Futbol Takeover E2

Hi everyone. So, welcome to the football Hi everyone. So, welcome to the football takeover where we're going to be talking takeover where we're going to be talking takeover where we're going to be talking about the intersection of business, about the intersection of business, about the intersection of business, community, culture, and football. So, community, culture, and football. So, community, culture, and football. So, um, thank you guys so much for tuning in um, thank you guys so much for tuning in um, thank you guys so much for tuning in today. It's going to be a little bit of today. It's going to be a little bit of today. It's going to be a little bit of a different format than the last one. a different format than the last one. a different format than the last one. So, prepare prepare yourselves. Um, and So, prepare prepare yourselves. Um, and So, prepare prepare yourselves. Um, and I, you know, so since we did the first I, you know, so since we did the first I, you know, so since we did the first show last week, it's it's been, first of show last week, it's it's been, first of show last week, it's it's been, first of all, thank you so much for the response. all, thank you so much for the response. all, thank you so much for the response. It's been really interesting and fun to It's been really interesting and fun to It's been really interesting and fun to get messages and just um you know get messages and just um you know get messages and just um you know inquiries about the show and you know inquiries about the show and you know inquiries about the show and you know the why and um hey what else is coming the why and um hey what else is coming the why and um hey what else is coming up and and all of those fun questions. up and and all of those fun questions. up and and all of those fun questions. So let me tell you the why. Um you know So let me tell you the why. Um you know So let me tell you the why. Um you know I think uh like I've always said I think uh like I've always said I think uh like I've always said football there is an entire culture football there is an entire culture football there is an entire culture behind it um that fuels it. It's really behind it um that fuels it. It's really behind it um that fuels it. It's really all about the supporters and the people all about the supporters and the people all about the supporters and the people that are in it. Um, and I think one of that are in it. Um, and I think one of that are in it. Um, and I think one of the really beautiful things that we're the really beautiful things that we're the really beautiful things that we're experiencing right now is the fact that experiencing right now is the fact that experiencing right now is the fact that the rest of the world um, and our the rest of the world um, and our the rest of the world um, and our neighbors, our communities are also neighbors, our communities are also neighbors, our communities are also learning about a lot of like those learning about a lot of like those learning about a lot of like those little nuances and those little um, little nuances and those little um, little nuances and those little um, special things, right, that make up the special things, right, that make up the special things, right, that make up the culture. And and there's also a lot of culture. And and there's also a lot of culture. And and there's also a lot of uh a lot of people that maybe haven't uh a lot of people that maybe haven't uh a lot of people that maybe haven't really grown up with soccer who are now really grown up with soccer who are now really grown up with soccer who are now um who are now part of it, who have now um who are now part of it, who have now um who are now part of it, who have now had a chance to also um you know, really had a chance to also um you know, really had a chance to also um you know, really be a part of it because of uh the the be a part of it because of uh the the be a part of it because of uh the the the big game that is happening this uh

the big game that is happening this uh the big game that is happening this uh this summer and the summer of soccer. this summer and the summer of soccer. this summer and the summer of soccer. So, you know, I thought this is the So, you know, I thought this is the So, you know, I thought this is the perfect time to um like I continue to perfect time to um like I continue to perfect time to um like I continue to say, have conversation with friends, say, have conversation with friends, say, have conversation with friends, talk about the sport, and explore a talk about the sport, and explore a talk about the sport, and explore a little bit more about um you know, how little bit more about um you know, how little bit more about um you know, how we're all connected through the sport. we're all connected through the sport. we're all connected through the sport. Something that I think a lot of us love Something that I think a lot of us love Something that I think a lot of us love and that a lot of you are also um and that a lot of you are also um and that a lot of you are also um starting to love. So, that's the reason starting to love. So, that's the reason starting to love. So, that's the reason behind it. Um and I wanted to share that behind it. Um and I wanted to share that behind it. Um and I wanted to share that with you. So, yeah. So, thank you for with you. So, yeah. So, thank you for with you. So, yeah. So, thank you for tuning in and please continue to tune tuning in and please continue to tune tuning in and please continue to tune in. Um, now I really want to take a in. Um, now I really want to take a in. Um, now I really want to take a moment um because last week, you know, moment um because last week, you know, moment um because last week, you know, there's so many things have happened I there's so many things have happened I there's so many things have happened I think in in the span of of a week, but think in in the span of of a week, but think in in the span of of a week, but when we were doing the show, you know, when we were doing the show, you know, when we were doing the show, you know, it was it was one of those days that I it was it was one of those days that I it was it was one of those days that I think a lot a lot of us didn't know how think a lot a lot of us didn't know how think a lot a lot of us didn't know how the day could end. And um and there was the day could end. And um and there was the day could end. And um and there was uh a really big um world event that uh a really big um world event that uh a really big um world event that impacted so many of our our neighbors um impacted so many of our our neighbors um impacted so many of our our neighbors um especially the Venezuelan community that especially the Venezuelan community that especially the Venezuelan community that I just really wanted to take a moment to I just really wanted to take a moment to I just really wanted to take a moment to to recognize that to also um really to recognize that to also um really to recognize that to also um really extend you know like El Cinho Elmore um extend you know like El Cinho Elmore um extend you know like El Cinho Elmore um and you know u prayers to the Venezuelan and you know u prayers to the Venezuelan and you know u prayers to the Venezuelan community because I know that the community because I know that the community because I know that the earthquakes that happen and Karakas and earthquakes that happen and Karakas and earthquakes that happen and Karakas and Laa um have truly truly affected not Laa um have truly truly affected not Laa um have truly truly affected not only the Venezuelanos in Venezuela but only the Venezuelanos in Venezuela but only the Venezuelanos in Venezuela but you know across the world and here in you know across the world and here in you know across the world and here in Houston we have such a high population

Houston we have such a high population Houston we have such a high population of Venezuelans and it is beautiful to of Venezuelans and it is beautiful to of Venezuelans and it is beautiful to see um all of the how everybody is see um all of the how everybody is see um all of the how everybody is coming together to really um you know coming together to really um you know coming together to really um you know support and um and make sure that support and um and make sure that support and um and make sure that there's aid given to everybody that was there's aid given to everybody that was there's aid given to everybody that was affected by the earthquake. So uh I have affected by the earthquake. So uh I have affected by the earthquake. So uh I have received you know different um calls, received you know different um calls, received you know different um calls, text messages asking like hey do you text messages asking like hey do you text messages asking like hey do you know you know what we can do where we know you know what we can do where we know you know what we can do where we can go and um and so I want to share can go and um and so I want to share can go and um and so I want to share some of the information that um that some of the information that um that some of the information that um that I've been able to compile because there I've been able to compile because there I've been able to compile because there are first of all really amazing strong are first of all really amazing strong are first of all really amazing strong um you know organizations here in um you know organizations here in um you know organizations here in Houston that are already doing the work Houston that are already doing the work Houston that are already doing the work and I think it's important to support and I think it's important to support and I think it's important to support them and there's already an entire them and there's already an entire them and there's already an entire network of people that are opening their network of people that are opening their network of people that are opening their um their businesses that are opening um their businesses that are opening um their businesses that are opening their um their wallets their you know their um their wallets their you know their um their wallets their you know everything all the resources that they everything all the resources that they everything all the resources that they have um to ensure that you know aid can have um to ensure that you know aid can have um to ensure that you know aid can be sent over to to Venezuela. So um we be sent over to to Venezuela. So um we be sent over to to Venezuela. So um we you know we have compiled a couple of you know we have compiled a couple of you know we have compiled a couple of slides um you know just showing what um slides um you know just showing what um slides um you know just showing what um what you can um first of all donate and what you can um first of all donate and what you can um first of all donate and where to donate. So, if you look on the where to donate. So, if you look on the where to donate. So, if you look on the screen, you'll be able to see them. Um, screen, you'll be able to see them. Um, screen, you'll be able to see them. Um, there's quite a few. So, first of all, there's quite a few. So, first of all, there's quite a few. So, first of all, these are the different products that these are the different products that these are the different products that you can donate. Um, I know that the last you can donate. Um, I know that the last you can donate. Um, I know that the last time, um, I saw some news, they were time, um, I saw some news, they were time, um, I saw some news, they were talking about, you know, medical talking about, you know, medical talking about, you know, medical supplies being a very, very important supplies being a very, very important supplies being a very, very important one. Um, so I would definitely say, you

one. Um, so I would definitely say, you one. Um, so I would definitely say, you know, put a special emphasis on that. know, put a special emphasis on that. know, put a special emphasis on that. And then here are some of the locations. And then here are some of the locations. And then here are some of the locations. And there's quite a few locations around And there's quite a few locations around And there's quite a few locations around town um that you can that you can go to. town um that you can that you can go to. town um that you can that you can go to. So you'll see on the next slide um that So you'll see on the next slide um that So you'll see on the next slide um that there are locations everywhere from um there are locations everywhere from um there are locations everywhere from um you know Lamora in Katy to um uh Pako in you know Lamora in Katy to um uh Pako in you know Lamora in Katy to um uh Pako in Dickinson um Metabox in Spring, Texas. Dickinson um Metabox in Spring, Texas. Dickinson um Metabox in Spring, Texas. Um on the next slide you'll also see Um on the next slide you'll also see Um on the next slide you'll also see that there's um Axon Social Venezuela that there's um Axon Social Venezuela that there's um Axon Social Venezuela there uh off of West Houston Center. there uh off of West Houston Center. there uh off of West Houston Center. Also in the Galleria there's a couple of Also in the Galleria there's a couple of Also in the Galleria there's a couple of of spots. Um and then in the next slide of spots. Um and then in the next slide of spots. Um and then in the next slide there are there are even more. I mean there are there are even more. I mean there are there are even more. I mean we're talking about Katie, Houston, we're talking about Katie, Houston, we're talking about Katie, Houston, Kingwood for those of you that are in Kingwood for those of you that are in Kingwood for those of you that are in Kingwood. Um let's see in the next slide Kingwood. Um let's see in the next slide Kingwood. Um let's see in the next slide as well. We have um a lot more Katie. as well. We have um a lot more Katie. as well. We have um a lot more Katie. Also if you're in Tombbo there's BL uh Also if you're in Tombbo there's BL uh Also if you're in Tombbo there's BL uh Blissius um shakes and teas. And then on Blissius um shakes and teas. And then on Blissius um shakes and teas. And then on the last one, um, we also have again a the last one, um, we also have again a the last one, um, we also have again a lot in Tombball, Houston, and Katie.

