Dr. Carmen Román shares her journey growing up in a poor neighborhood in Guadalajara to becoming a bicultural clinical psychologist with three decades of experience. Drawing from her practice in both Mexico and the United States, she offers a unique perspective on how cultural differences impact our approach to mental health, work-life balance, and family dynamics. Her experience with burnout led to her specialization in helping others prevent and recover from it, and introduces her book "10% More Selfish" which promotes balanced self-care. Silicon Valley's achievement-oriented culture often neglects true self-care but finding purpose through helping others contributes more to happiness than pursuing accomplishments alone.Connect with Dr Carmen Román:Website: www.emotionsinharmony.orgEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionsinHarmony/Pinterest: https://ar.pinterest.com/c4510317f2fc1736c1528758e9df2f/_created/linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18600765/YouTube Español: www.Youtube.com/c/ArmoniaEmocionalYT English: https://www.youtube.com/@EmotionsinHarmonySpotify: open.spotify.com/show/6HKW92hIlagDDwxBjEQ6tIAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dracarmenromanInstagram Español: https://www.instagram.com/dracarmenroman/IG English: https://www.instagram.com/emotionsinharmony/X: https://twitter.com/DraCarmenRomanInspirame: http://inspirame.buzzsprout.com/Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/carmenromanAE Telegram: https://t.me/armoniaemocionalApple podcast English: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emotions-in-harmony-dr-carmen-roman-conversations-to/id1229738882AP español: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/armonia-emocional/id1497379930Whatsapp: https://wa.link/y6i51uAbout Federico Ramallo:Software Engineering Manager | Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | Connecting U.S. teams with top nearshore LATAM engineers.- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.aiPreVetted Podcast:- 🎙 https://prevetted.ai/podcastCHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Carmen Román and her extensive psychology background01:54 - Carmen's journey from Mexico to the US and having to restart her psychology career03:26 - How Aikido practice influenced her approach to psychotherapy05:02 - Early influences: how her parents' community work inspired her career path06:36 - From aspiring software engineer to psychology student in Guadalajara07:25 - Growing up in Polanco, one of Guadalajara's poorest neighborhoods08:01 - Experience with burnout that led to her specialization09:40 - Deciding to stay in Mexico to raise her son versus moving to California11:44 - Cultural differences in parenting and raising multicultural children13:06 - Motorcycle travel analogy: experiencing life without protective barriers16:48 - Recognizing and addressing burnout: acknowledging personal limits19:28 - The importance of addressing specific burnout symptoms individually21:32 - Why complete cessation of work isn't always necessary for recovery22:18 - Cultural differences: US achievement culture vs. Mexican balance24:28 - Contrasting suburban life in the US with community life in Mexico27:44 - Helping multicultural families navigate cultural clashes in therapy30:57 - The challenge of balancing family involvement in Latino culture32:45 - How the pandemic affected young people's ability to make friends34:54 - Why engineers often struggle with socializing and work-life balance36:54 - Dr. Román's book "10% More Selfish" on balanced self-care38:04 - Finding the middle ground between neglecting and obsessing over yourself41:44 - Why having purpose through helping others creates greater happiness than achievement alone44:29 - True happiness vs. temporary pleasure: the margarita on the beach analogy46:35 - Closing thoughts

Bert Wank, CEO of infiniRel, shares his journey in power semiconductors and renewable energy, focusing on innovative solutions for grid reliability. He discusses infiniRel’s mission to develop advanced monitoring systems, likened to an “EKG for electronics,” to detect potential failures in inverters used in solar plants and battery storage systems. Wank explores the challenges of integrating modern electronics with traditional power grids, emphasizing the need for harmony in complex systems. He also touches on the financial impact of inverter failures, costing the U.S. solar industry billions, and infiniRel’s predictive analytics to mitigate these losses. Wank shares insights on professional fulfillment through the Japanese concept of Ikigai and offers advice for young engineers passionate about energy and electronics.

