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The Future of Higher Education is Latino 28000 days benext global Apr 29, 2021

Today's day 15,105, the average lifespan of a human being is only 28,000 days. Every day must count. Every day must be worthwhile. If you've been following the podcast up to now, you know that we've been talking about our future and how to best attain that future. Today we're going to be talking...

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I'm Not Lost, I'm Exploring 28000 days benext global Apr 20, 2021

Today is day 15,101. The average lifespan of a human being is 28,000 days. For me, it's 15,101. Every time I say the number, it always brings a little bit of that existential feeling. Did this day count? I know we've been away from the podcast for a little bit. The way we've been doing things is...

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A CONVERSATION: Vice President Kamala Harris & the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 28000 days benext global Apr 02, 2021

This is day 15,070. Just yesterday, we were having an amazing discussion with the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and we had remarks from the President of the United States, Joe Biden on the impact of the Latino community in America.

Today, this is day 2 of our discussion on that...

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A CONVERSATION: President Joe Biden & the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 28000 days benext global Mar 31, 2021

Today is day 15,069. We've been counting the number of days on this podcast. Each one of us, on average, has 28,000 days to make an impact. 28,000 days to make our lives count, 28,000 days to build our dreams, to build our businesses.

For me, well I'm 15,000 days into it. I'm sitting during the...

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Helping Build A Global Idea Movement 28000 days benext global futuro las americas next global scholars Mar 14, 2021

This is the story of the incredible roller coaster ride for our organization since 2019. We have been through quite a bit since we hit pandemic times. In spite of it all, NeXT is directly generating a social impact with ambitious –  ideas, projects & dreams.  Our global...

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Ambassador Jose Tomas Perez on beNeXT Global & the NeXT Global Scholar Initiative benext global next global scholars Mar 13, 2021

Ambassador Jose Tomas Perez of the Dominican Republic shares his thoughts on beNeXT Global and its NeXT Global Scholars initiative & addresses scholars at Dominican Embassy in Washington DC. #FuturoLasAmericas #beNeXT #SocialEntrepreneurship 

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The story of 18 NeXT Global Scholars benext global futuro las americas next global scholars May 11, 2020

This is the true story of 18 NeXT Global Scholars at Futuro Las Americas in Washington DC.  They are amongst the best and brightest from throughout the Americas. They are social, social entrepreneurs, aspiring scientists, doctors, engineers and artists. A NeXT Global Scholar is at the...

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Young Dreams | SueƱos de Joven 28000 days benext global May 24, 2019

We eat delicious food with Chef Jorge Elvin Davalos Ruiz, discuss the power of dreams & check in on the dreams of graduating seniors in Guadalajara, Mexico.  What are your big dreams?

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A little bit of direction.... 28000 days benext global May 10, 2019

Sometimes you just need to refill your creative tank by living life. Filling it with adventure and running straight towards the uncomfortable. Oftentimes people say Latin America, where are you going? And what people don't realize is the beauty of this region of the world.

It's amazing, and it...

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Social Entrepreneurship 28000 days benext global May 08, 2019

A few years ago, I decided to become a social entrepreneur, help build a movement of thinkers, creators and artists that develop innovative projects with a purpose. For the last five years, we've been looking for the best and brightest that will help build the future of the Americas and...

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Dream BiG 28000 days benext global May 02, 2019

Every time I think about legacy and those that came before me, I can't help but think of all the dreams yet to accomplish. I've been chasing dreams as far as I can remember, no matter how far fetched they were.

Georgetown University at 18, you don't have the money, you don't have the scores....

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Legacy: How Will You Be Remembered? 28000 days benext global Apr 30, 2019

My grandfather passed away when I was 18 and it was then I started counting. I wondered, how would I be remembered? How would I live up to his legacy? What would be my story?

If my grandfather were here, he'd love this spot-- classy guy, always making big moves, immaculately press suits and a...

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