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

This leadership development podcast is brought to you by: Ovi Vasquez, Inspirational Leadership Keynote Speaker. Fatherless farm boy from rural Guatemala—Inspiring teams to peak performance. He challenges teams to embrace change and step into bold leadership through leadership culture. He grew up in a village off-the-grid, migrated to the U.S., learned English in two years, graduated from high school in three years, earned a B.A. in management, in two years.  Ovi has worked for Apple, Tesla, Salesforce, and Uber. He is a TEDx speaker, author, 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.

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.
✅Entrepreneurship can start in high school—with purpose, consistency, and problem-solving for real-world needs.
✅Students should be seen for their potential, not their present immaturity or struggles.
✅Free resources like Khan Academy can make a big difference in underserved communities.
✅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.

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