Found In Translation With Ray Collazo

Rays Talk Show Episode 239: Host Ray Collazo discusses the hottest political issues of the day as we get ready for the Christmas holidays. Collazo lays out why the #Trumpliction is a disease in plain site, the latest political Bochinche taking place with the Democratic National Committee and why the Hamilton MixTape is so dope. Collazo also reveals why the agenda of the nation’s largest law enforcement labor union is so terrifying. #RIPFranciscoSerna #FreeOscarLopezRivera

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Rays Talk Show Episode 238: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Mi Tu's Jenny Lorenzo. Jen Lo is a YouTube star who has struck a cord with Latinos everywhere through her "Cuban Abuela" character. Lorenzo shares her journey to comedy and becoming a viral sensation. 

As a Cuban-American comedian, Lorenzo received a strong reaction from both sides of the debate on Fidel Castro's legacy after releasing her video responses to news of his death. Listen to how Lorenzo reflects on the entire experience of creating those videos the trolls that attacked her on social media. 

The "Cuban Abuela" also makes an appearance on the show. Listen to the Cuban Abuela talk about Pokemon and why Superman is muy guapo. 

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Rays Talk Show Episode 237: Host Ray Collazo analyzes what we learned about Trump's incoming administration from the Carrier deal and his Cabinet of Deplorables. Collazo also breaks down why the mainstream media's fascination with the disgruntled 'white working class' is dangerous and why Congressman Xavier Becerra's powermove is important for Latinos everywhere.

Cuban-Americans Jenny Lorenzo, Ric Herrero and Nissim Leon also share their thoughts on what Fidel Castro's death means to the Cuban-American community and their hopes for the future of the entire Cuban diaspora.


Rays Talk Show Episode 236: Social Media Influencer Rachel Matos joins Host Ray Collazo to discuss her journey from The Art Muse to the #WeAllGrow Latina Network.  Rachel provides insights on how she has leveraged per passion for art, blogging, social media and collaboration for a fulfilling career and life. She also provides an overview of the #WeAllGrow Latina Network and how Ana Flores and her team are creating a supportive online community for Latina content creators.

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Rays Talk Show Episode 235: Host Ray Collazo and guests Venessa Rivera and Charlie Ramos discuss political headlines of the week.


Rays Talk Show Episode 234: Host Ray Collazo is joined by the CEO of Social Vibes Media Vicky Llerena.  Vicky shares how she has overcome the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and the keys to building your online brand, regardless of budget.

Highlights of this episode of Rays Talk Show with Vicky Llerena of Social Vibes Media (timestamp in parentheses):

Three Keys to engaging your audience (4:30)
What people are most drawn to in marketing (7:00)
Top free resources to research viability of your business idea (9:00)
The price of entrepreneurship (21:15)
Why staying connected to a your network is critical to success (25:00)
Advice for Christina and all visually based small businesses (28:15)
What inspired Vicky to become an entrepreneur (34:10)

Resources mentioned in the show:
Reference USA: Small Business Research resource
Famebit: Helps businesses connect with social media influencers that fit your audience profile
Hootsuite: Social Media online publishing tool

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Category:general -- posted at: 12:15pm EDT

Rays Talk Show Episode 233: Host Ray Collazo breaks down the questions "What The Heck Happened?" and "What Do We Do Next?" following this shocking and to many horrific result of last Tuesday's Presidential Election. Collazo dives into the mental state of Latino voters now that President Elect Donal J. Trump remains in all of our lives. Collazo addresses nuances of the Latino election results, potential Democratic opponents in 2020 and why he isn't apologizing for how he feels. And would Bernie haven't been Trump or not?

Guest Elbert Garcia later on joins Collazo to take a deep dive into the dynamics that led to a close Trump victory in Florida.

