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My guest Jorge Barón is a national figure in the immigration debate. He was born in Bogota, Colombia and moved to the U.S. when he was 13.

As the son of a TV legend in Colombia, it seemed like Jorge's destiny was to be in the entertainment business. But instead, his career took a different path. Now he’s the leader of one of the largest immigrant rights nonprofits in the U.S.

In 2008, Governor Gregoire appointed Jorge to serve on Washington’s New Americans Policy Council. In 2009, Puget Sound Business Journal selected Jorge as one of “40 under 40”—a list that highlights 40 business and nonprofit leaders under the age of 40. In 2012, the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington awarded Jorge its Model of Excellence award. These only among some of his honors.

In this episode, I asked Jorge about his life in Colombia. What it was like to grow up under the shadow of his famous father. And why he left his career making movies in Hollywood to fight for immigrant rights.

I also asked Jorge to share his take on running a successful nonprofit and his future aspirations as he continues to do his part to change the world.

Full show notes: bit.ly/btsep016

A local media legend stops by. My guest has spent four decades as a broadcast journalist where he’s interviewed newsmakers and celebrities—from former presidents to music icons.

He’s the recipient of nine Northwest Emmy Awards. In 2003 The Seattle Weekly featured him as Best TV Host and in 2006 Seattle Magazine named him one of the most influential people of the year.

Enrique Cerna is the senior correspondent at KCTS 9. In this episode, he shares how to get people back on track when they go off on tangents, how he prepares for his interviews, and three dream guests he'd like to have on his show. He also talks about his battle against depression, why he turned away opportunities to do national TV, what it was like to interview Bill Cosby and three truths about life he's learned so far.

Full show notes: bit.ly/btsep015

Niveen Heaton was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but grew up in Caracas, Venezuela. A mixed background that has given her a unique perspective that she brought to fruition by building a 7-figure swimwear company called Adicora, which she started in 2009.

Niveen is also the fashion creative director of Metropolitan Fashion Week, one of the fastest growing fashion events in the United States.

In this episode, we'll explore Niveen's Latin roots, her journey to becoming a fashion designer, how she works, and her outlook on life as she continues to grow towards building an international brand.

Full show notes: bit.ly.com/btsep014

Have you ever struggle with the question, “What’s my purpose?” For many of us, narrowing down on “the one thing” we’re supposed to be, is a never-ending challenge.

That’s why I’m excited about my guest Justine Joslyn. She's a skilled therapist and life coach, and founder of the Self Empowerment Institute. For over 15 years—through her private practice and group workshops—Justine has dedicated her life to helping others develop the confidence and self-discipline required to transform their lives.

I participated in one of Justine’s life coaching workshops a couple years ago and gained new levels of clarity and strength in my life.

• How Justine discovered her calling as a professional therapist and life coach.
• Tools you can use to discover what path belongs to you.
• Common challenges to accessing your inner voice for self-guidance.
• The function of passion as it relates to living your purpose.

And much more!

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