Culture Talks with Isaac Rocha

Isaac Rocha was born and raised in small town Las Cruces New Mexico to parents, Hector and Becky Rocha. He was born into a faith based Denomination known as the Apostolic Assembly where his father ministered throughout his entire life.

HE Graduated in 2003 from Onate High School with a full scholarship to New Mexico State and lost it shortly after the gain. He went back for a year and decided to take a break to reevaluate his options. That break quickly turned into 16 years of journeying through life with absolutely no desire to go back. He realized that traditional College just wasn’t for him.

The past 22 year’s have allowed Isaac to journey through work experiences in fast food restaurants, retail, corporate banking, Lyft driving, church worship singing/leadership, to now running his own Business from the comforts of his phone and home. His diverse skill-sets have gifted him the ability to connect deeply with people, while allowing him to service communities of families in different parts of the world. His services help families earn more income, save on taxes and insurance, while becoming properly protected in the process.

During this time, Isaac also embarked on a 14-year, 80 lb weight-loss journey that completely transformed his life. This very path took his self-love practices to new levels. Giving him a deeper understanding of his own self-healing abilities. Taking him through the phases that renewed his behaviors, habits, diet, mind, physical & spiritual body; as well every aspect of his life.

His transition to Phoenix, AZ 5 years ago accelerated his transformation and desire for change. The memory of this “shy” introvert kid hiding behind his mom’s dress is just that…a distant memory. These days, his quiet demeanor just disguises his ability to communicate with so much wisdom and clarity when he speaks.

Isaac considers himself a creative and empathic individual with a deep appreciation and love for the arts. His love for food, travel, exploration, individuality, and freedom continues to grow as he grows each and everyday. He now strives and desires to live his life one present moment at a time.

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Culture Talks with Zeke Rodriguez

Zeke Rodriguez was born and raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He is currently the Founder and President of Continual Growth LLC., an Air Force veteran, father, and natural healing advocate. Under his leadership, Continual Growth is now southern New Mexico’s leading medical cannabis card clinic and CBD resource center.

Beyond Continual Growth, Zeke’s drive to uplift his community through wellness can be seen in his hosting of the last 3 annual yoga festivals from 2017 to 2020. He believes yoga encourages a natural healing lifestyle as it focuses on mind, body, and spirit all in one practice. Healing the community and bringing people together is Zeke’s path and his purpose. He thoroughly enjoys outdoor running, continuously promoting a natural healing lifestyle, and spending quality time with his beautiful daughter.

With 10 years of total education at Dona Ana Community College (DACC) and NMSU. Zeke has attained an Associate in Arts, an Associate in General Studies, and a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy with a Supplementary major in Law and Society. His higher education and Leadership path continues as he runs for Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico in the 2022 Political elections.

Self-improvement is at the core of Zeke’s message:

“What’s best and easiest isn’t to put down other people, but to prepare oneself to be the best one can.” -Socrates

“If ever the time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin." -Samuel Adams

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Zeke for Lt Governor

Recommended Literature:
Mastery by Robert Greene
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

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Culture Talks with Sandra and Kendra Espiritu

Sandra Espiritu was born in Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico and moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico at the age of nine with her single mother and three younger siblings. She learned work ethic, independence and responsibility at a very young age. Sandra acquired her New Mexico Real Estate Broker license in 2005. After 2 years in the business, she decided to launch her own Real Estate company during one of the toughest economic times.

During the 2008 market crash, Enchanted Sun Realty was born. Sandra is the Founder and Qualifying Broker of Enchanted Sun Realty, where they pride themselves in being a local boutique, woman-owned, minority-owned, Real Estate company in Las Cruces, New Mexico and expanding to surrounding areas. Her business philosophy has always been a “People Vs. Profit” business model and positive culture. Advocating home ownership, affordable housing, and sustainable living practices is their passion. Supporting local business, entrepreneurship, and inspiring women is part of their company mission.

Their team loves contributing back to their community as well as providing free education for first time home buyers, investors and teaching financial literacy. Her business and life philosophy is to make a positive impact on those around her, her team, clients, colleagues, and the communities they serve. Sandra has seen a great need for sustainable and affordable housing options, and therefore has established a shipping container building company, ReCrated, in 2018.

Sandra has been married for 22 years and has 3 amazing children. She strives to teach them compassion, work ethic and perseverance. Having been born in Mexico and coming from very humble beginnings, she hopes to be a positive example to other Latina Women and be a great resource to elevate our community.

Kendra Espiritu was born and raised in beautiful Las Cruces, New Mexico where she still calls home today. Born into a Mexican American family and living in a border town, Kendra has developed an admiration for culture and people. Kendra is a senior studying at New Mexico State University and will be graduating December 2021 with her Bachelor’s in International Business, and minors in International Studies and Spanish.

After graduating, she wishes to pursue law school for Environmental Law. Kendra’s passion is to work with non-government entities in creating and enforcing environmental standards for businesses and communities. During Kendra’s college career, she studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain and fell in love with the experience, city and its people. This is where she hopes to return to pursue an International Environmental Law program.

But, not before she opens up her coffee, pizza, and wine lounge, Grounded Cafe, with her family this fall! Kendra has been a barista for 4+ years and has been involved in the coffee industry/ culture since she was young. Her favorite aspect about the coffee industry is its ability to bring people together and provide a shared space to be creative, make connections, and collaborate with others in the community. Grounded has been a dream of Kendra and her family for many years, as they have always wanted to own their own coffee shop. This past year, although difficult, provided the Espiritu family with the opportunity to fulfill that dream.

