In this episode, we are speaking with Sandra Lopez, Vice President & GM, Intel Sports at Intel. Sandra leads Intel Sports and Media, and she is responsible for partnering with the sports and media industry to provide the future fans and consumers with the next generation of immersive media experiences. Sandra will share her experiences growing into an executive level role, finding and owning her Latinidad, discussing the unique challenges of Latinas in tech, and sharing her advice for Latina/o/x professionals on finding your north star. Tune in for an amazing dialogue!

This episode was put together in light of #BlackLivesMatter and recent events surrounding George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and the issues of anti-Blackness, racial injustice and institutional racism in our society. In this episode, we are speaking with Luis Cornejo (LMFT), Co-Founder of PsychoSocial Media, a mental health multimedia business created by mental health professionals in a joint effort to raise mental health awareness and destigmatize mental illness. Luis will share his advice for navigating anxiety, fear, helplessness and other forms of emotional trauma that we may be experiencing due to recent events. We will also be discussing #BlackLivesMatter and the ways in which we as a Latinx community can support members of the Black community. Additionally, we will be discussing PsychoSocial Media's mission, resources and how the organization at large is helping destigmatize mental health in the Latinx community. Make sure to tune in for a timely, critical dialogue on race and mental health.

In this episode, we are speaking with Dr. Christina Villarreal, an Executive Coach, Leadership Trainer, and Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. Before next episode's first executive interview, Dr. Villarreal will 'set the stage' and share insights and trends on Latinx executive leadership that she has observed through her work. Dr. Villarreal will also share her professional advice on navigating a job search and leveling up in your career.

Welcome to the first episode of ¡ADELANTE, JUNTOS! In this episode, we will introduce you to the podcast and to our host, Michael A. Urbina. ¡ADELANTE, JUNTOS! is a podcast dedicated to highlighting the lived experiences of Latinx, senior executives. Our objective is to create a one-stop shop for knowledge, resources and stories from Latinx executives, for Latinx professionals to learn from and draw career inspiration. Executives will share their stories and give Latinx-informed, professional advice for us to consider. Through our mission, we aim to create a community where we as Latinx professionals can move forward, together, in our careers. Michael A. Urbina is a human capital and executive search professional, currently leading executive diversity recruiting efforts at Box, Inc. Michael’s mission is to disrupt traditional recruiting practices in Silicon Valley and empower the next generation of high-performing executives from underrepresented backgrounds. Michael is an internationally-recognized public speaker and has worked with several organizations across Silicon Valley and Mexico City. Additionally, Michael currently sits on the Board of Directors of Turning Basin Labs, a cooperative staffing agency that creates value for progressive Bay Area businesses by sourcing, placing, and supporting the best, most diverse talent. Prior to entering Silicon Valley, Michael worked in the non-profit sector, specializing in gender violence and sexual assault prevention. Michael holds Bachelor’s Degrees in both Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies from Saint Mary's College of California.