Prior to the pandemic, NAHREP was building a world class lineup for the fall convention. I was convinced it was going to be our best ever. The goal was to create a program that would be rich with content and provided our members with an experience that would last a lifetime. While a live event is still in question, we do have Mike Ferry, Matthew Ferry, Nely Galán and Deepak Chopra confirmed. These thought leaders are some of the best content creators for mindset, sales mastery and wealth building you can find anywhere in the world. If we have to go virtual, I guarantee it will be better than anything you see today. Of course, the upside is that a virtual program has the capacity to reach more people, but the trade-off is that you lose that special energy you get when you are in a big crowd of like-minded individuals.
It is incredibly disconcerting to see how the economic effect of this pandemic has affected Latino families, but it makes me even more motivated to put an event together that will have a lasting impact on our members and network. The Coronavirus has challenged our values and prompted us all to reconsider our priorities. It has caused us to reconsider how we spend our time and where we spend our money. My guess is that the September timing for this year’s NAHREP at L’ATTITUDE convention will come when our economy is emerging out from under the ashes and we will all be ready for a jolt of inspiration and positivity. I promise that NAHREP will deliver. Check it out at NAHREP at L’ATTITUDE.
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Immigration may be the most emotional issue in our politics, but behind the slogans are real people whose lives are shaped by how our laws actually work. In this episode, I explain why I say I’m “glad Trump is ending illegal immigration”—not because I support cruelty toward migrants, but because I want to end a system that exploits undocumented workers, keeps them in the shadows, and lets bad employers and politicians off the hook. I talk about why enforcement should focus on those who profit from illegal labor, why our broken legal immigration system needs a complete overhaul, and why a real path to citizenship for long-time, tax-paying immigrants is both moral and economically smart. If we care about growth, talent, and basic human dignity, we can’t afford to get this conversation wrong.
After the clip of Donald Trump meeting with Zohran Mamdani went viral, I heard from people who weren’t sure what to make of two supposed political opposites smiling for the cameras and saying they “want the same things.” In this episode, I break down what that moment really tells us about partisan politics—how both parties use identity and outrage while often staying aligned on power and money—and why communities like ours can’t afford to be naïve about the game that’s being played. I also talk about what real political independence looks like for Latinos, and why thinking beyond party labels is essential if we’re serious about building lasting economic and political power.
After my last video about Pharrell Williams, I heard from people who wondered why I’d respond to a comment that, on the surface, seemed harmless. In this episode, I explain why moments like this matter—because even well-intentioned remarks can reinforce damaging narratives about Black and Latino professionals, especially around DEI and merit. And when those narratives come from influential voices, they spread fast. I also get into why unity and consistency in our messaging is critical right now, and why staying silent when false narratives gain traction can cost us economically and professionally.