Topics On his theraputic Post-Election edition o f Rays Talk Show: 

(4:50) Political Therapy
(5:45) Immigrants Never Get a Day Off
(10:50 Why It Ain't Our fault
(12:15) Why Latino Vote Needs More Love
(15:17) Clinton's biggest Mistake
(18:00) Customer's Always Right
(26:00) Where to find the a few Latino Trump Voters
(1:02:40) Florida Deep Dive

 

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RP232: Host Ray Collazo is joined by political analysts and wise Latinas Georgie Aguirre Sacasa and Claudia Granados to provide the final word on this historically maddening election cycle. Aguirre and Granados share how this Presidential election has impacted them as activists and as Latinas. Our guests also provide insight on how we move forward as a community and as a country win or lose on Tuesday.

Ray then reveals his election predictions. Who will become the President elect on Tuesday and by how many electoral votes? What swing states will be determined by the surging Latino vote? And who will control the Senate after Tuesday?

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 11:16pm EDT

Rays Talk Show Episode 231: Business Consultant Ivette Mayo joins Rays Talk Show to help all of us turbo boost our businesses. Ivette gives us tough love advice to help us transition from being a ‘Wantapreneur’ to a ‘POWERpreneur.’ Mayo’s provides critical lessons on creating a business and life for yourself that brings you satisfaction, fulfillment and purpose.

You can learn more about Mayo’s services and Bilingual Christmas Card Line at Yo Soy I Am.

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Rays Talk Show Episode 230: Host Ray Collazo is joined by guest Elbert Garcia to discuss what voters are talking about and what mainstream media is missing after the last Presidential election debate.

Highlights of this ‘Latinos Talk Politics’ edition of Rays Talk Show (timestamp in parentheses):

(1:35) Why Trump’s ‘Bad Hombres’ comment is so harmful to Latinos
(6:45) The real threats to voter and election integrity
(20:25) Does Clinton really have Florida locked up?
(23:50) Evolution of Cuban-American Vote aka La Potencia factor
(27:25) Is Marco Rubio still a thing?
(33:10) Taco Trucks Politics
(38:35) ‘Needy Latinos’ Bochinche
(42:50) Biggest Problem with WikiLeaks emails
(44:00) RIP to Choco Meza
(45:40) Ray begs for South Beach VIP Status

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Rays Talk Show Episode 229: Host Ray Collazo is joined by legendary author, broadcaster and political analyst Ray Suarez to discuss the state of the Presidential Race.  The tocayos analyze how Donald Trump’s unpredictable campaign has changed our political culture and why the mainstream media pays little attention to the Latino perspective.  

Ray Suarez also pointedly describes why Trump’s rhetoric places Mexicans in a no-win political relationship with many Americans and wonders aloud why Canada never gets blamed for our problems.

Suarez breaks down the factors impacting Latino voting power and what we may expect to come in the final weeks of the craziest election in our memory.

The Rays finally chat about Suarez’ thoughts on the Chicago Cubs and speculate on their chances to win their first World Series since 1908.

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Category:general -- posted at: 11:06pm EDT

Rays Talk Show Episode 228: Host Ray Collazo continues his coverage of the 2016 Presidential Election with guest Monica Parrilla. Ray and Monica decompress about the last several days of this electoral novella starting with the infamous #TrumpTape and the thugged out 2nd Presidential debate. Ray and Monica also review what makes this election so crazy and what Latino voters really want to hear more about for the next month.

Monica also reports in about her work mobilizing Latino voters in the key swing state of Pennsylvania. 

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Rays Talk Show Episode 227: Rays Talk Show continues its Election Coverage as Ray Collazo is joined by political analysts Charlie Ramos, Jr. and Marcos Villar. Listen to the panel’s reaction to this week’s Vice Presidential debate and how #ThatMexicanThing will impact the Presidential race and the Latino Vote.

Collazo, Ramos and Vilar take a deep dive into how the Puerto Rican vote will save Florida and change the state for the better. And did California Congresswoman and Senate candidate Loretta Sanchez really dab during her debate with frontrunner Kamala Harris? #QueBochinche!

The Rays Talk Show's family prays for continued peace in light of Colombian voters recent rejection of a proposed peace treaty with the FARC.

