This leadership development podcast is brought to you by: Ovi Vasquez, Inspirational Leadership Keynote Speaker. Fatherless farm boy from rural Guatemala—Inspiring teams to peak performance. He challenges teams to embrace change and step into bold leadership through leadership culture. He grew up in a village off-the-grid, migrated to the U.S., learned English in two years, graduated from high school in three years, earned a B.A. in management, in two years. Ovi has worked for Apple, Tesla, Salesforce, and Uber. He is a TEDx speaker, author, and a social entrepreneur.

GUEST: Connie Hall, the 2023 Nevada State Teacher of the Year, is currently a Kindergarten teacher for the Washoe County School District in Nevada. She is very enthusiastic about teaching children, helping other teachers and families, and supporting her community. One of her primary goals is to build meaningful relationships with those within her sphere of influence. And she gets great joy from former students who come back to share how she was instrumental in their successes.

Find our guest at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connie-hall-340344141

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Leadership Keywords: educational leadership, teacher development, values-based leadership, relational leadership, talent retention, early education, mentorship, classroom culture, education equity, SEL, community impact

Leadership Summary:
In this episode, Connie Hall shares how growing up quiet and overlooked shaped her into a leader fueled by love, faith, and consistency. From volunteering as a teen to national recognitions, Connie reflects on how showing up with excellence, empathy, and honesty keeps teams strong. She shares actionable insights for retaining talent and nurturing a culture of trust in both schools and corporations.

10 Takeaways on Leadership
✅ Show up professionally
✅ Celebrate others' wins
✅ Create safe spaces
✅ Lead through listening
✅ Stay grounded in values
✅ Uplift the next generation
✅ Retain talent by removing stress
✅ Don’t forget the front lines
✅ Let care drive decisions
✅ Speak with confidence and truth

5 Titles for Leadership
✅ From Quiet Kid to State Teacher of the Year
✅ Love Is the Leadership Strategy
✅ Why Real Leaders Remember the Front Line
✅ The Power of Showing Up Well
✅ Teach, Lead, and Still Care

5 Sound Bites for Leadership
🗣 “You don’t quit. You keep moving forward.”
🗣 “Be willing. That’s where the doors open.”
🗣 “I don’t train to be better than you, I train to be better than me yesterday.”
🗣 “A leader should want everyone around them to grow.”
🗣 “You lead by creating a safe space.”

10 Chapters on Leadership
00:00 – Meet Connie Hall
04:00 – Her Teaching Philosophy
08:00 – Early Life in a Two-Room School
11:00 – College Lessons That Sparked Her Path
14:00 – Mentors Who Believed In Her
17:00 – How Visibility Opens Opportunity
21:00 – Grit, Faith, and Relentless Drive
26:00 – Values Every Leader Should Show
31:00 – Retaining Talent Through Listening
40:00 – Personal Reflections and Legacy

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This leadership development podcast is brought to you by: Ovi Vasquez, Inspirational Leadership Keynote Speaker. Fatherless farm boy from rural Guatemala—Inspiring teams to peak performance. He challenges teams to embrace change and step into bold leadership through leadership culture. He grew up in a village off-the-grid, migrated to the U.S., learned English in two years, graduated from high school in three years, earned a B.A. in management, in two years. Ovi has worked for Apple, Tesla, Salesforce, and Uber. He is a TEDx speaker, author, and a social entrepreneur.

GUEST BIO: Noé Lemus-Diaz is a GTM strategy and operations leader at LinkedIn Marketing Solutions, building scalable commercial systems across Sales, Deal Desk, Pricing, Finance, Legal, and Product. He turns complex, high-stakes deals into clear governance, decision frameworks, and operating rhythms that protect revenue, increase velocity, and reduce friction. He’s focused on AI-first ops and expanding career pipelines for underrepresented talent.

Find our guest at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nld
Find our host at: https://www.ovinspires.com

Leadership Keywords: leadership development, Latino leadership, GTM strategy, inclusive leadership, AVID, educational equity, operations excellence, mental models, mentorship, employee experience, career access, AI tools, LinkedIn, resilient leadership

Leadership Summary:
Noe Lemus shares how growing up in a farmworker family shaped his values and mental models for leading in tech. He breaks down how AVID taught transferable skills, why showing up builds trust, and how reflection powers resilience. His practical advice bridges education, identity, and corporate leadership.

