Latino Business Report

Episode 131 - What does it take to stand up to the U.S. government and demand justice?

In this episode, we share the inspiring story of Tina Cordova, a cancer survivor and sixth-generation New Mexican who transformed personal tragedy into a decades-long fight for accountability. As co-founder of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium, Tina helped bring national attention to the victims of radioactive fal...

Episode 130 - In this episode of Latino Business Report, we explore the growing national debate over academic freedom, educational censorship, and the future of higher education. As universities across the country face increasing political pressure to reshape curricula and diversity-focused programs, institutions like the University of Texas at Austin have become central to a larger conversation about who controls what can be taugh...

Episode 129 - In this National Small Business Week episode, we sit down with Julián Castro for a candid, forward-looking conversation on how Latino-owned businesses are shaping the future of the American economy.

From his upbringing on San Antonio’s Westside—grounded in civil rights and community activism—to his leadership as Mayor, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and presidential candidate, Castr...

Ep. 128 - What’s the difference between Hispanic and Latino—and do those terms really mean the same thing?

In this episode of The Latino Business Report, we sit down with Dr. Maria Del Carmon Unda to explore the origins and evolving meanings of Hispanic, Latino, and Chicano. This conversation goes beyond labels to uncover how identity is shaped—and why how someone chooses to identify is personal and worth respecti...

Episode 127 - What happens when the spaces designed to support identity, culture, and opportunity begin to disappear?

Across the country, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs are being dismantled or redefined—and students are feeling it firsthand. At the University of Texas at Austin, proposed changes within the College of Liberal Arts are raising serious concerns about the future of Mexican American and Latina/o S...

Episode 126 - Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life? In this episode, From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Strategies for Busy Lives, we sit down with Health, Wellness, and Life Coach Lina Warner to talk about what it really takes to regain control and create a life that feels balanced, focused, and fulfilling.

Certified through the International Coaching Federation, Lina brings both professional ex...

Episode 125 - Spanish-language television helped shape culture, identity, and political power in the United States.

On today’s episode, we’re joined by media entrepreneur and author Javier Marín to discuss his new book, Live from America: How Latino TV Conquered the United States (Grupo Planeta). Javier traces the rise of the Spanish International Network—now Univision—from its early days to its emergence as...

Episode 124 - Before sunrise on July 16, 1945, the New Mexico desert became the epicenter of a new and terrifying era. The Trinity test—the world’s first nuclear explosion—changed the planet forever, without warning the tens of thousands of people living nearby.

In the years that followed, families across surrounding communities began to suffer mysterious and devastating health effects. They became known as the Do...

Episode 123 - Texas State University’s New Program Helps ‘LIFT’ Small Business Growth

Small businesses fuel local economies — but growth requires the right tools, training, and support. In this episode, we spotlight Texas State University’s Learning and Insights for Forward Traction (LIFT) accelerator, a six-week program designed to strengthen marketing skills and help small businesses scale with confi...

Episode 122 - Security vs. Sustainability: The Future of the Rio Grande Guest: Jessie F. Fuentes, Founder & Owner, Epi’s Canoe & Kayak Team

The Rio Grande is more than a border — it’s a lifeline for communities, wildlife, and commerce. But floating buoys, razor wire, and increased militarization are reshaping the river’s safety and future.

Join us as Jessie F. Fuentes shares firsthand insight into ho...

Episode 121 - Today’s guest is a powerful example of what’s possible when passion, resilience, and purpose come together. Lupita McGregor Almuhana is the Founder and CEO of Stressie, a tech-enabled wellness platform delivering fast, personalized, evidence-based tools to help people manage stress and thrive at work.

With nearly two decades of experience driving growth in global marketing and business development—an...

Episode 120 - Dave Munson didn’t launch Saddleback Leather from a sleek office or a polished pitch deck. He started in a dusty leather shop in Mexico—with a hand-drawn sketch, a leap of faith, and one ironclad rule: no breakable parts. His mission? Building something so rugged and well made his kids would fight over it when he was gone.

What came next reads more like an action movie than a business plan. Dodging hitmen....

Episode 119 - New Year’s resolutions are easy to make—and just as easy to abandon. If you’re serious about real change this year, this episode is a must-listen. We sit down with Laura Ramirez, a seasoned psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience, to break down why most resolutions fail and what you can do differently starting now. Laura delivers seven clear, practical tips to help you stop drifting, refocus...

Episode 118 - The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, family, and celebration—but for many, it can also bring stress, loneliness, and emotional challenges. In this episode, we sit down with Laura Ramirez, a seasoned psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s toughest moments.

Laura shares practical strategies and insights to help you manage the emotional ups and...