honoring your roots with Raices Media
This episode is a masterclass for early entrepreneurs.
We have the pleasure of talking to Valerie Diaz and Gelly Guzman, the founders of Raices Media - two Dominican women based in Miami by way of Rhode Island. Their story– from early-life creatives to entrepreneurs in multiple joint ventures– is nothing short of inspiring.
As you’ll hear, Raices Media sets out to empower creators to share their stories, nurture talent, and shape meaningful narratives across diverse communities, fostering innovation and lasting impact. Needless to say, their mission was a perfect match for the work we’re doing here at narrative, making this conversation that much more special.
timestamps
timestamps
1:23 Meet Valerie
2:05 Meet Gelly
4:20 Learn about Raices Media
6:15: Competitive edge
10:30 How Raices is expanding
13:00 Landing the first client
17:30 Cultivating relationships with clients
19:45 Having a cofounder
29:00 Balancing personal & professional
35:00 The "aha" moment
41:00 Narrative and amplifying our stories
43:20 Creative Process
50:00 Advice for entrepreneurs