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Meet Dr. Charlie Corredor, an engineer and entrepreneur who identified the power of mentorships and used it to represent the latinx community around the world. His curiosity and motivation led him to create connections with people who later became mentors, and who opened the doors to the world of science, literally! Dr. Charlie represented the U.S. and Colombia while pursuing research projects in China, Sweden, and France all before enrolling in a dual PhD program at Arizona State University. A twist in the plot took him from to the rainy city of Seattle, where he completed his PhD, a business certificate, and became an entrepreneur and co-founder of an early stage start up. His technical acumen and integrity opened doors for him during a time of transition, and the skills he has developed over the years, make him a valuable member to any team. 

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Meet Dr. Jazmina Urriola, a scientist and entrepreneur who is on a mission to make the world a kinder, more inclusive place. Dr. Jazmina tells us the story of how, from a young age, her artistic talents enabled her to contribute to her household financially, to help alleviate the burden her parents were facing, because they decided to give her the best education they could offer her. She talks about how her passion for Biology brought her to Texas A&M University to pursue a PhD, and learn more about the GMO technology and its applications in the agricultural field. This knowledge enabled her to contribute to her beloved Panama, her birthplace and where she returned after completing her Ph.D. to work for the Panamanian government for some years before her personal life brought her back to the U.S. to start a family. Dr. Jazmina and her spouse planned this stage of their lives as best they could, but life threw them a curve ball that changed their lives forever. Baby Enzo was born with a developmental disability commonly known as dwarfism, a medical condition that limits the height a person may reach, but not the goals they can achieve. This change inspired Dr. Jazmina to make the world a kinder place for her baby, and led her to found KeenStride a service that offers a science-based curation of items aimed at helping women practice selfcare purposefully. Dr. Jazmina says: “I would not change Enzo for the world, but I would change the world for Enzo”Some of the opportunities mentioned in this podcast:Dallas Fort Worth Women's Business Center: https://womensbusinesscenterdfw.com/ https://www.liftfund.com/KeenStride: https://www.keenstride.com/

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Meet Dr. Andres Vidal Gadea, a Neuroethologist whose commitment to follow science despite the associated economic uncertainties, led him to become a college professor. Dr. Andres talks about his very humble beginnings, and how attending Pearson College United World College completely changed his life.  He also talks about how he has used his scientific training, and his passion for teaching others, to help educate his community about COVID 19. He discusses vaccines, in the same evidence-based way he talks with his community via social media, and he gives us his objective advice about what vaccine is the best to get....HINT=The first vaccine you have access to is the right vaccine for you ...but if you have questions, ask your medical doctor.

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Carolina Groppa is a Hollywood producer and podcaster, whose self-awareness and belief in herself led her to become an Emmy-nominated producer… and she is here to tell you, Si se puede my friends, Si Se Puede! Carolina encourages us to develop the self-awareness that can help us understand where we are in our journey, and what kind of a leap we can take to develop our skills and our career. She also encourages us to believe in ourselves, because even if we don't have all the answers right now, we must trust that we can work hard to find them.Learn more about her productions at carolinagroppa.comListen to Angle on Producers at angleonproducers.com or anywhere you listen to podcasts

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In this special episode you will learn about the story of our host, Dr. Jeniree Flores Delgado, her ups and downs, and what motivated her to start this podcast. Join us as she narrates the tips and tricks that have helped her turn her dreams into reality. Some of the opportunities mentioned in this episode:United World Colleges (UWC) https://www.uwc.org/Dow BEST Symposiumhttps://corporate.dow.com/en-us/careers/work-at-dow/best-symposium.htmlP&G F.I.R.S.T ConferenceBASF Research Forum 

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This is another one of those special episodes in which you get to meet the people who have supported the launching of this podcast. Dr. Patricia Varela is a resilient engineer who refused to let her professional career be dictated by the political situation of her beloved Venezuela...and she is here to tell you: Si se puede my friends, Si SE PUEDE! Paty, as we call her, talks about the journey that brought her to the United States, the challenges she has faced as a woman in a STEM field, and how creating meaningful relationships has helped her turn her dreams into reality.

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Dr. Laura Minero is a psychologist who, with grit and determination, has surpassed the vast obstacles posed by her undocumented status, and she is her to tell you... Si Se Puede my Friends, Si Se Puede! In this second part, Dr. Laura and I talk about how the Deferred Action for Childhood arrivals program, better known as DACA, untied her hands so she could swim in the ocean of opportunities she was being offered because of her talents and skills, but which she could not take advantage of due to her immigration status. We discussed the threat the current administration poses to the DACA program, how the recent supreme court decision opened the door for the program to be re-challenged, and how those of you who have the privilege and the duty to vote in the upcoming election, have the power to significantly impact the lives of millions of people in the LatinX community, and the immigrant community at large. Some of the opportunities mentioned during this episode:The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Fellowship: https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/the-christine-mirzayan-science--technology-policy-graduate-fellowship-program 

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Dr. Laura Minero is a psychologist who, with grit and determination, has surpassed the vast obstacles posed by her undocumented status, and she is her to tell you... Si Se Puede my Friends, Si Se Puede!. In the first part of this two-part episode we will learn about the tortuous path Dr. Laura had to endure to pursue her education, as well as the challenges she faced growing up in the Latinx community while identifying and recognizing her sexual and gender identity. Dr. Laura helped us debunk some myths about the undocumented community in the United States, and highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion in the scientific fields. Some of the opportunities mentioned during this episode:https://www.fwd.us/https://csf-cjsf.org/

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This is the second part of a two-part episode in which we will learn about how Wilmer became a teacher. If you have not listened to the first part, please do so, it will help you understand where his passion for education comes from. In this second part we will learn about how his hard work and multicultural experience led him to be one of the 2 top-rated teachers in the state of New Mexico, and about the things that motivated him to become a school principal. More importantly, Wilmer encourages us to advocate for our children's education, and to hold teachers and administrators accountable to deliver it; however, don't forget to be kind… to yourself and others, because we are all in this together.Some of the opportunities mentioned in this episode:Thomas J. Watson Fellowship:https://watson.foundation/fellowships/tj

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