Latinx In Power
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
FINALE: Full circle. A journey of transformation and gratitude with Thaisa Fernandes 🇧🇷🏳️🌈
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thaisa Fernandes is a Senior Program Manager and design enthusiast who blends strategy, creativity, and user-centered approach to build impactful prod...
Creative Expression with Fran Meneses 🇨🇱🏳️🌈
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fran Meneses (she/they) is a queer illustrator, author, and content creator based in Brooklyn, NYC. While working on projects and comics, Fran enjoys ...
The Story Behind the Cookbook with Izabelle Alvares 🇧🇷
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Izabelle Alvares (she/her) is a graphic designer and art director with 15 years of experience blending editorial design, branding, and experiential de...
Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers with Martín Vargas-Vega 🇲🇽
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Martín Vargas-Vega (he/him) is a non-traditional Software Engineer with a heart for philanthropy and a passion for community empowerment. Martín’s...
Confidence in the Tech Industry with Thais Campbell 🇧🇷
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thais Campbell (she/her) is a Customer Success Manager specializing in driving product adoption and empowering customers to effectively leverage HubSp...
The Marginalization of Latinx Students with Laura Chávez-Moreno 🇲🇽
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Chávez-Moreno (she/her) is an award-winning researcher at UCLA, specializing in Chicanx/Latinx education. With a deep commitment to understandi...
Managing Up with Nic Miranda 🇨🇺🇦🇷
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nic Miranda (he/him) is an Engineering Program Manager at Google Cloud, dedicated to empowering Google users to work faster, smarter, and more securel...
Navigating Data-Driven Dreams with Soo Tang Yuk 🇻🇮🇹🇹🇦🇼🇨🇳
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Soo Tang Yuk (she/her) is an entrepreneur, co-founder of a global tech consultancy, and Women in Tech evangelist. With a background in IT and a passio...
Navigating Global Operations with Yesenia Monroy 🇸🇻
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yesenia Monroy (she/her) is an accomplished Global Client Experience leader with expertise in cultivating high-performing teams, optimizing technology...
Digital AWS Leadership with Walyce Phillip 🇧🇷
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Walyce Phillip (she/her) is a leader in digital media products and operations with extensive program management experience. She excels in driving prod...
Chief Marketing Officer Extraordinaire with Adriana Pirela 🇱🇨🇻🇪
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adriana Pirela (she/her) is not your ordinary Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), she has conquered markets from the US to the Caribbean, showcasing her pr...
Navigating the Software Landscape with Rwynn Christian 🇸🇷
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rwynn Christian (he/him) is an experienced Software Engineer at ReflexSystems and an IT Consultant with a Master's degree in Computer Science from...
Image Manipulation from Darkroom to AI with Juliana Castro Varón 🇨🇴🏳️🌈
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Juliana Castro Varón (she/her) is a designer, writer, technologist, and the founder of Cita Press. With a decade of experience working for museums, u...
Lead Generation Journey with Glenville Dixon Jr 🇦🇬🇯🇲🇩🇲
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Glenville Dixon Jr (he/him) is a digital marketer and business lead gen strategist with over five years of local and international experience in the U...
Toxic Positivity in the Workplace with Simone Lima 🇧🇷
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Simone Lima (she/her) is a podcast creator and problem solver dedicated to making a positive impact with a passion for technology and creative pursuit...
Cracking the Code in English and Mandarin with Diandre Ottley 🇰🇳 🇸🇽
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Diandre Ottley (he/him) is an IT Manager, Software Engineer, and Data Scientist. He's known for his expertise in applying data-driven insights to ...
Mastering the Tech Ladder to IBM VP with Nicholas Fuller 🇹🇹
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nicholas Fuller (he/him) is the VP of AI and Automation at IBM Research, leading global teams in AI-based innovation for enterprise automation. With e...
From Legos to Microsoft with Pablo Veramendi 🇪🇸
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pablo Veramendi (he/him) is the Director of Audience Evangelism at Microsoft. He is passionate about building meaningful communities and leveraging te...
Importance of Effective Communication with Stacey-Ann Smith 🇯🇲
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stacey-Ann Smith (she/her) offers over 9 years of project management experience, skillfully combining vision, strategy, and leadership. By aligning...
Engineering Program Management with Beatris Mendez Gandica 🇻🇪
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talked with Beatris Mendez Gandica (she/her), an engineer and Program Manager at Microsoft, specializing in diverse engineering disciplines, nonpro...
Empowering Youth Through Comprehensive Sexuality Education with Sherry-Ann Joseph 🇬🇩
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sherry-Ann Joseph (she/her) skills set includes data handling, analysis, report writing, and procurement. Sherry-Ann is passionate about educating ado...
AI Charting the HR Landscape with Hernan Chiosso 🇦🇷
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We had a conversation with Hernan Chiosso (he/him), an HR innovation leader with over 25 years of experience in software development and product manag...
From Intern to Innovator with Guilherme Abreu 🇬🇩🇧🇷
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guilherme Abreu (he/him) is a dynamic person who transitioned from a background in sales to becoming a software engineer. He is a Software Engineer wo...
Driving Development in the Bahamas with Errolisa McPhee 🇧🇸
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Errolisa McPhee (she/her) is a Certified Project Manager driving development in the Bahamas with a passion for development and a lead role in national...
The Power of Storytelling in Business with Andrea Marquez 🇲🇽
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Marquez (she/her) is an award-winning, Mexican-American storyteller. She’s currently on a mission to inspire the next generation of entrepren...
Harnessing the Power of Silence in Negotiation with Diana Kleps 🇩🇴
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Diana Kleps (she/her) is an experienced professional with a solid history in market expansion, diversity and inclusion (DEI), sales, and portfolio-par...
Redefining Professionalism with Pabel Martinez 🇩🇴
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talked with Pabel Martinez (he/him), a former Global Account Director at TikTok and Client Solutions Manager at Meta, among others. Pabel is praise...
The Conversations Captured via Photography with Carl-Phillipe Juste 🇭🇹🇨🇺
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carl-Phillipe Juste (he/him) is a photojournalist and art space operator with 30+ years of experience. Co-founder/owner of Iris PhotoCollective, IPC V...
Leading the Tech Caribbean Community with Janique-ka John 🇻🇨
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Janique-ka John (she/her) is a Software Engineer who discovered programming while pursuing her Bachelor's degree at the University of the West Ind...
Building and Scaling APIs with Juan Shishido 🇵🇪🇯🇵
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Juan Shishido (he,him) is a Product Manager with a focus on APIs. He has experience in building and scaling large products and improving developer exp...
Entrepreneurship Journey with Pedro Conrade 🇧🇷
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pedro Conrade (he/him) is an entrepreneur who believes in the power of technology to simplify decision-making and create a better balance in people...
From Executive to Manager with Devon London 🇬🇾
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Devon London (he/him) is an accomplished Business Sales professional with a proven track record of success in the telecommunications industry. With hi...
When They Go Low, We Go High with Lígia Francisco 🇧🇷🏳️🌈
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lígia Francisco (she/her) holds a bachelor's and master's degree in Linguistics, as well as a BA in Portuguese language and literature. With ...
Customer Excellence with Gilda McKenzie 🇧🇿🇭🇳
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gilda McKenzie (she/her) has honed her expertise in the telecommunications industry for four years, consistently refining her skills in Customer Servi...
Mobile App Development with Melisa Márquez Rodriguez 🇪🇨
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melisa Márquez Rodriguez (she/her) is a highly accomplished Software Engineer Manager with a passion for mobile app development and community engagem...
Building a Strong Team with Axel Ribardiere 🇬🇫
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Axel Ribardiere (he, him) combines skills in both telecommunication and software development. Axel graduated at ECE Paris as a Networks and Telecommun...
Evolution of Video Games with Javiera Cordero 🇵🇷🇵🇪🏳️⚧️
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Javiera (sher/her) is a Quest Store Operations Manager at Meta and a well-respected figure in the gaming community. She has a passion for design, art,...
Quantum Computing and AI Masterclass with Seth Juarez 🇲🇽
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Juarez (he/him) works in the AI Platform group at Microsoft. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from UNLV, with a Minor in Math...
Empowering Grit in Software Engineering with David Fowler 🇧🇧
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Fowler (he/him) is a passionate software engineer who loves diving into new things and cranking out lines of code. He's making waves as a Di...
Digital Marketing with Melissa Rodriguez 🇩🇴🇵🇷
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Rodriguez (she/her) is the Founder & Digital Marketing Director at Social Media Relations and the President at Mel Rodriguez, an advertisi...
Trailblazing in Tech with Sandra Warner 🇧🇴🇨🇱
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We had the pleasure of interviewing Sandra Warner (she/her), an accomplished Operations Executive with over 15 years of experience in project manageme...
Starting to Understand the Mannerisms with Prisca Dorcas 🇳🇮
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prisca Mojica (she/her) was born in Managua, Nicaragua but calls Nashville, Tennessee home. She uses storytelling to educate others about systemic opp...
