Ep08 Jordin Avalos, Teen Entrepreneur & Emerging Latino Leader: Leadership Development

HOST: Ovi Vasquez, author of six books, and National Inspirational Keynote Speaker. Born and raised in rural Guatemala off-the-grid, worked for Apple, Tesla, Salesforce, and Uber. Learned English in two years, graduated from high school in three years, earned a bachelor's in management, in two years. He is a TEDx speaker and a social entrepreneur. 

GUEST:  Jordin Avalos is a high school senior, digital business founder, and first-generation college-bound student with a powerful story of resilience and purpose. As the creator of Parent Planner Pack, Jordin helps Hispanic families navigate the college journey with confidence. An intern at Farmers Insurance and proud ambassador of the life-changing Project Stepping Stone program, Jordin blends faith, family values, and entrepreneurial grit to inspire others. His mission? To break generational cycles, serve his community, and lead with heart. 

 Find our guest at:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordin-avalos-190ab3303

 Find our host at:  https://www.ovinspires.com 

Keywords 

student leadership, entrepreneurship, digital business, Hispanic youth, networking, college access, mentorship, AI tools, personal growth, family values, faith, domestic violence, career readiness, consistency, purpose, education equity, Project Stepping Stone  

Summary 

In this powerful interview, Jordin Avalos—a high school senior, intern, and young entrepreneur—shares his inspiring story of resilience, leadership, and purpose. From overcoming a troubled childhood marked by domestic abuse to founding a digital product called Parent Planner Pack, Jordin exemplifies the drive and maturity beyond his years. He credits his transformation to mentors, his faith, and a life-changing nonprofit called Project Stepping Stone. Jordin speaks on the importance of networking, emotional healing, AI literacy, and consistency as a tool for success. His mission is deeply rooted in helping his family and creating opportunities for other Hispanic families unfamiliar with the college process.  

Takeaways 

• Teachers like Mr. Robinson can shift a student's mindset with personal encouragement and belief.
• Programs like Project Stepping Stone build student leadership by fostering identity, mentorship, and confidence.
• Networking is a skill that must be explicitly taught; students need permission and strategy to ask boldly.
• Jordin used AI (especially ChatGPT) to research, build, and launch his digital product without prior technical expertise.
• Students should be seen for their potential, not their present immaturity or struggles.
• Faith and family are core drivers for many first-generation students, shaping their "why."
• Mentors are everywhere—church, school, family—if students are taught to ask and build relationships.
• Education must extend beyond academics to character formation, personal healing, and leadership values.

Titles

• From Pain to Purpose: Jordin Avalos’ Journey to Leadership
• Building a Digital Business as a High School Senior
• Project Stepping Stone: Transforming Hispanic Youth Through Mentorship
• How Faith, Family, and AI Shaped a Teen Entrepreneur

 Sound Bites

• “There is an art and power in asking.”
• “I shouldn’t just pursue success—I should pursue personal growth.”
• “View students not for who they are—but for who they can become.”
• “Consistency will always outbeat talent.”
• “I want to be the man my father never was.”

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