Criss Cuervo
Program Coordinator
Bridging Differences
Interview Title:
Tap Into Your Inner Latina!”
Interview available:
Sunday, October 6, 2024
at 12:00 pm CT
“The Mindfulness Maverick”
From dominating Hispanic TV sales to becoming a beacon of mindfulness and emotional intelligence, this Venezuelan-born visionary has made her mark across the US, LatAm, and Spain. In 2016, she left the corporate grind to spread culturally attuned mindfulness around the world.
Criss created a mindfulness and meditation course to help people tap into their energy, power, and inner peace, and to lead with self-awareness.
Interview is available at 12:00 pm CT on
Sunday, October 6, 2024
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Criss Cuervo
Key Moments 00:00:07 - Introduction: Tía Juana introduces Criss Cuervo, highlighting her global living experiences and meditation background.
00:01:32 - Criss's Background: Criss shares her family's Colombian roots, growing up in Venezuela, and moving to the U.S. at 15.
00:06:14 - U.S. Influence on Women's Aspirations: Criss discusses how seeing women's opportunities in the U.S. broadened her vision.
00:10:15 - Takeaway 1 - "Concentrating on Education": Criss reflects on the importance of education in shaping her future and the journey of immigrants (15:30)
00:10:15 - Education as a Foundation: Criss reflects on the importance of education in shaping her future and the journey of immigrants.
00:15:40 - Transition from Corporate to Meditation: Criss talks about her decision to leave corporate America after 13 years and pursue mindfulness studies.
00:23:50 - Takeaway 2 - Importance of Personal Development: Juana and Criss discuss the importance of self-awareness and its role in effective leadership.
00:32:40 - Takeaway 3 - Power of Faith and Focus:: The conversation dives into Criss’s perspective on how faith and focus play into self-growth and leadership.
00:36:15 - Latina Identity and Self-Belief: Criss shares how embracing her Latina roots contributes to her sense of self-worth and presence in her work.
00:43:20 - Bridging Differences with Mindfulness: Criss describes her work with the Greater Good Science Center and the use of mindfulness practices to bridge cultural and political divides.
00:48:00 - Guided Meditation Practice: Criss leads the audience through a short mindfulness meditation.
00:50:35 - Closing Thoughts: Tía Juana and Criss wrap up the discussion with reflections on the importance of meditation and self-care in leadership.
Our host:
Dr. Juana Bordas
is recognized as an elder and icon in the world of leadership, diversity, and the advancement of Latinos, women, and communities of color. She was the founding president of the National Hispana Leadership Institute, received the International Leadership Association Life-Time Achievement Award, and the first Latina faculty at the Center for Creative Leadership. Dr. Bordas is the author of The Power of Latino Leadership - Ahora!