About Bert Wank:

Bert Wank is a veteran of the power semiconductor and renewable energy industries. Before founding infiniRel, a start-up developing energy conversion technologies, Bert held senior product management and strategic marketing positions, including analog market leaders Dallas Semiconductor and Burr-Brown (acquired by Texas Instruments for $7.6-Bn.). Bert has been instrumental for defining successful product roadmaps by launching 14 product lines that totaled over $100 Mio. of initial revenues during the first three years. During his semiconductor years he architected the world’s first off-the-shelf Lithium-Ion safety chip in 1997, which spawned numerous product iterations after Maxim acquired Dallas Semi for $2.5-Bn. in 2001, and in 2021 by Analog Devices for $21 billion. He also served as invited panelist at Comdex on battery management, and in 2012, Bert served as external Director on the board of directors of a capacitor manufacturer. At infiniRel he attracted over $400,000 in prized awards, including a grant from the California Energy Commission, and raised over $1.1 million in angel investments. Bert is named inventor on one patent granted in the U.S. and key European countries, three pending patents, and published 14 technical articles, including a well-published paper of the “IP Knowledge supply chain” at Elsevier, he co-authored. Bert holds an MBA in International Business from Thunderbird, and a B.S.E.E. in Control Systems Engineering from Germany and also speaks basic Mandarin.

• https://www.infiniRel.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/infinirel-corporation
• https://twitter.com/infiniRel
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertwank
• 100-sec corporate trailer: https://youtu.be/V1uk7xoYJ_s

About Federico Ramallo:

Software Engineering Manager | Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | Connecting U.S. teams with top nearshore LATAM engineers.

- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/

- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io

- ✅ https://prevetted.ai

PreVetted Podcast:

- 🎙 https://prevetted.ai/podcast

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction to Bert Wank and infiniRel 01:00 - The tale of two brains: Understanding cognitive differences 02:30 - Harmony vs. balance in life and technology 04:07 - infiniRel’s mission: Monitoring electronics for reliability 06:29 - Challenges in condition-based maintenance for electronics 09:39 - Integrating renewables with the electrical grid 12:07 - Predictive analytics for inverter health in solar and battery systems 18:38 - infiniRel’s vision and fundraising efforts 22:47 - Applications in electric vehicles and aerospace 27:52 - Advice for young engineers: Finding your Ikigai 31:17 - Federico’s journey into podcasting for meaningful connections

Joan Perry is an international bestselling author, keynote speaker, and host of The Heroine’s Journey podcast. In this powerful episode, Joan joins us to share her deeply personal and transformative framework: a 13-step roadmap designed to help women reclaim their voice, rebuild self-worth, and live with authenticity and purpose.We explore the core differences between the hero’s journey and the heroine’s journey, why women often feel like they’re climbing the wrong ladder, and how true growth begins from within. Joan shares stories of real-life heroines, including her own, and explains why self-worth is the foundation for navigating relationships, finances, and life itself.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in personal growth, gender dynamics, or building a life that aligns with your true self.📚 About Joan PerryJoan Perry is a cultural luminary and fierce advocate for women becoming the heroines of their own lives. Her background spans: • International bestselling author • Founder of the first women-owned municipal investment banking firm in the U.S. • Securities trader and high-net-worth investor • Business owner, philanthropist, and high-performance coachShe is the author of: • The Heroine’s Journey: The Art of Becoming the Heroine of Your Own Life • A Girl Needs Cash: Banish the White Knight Myth and Take Charge of Your Financial Life (Random House) • Living Proof: Celebrating Gifts That Came Wrapped in Sandpaper (with Lisa Nichols)Joan has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNN, NPR’s All Things Considered, Glamour, and The Gayle King Show. She’s spoken at The Commonwealth Club and in personal development programs for Tony Robbins and T. Harv Eker.🔗 Learn more at www.WalkTheJourney.com🔗 Follow Joan Perry • https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-joan-perry/ • https://www.instagram.com/thejoanperry/ • https://www.facebook.com/TheJoanPerryAbout Federico Ramallo:

Software Engineering Manager | Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | Connecting U.S. teams with top nearshore LATAM engineers.

- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/

- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io

- ✅ https://prevetted.ai

PreVetted Podcast:

- 🎙 https://prevetted.ai/podcast

CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to the Heroine's Journey03:57 Understanding the Heroine's Journey10:29 The Internal vs. External Journey15:20 Crisis and Self-Worth19:17 The Importance of Self-Discovery24:09 Navigating Life's Challenges27:48 Empowerment Through Self-Worth28:27 Empowering Women Through Self-Worth32:41 The Heroine's Journey: Steps to Self-Discovery34:58 Real-Life Heroines: Inspiring Transformations39:47 Building Stability: The Four Wheels of Life44:42 The Impact of the Heroine's Journey on Lives

Harry Soza traces a three-decade arc of health-tech innovation—from pre-internet pharmacy transactions to AI-assisted, patient-reported data that keeps people healthy between visits. He founded Preferred Solutions in the 1980s, adapting credit-card authorization technology to enable the first real-time formulary checks at the pharmacy counter and showing that simple peer comparisons could shift physician prescribing within weeks. He then built Resolution Health, which stitched together messy claims, pharmacy, and provider identifiers to surface “care gaps,” sending insurer-backed member reports that improved doctor–patient conversations and even exposed miscoding and fraud.

Today, as CEO of CAREMINDr, Soza describes how smartphones, low-cost sensors, and modern analytics form a continuous “healthcare umbilical cord” for long-duration conditions like hypertension. Brief, condition-specific check-ins plus biometrics create a longitudinal picture that AI scans for trends and risk signals, enabling timely course corrections without overloading clinicians. Throughout, he argues that guidance beats information overload for patients and highlights the system’s shift toward value-based care that rewards keeping people well. His thesis is clear: the convergence of three health technologies now makes proactive, scalable chronic-care management achievable—improving quality of life for patients, preserving productivity for employers, and reducing costly interventions for payers.

Learn more:

www.CAREMINDr.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrysoza

https://vimeo.com/1093742081/b2c947e05b

About Federico Ramallo:

Software Engineering Manager | Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | Connecting U.S. teams with top nearshore LATAM engineers.

- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/

- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io

- ✅ https://prevetted.ai

PreVetted Podcast:

- 🎙 https://prevetted.ai/podcast

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Health Tech and Entrepreneurship

02:49 The Birth of Preferred Solutions

05:57 Navigating Healthcare Technology Challenges

11:50 The Impact of Data Privacy in Healthcare

17:54 Understanding Patient Data and Care Gaps

23:37 Empowering Patients with Information

29:32 The Role of Technology in Patient Care

34:24 Understanding Patient Awareness and Treatment Options

38:33 The Role of CareMinder in Patient Health

42:14 Innovations in Healthcare Technology

53:34 The Shift to Value-Based Care

01:03:42 Understanding Health Metrics and Personal Responsibility

01:06:17 The Value of Health and Technology

01:09:00 Quality of Life vs. Quantity of Life

01:11:46 The Importance of Staying Active

01:15:56 Living Life to the Fullest

01:18:40 The Power of Connection and Shared Experiences

Ishanya Anthapur joins Federico Ramallo to explore how Zemplee’s camera-free sensors and Alexa integration empower caregivers, boost nurse productivity, and preserve the independence of older adults. She shares why her ecology background still shapes her product instincts, how a year of teaching honed her storytelling skills, and why empathy is the north star for every feature she ships. The conversation ranges from building trust with non-technical users to balancing rapid releases with HIPAA compliance—and even detours into the value of voluntary adventure for lifelong growth.

