Corporate Cafecito

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.cafecito Support the show If you’d like to join Nallely and Carlos from Corporate Cafecito for a cafecito conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. Corporate Cafecito centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email admin@corpcafecito.com. Elevar 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. Learn more at www.elevardevelopment.com or email Nallely@elevardevelopment.com. 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 carlos@avizoconsulting.com. Two leaders. One shared co...

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 oversharing La 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 show If you’d like to join Nallely and Carlos from Corporate Cafecito for a cafecito conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. Corporate Cafecito centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email admin@corpcafecito.com. Elevar 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. Learn more at www.elevardevelopment.com or email Nallely@elevardevelopment.com. 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 carlos@avizoconsulting.com. Two leaders. One shared co...

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 show If you’d like to join Nallely and Carlos from Corporate Cafecito for a cafecito conversation, collaborate, or suggest a topic that matters to our community, we would love to hear from you. Corporate Cafecito centers real conversations that move culture and careers forward. Visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us or email admin@corpcafecito.com. Elevar 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. Learn more at www.elevardevelopment.com or email Nallely@elevardevelopment.com. 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 carlos@avizoconsulting.com. 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 show If you would like to join Nallely and Carlos from Corporate Cafecito for a Cafecito or suggest a topic for them to discuss, please visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us. Feel free to reach out via email: admin@corpcafecito.com Unlock Your Potential with Elevar Development - Whether you’re growing your career, leading a team, or transforming your organization, Elevar helps you align your strengths, leadership, and vision for success. Elevar empowers individuals and teams to thrive through personalized coaching and dynamic workshops led by Nallely. Start your journey today. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email Nallely@elevardevelopment.com for details. These days, every business decision has social, political, and economic implications; your employees, consumers, and shareholders are all paying attention. Avizo Consulting is here to help. Reach out to carlos@avizoconsulting.com for information.

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. If you would like to join Nallely and Carlos from Corporate Cafecito for a Cafecito or suggest a topic for them to discuss, please visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us. Feel free to reach out via email: admin@corpcafecito.com Unlock Your Potential with Elevar Development - Whether you’re growing your career, leading a team, or transforming your organization, Elevar helps you align your strengths, leadership, and vision for success. Elevar empowers individuals and teams to thrive through personalized coaching and dynamic workshops led by Nallely. Start your journey today. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email Nallely@elevardevelopment.com for details. These days, every business decision has social, political, and economic implications; your employees, consumers, and shareholders are all paying attention. Avizo Consulting is here to help. Reach out to carlos@avizoconsulting.com for information.

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 #AIInnovation If you would like to join Nallely and Carlos from Corporate Cafecito for a Cafecito or suggest a topic for them to discuss, please visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us. Feel free to reach out via email: admin@corpcafecito.com Unlock Your Potential with Elevar Development - Whether you’re growing your career, leading a team, or transforming your organization, Elevar helps you align your strengths, leadership, and vision for success. Elevar empowers individuals and teams to thrive through personalized coaching and dynamic workshops led by Nallely. Start your journey today. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email Nallely@elevardevelopment.com for details. These days, every business decision has social, political, and economic implications; your employees, consumers, and shareholders are all paying attention. Avizo Consulting is here to help. Reach out to carlos@avizoconsulting.com for information.

