047: Tune in to Latino Talk Podcast with Rafael "Ray" Collazo

After two sleepless years, Rafael “Ray” Collazo finally listened to his heart and founded Rays Podcast Network on Easter Sunday of 2013. Ray began Rays Latino Talk Podcast so everyone can have the inspiration and tools to release their immense greatness. Collazo felt compelled to share life lessons he had experienced through his unique personal journey to help others have the courage to listen to their heart. As Rays Podcast grew, Ray wanted to dedicate specific content to subject areas he particularly appreciates like Sports, Politics and Latina Empowerment, thus the creation of Latino Sports Talk, Latinos Talk Politics and Rays Latina Voices.

Ray is passionate about creating platforms so we can all learn from the incredible ‘Rays Of Light’ amongst us that can help transform our lives with their powerful messages. Collazo is a seasoned and acclaimed campaign professional and strategist who helps lead the political affairs for a prominent national civil rights organization. He believes anyone can have their values reflected in our larger society as long as they ‘own’ being the boss of their own life.

Collazo is exuberant about the opportunity to take his talents and passion for personal development, leadership, conversation and Latino Life to building an online media platform to raise the voices of the Rays Podcast Network Community. Ray is most proud of being a family man who loves spending time with his wife Michelle, sons Troy and Maxwell and an extended network of family and friends. In his spare time, Ray enjoys traveling, listening to podcasts and following his beloved Philadelphia Phillies…well maybe not beloved this year :-). You can contact Rafael “Ray” Collazo at [e-mail] and on Twitter at @collazophilly.

What you'll learn

• Ray's American dream and his journey to pursue it
• How Ray led the largest Latino non-partisan voter registration drive in the US as an  activitist
• How Ray is helping raise awareness of the value the Latino community is contributing to this country
• Why the "safe" path is actually riskier as it limits Latino's earnings potential
• How Ray started Latino Talk one of the first Latino podcasts in the US
• Ray and I talk about the bright future of Latino podcasting
• The tremendous online business potential of Latino and Latina entrepreneurs
• Why the concept of working smarter not harder is sometimes difficult for Latinos/as to internalize
• The tremendous pool of Latino talent and creativity
• How to own your platform online
• Why podcasting is such a powerful learning method

Resources & Links

• Latino Talk Podcast
• Latino Sports Talk
• Latinos Talk Politics
• Ray on Twitter

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