Interview with Eric Fernandez, Director of Latin Division at Cheney Brothers

In this episode of Inspira, meet Juan Serrato, President of Carolina Food Service, as he shares his journey of bridging cultures, industries and communities. Raised between the U.S. and Mexico, Juan brings cultural insight and business leadership to everything he does. His cross-industry path—from animal feed to restaurants to foodservice distribution—led him to helm Carolina Food Service in 2016, where he proudly supports Latino restaurants with tailored, culturally informed solutions. A former mayor of Degollado, Jalisco, Juan is also a dedicated…

In this episode of Inspira®, Gilberto Villaseñor II, Chief Visionary of V&V Supremo®, sits down with Beatriz Ponce de León, Chicago’s first Deputy Mayor of Immigrant, Migrant and Refugee Rights. She shares her journey as the daughter of Mexican immigrants, her passion for public service, and the vision behind an office dedicated to welcoming, protecting, and empowering immigrant communities across Chicago. Together, Gilberto and Deputy Mayor Ponce de León discuss how generations of immigrants have shaped Chicago through entrepreneurship, cultural…

Gilberto Villaseñor II, Chief Visionary Officer of V&V Supremo, talks with Juan (John) Zaragoza, owner of Birrieria Zaragoza, about leaving the corporate workforce to pursue his passion for birria from his hometown La Barca, Jalisco, Mexico, and start his own restaurant. Now in 2021 he is celebrating 14 years of business. Mr. Zaragoza also talks about his persevering efforts during COVID-19.