“Stop Playing Victim”: Jim Keyes on Hard Work, Education & How He Built a Billion-Dollar Career
Former 7-Eleven & Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes joins The Ana Cruz Show for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about adversity, resilience, education, faith, and the mindset that took him from childhood loss to leading billion-dollar companies. In this emotional interview, Jim opens up about why he believes victim mentality destroys human potential, and the heartfelt dedication behind his book Education Is Freedom. From leadership lessons to lifelong learning, this inspiring conversation reveals the principles that shaped one of America’s most influential business leaders. Read more and watch the full episode.
Linda Braddy’s Inspiring Journey: From Stay-at-Home Mom to CEO of the American Red Cross North Texas
n this inspiring episode of The Ana Cruz Show, Linda Braddy, CEO of the American Red Cross North Texas Region, shares her extraordinary journey from stay-at-home mother to nonprofit executive leader. Discover how her childhood values, passion for education, leadership skills, and commitment to service shaped her mission to leave the world better than she found it. Learn about the life-changing work of the American Red Cross and the emotional stories that remind us all of the power of compassion and community. Read the full article and be inspired to make a difference.
From Humble Beginnings to Leading Frisco: John Keating’s Vision, Values, and the Election That Will Shape the City’s Future
This week on The Ana Cruz Show, Frisco mayoral candidate John Keating shares his powerful journey from a humble, adopted childhood to 15 years of public service. A political conversation that turns deeply personal, revealing the values, family, and purpose driving his commitment to serve.
Community College vs University: Which Is Better in Today’s Economy?
Is college still worth it in 2026? Discover salary data, unemployment trends, and key differences between community college and university, with insights from Dallas College leaders.
This Week in The Ana Cruz Show: Only 7–8% of Latinos Donate Blood—Why It Matters and How You Can Help
Ana Cruz is joined by Marcela Fajardo, Chief Communications Officer for the American Red Cross North Texas Region, to discuss the realities behind these numbers, the blood donation process, common myths, and their personal experiences with donating.
This episode is both educational and deeply personal—and it’s a reminder that a simple act can save lives.
Frisco Mayor Candidate Shona Sowell Opens Up About Growth, Safety, and a Changing City
In this episode of The Ana Cruz Show, I sit down for a direct and unfiltered conversation with Shona Sowell, one of the candidates for Frisco Mayor
Behind the Scenes of a Major Art Exhibition | Amalia Alzaga Ruiz
In this week’s episode of The Ana Cruz Show, we dive into the fascinating world behind a major museum exhibition with Amalia Alzaga Ruiz, curator of Raimundo de Madrazo at the Meadows Museum. We explore what it truly means to be a commissioner and a curator—far beyond selecting beautiful paintings. Amalia shares her professional journey, how the idea for the first retrospective dedicated to Raimundo de Madrazo was born, and the years of research, negotiation, and international coordination required to bring a project of this magnitude to life.
Evolution Is Inevitable: Welcome to The Ana Cruz Show
Big changes are coming to The Ana Cruz Show. After years of sharing personal stories and powerful conversations, the podcast is evolving—more English, bolder questions, and new voices that challenge the way we think. Get ready to explore untold stories, provocative ideas, and conversations that will make you see the world—and yourself—differently.
Cómo el Machismo Afecta la Depresión en los Hombres: La Historia de Daniel
En este episodio, platicamos con Daniel, un hombre que abre su corazón para compartir uno de los momentos más oscuros de su vida: una profunda depresión vivida en medio de una separación, el duelo por familiares perdidos a causa del cáncer y el peso acumulado de crecer dentro de una cultura machista en México. Su historia revela una realidad que miles de hombres viven en silencio: el machismo no solo lastima a las mujeres… también hiere, limita y destruye emocionalmente a los hombres.
El arte de ser agradecido y cómo sana el alma
En este nuevo episodio de The Ana Cruz Show, nos reunimos Pao García, Clau Rivera y yo para compartir experiencias, anécdotas personales y esos pequeños —pero gigantes— momentos que han cambiado nuestra vida gracias a este sencillo hábito. Porque sí, agradecer cambia la forma en que pensamos… y por lo tanto cambia la forma en que vivimos.