lot in Tombball, Houston, and Katie. lot in Tombball, Houston, and Katie. And, um, yeah, so please, you know, make And, um, yeah, so please, you know, make And, um, yeah, so please, you know, make sure that you screenshot all of this and sure that you screenshot all of this and sure that you screenshot all of this and then that way you know exactly where to then that way you know exactly where to then that way you know exactly where to go and where you can drop off supplies go and where you can drop off supplies go and where you can drop off supplies and, um, and how you can help. Um, but I and, um, and how you can help. Um, but I and, um, and how you can help. Um, but I just thought it was very important just thought it was very important just thought it was very important because I know that through some of the because I know that through some of the because I know that through some of the news, we've also learned that um, you news, we've also learned that um, you news, we've also learned that um, you know, some of our um, some of our know, some of our um, some of our know, some of our um, some of our members in the football community have members in the football community have members in the football community have also been greatly affected and um, and also been greatly affected and um, and also been greatly affected and um, and again just really want to send you know again just really want to send you know again just really want to send you know love and prayers uh, because it's it's love and prayers uh, because it's it's love and prayers uh, because it's it's um, it's very impactful for everybody um, it's very impactful for everybody um, it's very impactful for everybody and um, and yeah, so thank you very and um, and yeah, so thank you very and um, and yeah, so thank you very much. please make sure that you can go much. please make sure that you can go much. please make sure that you can go and support um you know for all of the and support um you know for all of the and support um you know for all of the community, all of our Venezuelan community, all of our Venezuelan community, all of our Venezuelan brothers and sisters. Um well, and now brothers and sisters. Um well, and now brothers and sisters. Um well, and now let's talk a little bit about what's let's talk a little bit about what's let's talk a little bit about what's been happening around town. There have been happening around town. There have been happening around town. There have been a lot of really cool events and I been a lot of really cool events and I been a lot of really cool events and I just want to give a quick shout out and just want to give a quick shout out and just want to give a quick shout out and what I'll do is I'll also post some what I'll do is I'll also post some what I'll do is I'll also post some video that I took uh over the weekend um video that I took uh over the weekend um video that I took uh over the weekend um in my stories, but major shout out to in my stories, but major shout out to in my stories, but major shout out to Toto's htx. Uh they just hosted the Toto's htx. Uh they just hosted the Toto's htx. Uh they just hosted the Toyota Football Club event over the Toyota Football Club event over the Toyota Football Club event over the weekend and it was really really fun. So weekend and it was really really fun. So weekend and it was really really fun. So make sure that you go check them out. Um make sure that you go check them out. Um make sure that you go check them out. Um they are here in the um arts district.

they are here in the um arts district. they are here in the um arts district. They are showing all of the games and They are showing all of the games and They are showing all of the games and you know they have a really fun space you know they have a really fun space you know they have a really fun space and they also host a lot of fun events. and they also host a lot of fun events. and they also host a lot of fun events. So um highly recommend you go out to it. So um highly recommend you go out to it. So um highly recommend you go out to it. And then also um major shout out to the And then also um major shout out to the And then also um major shout out to the precinct 2 united um team. Uh that would precinct 2 united um team. Uh that would precinct 2 united um team. Uh that would be Elva Blanca and the rest of the crew. be Elva Blanca and the rest of the crew. be Elva Blanca and the rest of the crew. They put on a penalty uh shootout in They put on a penalty uh shootout in They put on a penalty uh shootout in James Driver Park. That was really fun James Driver Park. That was really fun James Driver Park. That was really fun to go watch. I did not try to hit a to go watch. I did not try to hit a to go watch. I did not try to hit a penalty because yeah, I have not um I penalty because yeah, I have not um I penalty because yeah, I have not um I haven't practiced. Um, but there were a haven't practiced. Um, but there were a haven't practiced. Um, but there were a lot of people um, all ages and it was lot of people um, all ages and it was lot of people um, all ages and it was really fun to see that. And I just I really fun to see that. And I just I really fun to see that. And I just I want to give a shout out because I think want to give a shout out because I think want to give a shout out because I think one of the cool things is when you think one of the cool things is when you think one of the cool things is when you think about football soccer, you always about football soccer, you always about football soccer, you always thinking, oh, you know, it's the game, thinking, oh, you know, it's the game, thinking, oh, you know, it's the game, it's um, I don't know, like you have to it's um, I don't know, like you have to it's um, I don't know, like you have to go and play, you know, for 90 minutes. go and play, you know, for 90 minutes. go and play, you know, for 90 minutes. No, there's a lot of aspects to it. No, there's a lot of aspects to it. No, there's a lot of aspects to it. there's a lot of other fun events that there's a lot of other fun events that there's a lot of other fun events that um that that are constantly happening um that that are constantly happening um that that are constantly happening here in the city that are related to the here in the city that are related to the here in the city that are related to the sport. And so those were two really fun sport. And so those were two really fun sport. And so those were two really fun events that happened um over over the events that happened um over over the events that happened um over over the weekend. But um yeah, so let's see. I'm weekend. But um yeah, so let's see. I'm weekend. But um yeah, so let's see. I'm going to check on here to see who is who going to check on here to see who is who going to check on here to see who is who is on here. Um thank you guys so much is on here. Um thank you guys so much is on here. Um thank you guys so much again for for being here. And again for for being here. And again for for being here. And now we're going to go into our main now we're going to go into our main now we're going to go into our main segment. Um, this has been I'm very segment. Um, this has been I'm very segment. Um, this has been I'm very excited about today and I'll tell you

excited about today and I'll tell you excited about today and I'll tell you why. So, first of all, I love music. I why. So, first of all, I love music. I why. So, first of all, I love music. I love music. I love my salsa. I love um love music. I love my salsa. I love um love music. I love my salsa. I love um I really love salsa. I I think people do I really love salsa. I I think people do I really love salsa. I I think people do not understand that. Um, and so, um, a not understand that. Um, and so, um, a not understand that. Um, and so, um, a couple years ago, I met, uh, this, uh, I couple years ago, I met, uh, this, uh, I couple years ago, I met, uh, this, uh, I met this person, and I was just like, met this person, and I was just like, met this person, and I was just like, "Oh, man, she's she's cool. She's "Oh, man, she's she's cool. She's "Oh, man, she's she's cool. She's awesome." And then, you know, it was it awesome." And then, you know, it was it awesome." And then, you know, it was it was really interesting to just kind of was really interesting to just kind of was really interesting to just kind of see like the evolution of our guest. um see like the evolution of our guest. um see like the evolution of our guest. um from what I would say, you know, a a from what I would say, you know, a a from what I would say, you know, a a very corporate setting and um very very corporate setting and um very very corporate setting and um very corporate to now really showcasing being corporate to now really showcasing being corporate to now really showcasing being in a space and showcasing like you know in a space and showcasing like you know in a space and showcasing like you know her light, her her light, her her light, her how fun she is. Um which has always been how fun she is. Um which has always been how fun she is. Um which has always been there, but I think it's different when there, but I think it's different when there, but I think it's different when your profession like truly allows you to your profession like truly allows you to your profession like truly allows you to do it. And so, um, so I'm very excited do it. And so, um, so I'm very excited do it. And so, um, so I'm very excited that today I get to have as, as a guest, that today I get to have as, as a guest, that today I get to have as, as a guest, Karina Lopez, um, also known as DJ Karina Lopez, um, also known as DJ Karina Lopez, um, also known as DJ Karibitz.

Karibitz. Karibitz. >> Thank you so much, Maria. Yeah, I love >> Thank you so much, Maria. Yeah, I love >> Thank you so much, Maria. Yeah, I love the intro. Thank you so much. Really the intro. Thank you so much. Really the intro. Thank you so much. Really happy to be here. happy to be here. happy to be here. >> No, thank you. This was this was fun. >> No, thank you. This was this was fun. >> No, thank you. This was this was fun. This was really fun. like I I've been This was really fun. like I I've been This was really fun. like I I've been looking forward to it because um you looking forward to it because um you looking forward to it because um you know we've we've shared a lot of know we've we've shared a lot of know we've we've shared a lot of different moments and stuff and now I'm different moments and stuff and now I'm different moments and stuff and now I'm like I get to have a conversation with like I get to have a conversation with like I get to have a conversation with you in public with a lot of people in you in public with a lot of people in you in public with a lot of people in public with a lot of people. public with a lot of people. public with a lot of people. >> Um and I don't think Maria told the the >> Um and I don't think Maria told the the >> Um and I don't think Maria told the the full story of all the lives we've lived full story of all the lives we've lived full story of all the lives we've lived together. We've had a together. We've had a together. We've had a everything from nonprofit to multiple everything from nonprofit to multiple everything from nonprofit to multiple businesses and this has been a constant. businesses and this has been a constant. businesses and this has been a constant. So I'm just really happy to be here So I'm just really happy to be here So I'm just really happy to be here talking to you today. talking to you today. talking to you today. >> Thank you. Me too. Me too. All right. >> Thank you. Me too. Me too. All right. >> Thank you. Me too. Me too. All right. So, let um I will give you the So, let um I will give you the So, let um I will give you the microphone so you can kind of start us microphone so you can kind of start us microphone so you can kind of start us off. Tell us a little about a little bit off. Tell us a little about a little bit off. Tell us a little about a little bit about yourself. about yourself. about yourself. >> All right. Well, thank you so much. This >> All right. Well, thank you so much. This >> All right. Well, thank you so much. This feels like an interview. Um feels like an interview. Um feels like an interview. Um once again, thank you so much for coming once again, thank you so much for coming once again, thank you so much for coming out. My name is DJ Carrie Beats. My real out. My name is DJ Carrie Beats. My real out. My name is DJ Carrie Beats. My real name is Karina Lopez. Uh I like to say name is Karina Lopez. Uh I like to say name is Karina Lopez. Uh I like to say I'm an engineer by background, but I I'm an engineer by background, but I I'm an engineer by background, but I love music as well. So, I'm a full-time love music as well. So, I'm a full-time love music as well. So, I'm a full-time DJ and educator. I teach kids how to DJ DJ and educator. I teach kids how to DJ DJ and educator. I teach kids how to DJ as well, which have my little story in as well, which have my little story in as well, which have my little story in the background. Um, too, but basically the background. Um, too, but basically the background. Um, too, but basically born and raised in Puerto Rico, born and raised in Puerto Rico, born and raised in Puerto Rico, Dominican parents came here uh for oil Dominican parents came here uh for oil Dominican parents came here uh for oil and gas, a major uh major company, and and gas, a major uh major company, and and gas, a major uh major company, and I'm still here. I'm still here and I'm I'm still here. I'm still here and I'm I'm still here. I'm still here and I'm really thankful for the opportunity of really thankful for the opportunity of really thankful for the opportunity of uh that Houston has given me to to

uh that Houston has given me to to uh that Houston has given me to to showcase my creative skills that like showcase my creative skills that like showcase my creative skills that like Maria said, they were always there. Um Maria said, they were always there. Um Maria said, they were always there. Um but I was an engineer first. So I think but I was an engineer first. So I think but I was an engineer first. So I think that that shaped a lot of who I am that that shaped a lot of who I am that that shaped a lot of who I am today. today. today. >> Yeah. Because I mean that that was the >> Yeah. Because I mean that that was the >> Yeah. Because I mean that that was the first Kadina that I met the engineer you first Kadina that I met the engineer you first Kadina that I met the engineer you know um very safety conscious which I know um very safety conscious which I know um very safety conscious which I love. love. love. >> If there is one thing about engineers >> If there is one thing about engineers >> If there is one thing about engineers and anybody that works in oil and gas and anybody that works in oil and gas and anybody that works in oil and gas it's always safety everything. I'm like it's always safety everything. I'm like it's always safety everything. I'm like okay cool I got you. Um and then yeah, I okay cool I got you. Um and then yeah, I okay cool I got you. Um and then yeah, I mean we have definitely been through mean we have definitely been through mean we have definitely been through multiple um multiple iterations and multiple um multiple iterations and multiple um multiple iterations and adventures and stuff, but you know, for adventures and stuff, but you know, for adventures and stuff, but you know, for me, I think the moment was when when you me, I think the moment was when when you me, I think the moment was when when you were like, "Yeah, I'm going to be a DJ." were like, "Yeah, I'm going to be a DJ." were like, "Yeah, I'm going to be a DJ." Like Like Like >> I I I absolutely loved the the >> I I I absolutely loved the the >> I I I absolutely loved the the transition, but at the same time, I was transition, but at the same time, I was transition, but at the same time, I was like, "Wait, wait, what?" Yeah. So dejing is one of those things Yeah. So dejing is one of those things that so my message is really clear. I that so my message is really clear. I that so my message is really clear. I wish I would have started started wish I would have started started wish I would have started started earlier.