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Rays Talk Show Episode 226: Host Ray Collazo debuts a special Rays Talk Show series of political talk episodes gearing us up for the upcoming election. Collazo lays out his biggest takeaway from the first Presidential debate, analysis of the state of play, the bochinche of the week and a shoutout to a recent victory for workers rights.

Send Ray ideas for show topics or guests you want to hear on these special political episodes of Rays Talk Show by via email at podcastrays@gmail or via Twitter. And check out every episode of Rays Talk Show on our website.  

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Rays Talk Show Episode 225: A special simulcast episode of Rays Talk Show with host Ray Collazo and Potencial Millonario with Felix Montelara live from Miami during the Hispanicize Conference. Collazo and Montelara are joined by Cindy Y. Rodriguez and Nathalie Farfan of The Morado Lens Podcast. The women of Morado Lens share the keys to releasing your inner bruja for career and personal satisfaction. Enjoy Ray and the crew’s raucous conversation about sugar mommies, ceviche, abuelas’ sex lives and much, much, more. And did someone really mention Rico Suave?

Check out the amazing podcasts of our friends at Morado Lens and Potential Millonario and subscribe to Rays Talk Show on iTunes and Soundcloud.

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Rays Talk Show Episode 224: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Social Media Consultant and Leader Natascha Otero-Santiago to discuss all things Puerto Rico. The Founder of NOS Communications and Paranda.org briefs us on what 2016 has taught her about organizing the Puerto Rican diaspora online during the island’s economic crisis and the subsequent PROMESA debate.

Natascha is also finding success offering her services to Puerto Rican and culturally oriented businesses in South Florida. Learn how Natascha has established a thriving consulting firm utilizing the “Wepa Factor!”

Ray and Natascha also celebrate the Gold Medal winning triumph of tennis superstar Monica Puig and how #PicaPower brought millions of boricuas together online.

Connect to the ongoing campaign to uplift the voices of Puerto Ricans through the National Puerto Rican Agenda and Parranda.org.  Subscribe to Rays Talk Show on iTunes and GooglePlay.

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Rays Talk Show Episode 223: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Co-Host Maria Florio and guest Del Gerard revealed the “Hustlers Time Management Guide” for people that are looking to squeeze more time out of their day to pursue their passions.

Your Virtual Big Brother also shares how you can find 5 months a year of more time to build the life you have always wanted. For more Rays Talk Show, visit RaysPodcast.com or subscribe to Rays Talk Show on iTunes, Google Play or Soundcloud.

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Rays Talk Show Episode 222: Blogger and Activist Lola Acevedo joins Host Ray Collazo to assure us ‘dreams don’t have an expiration date.’ The author of The Lola Chronicles shares her journey to understand the beauty in emotional scars that led her to establish an award winning blog and lose over 150 pounds after her divorce.

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Rays Talk Show Episode 221: Live Streaming Guru and Sales Expert Tony R. Sanders visits Rays Talk Show to share how he created the hottest live streaming morning show 'Good Morning, God Bless.' The “Creator of Dope Things” reveals the keys to his content creation journey and gives marketing tips for building your audience through live streaming. Tony and Host Ray Collazo talk shop about the live streaming landscape and why Facebook Live is the big dog in the game until further notice.

Support the #GMGB Live Stream Show and more content from Tony R Sanders and check out more episodes of Rays Talk Show.

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Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 10:35pm EDT

Rays Talk Show Episode 220: Bilingual Blogger, Author and Producer of Viva Fifty platform Lorraine C. Ladish visits Rays Talk Show to share her journey from divorced single mother on welfare to leading social media influencer, Lorraine and host Ray Collazo discuss the path to entrepreneurship through personal fulfillment, strategies for online platform building at any age and her new book Reach: From Single Mom on Welfare to Digital Entrepreneur. 

A leading voice for Latina social media content creators, Lorraine shares great insights on creating an authentic and profitable digital platform and the power of salsa dancing and yoga to help take care of yourself through the ups and downs of life.

Look for Lorraine C. Ladish’s content at Viva Fifty platform and Lorraine C. Ladish everywhere on social media.


