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What started as a creative journey became a powerful way for Miguel to connect with his heritage and see himself represented through his own work. As we highlight his episode as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, hear how Miguel Montanez uses creativity to honor his roots, celebrate his culture, and create meaningful representation through his work. Listen to his full story on CPLC Empodérate’s YouTube!

Happy National Podcast Day from CPLC Empodérate! ❤️
We’re celebrating all the laughs, stories, hot takes, and the moments that happen when great people get behind the microphone!
From inspiring guests to conversations that keep us thinking, Empodérate is here for all of it. ❤️
Comment below your favorite episode! ▶️☕️

For National Coffee Day☕️🌍, we’re looking back to our conversation with Maria, owner of Maleta Café, who shared the inspiration behind one of her most popular drinks and how she’d love to return to Egypt.✨☕️
🎙️ Hear her full episode from on Empodérate’s YouTube Channel!

Founder of Crafty Chica, Kathy Cano-Murillo, speaks on what inspired her to create a space for Latina craft-making. It began as a mission to celebrate our wonderful crafting heritage that has been handed down by our nanas and abuelas. Cultural creativity is not art, it is a legacy. 💖
What craft or skill have you inherited from your family? Let us know in the comments below 👇

This Thursday, we look back!
As Daniel Suárez continues to make history in NASCAR, he shares what it truly means to be the first Mexican-born driver to win a national series race and how standing out becomes your greatest responsibility and power.
 

Sometimes, the work we do brings us right back to where we started. ❤️
Joe Garcia shares how his mom always believed he would grow up to help people and today, he’s part of a team doing just that.
From humble beginnings to serving communities, Joe reminds us that helping others isn’t just a job it’s about staying connected to the people that shaped us.💙

We’re kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the stories that make our community so powerful. ✨
From the lessons passed down by our abuelos to the wisdom of our madres and tías, our roots shape who we become. As Mónica Villalobos, President & CEO of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and one of our past Empodérate guests, reminds us, adapting is something Latinos do really, really well.
This month, we’re highlighting the voices of leaders who inspire us. 🎙️

Generaciones que inspiran, flavor that unite us ❤️🌶️
For this edition of Empodérate Expresso, we stopped by one of CPLC’s Healthy Aging Centers in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month to hear some consejos from our elders for the younger generation. 🎙️
Then, we turned up the heat with a salsa competition featuring some extra special judges… the Arizona Cardinals! 🏈💃

Your voice matters. Your vote matters. Sí se vota!  🤜🤛🗳️
Today is National Voter Registration Day, a great reminder that civic engagement starts with having the resources you need to make your voice heard.
As part of CPLC’s Si Se Vota campaign, Joe shares how he is working to empower communities through voter education, registration, and civic engagement.📚
Hear more from Joe about his journey and learn more about the power each of us have to make a difference.🎙️
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“Everybody needs encouragement.”
For Joe Garcia, empowering others means creating opportunities, sharing knowledge, and helping people build the confidence to take the next step.💪🏽
Going beyond leaving the door open for those who may come after you.