Órale Success

011: Getting Older

Omar & Joey discuss some of the most important realizations they’ve had about life as a result of getting older. From prioritizing people and experiences over things to minding their own business and having zero energy for drama, they share what life has taught them over the years.

010: Dr. Pedro Avila

Omar talks with Dr. Pedro Avila about growing up in Mexico, immigrating to the U.S., working in the strawberry fields, and navigating the world of higher education. From developing websites in the early 1990s to serving as the current President of Gavilan College, they discuss strategies for overcoming obstacles and the importance of giving back to your community.

009: Stop Being So Scared of Everything!

Omar and Joey discuss the importance of exercising your personal power and not surrendering to a victim mentality. There is more than enough for everyone, but only those with an abundance mindset can see it.

008: Elias Portales – From San Jose to Georgetown Law (and back)

Omar talks with Elias Portales about growing up in downtown San Jose, graduating from Santa Clara and Georgetown Law, and learning that being a lawyer wasn’t everything he thought it would be. They also discuss balancing family responsibilities and personal ambitions, how maintaining success is harder than first achieving success, and dealing with life’s unexpected tragedies.

007: Javier Benavidez – Community Building in New Mexico

Omar talks with Javier Benavidez about his career as a community organizer, campaign manager, non-profit director, and most recently as a Yoga Instructor. He is an inspirational man of service to his community and I had a blast learning about his journey and his hopeful outlook for the future.