earlier. earlier. >> It's one of those things that I've >> It's one of those things that I've >> It's one of those things that I've always wanted to do but didn't have the always wanted to do but didn't have the always wanted to do but didn't have the opportunity or their representation opportunity or their representation opportunity or their representation right you know right you know right you know immigrant parents uh you have to have a immigrant parents uh you have to have a immigrant parents uh you have to have a career first. So I do remember career first. So I do remember career first. So I do remember uh my mom saying ky you have to finish a uh my mom saying ky you have to finish a uh my mom saying ky you have to finish a career first and then you can go into career first and then you can go into career first and then you can go into your creative life and the day that I we your creative life and the day that I we your creative life and the day that I we we're skipping a couple stages but the we're skipping a couple stages but the we're skipping a couple stages but the day I day I day I you know I went to engineering school I you know I went to engineering school I you know I went to engineering school I I think we have a picture for that I think we have a picture for that I think we have a picture for that >> um graduated and came to Houston started >> um graduated and came to Houston started >> um graduated and came to Houston started working in oil and gas very safety working in oil and gas very safety working in oil and gas very safety minded minded minded And And And that wasn't enough. So I still took on that wasn't enough. So I still took on that wasn't enough. So I still took on my professional engineering license. And my professional engineering license. And my professional engineering license. And I took that test. It was two tests, uh, I took that test. It was two tests, uh, I took that test. It was two tests, uh, fundamentals and professional engineer. fundamentals and professional engineer. fundamentals and professional engineer. And once I passed that test, I literally And once I passed that test, I literally And once I passed that test, I literally messaged my mom and I said, "Mom, I'm messaged my mom and I said, "Mom, I'm messaged my mom and I said, "Mom, I'm good. Uh, here it is. I became an good. Uh, here it is. I became an good. Uh, here it is. I became an engineer, got my engineering license.

engineer, got my engineering license. engineer, got my engineering license. Can I be a DJ now?" And that's that Can I be a DJ now?" And that's that Can I be a DJ now?" And that's that that's that's such an interesting way of that's that's such an interesting way of that's that's such an interesting way of framing the story because framing the story because framing the story because I didn't really need the the permission I didn't really need the the permission I didn't really need the the permission to do it. to do it. to do it. >> Mhm. >> Mhm. >> Mhm. >> But it was a nice thing nice thing to >> But it was a nice thing nice thing to >> But it was a nice thing nice thing to have and I would say that it really have and I would say that it really have and I would say that it really shaped who I am today. Mhm. shaped who I am today. Mhm. shaped who I am today. Mhm. >> Not only the safety aspect, I'm probably >> Not only the safety aspect, I'm probably >> Not only the safety aspect, I'm probably the this safest DJ more more corporate the this safest DJ more more corporate the this safest DJ more more corporate DJ you would ever know, but in general, DJ you would ever know, but in general, DJ you would ever know, but in general, how I see the world and how I treat my how I see the world and how I treat my how I see the world and how I treat my business. So I business. So I business. So I >> everything shaped the next stage. >> everything shaped the next stage. >> everything shaped the next stage. >> Yeah. No. And it did. And I mean, and I >> Yeah. No. And it did. And I mean, and I >> Yeah. No. And it did. And I mean, and I I I I >> That's a cute picture. Sorry. That's a >> That's a cute picture. Sorry. That's a >> That's a cute picture. Sorry. That's a cute picture. cute picture. cute picture. >> No. And I I remember I think you had >> No. And I I remember I think you had >> No. And I I remember I think you had gone on one of your trips and you came gone on one of your trips and you came gone on one of your trips and you came back and or I don't know somehow I I back and or I don't know somehow I I back and or I don't know somehow I I remember a similar picture to that with remember a similar picture to that with remember a similar picture to that with your hard hat and all that. I don't know your hard hat and all that. I don't know your hard hat and all that. I don't know if it was in Bolivia or something. if it was in Bolivia or something. if it was in Bolivia or something. >> Yeah. So this is a very um this is a >> Yeah. So this is a very um this is a >> Yeah. So this is a very um this is a very very very uh not generic but stereotypical picture uh not generic but stereotypical picture uh not generic but stereotypical picture of an engineer, right? And of an engineer, right? And of an engineer, right? And uh I would change jobs every two years.

uh I would change jobs every two years. uh I would change jobs every two years. So I moved up really quick. This is one So I moved up really quick. This is one So I moved up really quick. This is one of my first field jobs. So, I did this of my first field jobs. So, I did this of my first field jobs. So, I did this for a year. 20 on 20 days on, 28 days for a year. 20 on 20 days on, 28 days for a year. 20 on 20 days on, 28 days off. Coming back to Houston. Not really. off. Coming back to Houston. Not really. off. Coming back to Houston. Not really. I traveled the whole world. I was just I traveled the whole world. I was just I traveled the whole world. I was just traveling by myself. Um, love Morocco, traveling by myself. Um, love Morocco, traveling by myself. Um, love Morocco, by the way. Then I went on to I came by the way. Then I went on to I came by the way. Then I went on to I came back to Houston and and that's when I back to Houston and and that's when I back to Houston and and that's when I started all the different businesses. started all the different businesses. started all the different businesses. But I continue, right? like this is just But I continue, right? like this is just But I continue, right? like this is just this picture is from 2018 this picture is from 2018 this picture is from 2018 >> and then I moved into solar projects, >> and then I moved into solar projects, >> and then I moved into solar projects, wind projects, uh everything fuel cells, wind projects, uh everything fuel cells, wind projects, uh everything fuel cells, all the uh renewable power as well. So all the uh renewable power as well. So all the uh renewable power as well. So that was just the start the start of that was just the start the start of that was just the start the start of that that period. And one thing it that that period. And one thing it that that period. And one thing it taught me it's that I wanted more. taught me it's that I wanted more. taught me it's that I wanted more. >> I wanted more. So it was always there. >> I wanted more. So it was always there. >> I wanted more. So it was always there. >> Yeah. No. And I mean if if there's if >> Yeah. No. And I mean if if there's if >> Yeah. No. And I mean if if there's if there's one thing about uh Karina is there's one thing about uh Karina is there's one thing about uh Karina is that you know she says it she does it that you know she says it she does it that you know she says it she does it and it's been really exciting to see and it's been really exciting to see and it's been really exciting to see that whole journey. Um because you know that whole journey. Um because you know that whole journey. Um because you know from from engineer to you're a very from from engineer to you're a very from from engineer to you're a very creative person. I mean because like you creative person. I mean because like you creative person. I mean because like you said before you became a DJ there were said before you became a DJ there were said before you became a DJ there were some other um businesses in between that some other um businesses in between that some other um businesses in between that you know we I would say collabed in a you know we I would say collabed in a you know we I would say collabed in a way way way >> but you're a very creative person and I >> but you're a very creative person and I >> but you're a very creative person and I love that you like highlight that you love that you like highlight that you love that you like highlight that you showed that um and that you made sure showed that um and that you made sure showed that um and that you made sure that you were always true to yourself that you were always true to yourself that you were always true to yourself like yes I can have my career and you

like yes I can have my career and you like yes I can have my career and you know um do what I need to do right from know um do what I need to do right from know um do what I need to do right from a family aspect or um however you want a family aspect or um however you want a family aspect or um however you want to uh say that. But then you are also a to uh say that. But then you are also a to uh say that. But then you are also a very creative person and you always very creative person and you always very creative person and you always found your outlet. You always, you know, found your outlet. You always, you know, found your outlet. You always, you know, did your thing and I and I think that is did your thing and I and I think that is did your thing and I and I think that is very admirable, admirable. Um because a very admirable, admirable. Um because a very admirable, admirable. Um because a lot of times like you know sometimes we lot of times like you know sometimes we lot of times like you know sometimes we kind of say like ah no I'm either going kind of say like ah no I'm either going kind of say like ah no I'm either going to wait until who knows I retire or you to wait until who knows I retire or you to wait until who knows I retire or you just kind of suppress it and you're like just kind of suppress it and you're like just kind of suppress it and you're like ah. ah. ah. >> Yeah. I would encourage everyone to >> Yeah. I would encourage everyone to >> Yeah. I would encourage everyone to start early. Whatever it is, I would encourage people Whatever it is, I would encourage people to start early because a lot of people to start early because a lot of people to start early because a lot of people don't know, but this is not my first don't know, but this is not my first don't know, but this is not my first business. Uh, and Marty has has been a business. Uh, and Marty has has been a business. Uh, and Marty has has been a witnesses of this. This is actually my witnesses of this. This is actually my witnesses of this. This is actually my third business. I started in ecommerce, third business. I started in ecommerce, third business. I started in ecommerce, but you don't know that. But if you see but you don't know that. But if you see but you don't know that. But if you see my website and it works, that means my my website and it works, that means my my website and it works, that means my experience brought me to that point. Um, experience brought me to that point. Um, experience brought me to that point. Um, then I went into retail face to face at then I went into retail face to face at then I went into retail face to face at the galleria. I was in sales, direct the galleria. I was in sales, direct the galleria. I was in sales, direct sales to consumers. So, I have that sales to consumers. So, I have that sales to consumers. So, I have that experience and then I went into DJ. So, experience and then I went into DJ. So, experience and then I went into DJ. So, a lot of people don't know this, but a lot of people don't know this, but a lot of people don't know this, but they think, "Oh, she just started they think, "Oh, she just started they think, "Oh, she just started DJing." Um, and think it's a linear path DJing." Um, and think it's a linear path DJing." Um, and think it's a linear path when in reality, every experience shaped when in reality, every experience shaped when in reality, every experience shaped who I am today. And that's why I'm if who I am today. And that's why I'm if who I am today. And that's why I'm if there's one thing for you to take away there's one thing for you to take away there's one thing for you to take away from this conversation is that you need from this conversation is that you need from this conversation is that you need to start early because I wouldn't have to start early because I wouldn't have to start early because I wouldn't have realized that I loved to DJ if I hadn't

