinvention, and the lessons learned along the way.Discover how to turn your lowest moments into the fuel that drives you forward—stronger, wiser, and more determined than ever.

In this powerful episode of Let’s Wine About It, we sit down with Javier Flores, entrepreneur, creative force, and co-host of the Lo Creo, Lo Creo podcast.Together with Andrea Padilla, Javier dives deep into the power of visualization, mindset, and intention as tools for personal and professional transformation. From building businesses to building belief, this episode is all about the journey of turning dreams into plans—and plans into reality.Whether you're manifesting your next big move or simply looking for inspiration to stay the course, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered to trust your vision, take action, and go after the life you want.

In this premiere episode of Let’s Wine About It, we sit down with Patsy I. Linares, founder of PIL Creative Group, to explore what it truly means to build a brand that lasts.From working with global luxury brands to launching her own agency, Patsy shares how emotional value, creative integrity, and strategic consistency are key to creating sustainable growth — especially in today’s saturated market.Grab a glass, press play, and join us for an honest conversation about the intersection of creativity, purpose, and long-term brand building.🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.#LetsWineAboutIt #LuxuryBranding #SustainableGrowth #PersonalBranding #BrandStrategy #PatsyILinares #SquareRootMarketing