Spatial Computing with Rosario Casas 🇨🇴
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talked with Rosario Casas (she/her), an entrepreneur with over 7 years of experience in data and technology platforms and over 20 years of executiv...
The Power of Requesting with Maria Gianotti 🇨🇱
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Conversation with Maria Gianotti (she/her), Trilingual Leader and Head of Revenue Marketing at WeVideo. Discover the incredible journey of Maria Gia...
Healthcare Entrepreneurship with Sandra Shpilberg 🇺🇾
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sandra Shpilberg (she, her) is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and executive who has made a significant impact in the biopharmaceutical industry. A...
Elevating Designers to Strategic Thinkers with Koji Pereira 🇧🇷🇯🇵
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We had the privilege of speaking with Koji Pereira (he/him), a highly experienced Chief Design Officer who has led teams at some of the world's mo...
From Musician to Diplomat to Advocate with Gonzalo Peña 🇻🇪
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talked with Gonzalo Peña (he/him), a dynamic storyteller with a talent for innovative leadership. With a diverse background that spans Wall Street...
Empowering the Next Generation with Odalys Jasmine 🇭🇳
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Odalys Jasmine (she/her) is a highly talented Latina storyteller who has made it her mission to write and tell human-centric stories from a diverse an...
Life Beyond College with Noel Claudio 🇩🇴🇵🇷
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Noel Claudio (he/him), a highly skilled consultant, boasts extensive experience serving clients from some of the world's leading Fortune 500 compa...
One Team and One Dream with Valerie Angelkos 🇵🇦
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Valerie Angelkos (she/her) immigrated to the United States with her family, armed with a steadfast determination to succeed in the technology and mark...
A Career in Music with Jasmine Ortiz 🇵🇷🇸🇻🇪🇸
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jasmine Ortiz (she/her) is an independent artist that has gone viral. Jasmine was originally born without a voice but her parents knew early that sh...
Accessibility Talk with Catarina Rivera 🇨🇺🇵🇷
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Catarina Rivera (she/her) is a public speaker and DEI (Diversity & Inclusion) consultant with over 14 years of experience in the public sector. Sh...
Dismantling Traditional Therapy with Luis Cornejo 🇬🇹🇲🇽🏳️🌈
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Luis Cornejo (he/him) is a natural entertainer who enjoys making others laugh and feel inspired. As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Luis w...
Product Management with Aline Baldino and Talita Morais 🇧🇷
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talked with two amazing Product Managers part of the nonprofit Mulheres de Produto, Women in Product community in Brazil and also co-writers of the...
Precious Resources with Ish Verduzco 🇲🇽
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ish Verduzco (he/him) is a Community Leader at a16z Crypto and also a Web3 Marketing Strategist at IV3 Media. He graduated in Business Management with...
Changing our Generational Wealth with Alejandra Budar 🇲🇽
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alejandra Budar (she/her) started her career working in the healthcare field, but after a quick stint working at a tech company’s clinic and a gap y...
Building a Body Care Brand with Karla Aguilar 🇨🇷
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Karla Aguilar (she/her) is a recent entrepreneur who left her tech job to launch her own body care brand. She's the founder of CLUB PIEL, a gender...
Artificial Intelligence with Darius Gant 🇨🇴🇺🇸
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Darius Gant (he/him) is a founder at Tesoro AI and a podcast host at the Darius Gant Show. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and a MBA in Financ...
Leading Diversity with Pamela Burga 🇵🇪🇲🇽
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pamela Burga (she/her), a Senior D&I, Diversity & Inclusion, Partner at Tesla and leads D&I talent development strategy. Fun fact: Pamela ...
Experience Your Emotions with Angel Aviles 🇻🇪🇵🇷
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talked with Angel Aviles (sher/her) who boldly decided to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. A Bronx native, moved from New York City to Holl...
Gaming Industry with Carolina Acosta 🇨🇴🇩🇴
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Carolina Acosta is a Latina entrepreneur from Queens NY with a background in graphic design. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Parsons School of ...
Good Girl Myth with Majo Molfino 🇦🇷
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talked with Majo Molfino (she/her), a Latinx author, designer, and women’s leadership expert. She is the author of Break the Good Girl Myth and h...
After a Sabbatical with Leandro Senna 🇧🇷
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talked with Leandro Senna (he/his), a former Designer Lead at Apple where he worked for 7 years, Senna also has a huge experience in graphic design...