In today’s episode of Corporate Cafecito, we welcome an incredible guest whose story embodies culture, community, and entrepreneurship. Patricia Aguilar Grady, Founder and President of Four Star 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 and thrive. Patricia has spent her career helping others find their voice and elevate their brands with authenticity. After completing the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, she saw a need for branding services at the same level as Fortune 500 companies but tailored for small businesses and nonprofits. Out of that passion, El Poder de la Marca® was born. Through 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 beyond logos and color palettes. It’s about identity, pride, and community transformation. Each business she supports gains access to free, high-level branding funded through trusted foundations like the Chicago Community Trust and McCormick Foundation. What makes Patricia’s work truly inspiring is her belief that branding is not just about business success, but about creating generational impact. By helping business owners take ownership of their identity and dream bigger, she is leveling the playing field for our community. In this conversation, we explore how entrepreneurship rooted in cultura y corazón becomes a movement for change. We talk about what it means to lead with purpose, to build partnerships that matter, and to nurture the next generation of business leaders who will carry our communities forward. Patricia’s story is a reminder that every negocio, big or small, deserves to look and feel like success. It’s also proof that when we invest in our people, our creativity, and our heritage, we create impact that lasts. ✨ Rooted in story. Fueled by culture. Built to rise. ✨ Head to our website www.corpcafecito.com to watch the entire episode and be inspired by this powerful conversation on branding, community, and purpose. 📍Learn More: El Poder de la Marca® Branding Program Contact: Patricia Aguilar paguilar@fourstarbranding.com Website: www.fourstarbranding.com Instagram: @FourStarBranding Facebook: @4StarBranding Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/aguilarpatricia/ If you would like to join Nallely and Carlos from Corporate Cafecito for a Cafecito or suggest a topic for them to discuss, please visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us. Feel free to reach out via email: admin@corpcafecito.com Unlock Your Potential with Elevar Development - Whether you’re growing your career, leading a team, or transforming your organization, Elevar helps you align your strengths, leadership, and vision for success. Elevar empowers individuals and teams to thrive through personalized coaching and dynamic workshops led by Nallely. Start your journey today. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email Nallely@elevardevelopment.com for details. These days, every business decision has social, political, and economic implications; your employees, consumers, and shareholders are all paying attention. Avizo Consulting is here to help. Reach out to carlos@avizoconsulting.com for information.

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/   If you would like to join Nallely and Carlos from Corporate Cafecito for a Cafecito or suggest a topic for them to discuss, please visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us. Feel free to reach out via email: admin@corpcafecito.com Unlock Your Potential with Elevar Development - Whether you’re growing your career, leading a team, or transforming your organization, Elevar helps you align your strengths, leadership, and vision for success. Elevar empowers individuals and teams to thrive through personalized coaching and dynamic workshops led by Nallely. Start your journey today. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email Nallely@elevardevelopment.com for details. These days, every business decision has social, political, and economic implications; your employees, consumers, and shareholders are all paying attention. Avizo Consulting is here to help. Reach out to carlos@avizoconsulting.com for information.

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 & Honors 2025 Chicago United BLC Honoree Female Founder Interview – The Startup Magazine Forbes Business Council Feature NEIU News – Commencement Speaker UIC Scholarship Named in Her Honor If you would like to join Nallely and Carlos from Corporate Cafecito for a Cafecito or suggest a topic for them to discuss, please visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us. Feel free to reach out via email: admin@corpcafecito.com Unlock Your Potential with Elevar Development - Whether you’re growing your career, leading a team, or transforming your organization, Elevar helps you align your strengths, leadership, and vision for success. Elevar empowers individuals and teams to thrive through personalized coaching and dynamic workshops led by Nallely. Start your journey today. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email Nallely@elevardevelopment.com for details. These days, every business decision has social, political, and economic implications; your employees, consumers, and shareholders are all paying attention. Avizo Consulting is here to help. Reach out to carlos@avizoconsulting.com for information.

👉 “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 shifts This 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.       If you would like to join Nallely and Carlos from Corporate Cafecito for a Cafecito or suggest a topic for them to discuss, please visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us. Feel free to reach out via email: admin@corpcafecito.com Unlock Your Potential with Elevar Development - Whether you’re growing your career, leading a team, or transforming your organization, Elevar helps you align your strengths, leadership, and vision for success. Elevar empowers individuals and teams to thrive through personalized coaching and dynamic workshops led by Nallely. Start your journey today. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email Nallely@elevardevelopment.com for details. These days, every business decision has social, political, and economic implications; your employees, consumers, and shareholders are all paying attention. Avizo Consulting is here to help. Reach out to carlos@avizoconsulting.com for information.

