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June 10, 2024

The Power of Storytelling: Transforming Nonprofits with Jason Ellinger

In this episode of the Dr. B Show, Dr. B interviews Jason Ellinger, co-founder of Beard and Bowler Productions. Jason shares his journey from a budding videographer to a video magic maker who helps nonprofits and purposeful brands generate more …

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June 3, 2024

Unlocking Wealth-The Passive Investor's Guide to Real Estate

In this episode of the Dr. B Show, Dr. Jairo Borja, also known as Dr. B, provides a comprehensive guide to passive real estate investing. He shares his personal journey in the financial and real estate sectors, leveraging 20 years …

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May 27, 2024

Empowering Next Level Leaders with Nancy Ruffin

In this episode of the Dr. B Show, Dr. B is joined by Nancy Ruffin, a dynamic Latina leader with a rich background in healthcare, executive coaching, and community service. Nancy shares her journey from humble beginnings to becoming a …

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May 20, 2024

mpowering Latinas: From Corporate America to Community Leadership wit…

In this special anniversary episode of the Dr. B Show, Dr. B in inspiring conversation with Ximena Suarez Vavra, a first-gen Latina and project manager at Redbox. They delve into Ximena’s journey from her upbringing in Peru to her thriving …

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May 13, 2024

From Newark to Real Estate: A Journey of Resilience and Entrepreneurs…

In this special anniversary episode of the Dr. B Show, Dr. B features an inspiring interview with Mike Santos. From his humble beginnings in Newark to his journey through the mortgage and real estate industry, Mike shares invaluable insights and …

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May 6, 2024

Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders with Dr. Mary Lo Re

In this episode of Dr. B Show, Dr. B engages in a dynamic conversation with Dr. Mary Lo Re, the Dean of Business at Touro University. Dr. Mary shares her inspiring journey from being an immigrant to her current role …

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April 29, 2024

From Refugee to Entrepreneur: Navigating the Corporate World as a Fir…

In this episode of Dr. B Show, Dr. B has an inspiring conversation with Anyelis Cordero as they dive into her journey from being a political refugee to becoming a successful entrepreneur. They explore her upbringing in Cuba, the challenges …

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April 22, 2024

The Latino Leadership Playbook with Refugio Atilano

In this episode of Dr. B Show, Dr. B is joined by Refugio Atilano, the driving force behind the groundbreaking Latino Leadership Playbook. From Refugio's personal journey to insights on navigating corporate landscapes, this episode delves into the essential strategies …

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Oct. 3, 2023

Building a Bridge to Success: President Michael Baston's Vision for C…

In this episode of Dr. B Show, Dr. B interviews President Michael Baston from Cuyahoga Community College. President Baston discusses the essential role of community colleges in transforming lives and preparing essential workers. They delve into the flexibility and purpose-driven …

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Sept. 26, 2023

Career Coaching and Emotional Intelligence with Xavier Cano

In this episode of Dr. B Show, Dr. B interviews Xavier Cano, a seasoned professional with a background in corporate America who has transitioned into a career and life coach. They discuss the significance of education in preparing individuals for …

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Sept. 19, 2023

Master of Networking and CEO of Me Mindset with Rod Colon

In this episode of Dr. B Show, Dr. B is joined by Rod Colon, a highly experienced career consultant and executive coach. He is passionate about providing hope and guidance to students, professionals, and executives in their career journeys. With …

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Sept. 12, 2023

Dr. Marisol Capellan Discusses Her Book On Leadership And Equity

In this episode of Dr. B Show, Dr. B is joined with Dr. Marisol Capellan,an author, speaker, and advocate for increasing the representation of women in the workplace. She holds a doctorate in higher education leadership and is passionate about …

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Sept. 5, 2023

Empowering Communities Through Food Industry Workforce Development wi…

In this episode of Dr. B Show, Dr. B interviews Jhack Sepulveda, an entrepreneur and executive director of Orange County Food Tech at SUNY Orange. They discuss Jhack's journey from being a trained dietitian to creating his own successful business, …

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Aug. 28, 2023

Financially Fit Latina: Empowering Latinas to Achieve Financial Succe…

In this episode of Dr. B Show, Dr. B interviews Alexandra Ramirez, a Colombian entrepreneur and financial expert. Alexandra shares her journey from working in government to becoming the CEO of Financially Fit Latina and Money Wise Business Group. She …

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Aug. 22, 2023

Breaking Barriers and Promoting Diversity in the Finance Industry wit…

In this episode of Dr. B Show, Dr. B is joined by Nancy Robles, President of Eastern Funding, shares her journey from being a single mother on welfare to becoming a successful finance executive. She emphasizes the importance of education …

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Aug. 14, 2023

Raising Capital and the Differences Between 506(b) and 506(c) Exempti…

SUMMARY In this episode of Dr. B Show, Dr. B welcomes and interviews Nic McGrue, a securities attorney and founder of Polymath Legal. They discuss the differences between accredited and non-accredited investors, as well as the exemptions and exclusions for …

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Aug. 8, 2023

“Robert Ferra: A Real Estate Expert Shares Insights on Underwriting a…

In this episode of Dr. B Show, Dr. B welcomes and interviews Robert Ferra, an experienced underwriter and partner at People First Investment Group, to share his journey from the world of real estate to helping small businesses and back …

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Aug. 1, 2023

Building Wealth and Community in Multifamily Real Estate with Veena J…

In this first episode of Dr. B Show Season 5, Dr. B welcomes and interviews Veena Jetti, the founder of Vive Funds, a large multifamily owner-operator company. With over a decade of experience in real estate investing, Veena has successfully …

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May 9, 2023

FREE LEARNING: A Degree in a Community College with Dr. Mordecai Brow…

HIGHER EDUCATION WAS NEVER A MATTER OF PRICE Dr. B is back with another inspiring episode as he welcomes Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, the President of the Community College of Aurora. As a community college graduate, Dr. Mordecai shares his experience …

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May 2, 2023

LATINX REPRESENT! Leveling Up The Representation Of Latinx People In …

HIGHER CALLING AND HIGHER MISSION IN HIGHER EDUCATION Dr. B welcomes Fleriser Bello in today’s episode and they had a conversation about Fleriser’s work in elevating brands, motivating and educating Latino youth, and amplifying the voices of LatinX professionals. Fleriser …

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April 25, 2023

A HIGHER CALLING: Dr. Michelle Campbell’s Journey to Volunteerism and…

HIGHER CALLING AND HIGHER MISSION IN HIGHER EDUCATION Dr. B welcomes Dr. Michelle Campbell, the Vice President For Institutional Advancement at Middlesex College. Michelle shares her story of how she got into volunteerism and higher education. She explains why volunteerism …

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April 18, 2023

BLOG BUG: The Sweet Blend Of Media, Blogging, And Entrepreneurship Wi…

HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS? Dr. B welcomes Maricielo Solis in today’s episode. Maricielo is the Founder and CEO of BLENDtw, an SEO Content Writing Strategy & Advertising Services & Publisher. She shares her experience in working with some of …

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April 11, 2023

TRUE SURVIVOR: Surviving the Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship with V…

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A SURVIVOR? In today’s episode, Dr. B welcomes Veronica Romero, Vice President for Business Strategy at Hidden City Corp, to share her ups and downs in her over 20 years of experience in the …

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April 4, 2023

FROM PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER TO REAL ESTATE GURU: Chris Lora's Jou…

FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE SHOWROOM Dr. B welcomes Chris Lora today, as he shares his story about going to college with a very diverse environment and ending up as an educator himself, but later on discovered his new passion …

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