Episodes

Join host Leticia Latino from deep in nature at Ginne Springs, Florida as she reflects on saying Goodbye to a very challenging 2020 and the hopes and thoughts for what's to come in 2021. From all of us at Back2Basics, thank you for your support and we look forward to a great 2021! Happy New Year Ev…

In this solo episode, Host Leticia Latino reflects on Christmas and Religion. As a practicing Catholic this time of the year has profound meaning to her, but she shares where her own curiosity about the different religions and beliefs has taken her and she also shares thoughts on how we live the ho…

When former ESPN broadcaster Barbara Jordan’s older sister Beverly was murdered by her fiancé 30 years ago, the family’s grief was compounded when the killer was released from prison nearly three decades later. Barbara, a former athlete, five-time All-American for the Amateur Softball Association a…

With her PhD in gossip, six EMMY® awards and social media reach topping 120 million per month, Dr. Shawne Duperon is considered by many to be one of the most innovative consultants and speakers on communication today. As a scholar, Dr. Shawne’s expertise is leading-edge, applying gossip theory, she…

Dr. Frederick “Freddy” Starr has been called one of the “Pioneers of Neurofeedback”. He's a computational neuroscientist and psychiatrist, a global leader in Mental Health and Founder and CEO of Myneurva Datasystems, In 2008, his world was turned upside down by the tragic loss of his oldest daughte…

Back2Basics Host Leticia Latino shares her own reflections on this very different Thanksgiving, her challenges and blessings as well as some big news of what she has lined up for our episode 100!

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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!

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…

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!

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.

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…

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…

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…

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!

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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!