🎧 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 us We 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 admin@corporatecafecito.com. #CorporateCafecito #CorpCafecito #NallelySuarezGass #NallelyGass #CarlosButlerVale #CarlosVale #Latine #Latina #Latino #Latinx #Hispanic #Spanglish #Latine #Corporate #Podcast #Podcasting #Podcasters #YouTube #LinkedIn #ListenNow #Leadership #LatinxProfessionals #FirstGenProfessionals #ImposterSyndrome #CareerGrowth If you would like to join Nallely and Carlos from Corporate Cafecito for a Cafecito or suggest a topic for them to discuss, please visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us. Feel free to reach out via email: admin@corpcafecito.com Unlock Your Potential with Elevar Development - Whether you’re growing your career, leading a team, or transforming your organization, Elevar helps you align your strengths, leadership, and vision for success. Elevar empowers individuals and teams to thrive through personalized coaching and dynamic workshops led by Nallely. Start your journey today. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email Nallely@elevardevelopment.com for details. These days, every business decision has social, political, and economic implications; your employees, consumers, and shareholders are all paying attention. Avizo Consulting is here to help. Reach out to carlos@avizoconsulting.com for information.

S8 E10:  Más Datos, Más Dinero – Why Every Latine Professional Should Understand Business Metrics Mid-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 resources This 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 #Comunidad If you would like to join Nallely and Carlos from Corporate Cafecito for a Cafecito or suggest a topic for them to discuss, please visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us. Feel free to reach out via email: admin@corpcafecito.com Unlock Your Potential with Elevar Development - Whether you’re growing your career, leading a team, or transforming your organization, Elevar helps you align your strengths, leadership, and vision for success. Elevar empowers individuals and teams to thrive through personalized coaching and dynamic workshops led by Nallely. Start your journey today. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email Nallely@elevardevelopment.com for details. These days, every business decision has social, political, and economic implications; your employees, consumers, and shareholders are all paying attention. Avizo Consulting is here to help. Reach out to carlos@avizoconsulting.com for information.

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 calendars Celebrate 25 years with CLN in September!  🎟️ Single Tickets: https://bit.ly/3A4Pous  🥂 VIP Booths – very limited: https://bit.ly/3YJYd6y Let’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 #Listennow If you would like to join Nallely and Carlos from Corporate Cafecito for a Cafecito or suggest a topic for them to discuss, please visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us. Feel free to reach out via email: admin@corpcafecito.com Unlock Your Potential with Elevar Development - Whether you’re growing your career, leading a team, or transforming your organization, Elevar helps you align your strengths, leadership, and vision for success. Elevar empowers individuals and teams to thrive through personalized coaching and dynamic workshops led by Nallely. Start your journey today. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email Nallely@elevardevelopment.com for details. These days, every business decision has social, political, and economic implications; your employees, consumers, and shareholders are all paying attention. Avizo Consulting is here to help. Reach out to carlos@avizoconsulting.com for information.

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 table This 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 #YouTubeLatinx If you would like to join Nallely and Carlos from Corporate Cafecito for a Cafecito or suggest a topic for them to discuss, please visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us. Feel free to reach out via email: admin@corpcafecito.com Unlock Your Potential with Elevar Development - Whether you’re growing your career, leading a team, or transforming your organization, Elevar helps you align your strengths, leadership, and vision for success. Elevar empowers individuals and teams to thrive through personalized coaching and dynamic workshops led by Nallely. Start your journey today. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email Nallely@elevardevelopment.com for details. These days, every business decision has social, political, and economic implications; your employees, consumers, and shareholders are all paying attention. Avizo Consulting is here to help. Reach out to carlos@avizoconsulting.com for information.

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 boundaries We’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 influence Let’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   If you would like to join Nallely and Carlos from Corporate Cafecito for a Cafecito or suggest a topic for them to discuss, please visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us. Feel free to reach out via email: admin@corpcafecito.com Unlock Your Potential with Elevar Development - Whether you’re growing your career, leading a team, or transforming your organization, Elevar helps you align your strengths, leadership, and vision for success. Elevar empowers individuals and teams to thrive through personalized coaching and dynamic workshops led by Nallely. Start your journey today. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email Nallely@elevardevelopment.com for details. These days, every business decision has social, political, and economic implications; your employees, consumers, and shareholders are all paying attention. Avizo Consulting is here to help. Reach out to carlos@avizoconsulting.com for information.

