Thaisa Fernandes is a Senior Program Manager and design enthusiast who blends strategy, creativity, and user-centered approach to build impactful products. She is also a social entrepreneur dedicated to building communities and elevating Latinx and Caribbean voices through projects like Latinx in Power and PM101.

In this episode, we explore the journey behind this podcast—what sparked its creation, the challenges faced, and how hosting has transformed Thaisa personally. Plus, hear advice for minorities in tech and fun behind-the-scenes stories!

Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower

Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month.

✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. To learn more, click here: https://hubspot.sjv.io/y2O46y

Fran Meneses (she/they) is a queer illustrator, author, and content creator based in Brooklyn, NYC. While working on projects and comics, Fran enjoys sharing her life's ups and downs on her YouTube channel and social media.

In this episode, Fran will share how her cultural background profoundly influences her work, highlighting the impact of personal heritage on her artistic expression. Fran will explain her creative process from concept to completion and discuss the significant challenges faced as a full-time creator, along with the strategies used to overcome them.

Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower

Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month.

✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. To learn more, click here: https://hubspot.sjv.io/y2O46y

Izabelle Alvares (she/her) is a graphic designer and art director with 15 years of experience blending editorial design, branding, and experiential design. She views design as a catalyst for meaningful social change and thrives on projects that celebrate collective intelligence and diverse perspectives.

For Izabelle, food is more than sustenance—it’s her muse. Whether she’s cooking, creating collages, photographing, or filming recipe videos, food consistently inspires and nourishes not only her body but also her mind and soul.

Fun fact: Izabelle and I (Thaisa) launched a book called Vegan Anniversary in the Bay Area! Explore Brazilian cuisine with a vegan twist, blending recipes with stories that connect tradition and plant-based living. Check out more at www.thaisafernandes.com/cookbook

In this episode, Izabelle Alvares shares insights from her role as creative director on a new cookbook blending recipes with cultural storytelling. We will discuss her career, inspirations, and the power of design to evoke emotions and connect communities. Iza also offers advice for designers meaning to create socially impactful, story-driven projects.

Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower

Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month.

✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. To learn more, click here: https://hubspot.sjv.io/y2O46y

Martín Vargas-Vega (he/him) is a non-traditional Software Engineer with a heart for philanthropy and a passion for community empowerment. Martín’s impressive experience spans leading product development from front-end to back-end, mentoring the next generation of engineers, and making significant contributions to company growth. He was a founding engineer at a company called Habu, which was recently acquired for $200 million.

In this episode, we’ll learn more about Martín’s deep commitment to elevating Black and Latinx individuals in the tech industry. We’ll hear more about his story, what led him to pursue a career in tech, and the advice he has for those inspired to join engineering roles.

Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower

Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month.

✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. To learn more, click here: https://hubspot.sjv.io/y2O46y

Thais Campbell (she/her) is a Customer Success Manager specializing in driving product adoption and empowering customers to effectively leverage HubSpot's software. With over six years of experience in Inbound Marketing, Community Building, and Customer Success, Thais is passionate about building strong client relationships and enhancing customer retention.

In this episode, Thais Campbell shares her experience transitioning into the tech world from a non-technical background. She offers insights on navigating this shift, building confidence in a tech-focused environment, and using her journey to empower others.

Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower

Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month.
✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. To learn more, click here: https://hubspot.sjv.io/y2O46y

Laura Chávez-Moreno (she/her) is an award-winning researcher at UCLA, specializing in Chicanx/Latinx education. With a deep commitment to understanding and addressing systemic racism in educational settings, she studies the impact of bilingual education programs on Latinx students.

In this episode, Laura Chávez-Moreno discusses her journey into the field of Latinx education and the systemic barriers that hinder effective bilingual education. She will share insights for educators, parents, and policymakers aimed at ensuring equitable educational outcomes for all Latinx students.

Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower

Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month.

✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. To learn more, click here: https://hubspot.sjv.io/y2O46y

Nic Miranda (he/him) is an Engineering Program Manager at Google Cloud, dedicated to empowering Google users to work faster, smarter, and more securely. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Texas and an MBA in Corporate Strategy and Data Analytics from the Quantic School of Business and Technology.

In this episode, Nic Miranda discusses the impact of his cultural background on his work and leadership, the importance of mentorship, the concept of "managing up" and its differences from traditional management. He’ll also offer advice for newcomers in the professional world.

Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: medium.com/latinxinpower

Our website is LatinxInPower.com. Send me a message on Instagram @Latinx_in_Power or Twitter @LatinxInPower. Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month.

✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. To learn more, click here: https://hubspot.sjv.io/y2O46y

Soo Tang Yuk (she/her) is an entrepreneur, co-founder of a global tech consultancy, and Women in Tech evangelist. With a background in IT and a passion for mentoring, community building, and also as a podcast producer, she drives innovation and leads strategic initiatives.

In this episode, Soo Tang Yuk shared more about her Caribbean identity, career evolution from IT to entrepreneurship, passion for data, global travel influences, and impactful moments from the Analytics on Fire podcast.

Our website is ⁠LatinxInPower.com⁠. Send me a message on Instagram⁠ @Latinx_in_Power⁠ or Twitter⁠ @LatinxInPower.⁠ Check out our new episodes every first Tuesday of the month.

✨Exciting news! Latinx In Power is now part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the go-to audio hub for business professionals. To learn more, click here: ⁠https://hubspot.sjv.io/y2O46y⁠

Additional Reading Mentioned in the Interview: ⁠⁠medium.com/latinxinpower ⁠⁠