Rays Talk Show Episode 219: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Brenda Gonzalez of the Tamarindo Podcast to discuss their reflections on the Latino community's energy during these turbulent political times. Brenda and Ray discuss how Latino leaders throughout the country are channeling the power of resilience to combat anti-Latino rhetoric. 

Ray and Brenda recorded this episode in Orlando, Florida during the National Council of La Raza Conference. Ray and Brenda share the significance of Latinos coming together in Central Florida to show solidarity with the victims and families of the Pulse nightclub shooting as well as highlight the critical importance of the Puerto Rican/Latino Vote in the 222 Corridor this election cycle.

Ray and Brenda can't stay away from talking politics. Is Tim Kaine's pick as the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee going to excite Latinos because he speaks espanol? And why aren't their more Latinos in position to become a Vice Presidential nominee? Listen to what Latina Republican got props by Ray!

Support the Tamarindo Podcast and Rays Podcast for the hottest talk by Latino voices.

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Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 3:30am EDT

Rays Talk Show Episode 218: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Brenda Gonzalez and Luis Octavio from the Tamarindo Podcast. The hottest new Latino podcasters visit Ray to discuss politica, media images, personal identity and Colombian food.

We first learn how the Tamarindo Podcast crew birthed the show and how it has become the hottest new podcast in the Latino digital space. This leads to a great conversation about the mainstream media coverage of Latino perspective during major events like the 2016 Election cycle and the Pulse Nightclub tragedy. The intersection of Latino and LGBTQ identity has come to the forefront in recent times and Luis Octavio shares his very personal experience living with this duality. Finally, Brenda reveals what Puerto Rican impacts her life the most and Luis Octavio breaks down his love for Colombian cuisine.

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Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 11:16pm EDT

Rays Talk Show Episode 217: Ray Collazo is joined by author and activist Sulma Arzu-Brown to discuss her recently published children’s book “Bad Hair Does Not Exist/Pelo Malo No Existe.” Sulma and Ray talk about what inspired her to create a book that affirms the beauty of our children, regardless of skin tone and hair texture.

Sulma shares her journey from concerned mother to author and best practices on developing creative marketing strategies for independent publishers. Sulma, Ray and guest Raquel Mangual ‘go there’ with real talk on how race impacts Latino identity, self-esteem and relationships.

Purchase Bad Hair Does Not Exist/Pelo Malo No Existe and visit Big Brother Ray Collazo website for all of our podcasts and content.

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Rays Talk Show Episode 216: Host Ray Collazo is joined by blogger and digital organizer Sili Recio of The MamiHood. Recio was recently named one of Latina Magazine’s “Most Influential Bloggers” and talks to Ray about how blogging has led her to career growth and personal fulfillment. Sili and special guests Dr. Vibe and Cynthia from Moms Winning discuss keys to building a successful blog platform while continuing to provide ones audience maximum value.

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Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 11:19pm EDT

Rays Talk Show Episode 215: Host Ray Collazo is joined by heath care professional and activist Venessa Rivera. The ‘Madrina of Health’ shares her journey as a promotora de salud. Rivera’s activism began as a small girl helping farmworker families and has continued to become a leading voice for equitable culturally competent health care and health advocacy for everyone regardless of background.

Notable Quote from Episode 215:
“We are not experts…the community are the true experts.”—Venessa Rivera

Resources: NCLR’s Health Advocacy Programs for Latino children and families

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Direct download: RP215_Madrina_Of_Health_FINAL.mp3
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 1:00am EDT

Rays Talk Show Episode 214: Host Ray Collazo and co-host Maria Florio continue discussion with next 5 steps to Build Your Online Brand From Scratch. In part two of the series, your Virtual Big Brother and Maria reveal strategies to build your online community through authentic engagement, target market identification and social media. Ray and Maria also share some tools anyone can use to minimize the brand building learning curve and automate potentially time consuming day to day tasks.

Go to Big Brother Ray's online platform to watch full video version of Rays Talk Show and download free Guide to Build Your Online Brand From Scratch.

