What do you get when you cross 1980s Bronx resilience, a top-tier clinical mindset, and a nationally-ranked competitive bodybuilder? You get Dr. Jasen A. Ruiz, Sc.D., F-AAA, CCC-A.

In this special extended episode of the Cafecito with Latin Biz Today podcast, Tina Treviño sits down with the founder and CEO of Advanced Audiology of NY for an inspiring look at his journey from the streets of the Bronx to multi-state entrepreneurial success. Dr. Ruiz opens up about turning his cultural roots into a business superpower, building a team like familia, and proving that with vision, education, and unwavering discipline, your environment never defines your destination—the sky is truly the limit.

Grab your favorite cafecito and settle in! In this episode of Cafecito with Latin Biz Today, host Tina Treviño sits down with a brilliant fellow FIT alumna who is the definition of hustle and ganas: Vanessa Molina, the current Head of Growth and Customer Success at Ground AI.

Vanessa shares her incredible journey from navigating the high-pressure luxury worlds of Dior and Chanel to building a powerhouse wholesale business and scaling a vegan-leather brand into retail giants like Target and QVC. Bonding over their shared FIT roots , Tina and Vanessa dive into how she pivoted into tech and how she now helps DTC brands smash rising digital costs using practical, low-cost AI tactics.

Infused with proud Colombian-American pride and plenty of sharp business brilliance , this chat is the ultimate guide to embracing career pivots and staying resilient!

Join me for a very special Cafecito with Latin Biz Today episode with two special guests! Paquito D'Rivera celebrates 2 new Grammy nominations this year for his latest album, La Flor de Cayenne (to go along with his already acquired total of 16 Latin and American Grammy Awards)! We also celebrate 40 years of Anne Phillip's iconic NYC holiday production of Bending Towards the Light: A Jazz Nativity in which Paquito will be performing this year!

We dive deep into Paquito's legendary career, from his groundbreaking work with the Cuban band Irakere (fusing complex bebop with Afro-Cuban fire) to his powerful story of seeking artistic freedom that forced him into exile from Cuba. Paquito and Anne share invaluable lessons on creative collaboration, the power of music literacy, and the important mindset needed to truly innovate in any industry.

Don't miss this inspiring lesson in legacy, music, and entrepreneurial spirit.