What does it take to leave a steady job and bet on your creativity full-time? In this episode of N'Gente Connect, Teresa G shares how she stepped away from corporate life to build her art business, The Muralcle Worker. She talks about faith, fear, live painting, community, and why creating space for other artists matters so much. This conversation goes far beyond art. It's about taking the leap, building something real, and staying true to your purpose even when the path feels uncertain. Teresa also opens up about her live painting process, her event brand Blackout Events, and the deeper message behind her work on unity, history, and being seen. If you're an artist, entrepreneur, creative, or someone thinking about starting over, this one will stay with you. 0:00 Intro 0:57 Welcome 2:19 Leaving corporate 3:05 Business name 5:14 Live painting 8:01 Grassrootz bookstore 12:25 Income shift 12:54 Blackout Events 14:34 Art and community 18:03 What's next 24:03 Keep going Follow Teresa: @TKMGART Watch, share, and support creatives who are building something meaningful through art, culture, and community. #EntrepreneurPodcast #WomenInBusiness #ArtistJourney #CreativeEntrepreneur #PhoenixArtists #womenovement #womensupportingwomen #phoenixaz #sonimagen

Most businesses get stuck on funding because of myths, paperwork, and credit rules that don't fit real life. In this episode of N'Gente Connect, host Caroline Torres sits down with Luis Gamez from One Park Financial to break down what business funding really looks like, who it's for, and what can go wrong if you take money without a plan. You'll hear the good (revenue-based approvals, fast funding), the bad (why many owners disqualify themselves), and the ugly (what higher-cost capital means and why it exists). If you're trying to buy equipment, cover a seasonal push, or grab an opportunity before it passes, this conversation gives you clear expectations and practical guidance. Contact Luis Gamez One Park Financial, Arizona business representative 0:00 Funding myths 0:48 Show intro 1:54 Luis story 4:36 How it works 6:28 Who qualifies 7:43 Ideal customer 10:10 Funding speed 11:17 The ugly truth 14:14 Common mistakes 17:43 Loan amounts 22:02 How to apply https://opfaz.app/apply/borderline-co luis.gamez@oneparkfinancial.com @FinancialPark1 #BusinessFunding #SmallBusinessLoans #AccessToCapital #Entrepreneurship #arizonabusiness #sonimagen #ngenteconnect

Hair, confidence, and grit, Perla Carrillo shares how she turned her passion into Pearlie Things, plus the real work behind staying creative and consistent. 0:00 Guest intro 0:45 Show welcome 0:56 Meet Perla Carrillo 1:50 Why style matters 3:43 Leaving mortgages 5:48 Grit mindset 6:24 Finding her why 8:49 Creativity fatigue 9:11 Invisible labor 11:34 Small wins mindset 13:42 Advice for women 16:29 How to connect #WomenEntrepreneurs #SmallBusinessOwner #EntrepreneurMindset #CreativeBusiness #PodcastInterview #sonimagen @sonimagenvideo

Thinking about investing in real estate but feel stuck because of money, timing, or credit? In this episode of Negocio a Negocio, Jorge Casanova breaks down what it really takes to get started, including common myths, credit basics, and down payment assistance programs that can help you buy sooner than you think. 0:00 Real estate intro 0:51 Sponsor message 0:57 Meet Jorge Casanova 1:31 Jorge's background 3:27 Why people self-disqualify 7:39 Down payment help 10:21 Renting vs buying 12:08 Tough client talks 14:33 Top myths 15:39 Contact details #RealEstateInvesting #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #MortgageTips #DownPaymentAssistance #NenteConnect #sonimagen @sonimagenvideo