In this episode, we chat with Chabeli Sanchez, founder of P.S. & Associates, a boutique event planning company based in Los Angeles, California.

Having worked over 35+ weddings/events year after year, Chabeli teaches us how to curate memorable experiences, why building an all-star team really matters, and how to stay true to your authentic self.

Things you will learn in this episode:

You can connect with Chabeli and learn more about P.S. & Associates at psplans.com or on Instagram @ps_plans.

In this episode, we connect with Betty Porto, one of the owners of what Eater LA dubbed “the most popular cuban bakery on the West Coast”, Porto’s Bakery & Cafe.

Betty discusses her family’s humble beginnings and how her mother went from selling cakes under an oppressive regime in Cuba to running a multi-million dollar enterprise in the United States. She also talks about the importance of education and how leaving a legacy keeps the Porto’s brand alive.

Things you will learn in this episode:

You can connect with Betty Porto and learn more about Porto’s Bakery & Cafe at portosbakery.com or on Instagram @portosbakery.

In this episode, we interview Liliana Monge, Co-Founder of Sabio, a coding bootcamp and developer community based in Los Angeles. Lilana discusses her journey to entrepreneurship and how Sabio is helping to increase Latino representation in tech. Liliana also shares tactical advice for those who are interested in making a career shift or thinking about starting their own business.

Things you will learn in this episode:

You can connect with Liliana at @wesabio on Instagram or at sabio.la. 

In this episode, we talk with UX designer turned entrepreneur, Jesus Ruvalcaba who founded a spanish language greeting card company called, Paper Tacos, after failing to find a greeting card that he and his family could truly relate to.  Jesus discusses growing up in the artichoke fields in the Central Valley of California and how his immigrant parents inspired him to pursue a career in art and ultimately launch a company.

Things you will learn in this episode:

How to turn a “hobby” into a revenue generating side hustle

How to use social media marketing to boost customer engagement

Why creating and maintaining a professional network is critical to scaling your business

How you can encourage corporations to create more products tailored to the Latinx community

You can connect with Jesus and learn more about Paper Tacos at papertacos.net and on Instagram @paper_tacos.

LatinXellence is a show that features stories of top performers in the Latinx community and helps you discover practical insights that you can apply to your own personal journey. Join Los Riveras (Carlos and Gabi) as they discuss what inspired the podcast and what you can expect in future episodes.