Join Ricardo and Esther on a heartfelt and inspiring episode of Brewed Minds as they sit down with their good friend Jose Chavez, a talented mechanical engineer. Discover Jose's incredible journey from his early aspirations to where he finds himself today, as he shares the pivotal moments, challenges, and triumphs that shaped his path to success. As long time friends, Ricardo, Esther, and Jose also take a moment to reminisce about the good times they've had together, sharing laughter, wisdom, and lessons learned along the way. Grab a cup of coffee and immerse yourself in this uplifting conversation that celebrates friendship, personal growth, and the power of shared memories.

In this episode of Brewed Minds with Ricardo and Esther, we bring you an honest, heart-to-heart conversation between our hosts. Ricardo opens up about the pressures of workplace expectations, discussing the challenges he faces with managers who prioritize speed over quality. He shares his experiences in navigating this delicate balance, offering practical strategies to assert the importance of process and quality without compromising efficiency or relationships. Meanwhile, Esther brings exciting news about her recent career transition. She shares insights about adjusting to a new job, the initial challenges she's faced, and how she's learning and growing in her new role. This episode offers a raw, behind-the-scenes look into the hosts' professional lives, providing listeners with both shared experiences to connect with and practical tips to apply in their own careers. They also dive into the complex world of social media and its role in shaping our sense of self-worth and validation. Through candid conversations and personal anecdotes, Ricardo, Esther, and a leading social media expert dissect the intertwined relationship between social media and self-validation. 

Join us on the next episode of Brewed Minds with Ricardo and Esther as we dive into the excitement of the final week before Esther starts her new job. We'll share her thrilling journey and the rollercoaster of emotions leading up to this significant milestone in her career.

But that's not all! We're spicing things up with a fun and thought-provoking debate: "What's the most important factor in achieving success - hard work or luck?" 🤔🍀

In this episode of Brewed Minds with Ricardo and Esther, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Jesus Montiel. Jesus is a former classmate of ours from community college, and we all made it Cal Poly SLO! In this episode, we chat with Jesus about his unique path to becoming an engineer. Along the way, we discover some fascinating and surprising facts about him that you won't want to miss! So join us for a casual and enjoyable conversation over a cup of coffee, as we explore the inspiring journey of our friend Jesus. Whether you're interested in engineering or just looking for some motivation to pursue your passions, this episode has something for everyone. So grab your favorite mug and tune in now to Brewed Minds!

Welcome back to Brewed Minds with Ricardo and Esther! We know it's been weeks since our last episode, but we have an exciting update for you. Our journey in podcasting has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions, from the highs of conducting our first interview to the lows of facing technical difficulties. We were ecstatic after our first interview, feeling confident and proud of the great content we had produced. However, we were quickly faced with the daunting task of fixing the audio and other issues, which left us feeling unsure of how to proceed. But through it all, we remain excited and enthusiatic to be back and get back to our routine. Join us as we share our journey and the lessons we've learned along the way.