Banking on Cultura: Where Latino Culture and Entrepreneurship Collide

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This week we got a throwback with the fabulous Gina Brillon, a top Latina comedian, actor, and author, hailing from the boogie-down Bronx. Join us as we explore Gina's journey in the entertainment industry, her insights on staying authentic, and how she managed to secure deals with some of the largest networks in the world.

During the Talk that Talk segment, Victoria Jenn and Gina dive deep into the recent backlash faced by actress Zoe Saldańa and how the complexity of our Latinidad can work for or against us. 

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Stop handing out business cards like confetti. In the age of AI, the money is in what happens before and after the handshake. At a conference, you may get five minutes tops with someone, so your strategy, questions, and follow-up decide whether your investment becomes a relationship or goes to the basura.

In this solo episode of Banking on Cultura, Victoria Jenn shares a practical networking strategy for conferences, galas, and business events. Learn how to use AI to research an event, choose the right sessions, create a memorable introduction, ask better questions, qualify leads, build relationships, and turn in-person connections into real business opportunities.

If you want better networking results, stronger business relationships, more qualified leads, and higher-value conversations, this episode gives you the exact mindset and tactics to put to work at your next event.

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What happens when we stop waiting for permission and start building our own rooms?

This week, I sit down with Calixto Chinchilla, founder of the New York Latino Film Festival, to talk about building a cultural institution, and keeping it alive for 26 years.

The New York Latino Film Festival is a major platform for Latino filmmakers and creatives, featuring 120 films, industry conversations, and a digital conference.

Calixto and I talk about the work behind the scenes: fundraising, hearing no, building strong relationships, navigating corporate partnerships, and staying true to the mission.

We also discuss cultural ownership, asking for help, and why Latinos need to keep creating and supporting platforms for our own stories.

The New York Latino Film Festival is happening THIS WEEK, so Calixto also shares what to expect and why you should be in the room.

This one is about more than film. It’s about building the table instead of waiting for a seat.

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This week we bring back an oldie but a goodie where Victoria Jenn is joined by her long time mentor, Ivette Mayo. In this interview, Ivette candidly shares how she overcame years of physical and verbal abuse, to becoming one of the most recognized professional development experts in the world.

Her story will mobilize you to let go of any limiting beliefs, deadweight relationships, and provide a guide on how to create new belief systems and behaviors so you can own your power and live in your truth.

In this episode:

• How to Cultivate Trust For Collaborative Success
• Shifting Your Mindset and Prioritizing Self
• The Importance of Owning Your Personal Power
• Why Latins Need to No Longer Be Silent & Use Their Voice

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This week Victoria Jenn sits down with the incredible Alexandra Carter, master negotiator, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Columbia Law School professor, and renowned keynote speaker.

Victoria and Alex dive deep into the realities of negotiating as a woman, especially as a woman of color, and break down actionable strategies for building confidence, holding your ground, and securing your value, whether you’re walking into a board room, going for that promotion, starting a consulting biz, or navigating tricky conversations at home. 

Alex shares her journey from mastering the art of negotiation for others to advocating for herself, tells behind-the-scenes stories about her viral TED Talk, and drops game changing advice on executive presence, personal branding, positive boundary setting, and what it takes to become a Wall Street Journal best selling author. 

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In this candid and powerful episode, host Victoria Jenn sits down with the inspiring Daisy Auger-Domínguez, C-suite executive, author, speaker, and corporate advisor, for a deep dive into burn out, identity, and authenticity. 

Daisy shares her unique journey as a Dominican Puerto Rican navigating biculturalism, building an impressive career on Wall Street, and ultimately rising to the C-suit in tech. 

Hear her raw and honest reflections on overcoming imposter syndrome, breaking barriers for Latinas and women of color, and reclaiming her identity amidst corporate pressures.

Whether you’re a corporate hustler, entrepreneur, or navigating your own cultura, this episode will encourage you to own your story, break the rules, and design a life on your own terms.

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WARNING EXPLICIT LANGUAGE IN THIS EPISODE: Clutch your pearls, pin up your curls, lay your edges tight, and put the kids to bed, this episode is for grown folks. 

