Sound Bites

Lemons Into Tamales

In this episode, I sit down with Leslie Alvarez, a woman whose life is a testament to resilience, hustle, and the power of staying true to oneself. From a young age, Leslie learned the value of hard work and determination. Whether it was selling homemade oatmeal cookies to buy a bike or making tamales to support her family, she embraced the philosophy: “Where there is a will, there is always a way.”

From Struggles to Success: Leslie Alvarez’s Hustle & Resilience

Brad Minus sits down with Leslie Alvarez, an inspiring entrepreneur, author, and resilience expert. Leslie shares her incredible journey of overcoming adversity—from growing up in inner-city Houston, navigating financial struggles, and raising two children as a single mom to launching her own successful business, Community Ace. She dives deep into how she hustled her way through life, using creativity, perseverance, and even selling homemade tamales to make ends meet.

Prioritizing, Saying No, and Entrepreneurial Success

Glenn Harper and Julie Smith sit down with the remarkable Leslie Alvarez, a powerhouse mompreneur and the president and founder of Community Association Consulting Experts Inc.

Glenn and Julie talk with Leslie about her journey of juggling the demanding roles of motherhood and entrepreneurship.

Resilience and Mindset: Overcoming Life’s Challenges with Leslie Alvarez

Join us in this uplifting episode as we dive into the journey of Leslie Alvarez, a resilient entrepreneur from South Florida who turned life’s hardships into a thriving business. Leslie opens up about her challenges as a single mother and shares her mantra, 'When life gives you lemons, make tamales.'

Overcoming Anxiety & Finding Purpose with Leslie Alvarez

Leslie is a community management leader and single mother, and shares her story of overcoming adversity and grief. She has experienced challenges such as divorce, financial struggles, and her son surviving a gunshot violence. However, the turning point for her was the sudden death of her partner.

What does a startup look for in an accountant?

Numbers Don't Lie: Marketing Insights for Accountants

In this episode, Brad and Janel get into the mind of startup business owner and national speaker, Leslie Alvarez.

The business of accounting has changed from a largely transactional model to that of packaging and selling expertise. The key ingredient to success when it comes to acquiring and keeping clients? Hear what Leslie has to say in this episode.

Famous Interview with Joe Dimino Featuring Author & Community Management Leader Leslie Alvarez

On this episode, we talk with Author & Community Management Leader Leslie Alvarez .. This native Texan and single mother of two has been a community management leader for over 26 years. Her small family of 3 has lived through multiple challenges that have brought her to her knees. But she believes in the magic of a big comeback, and that plotting the comeback begins while you are on the floor.