realized that I loved to DJ if I hadn't realized that I loved to DJ if I hadn't done the other two businesses that I done the other two businesses that I done the other two businesses that I looked at myself and say um actually looked at myself and say um actually looked at myself and say um actually Gustavo Gustavo also helped me. Um, Gustavo Gustavo also helped me. Um, Gustavo Gustavo also helped me. Um, I looked at my business and say, why am I looked at my business and say, why am I looked at my business and say, why am I in the gallery as doing this direct I in the gallery as doing this direct I in the gallery as doing this direct sales when I really just want to DJ, but sales when I really just want to DJ, but sales when I really just want to DJ, but you kind of have to go through that you kind of have to go through that you kind of have to go through that process of trying different things until process of trying different things until process of trying different things until you land the thing that resonates with you land the thing that resonates with you land the thing that resonates with you. you. you. >> Yeah, exactly. Exactly. So, all right. >> Yeah, exactly. Exactly. So, all right. >> Yeah, exactly. Exactly. So, all right. So, you were there in the galleria, you So, you were there in the galleria, you So, you were there in the galleria, you said, I want to DJ. said, I want to DJ. said, I want to DJ. how what was the first step or you know how what was the first step or you know how what was the first step or you know exactly like what was the next thing exactly like what was the next thing exactly like what was the next thing that you did in order to land that well that you did in order to land that well that you did in order to land that well to even land your first gig. to even land your first gig. to even land your first gig. >> Right. So it was a hot summer night. I >> Right. So it was a hot summer night. I >> Right. So it was a hot summer night. I was driving back from Austin was driving back from Austin was driving back from Austin and and and I had a call. It was Ilset DJ Ilset. You I had a call. It was Ilset DJ Ilset. You I had a call. It was Ilset DJ Ilset. You know I will always give you a shout out. know I will always give you a shout out. know I will always give you a shout out. and she said, "Gotti, I'm gonna be in and she said, "Gotti, I'm gonna be in and she said, "Gotti, I'm gonna be in town town town and I need a DJ to open up for me."

and I need a DJ to open up for me." and I need a DJ to open up for me." And I said, "Yes." And I said, "Yes." And I said, "Yes." Did I know how to DJ? Absolutely not. Did I know how to DJ? Absolutely not. Did I know how to DJ? Absolutely not. Did I know how to do vinyl? No. But I Did I know how to do vinyl? No. But I Did I know how to do vinyl? No. But I said yes. And then I figure it out. And said yes. And then I figure it out. And said yes. And then I figure it out. And that was a pivotal moment because that that was a pivotal moment because that that was a pivotal moment because that night I drove back from Austin, night I drove back from Austin, night I drove back from Austin, woke up really early and showed up the woke up really early and showed up the woke up really early and showed up the next day. And the next day it was just next day. And the next day it was just next day. And the next day it was just to watch. But I showed up and I said to watch. But I showed up and I said to watch. But I showed up and I said yes. yes. yes. >> I didn't really know yet. You know, my >> I didn't really know yet. You know, my >> I didn't really know yet. You know, my primary experience was on Twitch. So I primary experience was on Twitch. So I primary experience was on Twitch. So I used to DJ by myself with an audience used to DJ by myself with an audience used to DJ by myself with an audience that I know who was watching before, that I know who was watching before, that I know who was watching before, >> but up to that point it was just >> but up to that point it was just >> but up to that point it was just streaming. streaming. streaming. >> But I said yes and I showed up and it it >> But I said yes and I showed up and it it >> But I said yes and I showed up and it it it really was as simple as that. and and it really was as simple as that. and and it really was as simple as that. and and I would always be thankful for the I would always be thankful for the I would always be thankful for the opportunity to start in such a cool opportunity to start in such a cool opportunity to start in such a cool environment, right? Like that's that's environment, right? Like that's that's environment, right? Like that's that's major. Um I'd say I never really had bad major. Um I'd say I never really had bad major. Um I'd say I never really had bad gigs. I started in a really nice spot.

gigs. I started in a really nice spot. gigs. I started in a really nice spot. >> Oh wow. But the fact that you said yes >> Oh wow. But the fact that you said yes >> Oh wow. But the fact that you said yes without fully knowing it, I love that without fully knowing it, I love that without fully knowing it, I love that because a lot of times, especially because a lot of times, especially because a lot of times, especially women, and you know, I I I have to say women, and you know, I I I have to say women, and you know, I I I have to say this because I'm also one of them, we this because I'm also one of them, we this because I'm also one of them, we say no because we don't know it instead say no because we don't know it instead say no because we don't know it instead of just saying yes and then saying, you of just saying yes and then saying, you of just saying yes and then saying, you know what, let me I'll figure it out. know what, let me I'll figure it out. know what, let me I'll figure it out. That's a very different mindset. And and That's a very different mindset. And and That's a very different mindset. And and I think it's important uh to highlight I think it's important uh to highlight I think it's important uh to highlight because we need to start being like that because we need to start being like that because we need to start being like that because a lot of people are like that. because a lot of people are like that. because a lot of people are like that. >> A lot of people are like that. And one >> A lot of people are like that. And one >> A lot of people are like that. And one thing for the audience to remember thing for the audience to remember thing for the audience to remember because I would expect we have a lot of because I would expect we have a lot of because I would expect we have a lot of um diverse audience, um diverse audience, um diverse audience, >> you don't need to know exactly how it's >> you don't need to know exactly how it's >> you don't need to know exactly how it's going to work out, but you have to going to work out, but you have to going to work out, but you have to start. start. start. >> And this is something it's a takeaway >> And this is something it's a takeaway >> And this is something it's a takeaway from being in such a male-dominated from being in such a male-dominated from being in such a male-dominated environment. You know, Maria, I used to environment. You know, Maria, I used to environment. You know, Maria, I used to be in front of 300 be in front of 300 be in front of 300 construction uh workers on the mic being construction uh workers on the mic being construction uh workers on the mic being really nervous, but once I started really nervous, but once I started really nervous, but once I started DJing, that changed how I felt about DJing, that changed how I felt about DJing, that changed how I felt about that.

that. that. >> So, this was like the easiest thing to >> So, this was like the easiest thing to >> So, this was like the easiest thing to do after you've been through such do after you've been through such do after you've been through such male-dominated environments, you already male-dominated environments, you already male-dominated environments, you already said, "Okay, might as well do it." said, "Okay, might as well do it." said, "Okay, might as well do it." Because guess what? If you're not doing Because guess what? If you're not doing Because guess what? If you're not doing it, somebody else is going to do it with it, somebody else is going to do it with it, somebody else is going to do it with less experience. less experience. less experience. >> Yes. God is going to give that >> Yes. God is going to give that >> Yes. God is going to give that opportunity to someone else. opportunity to someone else. opportunity to someone else. >> No, it's true. >> No, it's true. >> No, it's true. >> Um, >> Um, >> Um, >> yeah, that that that's it. Boom. >> yeah, that that that's it. Boom. >> yeah, that that that's it. Boom. >> Yeah. No, no, you're right. You're >> Yeah. No, no, you're right. You're >> Yeah. No, no, you're right. You're right. And I mean, and I love seeing right. And I mean, and I love seeing right. And I mean, and I love seeing more women on in the DJ booth. more women on in the DJ booth. more women on in the DJ booth. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> I absolutely love that because the vibe >> I absolutely love that because the vibe >> I absolutely love that because the vibe is different, is different, is different, >> you know? The vibe is completely >> you know? The vibe is completely >> you know? The vibe is completely different. different. different. >> We We know we know how to get the girls >> We We know we know how to get the girls >> We We know we know how to get the girls dancing and let me tell you, once you dancing and let me tell you, once you dancing and let me tell you, once you get the girls dancing, you have a party, get the girls dancing, you have a party, get the girls dancing, you have a party, a successful party. Uh, yep. And nobody a successful party. Uh, yep. And nobody a successful party. Uh, yep. And nobody nobody nobody can replicate that. A girl nobody nobody can replicate that. A girl nobody nobody can replicate that. A girl knows how to get the dance floor going. knows how to get the dance floor going. knows how to get the dance floor going. >> Yeah, for real. So, what has been, you >> Yeah, for real. So, what has been, you >> Yeah, for real. So, what has been, you know, like a memorable um gig for you? know, like a memorable um gig for you? know, like a memorable um gig for you? >> Well, I've had a lot of memorable gigs.

>> Well, I've had a lot of memorable gigs. >> Well, I've had a lot of memorable gigs. One thing about my DJ career is that One thing about my DJ career is that One thing about my DJ career is that I started, you know, normal doing clubs. I started, you know, normal doing clubs. I started, you know, normal doing clubs. In 2021, I realized there was a gap in In 2021, I realized there was a gap in In 2021, I realized there was a gap in events and DJs that that will provide events and DJs that that will provide events and DJs that that will provide that more like um that more like um that more like um corporate corporate corporate corporate service corporate service corporate service >> to to companies as DJ service. >> to to companies as DJ service. >> to to companies as DJ service. >> So, I started my own company >> So, I started my own company >> So, I started my own company and I've had a lot of memorable events, and I've had a lot of memorable events, and I've had a lot of memorable events, but the one that I can think of is a but the one that I can think of is a but the one that I can think of is a very recent one. I don't know if we want very recent one. I don't know if we want very recent one. I don't know if we want to talk about it. to talk about it. to talk about it. Um, I think the prepping for the events Um, I think the prepping for the events Um, I think the prepping for the events sometimes is even more memorable than sometimes is even more memorable than sometimes is even more memorable than the actual event. And recently the actual event. And recently the actual event. And recently I experienced that. I remember listening I experienced that. I remember listening I experienced that. I remember listening to a song to a song to a song and I and I and I I remember there's so many things I want I remember there's so many things I want I remember there's so many things I want to say. There's so many things I want to to say. There's so many things I want to to say. There's so many things I want to say, y'all. Uh, I remember listening to say, y'all. Uh, I remember listening to say, y'all. Uh, I remember listening to a song and thinking, "Wow, I can't a song and thinking, "Wow, I can't a song and thinking, "Wow, I can't believe I'm going to this major event believe I'm going to this major event believe I'm going to this major event playing Caribbean music."

playing Caribbean music." playing Caribbean music." >> And I started crying. >> And I started crying. >> And I started crying. >> I thought, "Wow, I've came a long way >> I thought, "Wow, I've came a long way >> I thought, "Wow, I've came a long way from being from being from being a side gig to a full-time DJ. It's a side gig to a full-time DJ. It's a side gig to a full-time DJ. It's exactly a year, exactly a year today exactly a year, exactly a year today exactly a year, exactly a year today that I became a full-time uh DJ. And that I became a full-time uh DJ. And that I became a full-time uh DJ. And just having that opportunity to be in just having that opportunity to be in just having that opportunity to be in this completely uh different in big this completely uh different in big this completely uh different in big stages doing what I love. That's I stages doing what I love. That's I stages doing what I love. That's I literally cried. literally cried. literally cried. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> And I want that for other girls. I want >> And I want that for other girls. I want >> And I want that for other girls. I want that for other girls. I want them for that for other girls. I want them for that for other girls. I want them for other people, too. They deserve that, other people, too. They deserve that, other people, too. They deserve that, too. too. too. >> Yes. We need to see We need to see more >> Yes. We need to see We need to see more >> Yes. We need to see We need to see more more of our of our women out there, you more of our of our women out there, you more of our of our women out there, you know, like getting things going. Um know, like getting things going. Um know, like getting things going. Um before we get to that one, uh I just before we get to that one, uh I just before we get to that one, uh I just wanna I just want to say I remember when wanna I just want to say I remember when wanna I just want to say I remember when we prepped for during COVID times and we prepped for during COVID times and we prepped for during COVID times and you know all of you know all of you know all of >> all of the all of the virtual events and >> all of the all of the virtual events and >> all of the all of the virtual events and all the the different things that were all the the different things that were all the the different things that were happening. Um we were also doing a happening. Um we were also doing a happening. Um we were also doing a production a virtual production and you production a virtual production and you production a virtual production and you were the DJ and I just remember all of were the DJ and I just remember all of were the DJ and I just remember all of that prep.

that prep. that prep. >> Which one was done? >> Which one was done? >> Which one was done? This one was done. This one was done. This one was done. >> Oh, yes. The very late night. Yeah. I'm >> Oh, yes. The very late night. Yeah. I'm >> Oh, yes. The very late night. Yeah. I'm like, y'all, you guys have no idea when like, y'all, you guys have no idea when like, y'all, you guys have no idea when when she talks about having to prep, um, when she talks about having to prep, um, when she talks about having to prep, um, making sure that, you know, it's and making sure that, you know, it's and making sure that, you know, it's and it's everything, right? It's everything it's everything, right? It's everything it's everything, right? It's everything from the music, the vibe, the, you know, from the music, the vibe, the, you know, from the music, the vibe, the, you know, who's going to be there. Um, I mean, who's going to be there. Um, I mean, who's going to be there. Um, I mean, your how you're going to dress. I mean, your how you're going to dress. I mean, your how you're going to dress. I mean, like everything, right? Every single like everything, right? Every single like everything, right? Every single detail. Um, and then so I had never detail. Um, and then so I had never detail. Um, and then so I had never really witnessed that until we did that really witnessed that until we did that really witnessed that until we did that production because it was a virtual production because it was a virtual production because it was a virtual production and so I was the person production and so I was the person production and so I was the person behind on the production side and so you behind on the production side and so you behind on the production side and so you know we had to set up the entire scene know we had to set up the entire scene know we had to set up the entire scene and the the whole scenario and stuff. and the the whole scenario and stuff. and the the whole scenario and stuff. Um, but I just I man so many I have so Um, but I just I man so many I have so Um, but I just I man so many I have so much props for you. I mean because it much props for you. I mean because it much props for you. I mean because it was it was a lot. It was a lot, but it was it was a lot. It was a lot, but it was it was a lot. It was a lot, but it also showed um like you said, all of the also showed um like you said, all of the also showed um like you said, all of the preparation leading up to that, right?

preparation leading up to that, right? preparation leading up to that, right? From your engineering days and just From your engineering days and just From your engineering days and just knowing that, hey, you know, 1 2 3 4 5 knowing that, hey, you know, 1 2 3 4 5 knowing that, hey, you know, 1 2 3 4 5 all of these things need to need to get all of these things need to need to get all of these things need to need to get checked off. All of these things need to checked off. All of these things need to checked off. All of these things need to be ready. Um and so I just I remember be ready. Um and so I just I remember be ready. Um and so I just I remember that. Um because from that moment to that. Um because from that moment to that. Um because from that moment to what we're about to talk about um it has what we're about to talk about um it has what we're about to talk about um it has been such an amazing road and I've been been such an amazing road and I've been been such an amazing road and I've been able to see it like I've been on the able to see it like I've been on the able to see it like I've been on the front row so I'm just very excited and front row so I'm just very excited and front row so I'm just very excited and happy for you. happy for you. happy for you. >> I'm excited too. And you also uh make me >> I'm excited too. And you also uh make me >> I'm excited too. And you also uh make me realize something that very unpopular very unpopular opinion. very unpopular very unpopular opinion. But But But talent talent talent is not all that you need to succeed in is not all that you need to succeed in is not all that you need to succeed in this because I've seen amazing DJs, this because I've seen amazing DJs, this because I've seen amazing DJs, but their careers have been more like on but their careers have been more like on but their careers have been more like on the backside and I've seen DJs blow up, the backside and I've seen DJs blow up, the backside and I've seen DJs blow up, but they're very consistent.

but they're very consistent. but they're very consistent. >> I feel like cons I don't feel like I >> I feel like cons I don't feel like I >> I feel like cons I don't feel like I know that consistency beats talent any know that consistency beats talent any know that consistency beats talent any day. And let me tell you more. day. And let me tell you more. day. And let me tell you more. That's where I've also used my That's where I've also used my That's where I've also used my experience as a DJ to create management experience as a DJ to create management experience as a DJ to create management systems. You said prep and all the systems. You said prep and all the systems. You said prep and all the background work, but that's just the background work, but that's just the background work, but that's just the experience that I bring. Yeah. experience that I bring. Yeah. experience that I bring. Yeah. >> And that is something that I wish more >> And that is something that I wish more >> And that is something that I wish more DJs knew. Anybody starting a business, DJs knew. Anybody starting a business, DJs knew. Anybody starting a business, it's not just talent. You need to know it's not just talent. You need to know it's not just talent. You need to know how to set up your contracts, negotiate how to set up your contracts, negotiate how to set up your contracts, negotiate your contracts, have the right terms. uh your contracts, have the right terms. uh your contracts, have the right terms. uh you need to show up on time, have uh you need to show up on time, have uh you need to show up on time, have uh more of like the corporate business side more of like the corporate business side more of like the corporate business side of it that will make you successful. So, of it that will make you successful. So, of it that will make you successful. So, I've had it since the first day because I've had it since the first day because I've had it since the first day because I had a leg up uh from my background and I had a leg up uh from my background and I had a leg up uh from my background and and it's it's something that and it's it's something that and it's it's something that >> I'm glad you >> I'm glad you >> I'm glad you >> you got to witness. I didn't even know >> you got to witness. I didn't even know >> you got to witness. I didn't even know what I was doing it, but it's part it's what I was doing it, but it's part it's what I was doing it, but it's part it's part of who I am. part of who I am. part of who I am. >> Yeah. Yeah. And so for me it was really >> Yeah. Yeah. And so for me it was really >> Yeah. Yeah. And so for me it was really exciting when you know there I am exciting when you know there I am exciting when you know there I am looking online looking online looking online seeing what what's going on and then I seeing what what's going on and then I seeing what what's going on and then I come across this screenshot. Uh come across this screenshot. Uh come across this screenshot. Uh >> oh.

>> oh. >> oh. >> Uhhuh. This screenshot that I think is >> Uhhuh. This screenshot that I think is >> Uhhuh. This screenshot that I think is very important to share so that we can very important to share so that we can very important to share so that we can go and talk about um you know the um the go and talk about um you know the um the go and talk about um you know the um the the uh the gig that you did um the the the uh the gig that you did um the the the uh the gig that you did um the the World Cup gig that that you did. But World Cup gig that that you did. But World Cup gig that that you did. But yes, Gaddy, you yes, Gaddy, you yes, Gaddy, you were DJing um in two of the biggest were DJing um in two of the biggest were DJing um in two of the biggest games or two of the uh what is it 11 US games or two of the uh what is it 11 US games or two of the uh what is it 11 US cities um for World Cup. Like cities um for World Cup. Like cities um for World Cup. Like congratulations. That is amazing. congratulations. That is amazing. congratulations. That is amazing. >> That is amazing. How how did that come >> That is amazing. How how did that come >> That is amazing. How how did that come to be? Like I love this. to be? Like I love this. to be? Like I love this. >> That's such a cute picture. >> That's such a cute picture. >> That's such a cute picture. I absolutely love this because you know I absolutely love this because you know I absolutely love this because you know um I mean I know you and I and I uh I um I mean I know you and I and I uh I um I mean I know you and I and I uh I might know a little bit more than than might know a little bit more than than might know a little bit more than than what is seen here on on the on the what is seen here on on the on the what is seen here on on the on the screen but this is amazing. This is screen but this is amazing. This is screen but this is amazing. This is amazing. from the Gotti engineer to the amazing. from the Gotti engineer to the amazing. from the Gotti engineer to the businesswoman to then um you know the businesswoman to then um you know the businesswoman to then um you know the late nights that we had you know late nights that we had you know late nights that we had you know prepping for for virtual um or just for prepping for for virtual um or just for prepping for for virtual um or just for different events um and then now you're different events um and then now you're different events um and then now you're you're on the biggest stage.

>> Yeah. Uh, >> Yeah. Uh, I was really excited to be to be part of I was really excited to be to be part of I was really excited to be to be part of it it it and and and just grateful. Like I said, just grateful. Like I said, just grateful. Like I said, it's been a long road from it's been a long road from it's been a long road from three different businesses, shifting three different businesses, shifting three different businesses, shifting into DJing, making it successful, making into DJing, making it successful, making into DJing, making it successful, making it a a profitable business for a it a a profitable business for a it a a profitable business for a full-time career, and being able to full-time career, and being able to full-time career, and being able to share this gift with the world. And like share this gift with the world. And like share this gift with the world. And like I said, this is this is when I I started I said, this is this is when I I started I said, this is this is when I I started crying when I was prepping because I crying when I was prepping because I crying when I was prepping because I realized I can't believe I'm going to be realized I can't believe I'm going to be realized I can't believe I'm going to be in the biggest sporting events of the in the biggest sporting events of the in the biggest sporting events of the summer summer summer playing Caribbean music playing Caribbean music playing Caribbean music >> and of the world. Of the world >> and of the world. Of the world >> and of the world. Of the world >> of the world. Of the world. >> of the world. Of the world. >> of the world. Of the world. >> Uh playing Caribbean music. I remember I >> Uh playing Caribbean music. I remember I >> Uh playing Caribbean music. I remember I remember being a remember being a remember being a like I said, I'm born and raised in like I said, I'm born and raised in like I said, I'm born and raised in Puerto Rico. I remember that it was Puerto Rico. I remember that it was Puerto Rico. I remember that it was summer. I always have these stories. summer. I always have these stories. summer. I always have these stories. Huh? I remember that it was summer and I Huh? I remember that it was summer and I Huh? I remember that it was summer and I was watching the World Cup and I was was watching the World Cup and I was was watching the World Cup and I was making crafts with my hands. I've always making crafts with my hands. I've always making crafts with my hands. I've always made made something. I I was making made made something. I I was making made made something. I I was making we couldn't really afford to buy the we couldn't really afford to buy the we couldn't really afford to buy the real ones. So, I created my own um real ones. So, I created my own um real ones. So, I created my own um designs of like flowers with glitter.