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Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 10:45pm EDT

Rays Talk Show Episode 213: Host Ray Collazo is joined by co-host Maria Florio to discuss the first five steps to Build Your Online Brand From Scratch. In this two part series, your Virtual Big Brother assuages the concerns of talented and service oriented professionals who feel lost when considering how to build an online brand in line with their skills and passions. 

Go to Big Brother Ray's online platform to watch full episode and download free Guide to Build Your Online Brand From Scratch.

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Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 10:49pm EDT

Rays Podcast Episode 212: Your Virtual Big Brother Ray Collazo is joined by Fundraising Expert Alex Easdale to explore how we can all fund our dreams through Alex’s “Three Principles of Fundraising.” The Principal of Forging Alliances, Inc. shares fundamental concepts that can be applied to healthy non-profit organizations or anyone who just has a desire to fulfill a passion.

Ray and Alex share dynamics that are essential for non-profits to understand when engaging Foundations and the philanthropic world.  Alex also discusses the lessons that his Argentinean immigrant parents taught him about life and service.

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Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 9:35pm EDT

Rays Podcast Episode 211: Host Ray Collazo is joined by social media marketing expert Carlos Gil. Carlos shared his inspiring personal story from high school dropout to renowned social media guru.

Collazo and Gil are joined by panelists Danilo Rodriguez and Laiza Santos to take a deep dive into why Snapchat is the hottest social media platform for personal and business brand marketing.  Listen to Carlos provide complete overview of Snapchat and the fundamental principles that will make social media content marketing work on any platform.

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Rays Podcast Episode 210: Host Ray Collazo discusses how to truly embrace life’s crossroads. We often find ourselves at crossroads throughout our lives. On this episode, your virtual big brother helps us identify crossroads by first acknowledging what led to these defining moments. He then explains why these decisions are actually not crossroads at all and what they truly mean.

Ray then reveals the steps to not only deal with these forks in life’s road, but actually how you can embrace these challenging times to create the life you have been always searching for. The road towards the life you were meant to live is right there in front of you: just follow the steps outlined on this life defining episode of Rays Talk Show to truly be the boss of your own life.

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Rays Podcast Episode 209: Rays Talk Show welcomes BloggerPreneur Melanie Mendez-Gonzales of the Que Means What brand. Melanie and Host Big Brother Ray Collazo are joined by guests Michael Pomposello and Shauna of Adventures of Eight Brand to discuss the keys to monetization strategies for bloggers. This episode of a must listen for bloggers and online content creators trying to get paid to do what they love.

Watch complete video episode of Rays Talk Show for even more tips for bloggers looking to get paid for their words and catch Rays Talk Show Live every Tuesday and Thursday night at 10pm EST as well as subscribe to Rays Podcast on iTunes.

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Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 10:37pm EDT

Rays Podcast Episode 208: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Latino Social Media Influencers Arturo Nava of Logra Tu Dream and Felix Montelara of Potencial Millonario. Collazo, Nava and Montelara will be joined by Marcie Quintana and Brandy Butler on the Power of Podcasting panel at Hispanicize 2016. Your Virtual Big Brother leads a panel discussion with these experts on the state of the podcast industry as well as marketing, content integration and monetization strategies for current or future podcasters.

The panel also gets you ready by previewing Hispanicize 2016 in Miami April 4-8. What is the “SXSW for Latinos” all about and what should participants expect at this year’s conference.

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Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 10:43pm EDT

Rays Podcast Episode 207: Host Ray Collazo and co-host Danilo Rodriguez are joined by Urban Culture Commentators Kim Osorio and Mario “Planetary” Collazo to discuss the legacy of Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest.  The panel reminisces about what Phife meant to them as hip hop fans, journalists and artists and why the 5 Foot Assassin’s passing has resonated so strongly.

Kim Osorio, the former Editor-in-Chief of The SOURCE Magazine and Planetary of Outerspace and The Army of The Pharoahs crew break down what made Phife such an ill lyricist and why his influence was far greater than just his rhyme skills. The panel also picks Kim’s brain on what the The SOURCE process was like in choosing the coveted ‘5 Mic Review’ and why hip hop group beefs are just a part of life.

