#8 From News Anchor to Entrepreneur: How Pilar Ortiz Reinvented Herself After Losing Everything

We had the privilege of sitting down with the incredible Linda Hurtado-Bond, a Fox 13 TV news anchor, Emmy Award-winning journalist, best-selling author, breast cancer survivor, and mother of five! Linda opened up about how she juggles her high-profile career at Fox 13, writing thrilling novels, and raising a family, all while staying true to her passions. In this episode, Linda breaks down the entire process of getting your book published—from finding critique groups to landing an agent—and shares best practices for balancing it all. You won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation about following your dreams, getting your book published, and maintaining balance in a busy life! Produced by David “Fingers” Bell and hosted by Nicole Valentin Alicea.

In this episode, Nicole Alicea sits down with Brenda Terry, the only Jack Daniel’s Brand Ambassador in Florida, to uncover the strategy behind one of the most recognizable brands in the world. This conversation goes far beyond whiskey—it’s a deep dive into branding, distribution, and how global companies win at the local level. Brenda shares how Jack Daniel’s operates behind the scenes, from supplier and distributor relationships to the powerful role bartenders play in influencing consumer decisions. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How Jack Daniel’s markets a global brand across 170+ countries • The difference between suppliers, distributors, and brand ambassadors • Why bartenders are one of the most powerful influencers in purchasing decisions • How storytelling and relationships drive brand loyalty • What business owners can learn from large-scale brand strategy Brenda also shares her personal journey from bartender to brand ambassador and how she helps humanize a global brand through