Performance Parakone

In the 8th episode of Performance Parakone, we turn the tables and dive deep into the inspiring journey of our very own co-host, Marcos Becerra. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Marcos shares his experiences navigating life as a second-generation Latino, the influence of his family's legacy, and his passion for storytelling through film and marketing. From his upbringing in Houston, TX to his academic journey in Austin, TX, Marcos opens up about the challenges and triumphs that have shaped his path.

This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

Live from the Omaha Michelada Fest, join Marcos & Suleyma for another exciting episode of the Performance Parakone podcast! This episode features an in-depth conversation with Carlos Hurtado, founder of the Omaha Michelada Fest and Toximiche, and his business partner and wife Dayana Hurtado. They dive into the challenges and triumphs of organizing the first Latino festival at the riverfront, the importance of community and family support, and their entrepreneurial journeys.

00:00 – Welcome Carlos

04:02 – 1st Latino festival at the riverfront

09:26 – Advice to new entrepreneurs

10:40 – Listen to ¡Ay Apa! Podcast

15:18 – Welcome Dayana

20:34 – Supera Designs

26:04 – Expectations as a Latina

Resources

Omaha Michelada Fest

https://www.omahamichefest.com/

¡Ay Apa! Podcast

https://www.instagram.com/ay_apapodcast?igsh=dW5uOWFsNzdqazFi

Supera Designs

https://www.instagram.com/superadesigns?igsh=MW1wZDg0a3owbGNjdg== 

Embolden Network

https://www.instagram.com/emboldennetwork?igsh=NjA0Ym00d3B4enRh  

This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

Join us for a special episode recorded live from the Pinnacle Bank Championship at the Indian Creek golf course. Hosts Marcos Vidal and Tony welcome Mike Agostino from Nash and Scott Henderson from Nmotion, powered by Gener8or. This episode dives deep into the essence of community building at events like the Pinnacle Bank Championship and explores the intersection of healthcare and entrepreneurship, particularly focusing on opportunities and pathways for the Latino community.

This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

In this exciting new episode of Performance Parakone, we have the privilege of hosting Yanira Garcia, a distinguished member of the Latino Economic Development Council and Senior Strategic Implementations Associate at FNBO. Yanira shares her inspiring journey from Mexico to Omaha, navigating the challenges of being a first-generation college student, and her impactful work in the community.

Yanira delves into the importance of mentorship, getting involved in extracurricular activities, and overcoming imposter syndrome. She also highlights her experiences in the marketing industry, her time at Telemundo, and the significance of representation and support for Latinas in professional spaces. Yanira's story is a testament to resilience, community, and the power of challenging oneself to achieve greatness.

Resources

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanira-garcia-m-a-b3376a86/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

https://www.thedream.us/

This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

In this episode Itzel Lopez, CEO of the Latino Economic Development Council (LEDC), delves into the data shaping the Latino population's growth, both nationally and locally, and discusses solutions to challenges like Brain Drain in Nebraska including putting more focus on areas of education like STEM. We’ll also speak with a special guest, Efren Mendoza, a former BSF Scholar, to learn about his path into the health workforce and the opportunities he has built for himself and his family.

This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel.

Join us as we bring in leaders in Omaha’s Latino community; Geena Gomez from Alvarez Insurance, Loreno Jameson with the Latino Society of OPPD (LSO), and Jason Studt, VP of JE Dunn Construction. We discuss the challenges, and the reality of giving back as a small business like Alvarez Insurance. As well as the ways companies like JE Dunn and OPPD get involved, get engaged, and then get connected. No matter the size of the company, there’s a way for everyone to make a difference. And for students, this is a great opportunity to learn about how employers think and what they’re searching for. Don’t miss out on this specially formatted episode of Performance Parakone!

This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

On this episode we get the opportunity to talk to Barrientos Scholarship Recipient, Odwuar Quinonez, about his journey and obstacles in pursuing his Bachelor’s, and now Master’s Degree as a 1st-Generation Latino in Nebraska. He brings on his mother who describes the struggles of raising her son her in America, but preserving through it all and providing her son the opportunity to pursue his dreams. 

Resources

https://www.barrientosscholarship.org/

This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

Tune in to the first episode of the Performance Parakone podcast, where the spotlight shines on the Barriento Scholarship Foundation's (BSF) dedication to Latino education. Hosts Marcos Vidal and Suleyma Garcia Mendez engage in a compelling dialogue with Marcos Mora, exploring the foundation's history, its connection to the community, and the future of Latino empowerment in Omaha and beyond. Don't miss this insightful conversation that celebrates culture, education, and the power of dreaming big.

- Marcos Mora, Executive Director of Casa de la Cultura (as well as Cinco de Mayo Omaha)

- Websites: CDMOmaha.com & culturaomaha.org

- Social Media: Instagram (cdmomaha), Facebook (CINCO DE MAYO OMAHA), LinkedIn (CINCO DE MAYO OMAHA)

This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!