10 Takeaways on Leadership
✅ Lead by showing up
✅ Mental models solve real problems
✅ Don’t wait to be ready to lead
✅ Equity starts with perspective
✅ Give space, then listen
✅ Family shapes leadership
✅ Create balance with purpose
✅ Let talent rise before judging
✅ Advocate without shame
✅ Reflect to overcome

5 Titles for Leadership
✅ From Farm Fields to LinkedIn Strategy
✅ AVID Lessons for Corporate Success
✅ Leading Without Permission
✅ Mental Models in Motion
✅ How Resilience Builds Belonging

5 Sound Bites for Leadership
🗣 “If no one steps up, you must.”
🗣 “Copy how they speak until your voice forms.”
🗣 “My sister led so we didn’t have to pick fruit.”
🗣 “Being Latino shaped me more than I thought.”
🗣 “Show up. That’s leadership.”

10 Chapters on Leadership
00:00 – Meet Noe Lemus
02:00 – From AVID Student to LinkedIn Leader
05:00 – Early Role Models and Latino Educators
08:00 – Corporate Lessons from Rural Life
12:00 – College Challenges and First-Gen Barriers
17:00 – Identity, Leadership, and Family Roles
21:00 – Mental Models and Ray Dalio
24:00 – Avoiding Burnout and Building Belonging
28:00 – Spotting Untapped Talent
32:00 – AI, Tools, and Final Advice

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HOST: Ovi Vasquez, Inspirational Leadership Keynote Speaker. Fatherless farm boy from rural Guatemala—Inspiring teams to peak performance. He challenges teams to embrace change and step into bold leadership. He grew up in a village off-the-grid, migrated to the U.S., learned English in two years, graduated from high school in three years, earned a B.A. in management, in two years. Ovi has worked for Apple, Tesla, Salesforce, and Uber. He is a TEDx speaker, author, and a social entrepreneur.

GUEST BIO: Meet Dr. Alex Alejandro Jauregui, a lifelong advocate for emergent bilinguals whose work in Buena Park School District, the Cotsen Foundation, and Biola University centers one belief: students’ heritage languages and cultures are powerful assets. He partners with teachers and coaches to design classrooms where translanguaging is welcomed, biliteracy is the goal, and every child’s story is seen, heard, and honored.

Find our guest at: https://cotsen.org
Find our host at: https://www.ovinspires.com

Leadership Keywords:
educator development, teacher coaching, emergent bilinguals, biliteracy, educational equity, translanguaging, instructional leadership, mentorship, values-based leadership, Latino leadership, student identity, professional growth, community voice

Leadership Summary: Dr. Alex Alejandro Jauregui shares his path from East LA to becoming a statewide education leader and coach. Rooted in family, faith, and bilingual pride, he highlights how mentors and early experiences shaped his values. From janitor to Teacher of the Year, he models servant leadership and explains how the Cotsen coaching model supports teacher growth. His story offers a guide for leaders who build trust and empower others through listening and gratitude.

10 Takeaways on Leadership
✅ Mentorship is an obligation, not a bonus
✅ Leaders must model empathy, not perfection
✅ Make failure safe and part of growth
✅ Every teacher deserves a coach
✅ Coaching should be relational, not evaluative
✅ Translanguaging builds student confidence
✅ Family values shape leadership
✅ Every team member brings cultural assets
✅ AI tools like Perplexity and Canva enhance productivity
✅ Free resources like Libby and LOC.gov increase access

5 Titles for Leadership
✅ From Janitor to Doctor: A Leadership Journey Rooted in Faith
✅ Why Every Teacher Deserves a Coach
✅ Music, Mentorship, and Meaning: Leading With Connection
✅ Bilingual and Blessed: Empowering the Next Generation
✅ Gratitude, Grit, and Growth: Dr. Jauregui’s Road to Impact

5 Sound Bites for Leadership
🗣 “Mentorship is walking alongside someone, not above them.”
🗣 “You will be bilingual. You will use your voice.”
🗣 “Failure isn’t the end. It’s where growth begins.”
🗣 “Every teacher needs a coach, not just new ones.”
🗣 “Hard conversations require curiosity, not judgment.”

Chapters
03:00 – 31 Years in Buena Park
05:00 – Abuelita’s Influence
08:00 – Ballet Folklorico, Flute, and Faith
13:00 – Paying for School Through Janitorial Work
18:00 – Mentoring Gen Z and Gen Alpha
21:00 – Coaching Frameworks From Cotsen
28:00 – Doctorate, Teaching Awards, and Vision
34:00 – Books, Tools, and Final Leadership Wisdom

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