299: An Inspiring Immigrant’s Leadership Journey

299: An Inspiring Immigrant’s Leadership Journey

299: An Inspiring Immigrant’s Leadership Journey

Immigrants to the United States are not always welcomed with open arms, but that doesn’t stop them from pursuing their dreams. Cynthia Torres arrived in the U.S. from Colombia when she was 25, and she’s a beautiful example of someone who started a business and is having a very positive impact on the people in her community. You’ll be inspired by her story and her accomplishments.

Cynthia Torres is a Colombian American who has resided for over 25 years in Oxnard, California, west of Los Angeles. She’s a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and is leaving an indelible mark in service to its vibrant and dynamic Latinx population. Her professional journey is nothing short of remarkable.

Cynthia is the founder and CEO of the local for-profit business, New Dawn Counseling & Consulting. She also recently assumed the Executive Director position of a thirty-year-old nonprofit organization called City Impact, Inc.

You’ll discover:

  • What brought Cynthia to the U.S. from Columbia when she was 25 years old
  • Important lessons Cynthia has learned as a leader of two organizations
  • How she’s incorporated the teachings of compassionate communication into the culture of New Dawn
  • The startling statistic about Latinas in the C-suite in US companies
  • What Cynthia recommends to young Hispanic women about overcoming barriers they face

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229: I’m Here: Touching Lives with Compassionate Communication

229: I’m Here: Touching Lives with Compassionate Communication

229: I’m Here: Touching Lives with Compassionate Communication

As a college freshman, Marcus Engel was blinded and nearly killed after being struck by a drunk driver. Through hundreds of hours of reconstructive surgery, months of rehab, and adapting to a completely new world, Marcus remained committed to his goals: return to college and recapture life.

Marcus accepted and embraced the challenge. The life lessons he learned on this unexpected journey are now the guiding forces that inspire hundreds of thousands every day. He is the co-founder of the I’m Here Movement, a 501(c)3, which is changing the culture of care with two simple words.

Marcus has authored four books, including I’m Here and The Other End of the Stethoscope. He holds a B.S. in Sociology and a Masters in Narrative Medicine. In 2017, Marcus was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and is currently an adjunct professor at the University of Notre Dame where he teaches pre-med students the art of “being with.”

You’ll discover:

  • What happened to Marcus and how he’s used that experience to serve others
  • The two words spoken to Marcus by a caregiver, giving him hope and comfort during his initial hours in the hospital
  • What is means to truly “be with” another human being
  • How leaders can bring more caring and compassion into conversations with those they serve

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