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In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, we sit down with Gabriela Deantoni, founder of GDeantoni Social Co.  a DFW-based event experience brand known for interactive catering carts, workshops, and creative social bars.

Gabriela shares how she went from selling cheesecakes from home to building a business around presentation, culture, and memorable guest experiences.

We talk about her Mexican and Brazilian roots, starting over in Dallas, learning business through experience, creating unique event bars, and why execution matters more than waiting for the perfect moment.

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Sweet Potato History: How It Reached Polynesia Before Europe
The Hidden History of the Sweet Potato
How the Sweet Potato Traveled From the Americas to Polynesia
The Sweet Potato: Indigenous Roots, Global Journey, and the Polynesian Mystery
Sweet Potato History, Indigenous Origins, and the Polynesian Mystery

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In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, we break down the real story of Dolores Huerta — the labor leader, civil rights icon, and co-founder of the farmworker movement that became the United Farm Workers. Most people know the phrase “Sí se puede,” but far fewer know the woman behind it, the organizing behind it, and the lasting impact Dolores Huerta had on labor rights, Latino history, women’s leadership, and social justice. 

We cover Dolores Huerta’s early life, why she left teaching, how she became a major force in the farmworker movement, and how she helped push for major labor protections. We also get into her biggest recognitions, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Order of the Aztec Eagle, and why schools, streets, and institutions across the U.S. now carry her name. 

This episode also looks at Dolores Huerta’s global impact, the real meaning of “Sí se puede,” the PBS documentary Dolores, and why her story is being revisited right now. If you’ve been searching for who Dolores Huerta was, the true story behind Sí se puede, Dolores Huerta documentary, Dolores Huerta awards, or Dolores Huerta legacy, this is the episode for you. The PBS film remains one of the main reference points people find when looking for her story, which makes including “documentary” and “legacy” especially useful for discovery. 

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En este episodio de Global Latin Factor Podcast en Español, conversamos con Christian Rocha, estratega de marketing, emprendedor y líder comunitario en Dallas–Fort Worth, sobre su historia de vida, su crianza en Pleasant Grove, Dallas, el sacrificio de su familia y los retos personales que marcaron su camino. 

Christian comparte cómo sus raíces, la influencia de sus padres, su identidad mexicana, las etapas difíciles que vivió y las lecciones que aprendió con el tiempo lo llevaron a desarrollar una mentalidad de resiliencia, disciplina y servicio. También hablamos de emprendimiento latino, pequeños negocios, contratistas, marketing, branding, comunidad, cultura y el compromiso de abrir oportunidades reales para otros. 

Este episodio es para quienes buscan una conversación en español sobre emprendimiento latino, historias de superación, negocios hispanos, marketing para emprendedores, liderazgo latino y crecimiento con propósito.

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Tamales are more than food — they are one of the deepest living cultural traditions in the Americas.

In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, Crispin Valentin traces the history of tamales from ancient Mesoamerica to Mexico, Central America, the United States, the Mississippi Delta, and the Philippines. Explore the Indigenous roots of tamales, their place in Maya and Nahua traditions, their evolution across regions, and why they remain a powerful symbol of family, migration, ritual, and identity.

If you’ve ever wondered where tamales come from, how old they are, why they matter in Mexican culture, or how they spread across the world, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, we speak with the founder of My Silver Linings Boutique, a women-owned artisan jewelry brand rooted in culture, resilience, and purpose. She shares her journey from growing up Mexican-American in Dallas and Garland to becoming a bilingual educator and professor and eventually launching a self-funded boutique during one of the hardest seasons of her life.

We discuss bilingual identity, entrepreneurship, divorce in the Latino community, supporting Latin American artisans, and building a business that gives back. This conversation is about healing, cultural pride, and creating something meaningful through struggle.

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In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, Chris sits down with Hilda “La Tamalera” for a powerful conversation about identity, healing, tradition, and purpose. 