Welcome back to another episode of Banking on Cultura. In this juicy episode, Victoria Jenn sits down with powerhouse event producer Belinda Aquine, founder of Sovereign Bee. From curating experiences for A-list celebrities like Marc Anthony, Romeo Santos, and your favorite influencers, to producing unforgettable weddings and events, Belinda shares her journey of breaking into the industry, building her confidence, and standing her ground as a Latina entrepreneur. 

Nothing is off limits! They discuss everything from handling difficult clients (and even crazier wedding stories) to balancing intense work with self-care, and navigating the wild world of dating as a boss.

Grab your cafecito and get into this dynamic, empowering, and laugh-out-loud chat. If you love stories of culture, grit, and bold Latinidad, you won’t want to miss this!

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Ready to break free from the 'good on paper' life and finally design a destiny that’s unapologetically YOURS? Hear how powerhouse Latina Pilar Avila left a dream career—and the U.S.—to build a luxurious boutique hotel in Morocco, unlocking not just a business but a brand new sense of purpose and inner freedom.

Victoria Jenn gets vulnerable with her longtime mentor and friend about what it really takes to burn the rulebook and start fresh, even when everyone thinks you’ve already “made it.” Discover why 70% of executives regret not taking bigger risks sooner, and how global reinvention can heal, inspire, and radically transform your life.

What We Get Into:

2:29 - Expanding from Puerto Rico to Morocco 3:19 - Letting go: Wealth, detachment, and the digital nomad year 6:07 - Reinvention after pandemic, what freedom really costs 9:25 - Operating in the unknown 13:39 - The ritual of creating “home” everywhere you land 19:39 - The unspoken power of trusting yourself again 20:55 - Building the riad after earthquake 28:50 - Paying attention to signs vs. being gone-with-the-wind fabulous 30:15 - What elite transformation really looks like, up close 34:02 - Vulnerability as a disruptor and a leadership strategy 37:29 - How world-building retreats liberate women from every shackle 43:32 - The Moroccan lesson: inshallah, wealth, and surrender

If you’ve ever felt called to something bigger… this conversation will light the path.

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What does it really take to get a $250K grant you don’t have to pay back, disrupt institutional barriers, and build generational wealth in communities of color? This conversation spills what most never will.

This week Victoria Jenn sits down with Afro-Latina C-Cuite Executive, Aisha Glover, the powerhouse behind Audible’s global impact investments and Newark, New Jersey’s tech innovation hub. Learn insider strategies to land six-figure funding, break into elite networks, and turn your background into your biggest business advantage. Discover why most founders miss these opportunities, and how YOU can be the exception.

If you’re a founder of color, aspiring executive, or change-maker ready to play at the next level, this episode delivers game-changing insights you won’t find on LinkedIn.

WHAT WE GET INTO

• 01:29 New York grit, Puerto Rican roots, and the power of timing
• 03:33 The bochinche too juicy to miss
• 05:30 How a viral TV moment sparked a powerful partnership
• 06:5 What founders misunderstand about working with Audible
• 08:10 The $250K grant opportunity with no equity required
• 10:51 Why founders disqualify themselves before they start
• 12:54 Pitch mistakes that cost entrepreneurs big opportunities
• 15:45 How great founders plant seeds for future partnerships
• 17:40 Not ready for $250K yet? Here's where to start
• 23:02 Can retail really transform a community?
• 31:14 Being the only Afro-Latina in the executive suite
• 36:56 Why scarcity thinking still holds people back
• 46:52 How a "Year of Yes" can change your life and business
• 48:28 The pitch tweak that turns NO into not yet
• 51:24 Why your biggest opportunity may be inside the system

CONNECT WITH AISHA GLOVER

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aishabrowneglover 

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05:12 Losing a job, starting over, and IDGAF marketing 06:35 Why being real online comes with a cost 12:51 Hood girls deserve access too 16:56 The harsh truth about creators and personal brands 25:15 AI leads, bots, and the future of marketing 29:44 The USPS strategy for landing high-ticket clients 33:39 How AI recommends businesses like yours 45:23 Attracting premium clients over bargain hunters

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