Episodes
Nov. 18, 2020
E80- Tami Simon - On Being True and Spiritual Awakening
TAMI SIMON is on a quest to help awaken the world. She founded award-winning Sounds True in 1985 as a multimedia publishing company with a mission to disseminate spiritual wisdom. She hosts a popular weekly podcast called Insights at the Edge, where she has interviewed the "who is who" of today’s l…
Nov. 11, 2020
E79: Ilse van Goth and Keith Trimels - The Power of Paying it Forward
Recurring guests Ilse van Goth and Keith Trimels make a great case for the Power there is in Paying It Forward! In this very casual but insightful exchange of wisdom, stories, and insights, Leticia and her guests discuss how kindness and good actions towards others can create ripple effects and lif…
Nov. 4, 2020
E78: Dr. Michael Baston - Take Charge of your tomorrow
Dr. Michael Baston is the President of Rockland Community College and a national leader who helps develop comprehensive supports that foster college completion, Dr. Michael Baston’s work has been featured on MSNBC, USA Today, The Atlantic, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Community College Daily,…
Oct. 28, 2020
E77: John Fieldly- The energy to Succeed
Celsius CEO John Fieldly and Leticia Latino discuss what it takes to make it to the top, and how you remain "balanced" once you are there! He also shares the passion for the company and product he leads, sharing why CELSIUS is more than a High Energy Drink, it is actually all about having a Live Fi…
Oct. 21, 2020
E76: Michael Steger - Living the life YOU want
Dr. Michael Steger is a jack of many trades. He's a Psychology Professor, Author, Speaker, Director of the Center for Meaning and Purpose and a TED Talk Speaker and a true authority on how we can achieve a life with meaning and purpose. This will be one conversation that will leave you wanting more!
Oct. 14, 2020
E75: Keith Trimels - The clues to our WHY
Keith Trimels is already a regular at Back2Basics as Leticia finds his insights powerful and his perspective and wisdom on a broad array of subjects quite compelling. On this new episode they chat about how Life gives us clues to finding our WHY and about his theory that each human being is a colle…
Oct. 7, 2020
E74: Robert Purvy - Pivot to your dreams
Rob Purvy shares his fascinating journey from selling shoes as a young kid to holding top executive positions around the world for some of the most recognizable sports brands and how being African American actually played in his favor!
Sept. 30, 2020
E73: James Rosseau - Achieving your True Potential
Motivational Speaker, Podcast Host, Founder and CEO of The Corelink Solution James Rosseau, shares his belief that God has a unique plan and potential for each human being and shares ways that can help you reach your True Potential.
Sept. 23, 2020
E72: The Far Out Couple - Letting Life Take Over
The FarOut Couple (Julie Roxane + Alasdair) share how they are Letting Life Take Over. Leticia revisits with her "podcasting friends" how their life has changed in a year. From living in the Caravan in the French Forrest, to getting "unexpectedly' married, to moving to Guatemala, to.....want to kno…
Sept. 16, 2020
E71: Michael Matteo Rossi - Creating your own Story
Fresh from winning a Film Awarded for Best Director for his latest movie Shadows, Michael Matteo Rossi shares how he keeps positive despite being in an industry that sometimes seems devoted to bringing people down. We discussed his journey and own experiences, from dealing with the nay-sayers to ho…
Sept. 9, 2020
E70: Yitzi Weiner - A positive Influencer
Join this warm conversation between journalist, author and Founder of Authority Magazine Yitzi Weiner and Leticia Latino. They talk a bit of everything, from him being a devoted family man to the journey of starting a successful on-line publication by committing to telling empowering and actionable…
Sept. 2, 2020
E69: Leticia Latino- Finding the New Normal
Join Host Leticia Latino as she jumpstarts a new season of Back2Basics! After a short break to recharge and reset, she's ready to bring you her insights on how she has been finding her "new normal" and what is coming up in this next season!
Aug. 5, 2020
E68: Luisa Diaz- Sexy is Timeless
In this exciting episode Leticia interviews fellow Venezuelan personality Luisa Diaz. Luisa is a TV host, actress, former “Ms. Venezuela International” and “Mrs. New York International” and author of several best sellers, including her latest "Sexy is Timeless". Her passion for helping others drove…
July 29, 2020
E67: Renee Brinkerhoff - Rallying for a cause
When Colorado-based mother and wife Renee Brinkerhoff decided to completely change her life to become both a car racer and a global philanthropist, she never envisioned her efforts could also change the lives of women and children worldwide. Beyond empowering conversation where you will be convince…
July 22, 2020
E66: Ruth Busalacchi - Helping Seniors Age Safely
When her parents needed assistance and guidance to manage the complexities of disease and caregiving, Ruth Busalacchi rised to the occasion and took an active role in helping them age safely and at home. Throughout the journey of caring for her own, she realized her calling to make it her purpose a…
July 15, 2020
E65: Lauren Sustek - Building the dream team
Co-author of Women in Business Leading the way, Lauren Sustek, shares how she is building her dream team, what has made her company so successful and what keeps her going every day.
July 8, 2020
E64: Jay Abbasi - Sharing Mindfulness with the world
From devastating loss to mindful inspiration and action, in this episode you will be in awe of Jay Abbasi and his ability to communicate and inspire. He is on a mission to bring mindfulness to the workplace and to anyone he gets in touch with. Listen and decide for yourself if he's got what it take…
June 30, 2020
E63: Dana Frazier - A Creative Flair
Inspirational Episode with Cosmetologist and Hair and Beauty Influencer Dana Frazier Middleton! From banking to doing something she's really passionate about and making a difference with community involvement. After listening you will agree that her creative flair is her key to success!
June 24, 2020
E62: Pamela Stambaugh - It Takes a Village
Pamela Stambaugh has been giving feedback and providing coaching to senior executives to help them recognize and be responsible for the context they set and keep for their organization for over 20 years. Co-authors of the book Women in Business Leading the Way, Leticia and Pam have an engaging conv…
June 17, 2020
E61: Heidi Burkhart- A Force to be reckoned with
Heidi Burkhart is the President and Founder of Dane Real Estate (“Dane”). Ms. Burkhart formed Dane, the affordable housing real estate brokerage, in 2008 when she was 26. Dane is the only woman-owned and operated brokerage in...
June 10, 2020
E60: Leticia Latino - Finding MY WHY during Coronavirus Times
Host Leticia Latino marks the important Milestone of Episode 60 and 4,000 downloads opening her heart about how COVID times have impacted her and the commitment she made to take advantage of this unique moment in time, RESET and finding her WHY.
June 3, 2020
E59: Patty Taulbee - Living in the moment
It's all about the decisions you make in life, for Patty Taulbee, co-author of the book Women in Business Leading the way and owner of Plantlife, an all natural Body Care Product company. Patty opens up about her difficult childhood and the dangerous patterns she was able to break free from and cre…
May 27, 2020
E58: Lobsang Chunzom - The joy in Helping Others
A beyond empowering and insightful conversation with the Venerable Lobsang Chunzom, who besides being an ordained Buddhist nun, is the founder and CEO of the Limitless Health Institute. She has provided therapeutic services in hospitals as well as created programs to help substance abusers, incarce…
May 24, 2020
E57- Marci Klein: Riding the wave of Life
Not everyone dreams of being an entrepreneur. For co-author of the #1 Amazon Best Seller Women in Business Leading the way and Emmy award winning Marci Klein, owning her own business was not her aspiration in the beginning, but just like the currents of the ocean, she was swept away on a journey sh…