Hilda shares her journey growing up as a proud Mexican-American, the challenges she faced as a young mother, and how personal healing transformed the way she sees herself, her relationships, and her calling. She opens up about self-love, accountability, spirituality, forgiveness, and the practices that helped her reconnect with her inner strength. 

The conversation also dives into the story behind Hilda La Tamalera — how a desire to honor her roots and create something meaningful led her back to tamales, a tradition passed down from her mother. What began as a way to raise money for a spiritual journey became a growing business rooted in culture, intention, and love. 

This episode explores: 

• Latina identity and family roots
• Childhood struggles and resilience
• Personal growth and healing
• Spirituality, self-love, and forgiveness
• The cultural history and meaning of tamales
• Building a business from tradition and purpose

Hilda’s story is a reminder that healing and heritage can work together — and that sometimes our calling is already waiting for us in the traditions we grew up with.
 
Listen now and hear how Hilda turned pain into purpose, healing into service, and tamales into a way of honoring her culture and community.
 

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Isabel Cable: From Guatemala City to Fort Worth | Immigrant Story, Latino Leadership & Entrepreneurship

Isabel Cable—Vice President of Member Services & Strategic Growth at the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FWHCC)—joins The Global Latin Factor to share an honest, powerful journey from Guatemala City to Texas. In this episode, Isabel opens up about what it really takes to start over as an immigrant: learning English under pressure, navigating rejection, rebuilding confidence, and growing into leadership rooted in service and community.

We also talk about her Chinese-Guatemalan identity, the “rice and beans” mindset that helped her embrace what makes her different, and how she’s helping create belonging, opportunity, mentorship, and business growth through the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber.

In this episode, we cover:

• Guatemala City childhood + Chinese roots
• The Disney International Program and the decision that changed everything
• The emotional and financial realities of the residency process
• Learning English on the job + building leadership confidence
• Rejection, mentorship, and becoming an adaptive leader
• Entrepreneurship, community-building, and why belonging matters

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Guest: Isabel Cable
Role: VP of Member Services & Strategic Growth, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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En este episodio de The Global Latin Factor Podcast en Español, converso con David Cázares, asesor de food trucks, autor y mentor de negocios que ha ayudado a más de 150 emprendedores a lanzar sus food trucks en Estados Unidos.

David comparte su historia desde Oaxaca, donde creció dentro de un mercado familiar, hasta su llegada a Estados Unidos vendiendo paletas en la calle. Con el tiempo trabajó en restaurantes, aprendió cada nivel de la industria gastronómica y hoy utiliza esa experiencia para guiar a nuevos dueños de negocios de comida.

Hablamos sobre emprendimiento, liderazgo, la industria de restaurantes, permisos para food trucks, mentalidad empresarial y cómo convertir la experiencia en un negocio que ayude a otros.

Si te interesan las historias reales de emprendedores latinos, los food trucks, los negocios de comida o el emprendimiento en Estados Unidos, este episodio está lleno de valor.

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Welcome back to The Global Latin Factor Podcast—where we talk Latino everything.

Today’s guest is Dr. Angelina Ix-Ik’ Londoño (PhD, NBC-HWC), founder of Ix-Ik Health & Wellness. Her story is the definition of resilience: she grew up between cultures (“Made in Peru,” born in Honduras, raised in Chicago with Colombian parents), navigated dyslexia, earned her PhD, worked in cancer research, and later made a bold pivot into community wellness—especially for Spanish-speaking communities.

In this conversation we get into identity, language, and what it feels like to be “not enough” for either side—plus how she turned that into purpose. We also talk about her journey through genetics and oncology research, the reality of burnout during the pandemic, and what health coaching actually is (and how it’s different from internet coaching). Angelina breaks down her 4 pillars—self, community, culture, and nature—and explains why reconnecting with nature, grounding, and community support can be a real reset for your nervous system.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in the same routine, this episode will hit.

🎧 Listen, share, and leave a review—what part of Angelina’s story impacted you most?

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