Today’s guest is actually one of those who has a stake in supporting the growth of Latino businesses. Dr. Betty Uribe (@drbettyuribe1) arrived in the US from Colombia at the age of twelve, not speaking any English.  Her first job: cleaning houses to help support her family. Fast forward to today, and now she is a nationally and internationally renowned senior banking executive, entrepreneur, speaker and author.  Her recently launched international best-selling book titled: #Values: The Secret to Top-Level Performance in Business & Life. The book has been named one of Inc. Magazine’s “Top 60 Business and Leadership Books Written by Women”. Dr. Uribe has been named a Fortune Magazine “Top 50 Most Powerful Latina”, which is a testament to her unyielding commitment to knowing her values and following them without exception. She's had great success effecting business turnarounds as an executive for Fortune 500, national and regional, financial institutions. Dr. Uribe is currently an Executive Vice President for California Bank & Trust, leading both Commercial and Personal Banking throughout Southern California. Under her leadership, the bank has been named the “Best Bank in Orange County,” for three consecutive years, as voted by readers of The Orange County Register.  Her heart for serving others has opened doors as far-reaching as the White House, the Vatican, and beyond. On this episode, we covered: how Dr. Uribe’s journey from Colombia at the tender age of 12, shaped her; adjusting to a new life in the US; the key people that had a valuable influence in her life; as well as, overcoming challenging times, balancing ambitions, why so many otherwise smart leaders fail and much more.