The Dualities of Life with Adi Barreto 🇨🇺🇲🇽🏳️⚧️
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talked with Adi Mendiola Barreto (they/them), a second generation Mexican and Puerto Rican, non-binary and trans. Adi is also a speaker, consultant...
Remarkable Mind with Juliana Lisboa 🇧🇷
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talked with Juliana Lisboa (she, her), the Global Strategy and Operations of a Google project called #IamRemarkable, that empowers underrepresented...
Finding Ourselves with Alma Lopez 🇲🇽 and Gretchen Rodriguez 🇨🇺
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation about belonging in tech and finding your voice as a Latinx. This chat is part of She’s Tech conference. She’s Tech is a movement that...
Decolonizing Design with Guidione Machava 🇲🇿🇿🇦 and Jane Vita 🇧🇷
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can we create more inclusive environments? Why do we have only 3% of Latinxs working in tech in the United States? How do we know some solutions m...
Plant Scientist in Tech with Luis Curiel 🇭🇳🏳️🌈
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Luis Curiel currently sits on the People Team managing strategy and operations at Twitter, and also serves as the global co-chair for Twitter Alas, ou...
Career Development with Cynthia Orduña 🇲🇽
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talked with Cynthia Orduña, a career coach and talent development advisor with a background in recruiting, career development, diversity, equity, ...
Uplifting Women with Destiny Conner and Lita Barreta 🇵🇪
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talked with Lita & Destiny about how they run a business with a mission to empower women and children around the world through the power of int...
International Student with Diana Vicezar 🇵🇾
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We had an inspiring conversation with an incoming freshman at Pitzer College in California. Diana Vicezar plans to double major in Computer Science an...
Land in Product Management with Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia 🇪🇸
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation with Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia, the Founder and CEO of Product School. We invited Carlos to our podcast because he has an interest...
From the Olympics to Tech with Nathalie Marchino 🇨🇴
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talked with Nathalie Marchino, as our first guest of 2021, a former professional rugby player born in Colombia who lived in Switzerland and has tur...
Referral Funnel with Linda Ruiz David 🇲🇽🇵🇷
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation with Linda Ruiz David, an Industrial Engineer from Mexico City. Linda is currently working as a Principal Recruiter at Growth by Design. ...
Empowering IT Teams with Cristina Rufeisen 🇧🇷
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Director, IT Program Management at Electronic Arts. Cristina Rufeisen is an accomplished IT leader with experience in the high-tech, digital me...
Finding Your Voice with Diana Mucci 🇵🇷
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chicago-based Afro-Latina author, playwright, poet, and producer who has performed as an actress and has written, published, and produced short storie...
Latinxs Representation in Film with Rosa Parra 🇲🇽
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation with Rosa Parra, a Chicana born and raised in East LA. Rosa became interested in films at a young age and just recently decided to become...
Leading Product Design with Thelma Neves 🇧🇷
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thelma Neves is a Latinx in Power because she's a Brazilian who decided to follow her dreams, moving to the UK and working as a Designer Manager f...
Act of Kindness with Leo Gomez Blum 🇪🇨
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Inspiring conversation with Leo Gomez Blum who told us a little bit more about her story that started with a single act of kindness. Leo is an inspiri...
Embracing Academia with Jacobo Pereira-Pacheco 🇬🇹🇸🇻🏳️🌈
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A first-generation Guatemalan and Salvadoran immigrant, Jacobo Pereira-Pacheco is now preparing to leave the Bay Area as he enters the world of academ...
Making Space for Others with Valerie Villarreal 🇲🇽
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Valerie made improbable leaps into the most competitive, elite universities and top tech employers. In this episode, we had discussions about coming f...
Machine Learning with Alma Lopez 🇲🇽
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We had an inspiring conversation about how machine learning and cloud-based solutions can be a huge help in the fight against cancer. Alma is a Latinx...
Service Design with Jane Vita 🇧🇷
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Inspiring conversation about service design, value creation, design pillars and the importance of holistic thinking with Jane Vita, Design Director at...
Shoulders of My Ancestors with Olivia Lobo Goulart 🇧🇷
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amazing conversation with Olivia Lobo Goulart, a Media Content Editor, working onsite at a Fortune 100 Company. We asked her questions about her caree...
Transition to Product with Gretchen Rodriguez 🇨🇺
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation with Gretchen Rodriguez, a Senior Product Manager at Santander Digital in Palo Alto. We asked her questions about her journey and role as...
Welcome with Thaisa Fernandes 🇧🇷🏳️🌈
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our goal is to demystify tech and the way we do that is by interviewing Latinx leaders all over the world to get their perspective, encouragement and ...