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Lucero Valle, the witty and professional Latina Photographer based in Austin, Texas. With a passion for photography and strategic visual content, I help brands and organizations communicate effectively and powerfully.

Specializing in advertising and commercial photography, my team and I create compelling imagery for small businesses, brands, and corporations. From corporate headshots and special events to product photography and personal branding portraits, we offer a range of services using state-of-the-art equipment. Whether in our studio or on location, we capture the essence of your company, inspiring and expressing its personality and values.

Join me on a captivating photographic journey and let's bring your brand to life through the lens.

JC Duque has over 20 years of wealth management and private banking experience. Providing innovative, top-tier services and solutions to high-net-worth clientele is JC’s main priority. Prior to joining Broadway Bank, he worked at several major financial institutions where he serviced high-net-worth clients living in Latin America and the United States.

JC graduated with a Business Administration Degree and achieved a master’s in marketing from the Universidad Metropolitana in Caracas, Venezuela. JC holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation from the Exit Planning Institute.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcduque/
 

As the President of IronOak Wealth, I lead a financial services firm that serves a diverse group of clients. With over 19 years of experience in the financial industry, I have a passion for transferring financial knowledge to clients and helping them achieve their goals. I am big on educating clients on the WHY of their financial strategy. My core competencies include investment management, retirement strategy and estate planning. 

 

As a certified digital marketing consultant at WSI Marketing, I help Hispanic business owners in the United States increase brand awareness, drive effective communication, generate leads and sales, and free up time for core operations. My experience in simplifying internet marketing makes it accessible to everyone, ensuring your message resonates and generates results. Join me on this revolutionary journey to boost your company's digital presence.

I'm a financial planner recognized for crafting customized risk management and estate planning solutions for my clients, alongside a top-tier team in the industry. From a young girl who lost her father and faced financial struggles in college to an immigrant widow navigating new challenges in the U.S., I realized the profound impact of proper financial management. Through these adversities, I discovered my calling to help others avoid similar hardships. As a trusted partner to successful individuals and business owners, I am committed to building relationships backed by trust, transparency, and compassion. I understand that managing your business goes beyond mere financial growth—it's about safeguarding what matters most to you. I'm a member of Million Dollar Round Table, with the Top of the Table designation. Nominated for The Forbes/Shook Best in State Financial Professional Ranking which recognizes top-tier financial professionals in U.S.

We are a new boutique cigar brand specializing in small batch, handcrafted, artisanal Dominican cigars 

Founded by a passionate team of Dominican tobacco connoisseurs with a shared love for craftsmanship and tradition. 

We are committed to sustainability, using responsible practices in tobacco cultivation and production to ensure a greener future and preserve the rich legacy of the cigar industry

Paloma Alaniz is a U.S. Army combat veteran and a trailblazer in emergency management who has transformed her front-line military experience into a powerful career in public service. With over 15 years across local, state, and federal agencies, including FEMA Headquarters, Paloma has helped communities weather some of the toughest disasters—from coordinating Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts to launching groundbreaking national mitigation programs.

Her journey from 911 dispatcher to federal program strategist is a testament to grit, service, and strategic thinking. A native Texan with a passion for preparedness, she blends military discipline with compassionate leadership, mentoring future emergency professionals and advocating for resilience at every level. Now as a small business owner for Haulapeños Hauling Services LLC, she is specializing in residential/commercial junk and debris removal and hauling.

I’m originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and now live in Austin. I’ve always loved designing spaces that feel personal and functional. Cofounding Design Capital Holdings lets me help people, especially in the Latino community, build homes and businesses that truly represent them. 
My background includes architecture and interior design, plus managing real estate projects in Mexico and Austin. Cofounding studios back home gave me hands-on business experience. Being active in groups like Latinos in Architecture and the Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, also opened doors to mentorship and learning from others in the industry.
 

Owners, Eva Montes, PA-C and Andrea De Luna, PA-C. 
Eva:  I am a Houston, Texas native and have dedicated my career to compassionate, patient-centered care as a board-certified Physician Assistant with over two decades of experience in Family, Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. I am passionate about treating thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes. Education: Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies (UNT Health Science Center); Master’s of Clinical Gerontology (Baylor University).

Andrea: I began as a Combat Medic and nurse in the US Army. After over a decade, I returned to school and became a board-certified Physician Assistant and continue to serve in the Army Reserve, now as a Physician Assistant. My interests include longevity medicine, Alzheimer’s and dementia, wound care, trauma medicine, and chronic disease. management. Education: Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies (Puerto Rico)

Albert Martínez is a meteorologist and communicator with over 15 years of experience in U.S. and Spanish media. He has worked with Univision, Despierta América, and The Weather Channel, covering hurricanes, severe storms, and major climate events.

Founder and CEO of Canal Meteo TV, the first Spanish-language weather channel in the U.S., he combines forecasts, alerts, and digital storytelling to inform, protect, and empower Latino communities across the U.S., the Caribbean, and Latin America.

Recipient of multiple awards including National Emmys, Telly Awards, and Anthem Awards, Albert has built his career making weather and climate science accessible to Hispanic audiences. He also hosts the podcast “Turbulencias Atmosféricas”, sharing stories of resilience, science, and culture linked to weather and climate change.