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 respected Language 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 #ThisIsLatineLeadership If you would like to join Nallely and Carlos from Corporate Cafecito for a Cafecito or suggest a topic for them to discuss, please visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us. Feel free to reach out via email: admin@corpcafecito.com Unlock Your Potential with Elevar Development - Whether you’re growing your career, leading a team, or transforming your organization, Elevar helps you align your strengths, leadership, and vision for success. Elevar empowers individuals and teams to thrive through personalized coaching and dynamic workshops led by Nallely. Start your journey today. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email Nallely@elevardevelopment.com for details. These days, every business decision has social, political, and economic implications; your employees, consumers, and shareholders are all paying attention. Avizo Consulting is here to help. Reach out to carlos@avizoconsulting.com for information.

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 Spain Whether 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/39ucVSY Now ranked #1 in:  ▪ Business Diversity & Inclusion (eBooks)  ▪ Business Diversity & Inclusion (Print)  ▪ Business Ethics (Kindle Store) 📱 LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gvDas6Eh 📷 Instagram: @MarianaFagnilli If you would like to join Nallely and Carlos from Corporate Cafecito for a Cafecito or suggest a topic for them to discuss, please visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us. Feel free to reach out via email: admin@corpcafecito.com Unlock Your Potential with Elevar Development - Whether you’re growing your career, leading a team, or transforming your organization, Elevar helps you align your strengths, leadership, and vision for success. Elevar empowers individuals and teams to thrive through personalized coaching and dynamic workshops led by Nallely. Start your journey today. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email Nallely@elevardevelopment.com for details. These days, every business decision has social, political, and economic implications; your employees, consumers, and shareholders are all paying attention. Avizo Consulting is here to help. Reach out to carlos@avizoconsulting.com for information.

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 corazón We 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 #Spanglish If you would like to join Nallely and Carlos from Corporate Cafecito for a Cafecito or suggest a topic for them to discuss, please visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us. Feel free to reach out via email: admin@corpcafecito.com Unlock Your Potential with Elevar Development - Whether you’re growing your career, leading a team, or transforming your organization, Elevar helps you align your strengths, leadership, and vision for success. Elevar empowers individuals and teams to thrive through personalized coaching and dynamic workshops led by Nallely. Start your journey today. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email Nallely@elevardevelopment.com for details. These days, every business decision has social, political, and economic implications; your employees, consumers, and shareholders are all paying attention. Avizo Consulting is here to help. Reach out to carlos@avizoconsulting.com for information.

🔥 NEW EPISODE:  The Latina Lawyer They Didn’t See Coming With Janelle Romero This 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_rb Instagram: 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 #Cafecito If you would like to join Nallely and Carlos from Corporate Cafecito for a Cafecito or suggest a topic for them to discuss, please visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us. Feel free to reach out via email: admin@corpcafecito.com Unlock Your Potential with Elevar Development - Whether you’re growing your career, leading a team, or transforming your organization, Elevar helps you align your strengths, leadership, and vision for success. Elevar empowers individuals and teams to thrive through personalized coaching and dynamic workshops led by Nallely. Start your journey today. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email Nallely@elevardevelopment.com for details. These days, every business decision has social, political, and economic implications; your employees, consumers, and shareholders are all paying attention. Avizo Consulting is here to help. Reach out to carlos@avizoconsulting.com for information.

¿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  If you would like to join Nallely and Carlos from Corporate Cafecito for a Cafecito or suggest a topic for them to discuss, please visit www.corpcafecito.com/contact-us. Feel free to reach out via email: admin@corpcafecito.com Unlock Your Potential with Elevar Development - Whether you’re growing your career, leading a team, or transforming your organization, Elevar helps you align your strengths, leadership, and vision for success. Elevar empowers individuals and teams to thrive through personalized coaching and dynamic workshops led by Nallely. Start your journey today. Visit www.elevardevelopment.com or email Nallely@elevardevelopment.com for details. These days, every business decision has social, political, and economic implications; your employees, consumers, and shareholders are all paying attention. Avizo Consulting is here to help. Reach out to carlos@avizoconsulting.com for information.