Cafecito Chats
Cafecito Chats is a new broadcast of Cortez Consulting. These virtual gatherings feature small businesses that are making a difference in our community. We invite special guests to join us for a little “merienda” and share personal stories. These conversations take place every other week and cover various topics. We hope you will grab your cafecito and join us for good times & consejitos!
Interested in joining us? Complete our in-take form and don’t forget to check us out on YouTube.
Cafecito Chats: Workshop 1
On Wednesday, October 13 our “Lifting Each Other” Workshop was held as the first of a series of three workshops to include women business owners. The women who attended shared advice, received tips and had the opportunity to network with the other individuals during the virtual workshop.
Stay tuned for more!
HopeAustin
Cafecito Chats 11.
Monica von Waaden, founder of HopeAustin, shares how as a passionate mother she is tackling food insecurity with the children of Central Texas and believes no child deserves to go hungry.
Be Brave
Cafecito Chats 10.
Special guest Emlyn Lee, founder of BRAVE Communities, shares her entrepreneurship journey and her love for helping young leaders.
Uplifting Families
Cafecito Chats 9.
Featuring Tala Matchett, Partner at Notley and Founder of Community Pods. Listen to how she found her passion for uplifting families and how she is helping others.
Finding Your Fire
Cafecito Chats 8.
Terri Broussard Williams, Founder and President of MovementMaker and author of Find Your Fire. See how you can find your passion and ignite your own fire within.
College Advice: 101
Cafecito Chats 7.
Our special double feature with Katy Oliveira of Collegehood Advice and Joseph Miller from Comprehensive College Check. What lessons can college students take from COVID?
Gifts With Love
Cafecito Chats 6.
An episode about “gifting” love with owner of Austintacious, Mia Sims. Learn how this amazing Austin businesswomen is changing the business of giving.
Everything Coffee
Cafecito Chats 5.
Mike Tevino, owner of Weathered Hands Farmhouse Coffee talks about how his hobby turned into a passion.
Parenting & Self-Care
Health & Wellness
Cafecito Chats 4.
Dr. Mayra Olivares-Urueta and Dr. Taryn Ozuna Allen from MamisontheMove share their stories on how Mamis can be empowered around work, life and family.
Cafecito Chats 3.
Featuring Erin Ray and Monica Landois. These inspiring women share their stories of starting their own business and the importance of health and wellness.
Student Internships
Cafecito Chats 2.
Featuring special guest, Magnolia Cruz. Magnolia is a senior at St. Edward’s University majoring in Business Administration and Spanish and shares helpful advice for students.
Public Engagement
Cafecito Chats 1.
Our first episode of Cafecito Chats with Dr. Laura J. Cortez and Liliana Ordoñez, sharing what life has been for our team and the importance of community engagement.