designs of like flowers with glitter. designs of like flowers with glitter. So, I was just putting glitter on things So, I was just putting glitter on things So, I was just putting glitter on things and it's just like a vivid image of me and it's just like a vivid image of me and it's just like a vivid image of me creating a flower with glitter creating a flower with glitter creating a flower with glitter >> and watching the World Cup. And when I >> and watching the World Cup. And when I >> and watching the World Cup. And when I realized I had a a residency to be the realized I had a a residency to be the realized I had a a residency to be the World Cup DJ for uh all these events World Cup DJ for uh all these events World Cup DJ for uh all these events uh various cities, uh various cities, uh various cities, >> it was it was just exciting. Everything >> it was it was just exciting. Everything >> it was it was just exciting. Everything just click and and I just couldn't just click and and I just couldn't just click and and I just couldn't contain my emotions. So I'm just contain my emotions. So I'm just contain my emotions. So I'm just thankful. Thankful and excited. thankful. Thankful and excited. thankful. Thankful and excited. >> So that that photo that we saw that was >> So that that photo that we saw that was >> So that that photo that we saw that was in Kansas City. in Kansas City. in Kansas City. >> That was Kansas City. Yeah. >> That was Kansas City. Yeah. >> That was Kansas City. Yeah. >> And how was that how was that crowd? How >> And how was that how was that crowd? How >> And how was that how was that crowd? How was like just or how was that was like just or how was that was like just or how was that experience? I mean, you know, now you experience? I mean, you know, now you experience? I mean, you know, now you you've done a lot of gigs here in in you've done a lot of gigs here in in you've done a lot of gigs here in in Houston and now you got to go and travel Houston and now you got to go and travel Houston and now you got to go and travel and, you know, do it in another city for and, you know, do it in another city for and, you know, do it in another city for that was that was a big game as well. that was that was a big game as well. that was that was a big game as well. So, that was a big game and it was fun. So, that was a big game and it was fun. So, that was a big game and it was fun. Um, what I would say Um, what I would say Um, what I would say what what I can share um what what I can share um what what I can share um it was fun. It's it's like I said, I it was fun. It's it's like I said, I it was fun. It's it's like I said, I think the biggest part of all these think the biggest part of all these think the biggest part of all these major events is before major events is before major events is before >> Yeah.

>> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> the prep work. By the time I got to the >> the prep work. By the time I got to the >> the prep work. By the time I got to the event, it almost felt like like a event, it almost felt like like a event, it almost felt like like a wedding. wedding. wedding. >> And I I DJ a lot of weddings, by the >> And I I DJ a lot of weddings, by the >> And I I DJ a lot of weddings, by the way. So, I was just excited to see it way. So, I was just excited to see it way. So, I was just excited to see it unfold throughout the day. and the unfold throughout the day. and the unfold throughout the day. and the excitement. Nobody can prepare you to excitement. Nobody can prepare you to excitement. Nobody can prepare you to see this huge masses of people going up see this huge masses of people going up see this huge masses of people going up the stadium doing things at the same the stadium doing things at the same the stadium doing things at the same time, inserting to their songs. time, inserting to their songs. time, inserting to their songs. Nobody can prepare you for that moment. Nobody can prepare you for that moment. Nobody can prepare you for that moment. That was just like very very very That was just like very very very That was just like very very very exciting. And exciting. And exciting. And >> yeah, I that's all I can say. >> yeah, I that's all I can say. >> yeah, I that's all I can say. So, you were in Kansas City and then you So, you were in Kansas City and then you So, you were in Kansas City and then you also DJed here in Houston and that must also DJed here in Houston and that must also DJed here in Houston and that must have been fun, you know, like hometown, have been fun, you know, like hometown, have been fun, you know, like hometown, like just being there in the stadium and like just being there in the stadium and like just being there in the stadium and uh getting getting everybody uh pumped uh getting getting everybody uh pumped uh getting getting everybody uh pumped about, you know, getting preparing for about, you know, getting preparing for about, you know, getting preparing for for the match. Um, for the match. Um, for the match. Um, biggest realization, sorry I interrupted biggest realization, sorry I interrupted biggest realization, sorry I interrupted you. It just clicked. you. It just clicked. you. It just clicked. >> We're all so similar. Let me tell you, >> We're all so similar. Let me tell you, >> We're all so similar. Let me tell you, the music is so similar. It may be in a the music is so similar. It may be in a the music is so similar. It may be in a different language, but one thing about different language, but one thing about different language, but one thing about this is that it united it unites us all.

this is that it united it unites us all. this is that it united it unites us all. It was so much fun to play music that I It was so much fun to play music that I It was so much fun to play music that I didn't know what they were saying. Of didn't know what they were saying. Of didn't know what they were saying. Of course, I looked it up before, but not course, I looked it up before, but not course, I looked it up before, but not specifically like my own language. And specifically like my own language. And specifically like my own language. And just seeing people having fun at the end just seeing people having fun at the end just seeing people having fun at the end of the day, it's about connecting and of the day, it's about connecting and of the day, it's about connecting and having fun with having fun with having fun with other people. It doesn't matter where other people. It doesn't matter where other people. It doesn't matter where they're from. they're from. they're from. the best feeling in the world to be part the best feeling in the world to be part the best feeling in the world to be part of that and and bringing people together of that and and bringing people together of that and and bringing people together through music. through music. through music. >> Yeah. No, I love that. And another >> Yeah. No, I love that. And another >> Yeah. No, I love that. And another another thing that I really want to another thing that I really want to another thing that I really want to recognize about you is you do your recognize about you is you do your recognize about you is you do your homework. homework. homework. >> You do your homework because I mean you >> You do your homework because I mean you >> You do your homework because I mean you knew the audiences that were going to be knew the audiences that were going to be knew the audiences that were going to be there, the the teams and I and I and I there, the the teams and I and I and I there, the the teams and I and I and I got to witness a little bit of that got to witness a little bit of that got to witness a little bit of that research and stuff and and I absolutely research and stuff and and I absolutely research and stuff and and I absolutely love that you do your homework. You made love that you do your homework. You made love that you do your homework. You made sure that you know you were bringing the sure that you know you were bringing the sure that you know you were bringing the vibe that you were respecting and vibe that you were respecting and vibe that you were respecting and honoring it. Yeah. honoring it. Yeah. honoring it. Yeah. >> And I think that is so important because >> And I think that is so important because >> And I think that is so important because at the end of the day it's culture, you at the end of the day it's culture, you at the end of the day it's culture, you know, and so um and yeah, like you know, and so um and yeah, like you know, and so um and yeah, like you again, it's that that respect and honor again, it's that that respect and honor again, it's that that respect and honor of it that is so important. So very of it that is so important. So very of it that is so important. So very cool.

cool. cool. >> Yeah, that's something that applies to >> Yeah, that's something that applies to >> Yeah, that's something that applies to every type of event. There's something I every type of event. There's something I every type of event. There's something I would tell to young DJs is that song would tell to young DJs is that song would tell to young DJs is that song selection beats selection beats selection beats skills any day. So, if you do your skills any day. So, if you do your skills any day. So, if you do your research and have a solid background, research and have a solid background, research and have a solid background, people are going to appreciate that more people are going to appreciate that more people are going to appreciate that more than you trying to do all this uh do all this crashing um in a live do all this crashing um in a live setting. So, a lot of this corporate setting. So, a lot of this corporate setting. So, a lot of this corporate event is more about son's selection than event is more about son's selection than event is more about son's selection than anything. anything. anything. >> Yeah. Yeah. Wow. So, for this World Cup, >> Yeah. Yeah. Wow. So, for this World Cup, >> Yeah. Yeah. Wow. So, for this World Cup, who are you cheering for? Who are you who are you cheering for? Who are you who are you cheering for? Who are you who do you want? Do you have do you have who do you want? Do you have do you have who do you want? Do you have do you have a favorite team a favorite team a favorite team >> for this World Cup? I am cheering for >> for this World Cup? I am cheering for >> for this World Cup? I am cheering for Kurasau. Kurasau. Kurasau. >> All right. >> All right. >> All right. >> Who's going to tell her? >> Who's going to tell her? >> Who's going to tell her? >> I know, right? >> I know, right? >> I know, right? >> Um, >> Um, >> Um, >> hey, they had a great run. They had a >> hey, they had a great run. They had a >> hey, they had a great run. They had a great run. great run. great run. >> Listen, somebody had to bring the vibes. And I somebody had to bring the vibes. And I feel like without Kudas out, we a lot of feel like without Kudas out, we a lot of feel like without Kudas out, we a lot of us would have not enjoyed the the group us would have not enjoyed the the group us would have not enjoyed the the group stage. It it was just like a fun it was stage. It it was just like a fun it was stage. It it was just like a fun it was just like a fun vibe. And I'm not gonna just like a fun vibe. And I'm not gonna just like a fun vibe. And I'm not gonna I can't answer this question because I'm I can't answer this question because I'm I can't answer this question because I'm in Houston and there's a big diversity in Houston and there's a big diversity in Houston and there's a big diversity of population. So I don't want to get in of population. So I don't want to get in of population. So I don't want to get in trouble with any any potential partners.

trouble with any any potential partners. trouble with any any potential partners. Um so I'm going to say kuras out and Um so I'm going to say kuras out and Um so I'm going to say kuras out and support uh yeah my islands. support uh yeah my islands. support uh yeah my islands. >> Well, Gaddy Beats Gotti Beats, you know, >> Well, Gaddy Beats Gotti Beats, you know, >> Well, Gaddy Beats Gotti Beats, you know, supporting the Caribbean, supporting the Caribbean, supporting the Caribbean, >> of course. And it's so similar. It's so >> of course. And it's so similar. It's so >> of course. And it's so similar. It's so similar. similar. similar. >> All right. Another another question. Um, >> All right. Another another question. Um, >> All right. Another another question. Um, out of all of the World Cup soundtrack out of all of the World Cup soundtrack out of all of the World Cup soundtrack songs like of all times, right? And I I songs like of all times, right? And I I songs like of all times, right? And I I always have to say like since Ricky always have to say like since Ricky always have to say like since Ricky Martin days and Cup of Life, do you have Martin days and Cup of Life, do you have Martin days and Cup of Life, do you have a favorite one? a favorite one? a favorite one? >> I have two favorite ones. Uh, I mean, of >> I have two favorite ones. Uh, I mean, of >> I have two favorite ones. Uh, I mean, of course, I had to say Waka. I feel like course, I had to say Waka. I feel like course, I had to say Waka. I feel like that was pivotal for everyone. And that was pivotal for everyone. And that was pivotal for everyone. And before we got into this show, I was before we got into this show, I was before we got into this show, I was telling Mari how I used to I was in telling Mari how I used to I was in telling Mari how I used to I was in college and I used to sign my emails college and I used to sign my emails college and I used to sign my emails with waka waka karina instead of with waka waka karina instead of with waka waka karina instead of regards. So yeah, it changed my life. regards. So yeah, it changed my life. regards. So yeah, it changed my life. Waka waka was a pivotal moment in Waka waka was a pivotal moment in Waka waka was a pivotal moment in everybody's life. everybody's life. everybody's life. >> Um, of course Martin, nobody can can top >> Um, of course Martin, nobody can can top >> Um, of course Martin, nobody can can top can top. can top. can top. >> That's my man. >> That's my man. >> That's my man. >> Um, so we're looking for the next artist >> Um, so we're looking for the next artist >> Um, so we're looking for the next artist for the World Cup. You have four years.

