Persistence in Adversity with Dr. Adame

In this episode Nincy Erazo shares about her mother bringing her and her sister to the United States from Guatemala when she was just 3 years old. She talks about the mental and physical abuse she suffered from her husband. Nincy discusses getting pregnant and then having a miscarriage and how the abuse continued. Until one day she got the courage to leave the abusive relationship. She also shares about how her daughter’s father left the addictions, was restored, and is now part of her daughter’s life. Nincy was invited to speak to a group on physical abuse and it was then, that she knew she just had to share her story and write a book. She is now an author and a podcaster who shares how Christ help her forgive and become a new person.

Another episode of the #REGARDLESS campaign. Gabriela Kolman is a graduate student currently studying literature. She's a Brazil native who migrated to the United States as a teenager after finding a way to tell her mom the abuse her siblings and her were going through. She shares a bit of her story and struggles and how she managed to make a better life for herself. Gabriela hopes to one day heal completely and hopes her story will help others get past the emotional and physical abuse; just like she has and continues to be better every day.

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En este episodio Julio Dominguez, abogado, nos platica de donde viene, y lo dificil que fue para el decir que queria ejercer esta carrera. Julio tiene mas de 20 años practicando en Mexico y Estados Unidos, a dado clases de derrecho en diferentes universidades. Tambien habla sobre porque corre maratones, las carreras y obstaculos que a tenido en su vida. Nos platica lo que el exito y la persistencia significan pare el, y como el ha alcansado sus metas.

Colleen Biggs is an Award-Winning Peak Performance Coach with over 20 years of experience, she has launched over 340 businesses, is an International Speaker, Author to 5 #1 International Best-Seller’s and the CEO and founder of L.E.A.P. In this episode she shares how she struggled in her early years as an entrepreneur and how life is not about likes and followers. She talks about the importance of forgiveness, respect, being grateful and having those that cheer you on in your circle. Colleen provides life advice, discusses struggles as a mom and mentions that if learning is beneath you then leading is beyond you. In addition, she talks about the importance of faith and God in her life as well as her definition of success.

Norma Pimentel, a Sister with the Missionaries of Jesus, has served as the Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley for over 12 years. She oversees the charitable arm of the Diocese of Brownsville, providing oversight of different ministries & services in the Rio Grande Valley through emergency assistance, homelessness prevention, disaster relief, clinical counseling, pregnancy care, food programs, and the Humanitarian Respite Center. In this podcast she shares with us about her early years growing up in Brownsville and Matamoros. She also talks about how she chose this path for her life and her parents' reaction to this matter. Sister Norma, talks about God being the center of her life and also encourages us to give back. In 2015 she received the Martin Luther King Jr. “Keep the Dream Alive” award from Catholic Charities USA and in 2020 TIME100 listed her as one of the most influential people in the world. She ends with life advice for the listeners.

Mr. Joe Quiroga has led Texas National Bank, a Hispanic-Owned community bank, since 2007 and since then it has grown from $64 million to $780 million in assets. Prior to joining the bank, he was Vice President at JPMorgan Chase. In this episode Mr. Quiroga, a native from Mexico, shares what success means to him, talks about his background and a bit of his career. In addition, he talks about how God has been good to him and has blessed him in all areas of his life, and how with his parents' support, he was able to attend college and change his family's economic status. Mr. Quiroga has a degree in Finance and was recently appointed as a board member for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. He is the first Hispanic Banker appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. He also serves in boards and civic activities including: member of the Regional Bank Council for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas-San Antonio Branch, the Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and was appointed as the committee’s national representative in Washington D.C., current Treasurer and Board Member of the VAMOS Scholarship Fund and many others.

Mr. Quiroga also shares about: having balance in life, how the pandemic affected him, his experience of becoming bank president at age 28, how he seeks God in prayer for guidance, about giving and investing in the community, about the importance of a handshake, and that we get out of life what we put it.

Juan Carlos Aguirre, native of Camargo Tamaulipas Mexico and a chemical engineer, shares with us his upbringing and some struggles. He also talks about his education, describes some of his successes, and provides life advice. He practiced engineering at Dow Chemical for 15 years and later joined South Texas College as a Training Specialist, served as a director and then promoted to Dean of Continuing Professional and Workforce Education. He also shares that he owes everything he has accomplished to God, describes what makes him happy, and talks about living a life of integrity and leaving a legacy.

En este episodio Norma Reyes De Ordorica, muy conocida como Norma Mandala, nos platica de su niñez y como llego a ser consultora. Ella habla como tuvo que proveer para sus hermanos cuando mueren sus padres, se casa de muy joven, y como llega a lo que hace el día de hoy. Ella es autora del libro Del Miedo al Amor y tiene 25 años como Consultora en Desarrollo Humano, Constelaciones Familiares, también es Instructora de Yoga, Meditación, y otras áreas. También comparte consejos para la audiencia y platica como ella define el éxito.

Edgar Hernandez a native of Alton Texas enjoyed playing sports with his friends as a child. After graduating High school, he joined the US Army where he served 7 and a half years. He shares about 9/11 and how in February 2003 his unit 507 Maintenance Company 5/52 Air Defense Artillery was deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom. On March 23, 2003, his unit was ambushed by Iraqi soldiers in Al Nasiriyah Iraq where many American soldiers were killed, wounded and captured. In this

interview Edgar describes the day he was taken captive. He was one of seven soldiers captured by Iraqi soldiers and was held for 21 days as a Prisoner of War (POW). Upon returning from the Iraq war, he was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and POW Medal. After completing his military service, he became a police officer and has served at this capacity for 14 years.

Edgar also talks about how God has helped him surpass this dramatic experience and how each day is a gift, and he enjoys and cherishes each day with his children.

Jaime and Cristina Farias are former school teachers, and a normal couple like many who struggled for a long time on how to control their spending and pay bills on time. After Jaime was laid off from his job, things got more difficult. After securing a new job, Jaime and Cristina were determined to take control of their finances, so The Money Funnel System was born. Jaime has a Degree from Texas A&M University, Cristina has a Masters Degree in English, and they have four small children all under the age of 8.

In this episode they share a bit of their childhood, some struggles, and how they became authors. Jaime also shares his experience on an Ironman race. The Money Funnel System is meant to help control your spending and alleviate issues some people struggle with. Foreword was written by William D. Danko, co-author of "The Millionaire Next Door", a New York Times bestselling author!