#RIPPhifeDawg and keep conversation going on Rays Talk Show Live or by Subscribing to Rays Podcast on iTunes.

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Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 10:53am EDT

Rays Podcast Episode 206: Host Ray Collazo welcomes motivational speaker and education consultant Ernesto Mejia of CoolSpeak, Inc. to Rays Talk Show. Ernesto’s journey began as the son of Mexican immigrants who taught him the values of family, service and humility. Ernesto overcame a childhood illness to become one of America’s most influential youth motivational speakers, inspiring tens of thousands of disadvantaged teens to pursue higher education.

Ernesto, Ray and guest co-host Morgan J. Ingram discuss the business of public speaking and advice for people with a passion for sharing their voice with the world. Ernesto reveals how to find your true speaking voice, target audience, marketing hook and client niche. If you are a professional communicator, this conversation with Ernesto is a much listen.

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Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 9:45pm EDT

Rays Podcast Episode 205: Your Virtual Big Brother Ray Collazo is joined by non-profit executive Michael Toledo. Ray and Michael discuss their “12 Commandments of Management” for career people looking to develop their leadership skills. Why are principles like ethics, communication, collaboration and the Power of Why such fundamental elements for managers to grow their organizations’ visions.

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Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 9:16pm EDT

Rays Podcast Episode 204: Your Virtual Big Brother Ray Collazo is joined by the Revelation Coach Christine Medina. Christine shares her personal journey to becoming a Life Coach and Relationship expert. How did she overcome the haters to have she life she always wanted?

Christine also reveals the fundamentals to a Dream Life that we can start moving towards today! The Revelation Coach breaks down the power of planning, adaptation, anticipation and negotiation for career and personal satisfaction. Also listen to Christine and Ray share advice on survival tactics for those solopreneurs and hustlers out there!

Check out Rays Talk Show on Blab or Subscribe to Rays Podcast on iTunes so you can turn on life's crossroads towards your dream life!

 

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Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 4:06pm EDT

Rays Podcast Episode 203: Founder of Sofrito Media Group George Torres joins Rays Talk Show. Host Ray Collazo and George discuss the Urban Jibaro’s journey from youth activist to nationally renowned marketing entrepreneur. Torres also shares best practices to curate authentic Latino culture and amplify your business brand con sabor. Other guests include Cynthia Sepulveda from Flaco Coquito and Felix Montelara of Potencial Millonario.

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Rays Podcast Episode 202: Your Virtual Big Brother Ray Collazo is joined by content expert Danilo Rodriguez. Collazo, Rodriguez and guest Carlos Phoenix discuss how Virtual Reality will impact content and our world in 2016.

Highlights of this immersive episode of Rays Podcast:

Danilo Rodriguez describes virtual reality and why it will be content “game changer” in 2016.

Why we are so attracted to the escapism that virtual reality content provides.

How virtual reality will impact content and consumption of film, television and music industries.

How independent content creators should be influenced by presence of immersive media in the media landscape.

Review of Virtual Reality products and content distribution networks now being offered on the market.

How Virtual Reality will influence content channels like Facebook, Google, iPhones and Android platform.

Also listen as Danilo shares his lessons learned from a childhood that started ’20 feet under’ that led him to the Ivy League, Wall Street, Dubai and beyond.

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Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 9:47pm EDT

Rays Podcast Episode 201: Your Virtual Big Brother Ray Collazo is joined by the Founder and CEO of Business Academy Online Rick Martinez. Rick shares his journey from the military to nursing and now business consultant and entrepreneur. Listen to Rick Martinez share the keys to combining purpose, passion and profit for the business and life that you were destined to live.

Listen to Rick and Big Brother Ray coach audience member John A. Burch on how to adjust his brand to soar in his new journey as a speaker and relationship expert. Big Brother Ray honors John’s military service and wishes him the best of luck.