for the World Cup. You have four years. for the World Cup. You have four years. Get ready. We're waiting for you. Get ready. We're waiting for you. Get ready. We're waiting for you. Exactly. Hey, we're going to go to Exactly. Hey, we're going to go to Exactly. Hey, we're going to go to Morocco then because that's where it's Morocco then because that's where it's Morocco then because that's where it's going to be. going to be. going to be. >> Oh, so fun. >> Oh, so fun. >> Oh, so fun. >> Morocco. So fun. >> Morocco. So fun. >> Morocco. So fun. >> Great. I think Morocco, Spain. So, yeah. >> Great. I think Morocco, Spain. So, yeah. >> Great. I think Morocco, Spain. So, yeah. No, it's going to be really fun. No, it's going to be really fun. No, it's going to be really fun. >> Um, and I just want to do uh be before >> Um, and I just want to do uh be before >> Um, and I just want to do uh be before we we kind of end this. Um, I know you we we kind of end this. Um, I know you we we kind of end this. Um, I know you talked a lot about, you know, just the talked a lot about, you know, just the talked a lot about, you know, just the next generation of DJs and all of that. next generation of DJs and all of that. next generation of DJs and all of that. >> Tell us a little bit about what you're >> Tell us a little bit about what you're >> Tell us a little bit about what you're doing in order to ensure that the next doing in order to ensure that the next doing in order to ensure that the next generation of DJs has a solid generation of DJs has a solid generation of DJs has a solid educational foundation for coming into educational foundation for coming into educational foundation for coming into the industry. the industry. the industry. >> Right. I started >> Right. I started >> Right. I started Mentos DJ School because that's Mentos DJ School because that's Mentos DJ School because that's something that I didn't have when I something that I didn't have when I something that I didn't have when I started DJing. started DJing. started DJing. I had the opportunity to DJ for other I had the opportunity to DJ for other I had the opportunity to DJ for other people and that's how I learned. But people and that's how I learned. But people and that's how I learned. But there are ways to do it. It's a little there are ways to do it. It's a little there are ways to do it. It's a little bit more structured. So, of course, I bit more structured. So, of course, I bit more structured. So, of course, I took my engineering background and took my engineering background and took my engineering background and created this amazing curriculum that created this amazing curriculum that created this amazing curriculum that teach you teaches you everything from teach you teaches you everything from teach you teaches you everything from like zero to hero basically so that you like zero to hero basically so that you like zero to hero basically so that you can start performing. And it's not about can start performing. And it's not about can start performing. And it's not about I have the equipment or am I ready? No, I have the equipment or am I ready? No, I have the equipment or am I ready? No, it's if you want to learn, you can do it it's if you want to learn, you can do it it's if you want to learn, you can do it and I can teach you. And the reason is, and I can teach you. And the reason is, and I can teach you. And the reason is, like I said before, I want people to like I said before, I want people to like I said before, I want people to start early. I want the next generation start early. I want the next generation start early. I want the next generation to start early. They're already spending to start early. They're already spending to start early. They're already spending time on their laptops, on their phones, time on their laptops, on their phones, time on their laptops, on their phones, might as well be mixing music and and

might as well be mixing music and and might as well be mixing music and and learning a technical skill. And I have a learning a technical skill. And I have a learning a technical skill. And I have a really really cool story. really really cool story. really really cool story. This is why I do it. But I remember this This is why I do it. But I remember this This is why I do it. But I remember this student that before he came into my student that before he came into my student that before he came into my class, he wouldn't look at me in the class, he wouldn't look at me in the class, he wouldn't look at me in the face, in my eyes. He wouldn't look at face, in my eyes. He wouldn't look at face, in my eyes. He wouldn't look at me. He would just always like kind of me. He would just always like kind of me. He would just always like kind of wander around, do something with his wander around, do something with his wander around, do something with his phone. And we did a six week uh six week phone. And we did a six week uh six week phone. And we did a six week uh six week course after school classes. And by the course after school classes. And by the course after school classes. And by the end, end, end, he he was saying, "Um, Miss Karina, I he he was saying, "Um, Miss Karina, I he he was saying, "Um, Miss Karina, I have some songs. I've been practicing. have some songs. I've been practicing. have some songs. I've been practicing. Let me show you." And I thought that's Let me show you." And I thought that's Let me show you." And I thought that's amazing. And he was looking at me in the amazing. And he was looking at me in the amazing. And he was looking at me in the eye. That transformation eye. That transformation eye. That transformation is what I am providing. That's why I'm is what I am providing. That's why I'm is what I am providing. That's why I'm so excited to continue in this program so excited to continue in this program so excited to continue in this program and given the opportunity showing that and given the opportunity showing that and given the opportunity showing that all you need to do is start early. And all you need to do is start early. And all you need to do is start early. And here I am to help you because guess here I am to help you because guess here I am to help you because guess what? I'm not getting any younger. So we what? I'm not getting any younger. So we what? I'm not getting any younger. So we have to prepare the next generation and have to prepare the next generation and have to prepare the next generation and might as well do it now. There's no might as well do it now. There's no might as well do it now. There's no better time than now.

better time than now. better time than now. >> Yeah. No, I love it. I love it. And um >> Yeah. No, I love it. I love it. And um >> Yeah. No, I love it. I love it. And um Ki, I mean, you know, she you've been Ki, I mean, you know, she you've been Ki, I mean, you know, she you've been you've been doing so much for for this you've been doing so much for for this you've been doing so much for for this uh for your school. Um she recently won uh for your school. Um she recently won uh for your school. Um she recently won a pitch competition and I was there. So, a pitch competition and I was there. So, a pitch competition and I was there. So, I was really happy to cheer her on. Um I was really happy to cheer her on. Um I was really happy to cheer her on. Um and yes, I mean there's there's and yes, I mean there's there's and yes, I mean there's there's definitely I think definitely I think definitely I think >> this is why we always say the arts the >> this is why we always say the arts the >> this is why we always say the arts the arts are so important. the arts are so arts are so important. the arts are so arts are so important. the arts are so important because they really do give um important because they really do give um important because they really do give um everyone not only an outlet but also everyone not only an outlet but also everyone not only an outlet but also help you build up confidence and so no help you build up confidence and so no help you build up confidence and so no thank you so much this that is great and thank you so much this that is great and thank you so much this that is great and we'll definitely share information about we'll definitely share information about we'll definitely share information about the upcoming um events and camps that the upcoming um events and camps that the upcoming um events and camps that you have so then that way anybody that's you have so then that way anybody that's you have so then that way anybody that's interested can sign up. interested can sign up. interested can sign up. >> Yes, definitely. >> Yes, definitely. >> Yes, definitely. >> Yeah. Awesome. Well, Ky, thank you so >> Yeah. Awesome. Well, Ky, thank you so >> Yeah. Awesome. Well, Ky, thank you so much for being here today. I mean, um, much for being here today. I mean, um, much for being here today. I mean, um, it was really fun having this it was really fun having this it was really fun having this conversation, conversation, conversation, sharing some of your information with sharing some of your information with sharing some of your information with with everybody and learning a little bit with everybody and learning a little bit with everybody and learning a little bit more. Well, letting them learn a little more. Well, letting them learn a little more. Well, letting them learn a little bit more because I feel like I, you bit more because I feel like I, you bit more because I feel like I, you know, I I I've been able to have a um, a know, I I I've been able to have a um, a know, I I I've been able to have a um, a front row seat to to some of this to front row seat to to some of this to front row seat to to some of this to your journey and I was just really your journey and I was just really your journey and I was just really excited that you were on the show today.

excited that you were on the show today. excited that you were on the show today. >> Thank you. And, um, >> Thank you. And, um, >> Thank you. And, um, you know, I'm excited to continuing you know, I'm excited to continuing you know, I'm excited to continuing being being being in a lot of cases the uh DJ in a lot of in a lot of cases the uh DJ in a lot of in a lot of cases the uh DJ in a lot of male-dominated spaces. So, I'm excited male-dominated spaces. So, I'm excited male-dominated spaces. So, I'm excited to continue in that work and I um I have to continue in that work and I um I have to continue in that work and I um I have a great team a great team a great team >> and I'm here to help. So, if anybody has >> and I'm here to help. So, if anybody has >> and I'm here to help. So, if anybody has questions, I'm also available as a questions, I'm also available as a questions, I'm also available as a resource. Uh if my contact information resource. Uh if my contact information resource. Uh if my contact information is here, is here, is here, >> so I just appreciate the opportunity to >> so I just appreciate the opportunity to >> so I just appreciate the opportunity to share more about my story and why I do share more about my story and why I do share more about my story and why I do it. it. it. >> Yeah. And you can follow her on >> Yeah. And you can follow her on >> Yeah. And you can follow her on Instagram at Gotti. and we have um so Instagram at Gotti. and we have um so Instagram at Gotti. and we have um so we'll make sure to to share that and I we'll make sure to to share that and I we'll make sure to to share that and I mean this is a Latina DJ that is doing a mean this is a Latina DJ that is doing a mean this is a Latina DJ that is doing a lot of really cool stuff that's also lot of really cool stuff that's also lot of really cool stuff that's also helping build up our next generation of helping build up our next generation of helping build up our next generation of creatives and yeah no so please make creatives and yeah no so please make creatives and yeah no so please make sure to to follow her and will will you sure to to follow her and will will you sure to to follow her and will will you stay on and kind of be like the co-host stay on and kind of be like the co-host stay on and kind of be like the co-host for the rest of the of the show we just for the rest of the of the show we just for the rest of the of the show we just have a couple more segments have a couple more segments have a couple more segments >> oh that sounds so fun I only do fun >> oh that sounds so fun I only do fun >> oh that sounds so fun I only do fun things uh you know what things uh you know what things uh you know what >> yeah I think we have a >> yeah I think we have a >> yeah I think we have a That's a yes. That's a yes. Even though That's a yes. That's a yes. Even though That's a yes. That's a yes. Even though I don't know exactly how it's going to I don't know exactly how it's going to I don't know exactly how it's going to work out, that's a yes. And that's how work out, that's a yes. And that's how work out, that's a yes. And that's how you make things you make things you make things >> get things done.

