Latino Professionals?

?? Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gq76DfZi ??? Latino Engine, hosted by Carlos Martin, is more than a podcast, it's a platform to unite Latinos and Latinas, amplify our stories, and help circulate the Latino dollar through leadership, mentorship, and visibility. In Episode 1, Carlos Martin sits down with Refugio A. Atilano "Ref", founder of The Latino Leadership Club, to talk about what it really takes to build strong, culturally-rooted leaders and why community, accountability, and investment in each other are key. We’re proud to share this here on Latino Professionals, a space made possible thanks to the vision and leadership from founder Rafael Maga?a, who continues to inspire connection and collaboration across our community. ?? Because when we rise together, we shift the entire ecosystem. #LatinoEngine #LatinoProfessionals #LatinoLeadership #LatinaLeadership #LatinoPower #CirculateTheDollar #LatinoVoices #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunityImpact #LatinoBusiness #LatinoProfessionals #LatinaProfessionals

?? Fear Taught Me How to Lead ?? I was 8 years old the first time I saw a man pull a gun. An old man shouted at a reckless driver. The car screeched to a halt. The door swung open. I saw the metal shine before I saw the rage in his eyes. In that moment, I didn’t think. I reacted. I grabbed my best friend and yanked him down behind a car. We were terrified. But we were safe. That was the day I understood fear isn’t weakness. Fear is a lesson. It teaches you how to act. How to protect. How to move when life demands it. Fear isn’t the enemy. Freezing is. I’m writing a book filled with lessons like this, dedicated to the younger generation. Excited to share more soon. #Leadership #Survival #LessonsFromTheStreets

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??Some decisions change you forever. In 2023, I had to make one of them.?? I stood in a hospital room, staring at my father. The man who taught me how to walk. The man who taught me to see the world in full color. Now unconscious. Now held together by tubes and machines. The doctors spoke in numbers. 5% chance to survive surgery. 5% chance to still be himself if he made it through. But the real decision, the hardest one, was not about odds. It was about love. I held his hand and said what no child ever wants to say. "Papi, it’s time. I have to let you go." I said it softly, almost like I was trying to convince myself it was the right thing. That is when it happened. A single tear slipped down his cheek. The doctors told us he would never wake up. They said he would never hear us. But that tear told me everything. He heard me. That moment didn’t just break me. It broke me open. And when life breaks you open, you have two choices. You can collapse. Or you can create. I chose to create. I launched The Failures Only Podcast, with my co-hosts where I shared the hard truths about grief, career pivots, and learning to fail forward. I threw myself into my previous business, Sidehustle.law, building late at night, fueled by questions I wasn’t ready to answer. That side hustle became my bridge to Trademarkia, my next role, my next reinvention, my next chapter. Grief gave me clarity. Loss gave me focus. And somehow, heartbreak gave me the courage to bet on myself. Losing my father didn’t just change how I showed up at work. It changed how I showed up everywhere. I held my mom closer. I listened to my wife with both ears and my whole heart. I redefined success to mean building something meaningful without losing the people who make it matter. This untitled book I’m writing? It’s not just about loss. It’s about what grief gives you if you let it. The gift of reinvention. The gift of clarity. The gift of becoming the person your younger self always hoped you’d become. I hope to release this book next year with the help of my writing coach Charlie Vazquez. And if any of you are authors, I would gladly accept all the tips, advice, and lessons you wish you knew before publishing your first book.

?? Have you ever felt stuck, repeating the same patterns without realizing why?" This short video captures the shift from unconscious repetition to intentional change. Are you still walking the same path, or is it time to choose a new one? ??♂? ?? Watch now. #GrowthMindset #SelfAwareness #BreakTheCycle #NewPath #LatinoProfessionals #LatinaProfessionals https://lnkd.in/gnB7PHNX

This week, we were honored to take part in Los Angeles County’s first-ever Human Trafficking Prevention & Resource Summit, hosted by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Together with law enforcement, government agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations, we’re working to raise awareness and strengthen the fight against sex trafficking and child exploitation around the world. A huge thank you to LAPD for leading the charge and to all those dedicated to protecting the most vulnerable. Collaboration is key, and together, we can make a difference. #OurRescue #Collaboration #EndSexTrafficking

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!

????The Bronx Didn’t Break Me—It Built Me???? Some people escape their hometowns. I never wanted to leave mine. The Bronx wasn’t easy. It was loud. It was chaotic. It was unforgiving. But it was alive. Every corner had a story. Every sound had a rhythm. Every fight, every struggle, every moment of joy—it all became part of me. I didn’t dream of running away. I dreamed of surviving, of thriving, of owning every part of where I came from. Because if you can make it in the Bronx? You can make it anywhere. Your upbringing might not have been perfect. But what if it was the very thing that made you unstoppable? I’m working on a book about the lessons life has taught me—dedicated to the younger generation. Stay tuned. #Bronx #Resilience #LessonsFromTheStreets

?? Exciting Opportunity Alert! ?? Stacy Nelson & Associates is thrilled to announce the search for the Senior Vice President for Special Olympics Northern California! This pivotal role based in San Jose, CA, will oversee Region 1, encompassing the beautiful areas from Marin to Monterey. We are looking for a passionate and strong leader who is committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. If you or someone you know has the vision and drive to lead our mission forward, we encourage you to check out the job posting. Join us in promoting inclusivity, empowerment, and athletic excellence! #SpecialOlympics #Leadership #JobOpportunity #Nonprofit #Region1 #Marin #Monterey #SanJose #SiliconValley

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