Topic by Category: Special Guest

A self-proclaimed “Ivy League homegirl,” Sofía Quintero, a writer, activist, educator, speaker and comedienne, was born into a working-class Puerto Rican-Dominican family in the Bronx. Sofia grew up in the same neighborhood as did Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
>> I talk with Sofia about growing up in her neighborhood, and what it was like at that [...]

Vickie Jimenez grew up for the most part in California, and now makes her home in Colorado.  The child of Puerto Rican parents, Vickie is the middle child and has both an older and a younger sister.  After fleeing to Mexico with her mom and sisters to escape a violent father, Vickie had some unconventional [...]

Carmen Herrera is Director, Diverse Business Enterprises for Southern California Gas Company and San Diego Gas & Electric (Sempra Energy utilities).  Carmen is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, management and performance of comprehensive supplier diversity programs.
>>  I’ll be asking Carmen how she came to this position, and what she’s learned over the course of [...]

President of HMC Advertising, has never taken success for granted and respects the process it takes to get there. For nearly 20 years, HMC Advertising has been renowned for producing an incomparable suite of multi-cultural services that are professionally recognized.

Lucy has created a regional asset for clients wishing to position themselves in highly competitive markets throughout the Southwestern United States.

Brigadier General Angie Salinas began her military career when she enlisted into the Marine Corps in May 1974. Following recruit training at Parris Island, S.C., she served as a legal services clerk until 1977 when she was selected for the Enlisted Commissioning Program and commissioned a second lieutenant in December 1977.

>> I’ll be speaking with the Brigadier General about what drew her to the military initially.

President of Quallight Efficiency Corp, a full service company offering efficient products and solutions, including innovative lighting technologies, energy management controls and automation, and energy efficiency solutions primarily for military and government agencies.

>> Join me as I speak with Teresa about how she got into this field and what are her goals for her current position?

Jovita Juarez serves as a Senior Prevention Specialist for the Institute for Public Strategies working on the South Bay Communities for Change Project.  The Institute for Public Strategies is a San Diego County community based non-profit organization which provides leadership and strategies to support changes in public and private policy & community standards and norms. [...]

Born in Brooklyn, New York on April 14, 1954. Frances is a poet who has experienced the gamut of human experience:  happiness, love, violence (abuse and gangs), death, and dealing with someone’s illness (drinking) as well as her own (cancer).  She is a true warrior!
>>  I’ll be asking Frances about her experiences and how she [...]

Maegan “la Mamita Mala” Ortiz gives voice to what she has been typing on her blogs for years: the intersection of Latina politics, identity and culture. Born and bred in Queens, NYC, La Mala grew her activist wings at age 17 with under the guidance of her mentor Richie Perez in the Justice committee of the National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights.

Known as radio’s “Angelita de la Noche” (Angel of the Night) Josefa Salinas’ sensuous, yet commanding voice has delighted listeners throughout California for twenty years. This breakthrough female Latina DJ, who continues to delight fans on L.A.’s HOT 92 JAMZ, has become a role model for women, and a powerful symbol for Latinos.

>> I’ll be asking Josefa what initially drew her to radio, and what she’s learned from her different positions.