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Born in Mexico and raised in the U.S., Manny Blendz turned a simple hustle into a full-time career as a Dallas professional barber. In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, Manny (aka Screw Da Barber / @blessed_myhustle) shares how the clippers became his way to build confidence, community, and a brand that speaks for itself.

We talk about how he discovered barbering as a teen, what it took to stand out in the competitive Dallas barber scene, and why his motto is:

Manny breaks down the mindset behind barber life, staying consistent, offering house calls and after-hours services, and turning clients into loyal family. He also shares real talk on discipline, reputation, and what young barbers and Latinos need to know if they want to build a career with their craft.

If you love stories about Latino hustle, entrepreneurship, grooming, and personal branding, this conversation is for you.

Hit play, take notes, and get inspired to level up your own hustle—behind the chair or wherever your talent takes you.

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En este episodio de The Global Latin Factor Podcast, converso con Omar Aguilar, fundador de Blue Ladder Financial Planning y miembro de la Air Force Reserve.

Su historia combina raíces mexicanas, disciplina militar y una misión clara: ayudar a la comunidad latina a construir riqueza, invertir con intención y entender el verdadero poder de la educación financiera.

Hablamos sobre cómo empezar a invertir, por qué tantos latinos batallan con el dinero, cómo crear riqueza generacional, y qué hábitos pueden transformar tu futuro financiero aunque empieces con poco.

Una conversación auténtica, directa y llena de claridad para quienes quieren mejorar su relación con el dinero y cambiar su futuro.

👉 Temas claves:
• Finanzas para latinos
• Cómo empezar a invertir
• Construcción de riqueza generacional
• Hábitos de dinero y disciplina
• Raíces mexicanas & orgullo cultural
• Emprendimiento y servicio comunitario
• Vida militar y liderazgo
• La historia detrás de Blue Ladder Financial Planning

Un episodio que inspira, educa y empodera. No te lo pierdas.

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Latinos have changed global science in extraordinary ways—and most people never learned their names. In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, Crispin Valentin highlights three groundbreaking Latino scientists whose discoveries reshaped public health, immunology, and modern medicine.

🇨🇺 Dr. Carlos J. Finlay solved the mystery of yellow fever transmission, launching the foundation of modern epidemiology.
🇦🇷 Dr. Luis Federico Leloir—Nobel Prize chemist who uncovered how the body processes sugars, transforming metabolism and biochemistry.
🇻🇪 Dr. Baruj Benacerraf—a Nobel Prize-winning immunologist who revealed how genes guide immune responses, influencing vaccines and autoimmune research.

Their brilliance continues to save lives and drive medical innovation worldwide.

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🔥 COMING IN HOT — Crispin Valentin sits down with Ramiro Luna-Hinojosa, Executive Director of Somos Tejas, to expose the real blueprint behind grassroots organizing, Latino civic power, voter mobilization, and what it actually takes to create sustainable community change in Texas.

This episode breaks down:
• Latino grassroots organizing in Texas (2025+)
• The psychology of movement-building
• How organizers galvanize neighborhoods and cities
• Why political systems resist change
• What activism really looks like behind the scenes
• Real stories, real strategy, real impact

Whether you’re in community work, politics, advocacy, or Texas civic engagement—
👉 THIS IS A MUST-WATCH.

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In this inspiring episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, influencer and content creator Vicki Rodriguez shares her powerful story — from growing up in a small Texas town to building a meaningful career in social media, brand partnerships, and Latina entrepreneurship.

Vicki opens up about:
✨ Battling anxiety and shyness as a young Latina
✨ Overcoming bullying and cultural expectations
✨ Becoming a mother, finding her voice, and rebuilding confidence
✨ Creating authentic lifestyle content that resonates with the Latino community
✨ Brand deals, influencer marketing, and how to get started as a creator
✨ Mental health, therapy, and breaking generational cycles
✨ Raising strong daughters and redefining motherhood
✨ Balancing a 9–5 career with influencer life
✨ Why gratitude, healing, and self-love changed her entire path

This is a deeply personal and motivational conversation for Latinas, content creators, moms, small business owners, and anyone chasing their purpose.

If you're looking for an episode that blends culture, resilience, mental health, entrepreneurship, and Latina empowerment, this is for you.

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In this inspiring episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Norma García, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist, and founder of Centro de Consejería Familiar in Arlington, Texas.

Dr. García shares her powerful journey—from her early roots and her family’s move to the United States to discovering social work, overcoming academic challenges, and earning her PhD. She breaks down what it truly means to support Latino families through culturally sensitive therapy, play therapy, and trauma-informed counseling.

We explore the core values of social work, including self-determination, inherent dignity and worth, and the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship. Dr. García also talks about the generational cycles she sees most in the Latino community and how parents, children, and teens can begin the healing process.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in Latino mental health, child development, emotional healing, and the power of culturally rooted therapy.

✨ Topics Covered

• Latino roots, immigration, culture & identity
• How Dr. García discovered social work at a young age
• The path to becoming an LCSW, Registered Play Therapist & PhD
• Play Therapy and its impact on children
• Mental health stigma in the Latino community
• Cultural barriers to therapy
• Breaking generational cycles in families
• Parenting, emotional intelligence, childhood trauma
• Self-determination & dignity in social work
• Building strong therapeutic relationships

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In this inspiring episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, Alejandra Garcia shares her journey from Matamoros, Mexico, to Dallas, Texas—and how her passion for community, culture, and connection led her to create Latina Social Club DFW.

Through her story, Alejandra opens up about her immigrant roots, her background in public health, and her mission to empower Latinas by building safe spaces for growth, healing, and leadership. 🌎✨

🎧 Listen now to discover:

• How Alejandra overcame cultural barriers as a first-generation Latina
• What inspired her to build Latina Social Club DFW
• The power of sisterhood, mentorship, and community impact
• How Latinas are redefining leadership through culture & connection

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Join us on The Global Latin Factor Podcast as Jesse Cordova—Latino advocate, mental-health professional, and recovery expert—shares his powerful journey from Grandview, Texas & Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico, to helping the Latino community heal and thrive. In this episode:

• Why Latino mental health matters and how addiction recovery reshapes lives
• Jesse’s 13 years of experience in behavioral-health, residential treatment, and community care
• Breaking stigma in Latino culture: body image, eating disorders, men & machismo
• How to access counseling, IOP programs, and bilingual support resources
• The power of identity, culture and resilience in healing and growth

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