Connect with the Espiritu Duo:

Grounded Café Vino Pizza
300 N Main St.
Las Cruces, NM 88001
groundedfamilia@gmail.com
575.636.8962
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Enchanted Sun Realty | ReCrated
1424 E Lohman Ave.
Las Cruces, NM 88001
sandra.enchantedsun@gmail.com
Off 575.532.5406
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Culture Talks with Jonathan Rojas

Jonathan Rojas is creative at heart and a US Air Force Veteran. His passions encompass co-owning and leading a creative production agency called Arbor Drive with his sister/business partner, Jasmin. Arbor Drive is focused on helping brands connect with their audience with compelling and immersive visual storytelling, photography, marketing strategy, web and graphic design. Jonathan loves empowering the team to harness their strengths and encourage them to pursue their purpose wholeheartedly.

After years of cultivating my craft, the mission is clear: “Lead a team of forward thinkers and to create a platform for people to tell their stories in a captivating yet meaningful way.”
-Jonathan Rojas

When he's not storyboarding or planning the next video shoot, he's reading a book at a local coffee shop, hiking the Colorado Rockies or cycling down the PCH to San Diego. Let’s go!

Connect with Jonathan and Arbor Drive:
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J Rojas Instagram

ACTS for a Powerful Prayer:
Adoration/Admiration
Confession
Thanksgiving
Supplication

Literature Mentioned:

Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by: Gino Wickman

Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married by: Gary Chapman

The Human Team: So, You Created A Team But People Showed Up! by: Jeanet Wade

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Culture Talks with Ingrid Dyer

Ingrid recently moved back to her hometown of Olathe, KS after living in Miami, FL for the last 6.5 years. Due to the pandemic, she was laid-off where she was working as a furniture buyer. She decided it was best to move back to her hometown of Kansas City due to so much uncertainty. Ingrid is 1st generation Mexican American, she was raised in a single parent household where she grew up with an absent father, sexual abuse and at times displaced without a home.

Growing up in the mid-west she experienced colourism within her race and outside of her race due to being a light skinned Latina. Though experiencing adversity in her up bringing Ingrid had the opportunity to attend an art school in Chicago where she pursued her passion and received a degree which allowed her to work for many well-known retailers & brands such as Mango clothing, New Era Cap and ACE Hardware.

When Ingrid is not working the typical 8 to 5 office job she volunteers her time at home taking in foster dogs with the Chain of Hope animal rescue organization. She is also navigating through a health & fitness journey where she is learning to heal from within. Now almost a full year since Ingrid located back to her hometown she literally finds herself in a radical 360 degree “full circle moment” grateful at a second chance to reset her life and find her balance.

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Learn about Chain of Hope:
Chain of Hope is a 501c3 grass roots organization assisting abused and neglected animal in the urban core of Kansas City, MO while also educating pet owners on proper animal and pet care.

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Culture Talks with Inga Rimkeviciute

Inga Rimkeviciute is serial entrepreneur, professional pivoter, wellness hacker, and energy dealer. She's a multilingual, multi-passionate woman with a squir...

Inga Rimkeviciute is serial entrepreneur, professional pivoter, wellness hacker, and energy dealer. She’s a multilingual, multi-passionate woman with a squirrel brain functionality.. Inga's experiences have ranged from server and nanny, to massage therapist, to 18 wheeler driver and owner operator, to "Chicago Fashion Weeks" project manager.

This vast range of life & career transitions have lead her back to Lithuania where she now teaches Nirvana fitness and nutritional therapy. She is the Founder of "Me time" (Laikas sau) women's community and "Grow ON" podcast host. The Grow On podcast is a platform where FUN is encouraged, mistakes are accepted, and where everything is figureoutable.

Inga is inspiring women to master their inter-personal growth game through learning and developing new habits to start living their BIG dream. She is obsessed with sharing healthy hair growth tips & routines along with wellness hacks. Always encouraging the L'et's Grow on" mentality.

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Culture Talks with Reena Ray

Reena Ray is a Costumer, Designer, assistant, a world traveler, a jokester with a work ethic, a sister, a lover, and rarely a fighter. She has worked alongsi...

Reena Ray is a Costumer, Designer, assistant, a world traveler, a jokester with a work ethic, a sister, a lover, and rarely a fighter. She has worked alongside designers for Beyonce and Keanu Reeves. Her role as a costume assistant have allowed her the opportunity to work for films such as Jumanji, Dunkirk, and Bill & Ted 3. She has also helped costume assist on shows such as HBO’s Insecure, Showtime’s Shameless, and the NBC hit series “This Is Us”.

Last year Reena was able to flex her creative muscle by costume designing the 1979 based period short film “Devotee”. When she’s not dressing the cast, she loves to travel and to volunteer her time at Medical Missions throughout the Philippines. From Paris to Thailand, Reena loves exploring and traveling and absorbing the diverse cultures this world has to offer.

Her ability to relate and joke with others is what has helped her gain friends across the globe. She is currently a Costume Coordinator on Showtime’s “The L Word: Generation Q”, Her goal is to eventually work her way into a writers room, while transitioning to the big screen. Daily exercise and cooking yummy recipes with her boyfriend Darryl are the activities that have kept her sane during this crazy global pandemic.

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