Flip the Tortilla

Hosted by Denice Torres, Business Executive, Barrier Breaker, Diversity Champion

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Welcome to Flip the Tortilla! This show is for the underdog at heart and is about rising up, breaking through, and finding a way to achieve your most audacious goals. If you've ever been told you can't, you won't or it's not possible, you've found a home! Join uber-successful corporate exec, entrepreneur, and former janitor, Denice Torres as she and her guests share real-world, no B.S. insights for making your dreams a reality.

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November 25, 2024Episode 6733 min

Episode 67: Sandi Peterson: Microsoft Chair, Multi F50 C-Suite Executive, VC Investor: Invaluable lessons in Leadership, Success, and Lifelong Learning

Sandi Peterson is extraordinarily successful from any measurement. You can find her name on many lists of global; impactful, and influential leaders. She is also known for her dedication to mentoring and philanthropy. I worked for Sandi at J&J. We have kept in frequent contact over the years and continue to share our perspectives about careers, life, and commitment to personal growth.. I think you will really enjoy Sandi's insights and lessons for living your best life and career. I have sure learned a great deal from her!

September 13, 2024Episode 6632 min

Episode 66: Samina Bari: Exceptional Business Leader and Master Tortilla Flipper

The mindset of Flipping the Tortilla is about refusing to accept situations that are suboptimal to our sense of self of well-being. People who live by this philosophy find a way to change their circumstances by refusing to accept the status quo. Through planning, creating momentum, and sheer hell-bent determination they find a way to thrive. Samina Bari epitomizes this mindset. She is the daughter of immigrant Pakistani and Indian Muslims. She talks about the oppressive expectations of her mother, the supportive nature of her physician father, and the struggle of straddling cultures. Samina became a highly successful executive and then went on to start a business where she is a sought-after healthcare strategist to CEOs. Just a year ago, she suddenly and unexpectedly lost her husband and the father of their two young children. Samina is such an inspiration and shares invaluable insights about overcoming adversity and the gift of community.

August 15, 2024Episode 6545 min

Episode 65: Rich Razgaitis, Successful Serial Entrepreneur and CEO of FloWater: on Living a Life of Purpose

If you are interested in how to have a meaningful career that is marked by purpose and success, this is the podcast for you! Rich (Raz) shares with us his journey from Corporate America to successful entrepreneur. Plenty of employees refer to Rich as the "best boss ever" and his peers see him as one of the coolest, most passionate, and enlightened individuals they know. Denice worked with Rich over 20 years ago and they had a blast catching up and talking about work, life, family, personal growth, and joy. You will love this episode!

June 28, 2024Episode 6436 min

Episode 64: Ester Banque, a Standout C-Suite Executive on the Incredible and Undeniable Power of Authenticity

In honor of Pride Month, Ester Banque, Executive VP and President of U.S. Operations for Zoetis, (the world's leading animal health company) shares her journey of coming out at work. Wildly successful, Ester is so warm, authentic, and wise. Born in Spain, she is a mom, wife, inspirational leader with extensive global experiences and a breadth of executive roles. Her words about sharing our authentic self at work will have meaning for everyone. On top of it all, we talk about the importance of animals in our lives! You will love this episode!

June 25, 2024Episode 6339 min

Episode 63: George Barrett: How to Build and Leverage Ambidextrous Thinking

Ambidextrous thinkers are super adept at both left and right-brain thinking. They can see the big picture as well as zoom in on details. George Barrett is one of those people, a true polymath. His accomplishments are incredibly inspiring: CEO of a Fortune 20 company, policy influencer, board member, professor, accomplished athlete, and thriving musician. His recently released debut album, Not Alone, is a beautifully composed work, soulfully written and backed by industry-leading singers and composers. In this episode, George shares how he uses and balances his left and right brain thinking.

June 17, 2024Episode 6235 min

Episode 62: Amy Kemp: Change Your Thought Habits, Change Your Life

Our habits and thoughts influence how we see ourselves and the world around us. Amy Kemp, an expert in the power of habits, discusses how to leverage positive habits and recognize and change habits that hold us back from our potential. One of her insights is "If you're going to make up a story in your head, make it a good one." We also discuss the critical ingredient that sits between goals and results… momentum!

May 14, 2024Episode 6139 min

Episode 61: Amy Schulman: Invaluable Career Lessons from a Legendary Leader

Amy Schulman is an iconic leader who is managing partner at venture capital firm, Polaris. She has been a CEO, served on numerous high profile boards, worked in the C-suite of a Fortune 5 company, and named to Fortune's Most Powerful Women list. These are just a few of her many accomplishments. She is also an incredible mentor to many and is well known for her selfless giving back. This episode is full of simply priceless lessons!

April 18, 2024Episode 6032 min

Episode 60: Dr. Susan Nicholson, shares important information about the state of healthcare for women

Did you know the US often ranks lower than other developed countries when it comes to women's healthcare? While we have the leading healthcare spending per capita, we also have one of the highest maternal mortality rates and percentage un/underinsured. Healthcare disparity for women is a critical topic for all of us. Esteemed women's health expert, Dr. Susan Nicholson, discusses what we need to know and how we can be more proactive with our own healthcare.

March 5, 2024Episode 5934 min

Episode 59: Patricia Bradley: How to be Successful and Enjoy Networking

Patricia Bradley, seasoned healthcare executive, is a master of networking. In this episode, Patricia will share priceless tips on how to network and create meaningful connections in a genuine way.

January 23, 2024Episode 5827 min

Episode 58: Rahul Singhvi: Leadership Insights from a Mega-Entrepreneur

Rahul Singhvi is the Co-founder and CEO of Resilience, a first-of-its-kind manufacturing and technology company dedicated to broadening access and availability to complex medicines. Rahul's leadership experiences span large organizations and start-ups. His wealth of accomplishments and humility set the stage for invaluable lessons in leadership and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset.