Guest Spotlights

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Guest Spotlights 〰️

  • Chicago WGN TV Host, comedian, and TEDx speaker known for celebrating Puerto Rican culture and identity through journalism and storytelling.

  • S5 E19

    S5 E20

  • Spanish guitarist and entrepreneur who turned a passion for music into a full-time career.

  • S2 E2

  • Delia Gutierrez McLaughlin is a cloud solutions leader and Principal Engagement Lead at AWS, known for driving large-scale innovation, customer success, and empowering teams across industries.

  • S4 E11

  • Founder of Metaphrasis, closing communication gaps through language and culture.

  • S5 E7

  • Founder of Bli$$ful Vida and financial coach helping Latines shift their money mindset.

  • S5 E17

  • Founder of Red Hive Market, empowering local artisans and honoring her mother’s legacy through entrepreneurship.

  • S6 E10

  • Founder of Peripheral Media and marketing strategist helping entrepreneurs grow their online brand.

  • S5 E1

    S5 E3

  • Corporate executive and wellness advocate championing strength and authenticity in leadership.

  • S3 E5

  • An award-winning civic leader and international Latino author of From the Barrio to the Board Room, Mi Barrio, and Little Barrio, whose powerful life story and books have transformed lives in schools, prisons, and communities across the globe.

  • S7 E14

  • Ivy League-trained architect and founder of OBRA Builds, inspiring future Latinas in design and construction.

  • S5 E2

  • A Global Culture & Engagement Leader, C-Suite Advisor, and founder of Avizo Consulting, bringing 20+ years of strategic leadership and HR expertise to Corporate Cafecito as co-host.

  • S3 E3

  • Investor, author, and co-founder of Angeles Investors, focused on advancing Latine entrepreneurship.

  • S5 E11

  • Latine leadership scientist and author focused on purposeful transformation and thriving in the AI era.

  • S7 E15

  • CAO and General Counsel at Ariel Investments, advocating for equity in corporate spaces.

  • S5 E4

  • Public affairs expert and brand strategist helping launch cultural and political movements.

  • S2 E20

  • President of Meadville Lombard and passionate advocate for adaptive, inclusive leadership.

  • S2 E7

    S2 E 14

  • Innovation leader at Bosch and founder of The Connectory, supporting Latine startups.

  • S2 E18

  • Workplace inclusion advocate with decades of experience building equitable environments.

  • S5 E8

  • CEO of the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, supporting Latine small business growth.

  • S2 E19

  • Co-founder of Casa Humilde, a brewery rooted in Mexican culture and Chicago pride.

  • S2 E16

  • Former McDonald’s Mexico CEO and entrepreneur sharing lessons on reinvention and leadership.

  • S3 E17

    S3 E18

  • Founder of Tacotlán, innovating through food, family, and fierce entrepreneurship.

  • S3 E1

  • Co-founder of Casa Humilde, building a business grounded in flavor, family, and tradition.

  • S2 E16

  • President of the National Museum of Mexican Art and community leader rooted in culture.

  • S6 E9

  • CEO of the National Hispanic Corporate Council focused on building corporate Latine leadership.

  • S3 E16

  • Banker and father modeling resilience and financial empowerment for future generations.

  • S3 E2

  • Founder of Franco Hauling LLC, a veteran, woman, and minority-owned trucking company serving Chicagoland with over 20 years of logistics experience and leadership shaped by her service as a U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant.

  • S1 E15

  • Policy advisor and advocate for Latine civic impact in Illinois.

  • S7 E16

  • CEO of 7 Generation Games, creating culturally-rich educational technology.

  • S5 E10

    S5 E12

  • A Community Development Banking Credit Product Specialist and coach who blends strategy, cultura, and community impact to elevate underserved voices.

  • S2 E9

  • Inclusion & Belonging leader at Conagra Brands, Mauricio shares his journey from the classroom to the corporate world, exploring how legacy, culture, and reinvention fuel his leadership style.

  • S7 E17

    S7 E18

  • Founder of Positive Psychology Coaching, bilingual leadership and well-being coach who blends emotional resilience, mindfulness, and positive psychology to empower clients toward authentic, purpose-driven lives.

  • S5 E15

  • Corporate exec turned restaurateur building Burrito Parrilla Mexicana with family values.

  • S5 E18

  • Founder of Healthy Rican, merging cultural flavor with nutritional empowerment.

  • S6 E8

  • HR executive and author of Latinas in Corporate, spotlighting cultural truths in the workplace.

  • S3 E11

    S3 E12

  • A powerhouse leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of Corporate Cafecito and Elevar Development, with over 20 years of corporate experience championing first-generation professionals to lead unapologetically, honor their cultura, and rise with purpose and power.

  • S1 E19

  • Filmmaker and director amplifying Latine stories in film and media.

  • S6 S12

  • CEO of SHENIX®, bringing culturally relevant financial education to Latines.

  • S4 E10

  • Founder of Serna Legal Services, a bilingual corporate attorney and former Big Law finance counsel who empowers business leaders with tailored legal strategies to protect, scale, and sustain their companies with confidence.

  • S4 E13

  • Founder of Kinnect, preserving family legacies through storytelling and technology.

  • S6 S6

  • Serial entrepreneur creating culturally rich customer and team experiences.

  • S1 E9

    S4 E14

  • President & CEO of El Valor, advocate for community development and inclusion.

  • S6 E4

  • Executive Director of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation and advocate for Latine policy impact.

  • S7 E16

  • Co-founder of Pana, a digital banking platform serving cross-border Latine communities.

  • S5 E13

  • House music icon and cultural curator bringing heart, beats, and legacy to Chicago.

  • S5 E14

  • Co-founder of the Hispanic Business Network, supporting founders with strategy and mentorship.

  • S1 E17

  • Retired Marine officer, author of Sexy Confidence, and coach helping women reclaim their inner strength.

  • S7 E13

  • CEO and founder of Nopalera, a mission-driven beauty brand rooted in heritage and wealth-building.

  • S6 E11

  • Educational equity advocate with City Colleges of Chicago, leading access-driven initiatives.

  • S5 E16

  • Founder of Seres Footwear, creating cultural legacy through fashion and fierce resilience.

  • S6 E2

    S6 E5

  • Realtor & people developer and role model known for her luchadora spirit and unstoppable mindset.

  • S1 E11

  • First-gen Ivy Leaguer and advocate for identity, healing, and academic access.

  • S6 E7

    S6 E13

  • CEO of TackleAI and a visionary in artificial intelligence, Sergio demystifies technology and its impact on our world that explore AI’s role in business, society, and beyond.

  • S3 E6

    S3 E15

    S4 E16

    S4 E17

  • Founder of The Latinista and DEI professional empowering Latine professionals.

  • S5 E6