>> get things done. >> get things done. >> Yeah. Exactly. Exactly. Well, so last >> Yeah. Exactly. Exactly. Well, so last >> Yeah. Exactly. Exactly. Well, so last week, um, we ended up having, uh, well, week, um, we ended up having, uh, well, week, um, we ended up having, uh, well, actually for the inaugural episode, we actually for the inaugural episode, we actually for the inaugural episode, we had Katie Omana. She is a sports had Katie Omana. She is a sports had Katie Omana. She is a sports photojournalist. photojournalist. photojournalist. Um, and that conversation was really Um, and that conversation was really Um, and that conversation was really fun. We got to learn about her work and fun. We got to learn about her work and fun. We got to learn about her work and you know she has been very active um you you know she has been very active um you you know she has been very active um you know with everything World Cup. I mean know with everything World Cup. I mean know with everything World Cup. I mean she's already been to all of the Houston she's already been to all of the Houston she's already been to all of the Houston games. I think she's already she's also games. I think she's already she's also games. I think she's already she's also been to maybe like two I think this was been to maybe like two I think this was been to maybe like two I think this was she was there. She was in Dallas she was there. She was in Dallas she was there. She was in Dallas yesterday. So it might be game three or yesterday. So it might be game three or yesterday. So it might be game three or game two in Dallas. And um and so I told game two in Dallas. And um and so I told game two in Dallas. And um and so I told her I was like, "Hey Katie, what if we her I was like, "Hey Katie, what if we her I was like, "Hey Katie, what if we do a EN photo of the week?" Because do a EN photo of the week?" Because do a EN photo of the week?" Because she's already on the sidelines and I she's already on the sidelines and I she's already on the sidelines and I think that it's important to showcase think that it's important to showcase think that it's important to showcase the work of our friends and Latinas that the work of our friends and Latinas that the work of our friends and Latinas that are in these spaces. And so she sent me are in these spaces. And so she sent me are in these spaces. And so she sent me her favorite photo and I want to put it her favorite photo and I want to put it her favorite photo and I want to put it up right now. It's um Enya photo of the up right now. It's um Enya photo of the up right now. It's um Enya photo of the week and this was from the Brazil versus week and this was from the Brazil versus week and this was from the Brazil versus Japan game here at Houston Stadium where Japan game here at Houston Stadium where Japan game here at Houston Stadium where Brazil won 2 to1. Um she took this photo Brazil won 2 to1. Um she took this photo Brazil won 2 to1. Um she took this photo and I mean this is this is what um you and I mean this is this is what um you and I mean this is this is what um you know our our Latinas are doing in know our our Latinas are doing in know our our Latinas are doing in sports.

sports. sports. >> Leadership looks like. >> Leadership looks like. >> Leadership looks like. >> Yes. Yes. Look at that. I mean, just the >> Yes. Yes. Look at that. I mean, just the >> Yes. Yes. Look at that. I mean, just the angle that she had, the the lines, the angle that she had, the the lines, the angle that she had, the the lines, the movements, the um I mean, everything movements, the um I mean, everything movements, the um I mean, everything everything about the composition of that everything about the composition of that everything about the composition of that photo is incredible. And you know, I So, photo is incredible. And you know, I So, photo is incredible. And you know, I So, she actually sent me three and I chose she actually sent me three and I chose she actually sent me three and I chose this one and I will tell you why. Um, this one and I will tell you why. Um, this one and I will tell you why. Um, aside from the fact that I love the aside from the fact that I love the aside from the fact that I love the composition and all the action that's composition and all the action that's composition and all the action that's happening on it, I love Brazil. happening on it, I love Brazil. happening on it, I love Brazil. Brazil is actually one of the teams that Brazil is actually one of the teams that Brazil is actually one of the teams that I'm going for. And I think this was one I'm going for. And I think this was one I'm going for. And I think this was one of the most exciting games just the way of the most exciting games just the way of the most exciting games just the way that uh Japan was also playing. So, it that uh Japan was also playing. So, it that uh Japan was also playing. So, it was really fun to see this photo because was really fun to see this photo because was really fun to see this photo because it just really showed how Japan was in it just really showed how Japan was in it just really showed how Japan was in it to win it. Unfortunately, they it to win it. Unfortunately, they it to win it. Unfortunately, they didn't, but um it was it was a really didn't, but um it was it was a really didn't, but um it was it was a really good photo. So, you know, shout out to good photo. So, you know, shout out to good photo. So, you know, shout out to to Katie. You can follow her enya.photo to Katie. You can follow her enya.photo to Katie. You can follow her enya.photo on Instagram. And every week we're going on Instagram. And every week we're going on Instagram. And every week we're going to have a photo of the week, something to have a photo of the week, something to have a photo of the week, something that she took because, you know, she's that she took because, you know, she's that she took because, you know, she's been out and about doing amazing amazing been out and about doing amazing amazing been out and about doing amazing amazing stuff. Um sitting, what is it? Uh on the stuff. Um sitting, what is it? Uh on the stuff. Um sitting, what is it? Uh on the sideline taking photos of all of the um sideline taking photos of all of the um sideline taking photos of all of the um of all of the the games that she's at.

of all of the the games that she's at. of all of the the games that she's at. And um and then I also wanted to just And um and then I also wanted to just And um and then I also wanted to just talk a little bit about an initiative talk a little bit about an initiative talk a little bit about an initiative that that we're doing through Durang that that we're doing through Durang that that we're doing through Durang Concepts and that is um we're supporting Concepts and that is um we're supporting Concepts and that is um we're supporting Central American Collective in helping Central American Collective in helping Central American Collective in helping remodel a soccer field in El Salvador. remodel a soccer field in El Salvador. remodel a soccer field in El Salvador. And so the way that we're doing that is And so the way that we're doing that is And so the way that we're doing that is through a fundraiser. And all of our through a fundraiser. And all of our through a fundraiser. And all of our fundraisers are always going to be fundraisers are always going to be fundraisers are always going to be soccer related in some sort of way. So, soccer related in some sort of way. So, soccer related in some sort of way. So, um we are we have a link where anybody um we are we have a link where anybody um we are we have a link where anybody can go buy photo buy tickets to the can go buy photo buy tickets to the can go buy photo buy tickets to the upcoming games that uh Dynamo is hosting upcoming games that uh Dynamo is hosting upcoming games that uh Dynamo is hosting this summer for their their summer of this summer for their their summer of this summer for their their summer of soccer. And um as you know, Dynamo will soccer. And um as you know, Dynamo will soccer. And um as you know, Dynamo will be playing against um America de Kali in be playing against um America de Kali in be playing against um America de Kali in on July 11th and then they'll be playing on July 11th and then they'll be playing on July 11th and then they'll be playing against um against um against um oh my goodness, how can I forget? They oh my goodness, how can I forget? They oh my goodness, how can I forget? They will be playing on the 15th. They will will be playing on the 15th. They will will be playing on the 15th. They will be playing um against be playing um against be playing um against well, you will see the the graphic up well, you will see the the graphic up well, you will see the the graphic up here in a second, but you can go to the here in a second, but you can go to the here in a second, but you can go to the link and you can buy tickets and um link and you can buy tickets and um link and you can buy tickets and um proceeds from those tickets will go back proceeds from those tickets will go back proceeds from those tickets will go back to the fundraiser. So, just want to make to the fundraiser. So, just want to make to the fundraiser. So, just want to make sure. Oh, there you go. Yeah. Thank you, sure. Oh, there you go. Yeah. Thank you, sure. Oh, there you go. Yeah. Thank you, Clue Portivo Olympia. I don't know why I Clue Portivo Olympia. I don't know why I Clue Portivo Olympia. I don't know why I was thinking of Mexican club, but yeah.

was thinking of Mexican club, but yeah. was thinking of Mexican club, but yeah. So, On the 11th they will be playing um On the 11th they will be playing um America de Cali and then on the 15th America de Cali and then on the 15th America de Cali and then on the 15th they will be playing Olympia de they will be playing Olympia de they will be playing Olympia de Honduras. Uh but yeah you can go to the Honduras. Uh but yeah you can go to the Honduras. Uh but yeah you can go to the link that will be popping up on screen link that will be popping up on screen link that will be popping up on screen and then um and yeah you know like I and then um and yeah you know like I and then um and yeah you know like I said proceeds from those tickets will be said proceeds from those tickets will be said proceeds from those tickets will be going back to the um field remodel that going back to the um field remodel that going back to the um field remodel that we're doing in in El Salvador through we're doing in in El Salvador through we're doing in in El Salvador through Central American Collective. That's um Central American Collective. That's um Central American Collective. That's um that's a really big project that has that's a really big project that has that's a really big project that has been going on now since 2023. >> I've seen some pictures. It's it's >> I've seen some pictures. It's it's coming along. It needs coming along. It needs coming along. It needs >> It is It's coming along. >> It is It's coming along. >> It is It's coming along. >> We have the turf um We have the turf >> We have the turf um We have the turf >> We have the turf um We have the turf laid out and now we're building a um a laid out and now we're building a um a laid out and now we're building a um a multi-purpose uh room so that all the multi-purpose uh room so that all the multi-purpose uh room so that all the kids that are part of the soccer program kids that are part of the soccer program kids that are part of the soccer program will also have get a chance to learn will also have get a chance to learn will also have get a chance to learn trades. And so that's uh that's a really trades. And so that's uh that's a really trades. And so that's uh that's a really big one. But all right, so just to kind big one. But all right, so just to kind big one. But all right, so just to kind of end things off, um this is a big of end things off, um this is a big of end things off, um this is a big weekend. This is a big weekend for um weekend. This is a big weekend for um weekend. This is a big weekend for um big games. The reason why I'm wearing my big games. The reason why I'm wearing my big games. The reason why I'm wearing my Colombia jersey signed by Elama Colombia jersey signed by Elama Colombia jersey signed by Elama uh is because Colombia is playing on uh is because Colombia is playing on uh is because Colombia is playing on Friday. They're going to be playing the Friday. They're going to be playing the Friday. They're going to be playing the Democratic Republic of Congo. and um you Democratic Republic of Congo. and um you Democratic Republic of Congo. and um you know who I'm rooting for.

know who I'm rooting for. know who I'm rooting for. And then this weekend on July 4th, And then this weekend on July 4th, And then this weekend on July 4th, that's the last game uh that's the last that's the last game uh that's the last that's the last game uh that's the last World Cup game here in Houston. And World Cup game here in Houston. And World Cup game here in Houston. And yeah, that's going to be a good one. yeah, that's going to be a good one. yeah, that's going to be a good one. Canada versus Morocco. Canada versus Morocco. Canada versus Morocco. I um you know what? I I would love for I um you know what? I I would love for I um you know what? I I would love for Canada to advance. I think it would be Canada to advance. I think it would be Canada to advance. I think it would be fun, but at the same time, not going to fun, but at the same time, not going to fun, but at the same time, not going to lie, Morocco has been playing really lie, Morocco has been playing really lie, Morocco has been playing really well. So, we'll see how that game turns well. So, we'll see how that game turns well. So, we'll see how that game turns out. It's going to be fun. out. It's going to be fun. out. It's going to be fun. >> One thing about it, I think it'll be >> One thing about it, I think it'll be >> One thing about it, I think it'll be fun. fun. fun. >> It will. It will. I mean, at the end of >> It will. It will. I mean, at the end of >> It will. It will. I mean, at the end of the day, um I think all of the games the day, um I think all of the games the day, um I think all of the games have been have been really exciting. Uh have been have been really exciting. Uh have been have been really exciting. Uh these last couple, I mean, we, you know, these last couple, I mean, we, you know, these last couple, I mean, we, you know, we were we went to penalties and and all we were we went to penalties and and all we were we went to penalties and and all this stuff. So, um there is definitely this stuff. So, um there is definitely this stuff. So, um there is definitely no shortage of excitement, but no shortage of excitement, but no shortage of excitement, but >> I love a good underdog story. >> I love a good underdog story. >> I love a good underdog story. >> Yes, I know. I know. But I do want, you >> Yes, I know. I know. But I do want, you >> Yes, I know. I know. But I do want, you know, Colombia to win. So for that one, know, Colombia to win. So for that one, know, Colombia to win. So for that one, for that one, we want Columbia to win. for that one, we want Columbia to win. for that one, we want Columbia to win. Period.

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