Ishanya Anthapur is a mission-driven Technical Product Manager who thrives at the intersection of human connection, creative strategy, and execution. With a foundation in ecology and evolutionary biology from Princeton University and a career spanning education, healthcare, and technology, Ishanya brings a unique, people-centered lens to product development.

Her professional journey began in the classroom, teaching fifth and sixth graders during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic — an experience that solidified her belief in designing for real-world impact. That commitment led her to Zemplee, an AI-powered health-tech startup reimagining elder care. Over the past three years, Ishanya has helped scale Zemplee’s patient-monitoring platform, leading cross-functional efforts in product requirements, system integration, and user-experience design.

Curious by nature and driven by empathy, she sees technology not just as a tool, but as a medium for care, culture, and storytelling. Outside of work, Ishanya is a classically trained musician and composer, using music as a form of emotional generosity and expression.

Her long-term ambition is to either build a business of her own or work in venture capital to support founders, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, in growing mission-led companies. With every role, she has explored how people connect—to each other, their identities, and the systems that shape their lives.

Connect with Ishanya & Resources

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishanya-anthapur-a7405a122/

• Zemplee Smart Properties: https://www.zemplee.com/solutions/smart-properties/

• Nir & Far Behavioral Design Resources: https://www.nirandfar.com/member-resources/

About Federico Ramallo:

Software Engineering Manager | Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | Connecting U.S. teams with top nearshore LATAM engineers.

- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/

- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io

- ✅ https://prevetted.ai

PreVetted Podcast:

- 🎙 https://prevetted.ai/podcast

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Tech and Leadership

01:31 From Ecology to Tech: A Career Journey

03:52 Understanding Human Behavior in Tech

05:57 The Role of Instant Gratification

09:57 Finding Meaning in Products

13:08 Zempley: A Solution for Caregivers

13:36 Innovative Monitoring for Elders

17:33 Balancing Privacy and Safety

23:46 The Importance of Peace of Mind

27:19 Real-Life Impact of Passive Monitoring

32:42 Health and Wellness in Aging

33:51 Data-Driven Conversations in Healthcare

36:12 Quality of Life vs. Longevity

38:44 Perspectives on Death and Dying

40:47 The Importance of Adventure

43:13 Growth Through Perspective Shifts

48:01 Valuable Life Experiences

49:04 Teaching Moments and Product Management

53:02 Future Aspirations and Impact Investing

Cameron Dutro, software engineering technical leader at Cisco Meraki (previously GitHub, Salesforce, Lumos Labs, Twitter)—joins us to reflect on Rails’ omakase roots, the trade-offs of JS tool churn, and how shared interfaces make teams faster. With 15+ years in tech and a master’s in CS from Johns Hopkins, Cameron brings a pragmatic lens to frontend choices and when heavy frameworks are truly warranted. Off the clock, he’s with his wife and two daughters in Northern California.

We cover ViewComponent, Rails’ rendering and hooks, component interoperability, and a calm, durable stack: Vite + npm + PostCSS + TypeScript, with Stimulus/Hotwire/Web Components for interactivity.

Cameron's GitHub: ⁠https://github.com/camertron⁠

About Federico Ramallo:

Software Engineering Manager | Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | Connecting U.S. teams with top nearshore LATAM engineers.

- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/

- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io

- ✅ https://prevetted.ai

PreVetted Podcast:

- 🎙 https://prevetted.ai/podcast

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to the Prevetted Podcast

04:54 Cameron's Role at Cisco Meraki

10:37 Omakase Concept in Rails

19:05 The Dichotomy of Software Design

23:31 Challenges in the JavaScript Ecosystem

25:34 Understanding Rails Template Rendering

28:30 The Power of Rails Hooks and Interfaces

30:25 Standardized APIs and Component Interoperability

32:21 The Challenges of JavaScript Integration

34:29 Stability and Evolution of Frameworks

37:30 The Interoperability of jQuery and Modern Frameworks

38:38 React: Innovations and Overuse

45:18 Engineering Courage Over Popularity

47:48 Podcasting Challenges and Solutions

48:46 Front-End Development Recommendations

57:32 Best Practices for Web Applications

Joseph Nagle from Pando Electric, shares how the company is revolutionizing EV charging for apartment buildings and condos with their simple yet ingenious socket-based approach. As an industry veteran with over a decade in the EV charging space, Joseph explains how Pando's solution addresses common issues like cable theft, maintenance costs, and power management while providing reliable charging access for residents. Learn about the company's "Apple quality" safety features, their roadmap for bidirectional charging capability, and how their technology can help flatten electricity demand curves. Joseph also discusses his experiences at Microsoft and Nokia, offering fascinating insights into product development and corporate innovation strategies.

About Joseph:https://www.pandoelectric.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/josnagle/

About Federico Ramallo:Software Engineering Manager | Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | Connecting U.S. teams with top nearshore LATAM engineers.

• 💼https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/
• 🌐 https://densitylabs.io
• ✅ https://prevetted.ai

About PreVetted Podcast:

• 🎙 https://prevetted.ai/podcast

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction to Joseph Nagle and Pando Electric

01:54 - Joseph's background and journey to San Francisco tech

03:44 - Discussion of San Francisco's innovation ecosystem

05:00 - How Pando Electric simplifies EV charging with socket-based solution

08:17 - The problem with traditional charging stations and cable maintenance

11:43 - "Apple quality" safety features built into Pando's charging solution

15:20 - Benefits for property owners and building managers

17:42 - How Pando's solution works with different electric vehicles

20:32 - Understanding charging levels and specifications

25:05 - Safety certifications and why they matter (UL, CSA, OCPP compliance)

31:34 - Comparing EV driving experience with traditional vehicles

38:26 - Addressing range anxiety and charging infrastructure

42:03 - Future-proofing with the NEMA standard connector

45:08 - Power management capabilities and building integration

52:13 - The transition to bidirectional charging and grid integration

58:26 - The competitive dynamics at Microsoft and product development lessons

1:03:12 - Closing thoughts on EV technology evolution

Stephane Fourdrinier shares how a personal health wake-up in 2017 (and an 80-pound transformation) led him to build Track Our Heart, an ambitious biometrics platform that fuses data from rings, watches, chest straps, ECG patches, oximeters, foot pods, muscle oxygen sensors, headbands (and more) into one coherent, user-tailored view.

We dig into: why today’s device ecosystems are siloed, unlocking beat-to-beat heart data 24/7, estimating blood pressure through multi-sensor fusion, supporting three distinct personas (longevity & general wellness, cardiac monitoring, and high-performance athletes), designing for both casual and advanced “data power users,” remote monitoring for aging parents, correlating meals, timing, alcohol, HRV breathing, and sleep, community-driven anonymized insight sharing, and his $2M seed raise (engineering, UX, community).

Stephane outlines a roadmap toward 180+ biometrics, exportability, Kickstarter considerations, and how multi-sensor synchronization unlocks richer preventative and performance insights.

About Stephane:

http://trackourhearts.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanefourdrinier/

About Federico Ramallo:

Software Engineering Manager | Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | Connecting U.S. teams with top nearshore LATAM engineers.

- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/

- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io

- ✅ https://prevetted.ai

PreVetted Podcast:

- 🎙 https://prevetted.ai/podcast

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro & Stephane's background

02:05 – 80 lb health turnaround

05:10 – Wearable data silos

08:30 – Track Our Heart vision

11:45 – Three target user types

14:20 – One app vs multi-app UX

17:05 – Devices already supported

20:40 – 127→180 biometrics depth

24:15 – Blood-pressure estimation demo

28:00 – Real-time stress & ECG feed

31:35 – Hidden data in current platforms

34:10 – Remote monitoring for parents

37:25 – Food timing & resting HR

41:00 – HRV resonance breathing

44:30 – Lifestyle correlations

48:05 – Casual vs power users

51:10 – Anonymous community feed

54:40 – $2 M seed raise & hiring plan

57:00 – Kickstarter debate

59:30 – Early-access wait-list

01:01:15 – Multi-sensor sync hurdles

01:03:10 – Roadmap & exportability

Chris Oliver, Rails Luminary and Founder of GoRails, Hatchbox, and Jumpstart, explores his path from open source Ubuntu contributions to leading Rails innovation. He reveals insights on building community-driven projects and mastering public speaking to inspire developers worldwide.

About Chris:

https://gorails.com

https://jumpstartrails.com

https://hatchbox.io

https://learnhotwire.com

About Federico Ramallo:

Software Engineering Manager | Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | Connecting U.S. teams with top nearshore LATAM engineers.

- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/

- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io

- ✅ https://prevetted.ai

PreVetted Podcast:

- 🎙 https://prevetted.ai/podcast

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Chris Oliver and His Projects

02:51 The Evolution of RailsBytes and Jumpstart

05:28 Challenges of Open Source Maintenance

08:14 The Journey of GoRails

10:53 The Impact of Technology on Content Creation

13:42 The Importance of Open Source and Community

16:22 Lessons Learned from Early Projects

19:11 Overcoming Personal Barriers in Business

22:03 Building Trust and Credibility in the Tech Community

24:39 The Role of Practice in Skill Development

27:38 Final Thoughts on Growth and Asking for Opportunities

34:18 The Importance of Asking

34:53 Rails 8 and Upcoming Conferences

36:01 Overcoming Public Speaking Fears

39:03 Preparation and Handling Nerves

40:05 Exciting Features in Rails 8

42:45 Building Community Knowledge

45:07 Simplifying Development with Vanilla JS

48:37 Integrating Projects for Efficiency

50:26 The Benefits of Minimal Dependencies

54:01 Long-Term Maintenance and Reliability

56:20 The Joys of Conference Networking

58:35 Future of Rails Conferences

Alessandro Chesser, Founder and CEO of Dynasty Trust Company, shares his journey from scaling Carta’s sales to founding a startup that simplifies Nevada trusts. He discusses leveraging technology to make asset protection affordable, the challenges of B2C markets, and the impact of AI on sales.

He is helping people protect and pass on wealth using modern trust structures. A Silicon Valley native, he spent 10 years in financial services before joining Carta as the first sales hire, helping grow it to $300M+ ARR. Now he’s bringing billionaire-level estate tools to everyone.

Links: https://www.getdynasty.com/

About Federico Ramallo:

Software Engineering Manager | Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | Connecting U.S. teams with top nearshore LATAM engineers.

- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/

- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io

- ✅ https://prevetted.ai

PreVetted Podcast:

- 🎙 https://prevetted.ai/podcast

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction to PreVetted Podcast

00:17 - Guest Introduction: Alessandro Chesser

00:33 - Founding Dynasty: Identifying the Market Gap

01:39 - Challenges in Building a Consumer Startup

02:27 - Benefits of Nevada Trusts for Asset Protection

04:27 - Transferring Assets to a Nevada Trust

05:22 - Combining Trusts with LLCs for Optimal Structure

06:20 - Tax Benefits of Qualified Small Business Stock

07:46 - Measuring Success at Dynasty: Revenue and Metrics

09:23 - Raising Venture Capital for Dynasty

10:13 - Scaling Carta’s Sales Team: Lessons Learned

19:57 - Impact of AI on Business and Sales

23:22 - Advice for Aspiring Sales Professionals

27:51 - Using Voice AI Agents at Dynasty

29:55 - Future Goals for Dynasty: Becoming a Household Name

31:03 - Closing Remarks and Episode Wrap-Up