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Welcome to Corporate Cafecito!
What does it mean to navigate the corporate world as a first-generation college graduate and proud member of the Latine community? Corporate Cafecito is here to help you navigate that journey, blending heartfelt stories, practical advice, and a supportive community where you can thrive.
Meet the Hosts
Corporate Cafecito was founded in 2022 by Nallely Suárez Gass, a first-generation college graduate, coach, and strategist with over two decades of experience. Her successful corporate career and full-time focus on mentoring professionals and entrepreneurs have equipped her with the knowledge to help you unlock your potential and build fulfilling careers. Her passion for uplifting others and celebrating the Latine community is the heart of this podcast.
In January 2025, Carlos Butler Vale joined as co-host, bringing his deep business strategy expertise and strong mentorship dedication. Also a first-generation college graduate, Carlos has made it his mission to help others grow into confident, impactful leaders. Together, Nallely and Carlos create a welcoming space to share stories, offer actionable advice, and inspire growth.
What to Expect
Each week on Corporate Cafecito, you’ll hear meaningful conversations, practical tips, and inspiring stories that celebrate the diverse Latine experience in the workplace. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Career Growth: You'll receive practical, easy-to-follow advice for advancing your career and building your brand, empowering you to take the next step in your professional journey.
- Leadership Development: How to inspire and lead with authenticity.
- Entrepreneurship: Real-world advice on starting and growing your business, overcoming challenges, and staying motivated.
- Mentorship: Carlos shares how mentorship can open doors, transform careers, and build stronger communities.
- Guest Features: Inspiring guests highlight their stories, share their expertise, and discuss their personal and entrepreneurial journeys.
This podcast isn’t just about professional growth—it’s about celebrating who you are, your unique journey, and the vibrant, supportive Latine community we're building together.
Why Listen?
Corporate Cafecito isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Nallely and Carlos help you embrace your unique journey, achieve your goals, and feel part of a vibrant, supportive community. Whether looking for career advice, leadership tips, or inspiring stories from real people, this is the place for you.
So, pour yourself a cafecito, take a moment, and join us. Every conversation is a step toward your personal and professional success. Let’s navigate the corporate world together—one cafecito at a time.
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In this week’s episode of Corporate Cafecito, we welcome an inspiring guest whose story beautifully blends cultura, comunidad, and emprendimiento Patricia Aguilar, Founder and President of FourStar Branding, joins us to share how her journey led to the creation of El Poder de La Marca®, a branding program empowering small business owners to rise, thrive, and build lasting impact within their communities. Patricia has spent her career helping others find their voice and elevate their brands w...
This week’s cafecito hit deep. Refugio “Ref” Atilano joined us for a conversation that every professional, mentor, and dreamer in our comunidad needs to hear. We talked about what it really means to step into leadership and the courage it takes to quiet that inner voice that says, “you’re not ready.” Raf is a corporate executive, author of The Latino Leadership Playbook, and a powerful advocate for developing Latino and multicultural talent. What makes his story so meaningful is how it ...
We’re back, familia 💛 After taking some time to pause, reflect, and refill our cups, Corporate Cafecito is back with an episode that reminds us why we started this journey in the first place. This week, we’re joined once again by our amiga Olga Camargo, a leader who continues to inspire our comunidad to dream bigger and build a stronger foundation for the future. Olga was one of our most memorable guests a few seasons back when she joined us to talk about financial education and generational ...
👉 “Quiet cutting is the corporate trend no one asked for, but too many are living through.” Behind polished HR terms are real people facing shifting roles, unclear expectations, and the weight of uncertainty. In this cafecito, we open up about: ☕ Why quiet cutting is gaining traction in today’s workplace ☕ The toll it takes on trust and professional identity ☕ How to reclaim your voz, build resilience, and stay empowered ☕ Practical strategies to thrive even when the g...
S8 E10: Más Datos, Más Dinero – Why Every Latine Professional Should Understand Business Metrics Mid-year is the perfect moment to pause and ask: Am I on track to hit my goals? Do I know the números that truly tell me the answer? Hard work opens doors, but knowing your business numbers is what keeps you in the room. Many Latine professionals are over-mentored and under-sponsored, and that includes not being taught the métricas that matter most or how to speak about them in a way that ...
Let’s be real. Most of us are not exhausted from one big decision. We are drained by the hundreds of small ones we make before noon. From “What should I wear?” to “Can I squeeze in this meeting?”, decision overload is real. And for many in our Latine community, the mental load runs even deeper. We are holding space for our families, our teams, and our dreams at once. In this cafecito, we open up about the daily weight we carry and how to ease the pressure: ✅ What decision fatigue looks like...
Jaime Viteri, President of Digital Latinos and founder of the Chicago Latino Network, said it best: “You can’t just call the network when you need the network.” Jaime’s right. A real network isn’t built overnight or only when things get tough. It’s built over time, with intention, presence, and love. You show up for your people, even when there’s nothing to ask for. You give, support, connect, and stay rooted because that’s what comunidad looks like. In this cafecito, we sat down with Jai...
The moment Danny Miró-Chinea showed up in our LinkedIn feed, we knew. He was not just another voice. He was building something powerful, doing it from every corner of Latin America. He had a prestigious legal career lined up. He walked away. Why? Because titles are not the purpose, and Danny chose a purpose. Born in Puerto Rico. Raised between cultures. 🌎 Now living in Buenos Aires, sharing Latine stories through his platform Comprende and helping brands speak to our community with real au...