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Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 10:17pm EDT

Rays Podcast Episode 200: Host Ray Collazo celebrates the 200th episode of Rays Podcast by discussing the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. to our world. Your Virtual Big Brother reviews what we can do to honor the legacy of the Civil Right Movement by living out our own dreams.

Ray provides a road map to fulfilling your dreams on this special edition of Rays Podcast. Check out Rays Talk Show live every Tuesday and Thursday at 10PM EST/7PM PST on Blab and Big Brother Ray for all of our content that helps you find wealth in your voice.

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Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 1:19pm EDT

Rays Podcast Episode 199: Your Virtual Big Brother Ray Collazo is joined by Ariane Datil to help us learn how to become our #1 promoter through power of video, social media and networking.

Ariane Datil is a Media Personality and fashion blogger who is the lifestyle and pop culture correspondent for MyNEWPhilly.com and DreamNationTV.com. Ariane shares how she melded her passions to leverage opportunities in television and online video platforms.

Ariane and Ray were also joined by rising comedian Sabrina Sithe. Sabrina is a Periscope personality and asked for advice on how to grow her brand. Listen to an amazing on the spot coaching session between Ariane and Sabrina!

For more inspiration, mentorship and resources for super talented and service oriented people to find wealth in your voice, Subscribe to Rays Podcast and Rays Talk Show Live ever Tuesday and Thursday at 10PM EST. Ray is here for you!


Rays Podcast Episode 198: Your Virtual Big Brother Ray Collazo is joined by Life Coach, Leadership Trainer and Inspirational Speaker Liz A. Garcia. Liz’s Mission is to give 1 Million people the tools to create an amazing existence. On this episode, Liz lays out a blueprint for how all of us can truly live a Life in Brilliance.

Highlights of this life changing episode of Rays Podcast:

The unusual activity that helped Liz have the confidence to excel in high school and seek out higher education.

What does a life of brilliance means to Liz?

How Liz helps us understand how to reframe our story to draw positive strengths from your background, regardless of your childhood struggles.

Why ‘living in uncertainty’ is critical to building a brilliant life.

How to build a team that will support you in creating the life you want.

Liz’s step by step guide to transition from being an employee to the boss of your own life!

What we need to all forget about now to save time for the things that really matter.

The elements of true leadership that we all need to embrace.

How to overcome communication barriers for partners in your life.

What social media outlet gives Liz energy and inspiration.

Why you must create a life filled with beautiful adventures.

Key Quote from Liz A. Garcia:

“I’m Not Going to Ask Permission, I’m Going to Make a Decision to Do Something.”

Download Liz A. Garcia’s Tip Guide to creating an amazing life and Subscribe to Rays Podcast for more inspirational conversations that help thought leaders find wealth in your voice.

Direct download: RP198_Life_In_Brilliance_FINAL.mp3
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 1:45pm EDT

Rays Podcast Episode 197: Your Virtual Big Brother Ray Collazo is joined by guests Angel Rodriguez, Cindy Rangel, Joba, Ray Torres, Danna McIntire & Michael Pompanello to discuss their biggest takeaways from 2015. From full-time entrepreneurship, unemployment and motherhood, the panel has gone through many ups and downs this year, but is taking 2015 lessons to get equipped for an amazing 2016.

Valuable Lessons Learned on Episode 197 of Rays Talk Show:

Power of Dreaming: the panel explains why envisioning the life you want is such a powerful step towards fulfilling your long held desires.

Accepting the Journey: Whether we are young or just anxious, many of us need to embrace patience and find time to enjoy the journey towards the life we want.

Live in Faith: If we have faith, then why don’t we live fully in faith instead of wallowing in fear?

Power of Blab: Crew discusses what Blab has meant to their 2016. If you aren’t familiar with this cutting edge Live Streaming service, subscribe to Rays Talk Show and get down with the Blab!

For more mentorship from your virtual Big Brother Ray Collazo and our rays of light, subscribe to Rays Podcast or Rays Talk Show.

Direct download: RP197_Lessons_For_2016_FINAL.mp3
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 1:59pm EDT

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