We love our cultura but don’t want it to be reduced. In this week’s episode of Corporate Cafecito, we have an honest conversation about what it really means to be Latino at work, especially when Hispanic Heritage Month rolls around. Too often, visibility becomes a burden. You’re passionate, and suddenly, you're expected to plan the party, decorate the room, and represent an entire culture. 🎭 When “representation” feels like responsibility 🛑 When saying yes to culture means saying no to you...
What’s in a Name? Let’s talk accents, identity, and the power behind the words we carry. In this new episode of Corporate Cafecito, we open up about the real moments that shaped us, being mispronounced as kids. Being told we "think in Spanish" at work and learning to reclaim our names and speak with pride. Whether you grew up bilingual, speak Spanglish, or were never taught Spanish because your parents were trying to protect you, you belong in this conversation. ☕️ In this episode, we ...
This week on Corporate Cafecito, we sit down with the powerhouse Mariana Fagnilli, JD, LLM - a human rights lawyer turned global DEI executive, founder of Fagnilli Group, and now international change-maker redefining what real inclusion looks like. Mariana has led with purpose across industries from Argentina to Johnson & Johnson to Major League Soccer. Today, she serves on the Harvard Business Review, advises the World Economic Forum, and was named one of the Top Women Leaders of 2024. ...
Happy Monday, familia. If you’ve ever felt like the only one who didn’t get the memo at work… we see you. This week, we’re holding space for a conversation so many of us have had to navigate quietly—office politics and everything no one ever taught us. Starting a new job can feel like walking into season five of a show. Everyone knows the plot but you. 😅 In this cafecito, we learn about the unspoken rules, the silent codes, the side conversations, and the small moments that can shape your fut...
🔥 NEW EPISODE: The Latina Lawyer They Didn’t See Coming With Janelle Romero This week, we sit down with Janelle Romero, a labor attorney and advocate, social media influencer, and mamá, who’s rewriting the rules in labor law and doing it on her terms. From being the only Spanish-speaking lawyer at her firm to fighting wage theft and workplace harassment to going viral on TikTok by educating her community about their rights, Janelle’s journey is a powerful reminder of what happens when...
¿Tú también tienes muchos sombreros? Bienvenidos to the world of the multi-hyphenate Latine, where cultura, pasión, and hustle collide. In this heart-filled episode, we unpack what it means to juggle career, side hustles, family, and dreams while staying rooted in who we are. 💬 Real talk on: – Wearing ALL the hats (sometimes at once) – Burnout, boundaries, and building capacity – La importancia de honoring your brand – Failing fast, learning faster – And finding ...
In this episode of Corporate Cafecito, we sat down with Jacqueline Zaldivar Aguilar, a powerhouse leader who has spent over 20 years inside some of the world’s most influential companies, including L’Oréal, Johnson & Johnson, PepsiCo, Monsanto, and Gillette. Today, she leads Talent, Culture, and DEI at Grupo Lala—but more importantly, she does it with integrity, intention, and corazón. Jackie shares what it looks like to lead in spaces that weren’t always made for authenticity—and how she...
☕ Cafecito is ready — New Episode Brewing If you’ve ever struggled to find your voice in leadership, balance expectations with your values, or pour from an empty cup, this conversation is for you. We had to bring Mauricio Palli back—yes, from Conagra Brands—because his last episode sparked so many powerful conversations around identity, growth, and purpose in leadership. This time, we’re diving even deeper. In this new episode of Corporate Cafecito, we learn what it takes to move from being a...
🎙️ New Episode Now Brewing How do you go from teaching 8th-grade science to leading Inclusion & Belonging at one of the top CPG companies in the world? Con coraje. Con comunidad. Con cultura. In this deeply moving conversation, we sit down with Mauricio Palli from Conagra Brands, whose career path has been anything but linear. Still, every pivot, every leap, every reinvention tells a story of resilience, identity, and purpose. Mauricio shares his journey across industries—from educati...
New Episode Out Now: If It Weren’t for Latinos with Oswaldo Álvarez & Maggie Olmos In this powerful conversation, we sit down con nuestros amigos Oswaldo Álvarez (Executive Director) and Maggie Olmos (Policy Advisor) from the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation — two dynamic líderes showing us how Latinos are not just participating — we’re leading, building, and redefining the future. From census wins to real talk about Latines, Oswaldo and Maggie drop knowledge on: ...
¿Y tú? Are you evolving with purpose or staying stuck in the same loop? In this powerful cafecito, we sat down with Dr. Wallace, who shared her journey from Perú to the frontlines of digital transformation, career design, and leadership development. One of less than 1% of Latinas in the U.S. with a doctorate, she is a scientist, author, trailblazer, and founder of Windrose Vision. And — she was also a professor. Let that sink in. She taught university-level sociology, statistics, and systems ...
“Don’t let where you came from dictate who you are—let it be part of who you become.” —Dr. Robert Renteria Have you ever felt like your past disqualified you from your future? Dr. Robert Renteria understands that struggle until he chose to rise and uplift entire communities. This week on Corporate Cafecito, we share a story of grit, grace, and transformation that will leave you inspired to rewrite your narrative. 👉 From a troubled childhood in East LA 👉 To surviving gang life, drug use, an...
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