A first-generation Latina looking to make a positive change in the world. One voice at-a-time. One story at-a-time. One connection at-at-time.  Based in Houston, Raquel has dedicated herself to healthcare advocacy and healthcare education for the last 12 years. 

Having a multi-lingual background, she has been able to expand her reach by educating different neighborhood groups around the Houston area. Through her efforts, many members of the communities who otherwise would go without proper health care have benefitted from her advocacy and received health services.  Her efforts have decreased the high percentage of members who go without basic health needs. 

She works directly with state, city, county, and other local officials to educate communities on important health topics. Raquel is also involved in active research in partnership with various entities such as her world-renowned alma mater Texas A&M University, BakerRipley, and the City of Houston.  This active research aims to identify the external environmental factors which may cause physical stressors on the elderly when participating in physical activities within their communities. Based on the results of the research, enhancements will be made to improve the neighborhood surroundings to be more age-friendly. 

Raquel possesses excellent leadership skills and is looking forward to building a coachable team that will increase the reach potential thus expanding the efforts of her "Mission with a vision". She looks forward to empowering women and contribute globally to spread her message of love and kindness to the world.

Raquel has called Houston her home for the last 30 years. She is a sports enthusiast and labels herself "gung-ho" about all things "Aggies".  Avid salsa dancer. Foodie. Lives with her furbabies and children. Enjoys the beach and quality time exploring the city and seeking adventures. Raquel is currently working on publishing her book and looks forward to sharing her life journey through speaking engagements.

Raquel "Raqi" Flores

Brilliant Beam Media

Strategic Social Media Consultant for effective and engaging B2B and B2C messaging. I help businesses take social media messaging into business results.

Social Media Director

Lena's Foundation

Ambassador

The Influencers' Connection Corner

Influencer Marketing. Livestreaming. Consulting. Brand Ambassador.

Business Influencer For Impact

Texas A&M University

A project that will study how the built environment affects older people in terms of their ability to be more physically active. These insights will be used to develop and evaluate intervention strategies (e.g. design, policy, and technology) to create age-friendly communities). Partners: Texas A&M University, University of Michigan, City of Houston, and BakerRipley.

Research Collaborator

Tech Fest Live

Walking Tall Movement

Walking Tall Movement Ambassador for the Latino community worldwide.

The Outlier Project

Member

Raquel Ideal Care

Healthcare consultant and healthcare advocate. Raquel Ideal Care LLC specializes in guiding clients through the health system in order to get access to quality healthcare for them or their loved ones. We pay special focus to members in underserved populations such as the elderly/disabled.

FOUNDER/CEO

FCC OF TEXAS

Home Health Care Manager

MEDICAL INSIGHTS & CARE UNLIMITED INC

Assistant Manager. Home Health Care Agency.

Healthcare Professional

Turning Authenticity into Influence | Houston Sports Gal | Fierce Mental Health Advocate| | "LIVE, LOVE, LEAD" | OWN Your Essence | | Encouraging humanity to "Educate, Empower, and Uplift".

As a Social Media Director at Brilliant Beam Media, my days are fueled by crafting strategies that not only captivate but also drive results for both B2B and B2C ventures. Fluent in Spanish-speaking and Spanish to English translation, I've had the privilege of bridging cultural gaps and amplifying brand voices across diverse audiences.

Beyond the boardroom, I wear the badges of a Walking Tall Movement Ambassador and a proud member of The Outlier Project with immense pride. These roles aren't just titles; they're opportunities to pay it forward. My heart beats for empowering fellow Latino entrepreneurs, especially the resilient women who navigate through cultural and personal barriers with grace and grit.

Through the intimate avenues of my podcast, coaching sessions, and the pages of my soon-to-be-released book, "Culture Clash," I don't just share stories—I share journeys. My own journey from the tumultuous streets of El Salvador to the corridors of opportunity in the United States serves as a beacon of hope. But more importantly, it's a roadmap for those who dare to dream, guiding them from the realm of possibility to the realm of action.

My mission is simple yet profound: to give voice to the voiceless, to provide platforms for the overlooked, and to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools they need to thrive. And as we continue on this transformative journey together, let's not forget the power of community. On LinkedIn, I've cultivated not just connections but a family—a tribe of diverse souls united by shared dreams and mutual support.

Join me, not just as a spectator, but as a fellow architect of change. Together, let's shatter barriers, rewrite narratives, and pave the way for a future where every dream is not just realized but celebrated.

Kat Downen

Money Insights

We’re on a mission to help high-income earners turn cash flow into real wealth—using strategies that go way beyond the basics. Think income optimization, alternative investments, and tools the traditional finance world rarely talks about (but should).

Director of Marketing Operations

DIRECTV

I take a customer-centric approach to translate priority marketing needs, business strategies & product solutions, into easily digestible messaging strategies. I employ collaborative tactics to guide the development of product messaging for acquisition and current customer marketing for DIRECTV and DIRECTV STREAM.

• Collaborate with business strategy owners, Go-to-Market, Product, and Legal to develop messaging strategies and positioning to support product launches, promotions, and competitive campaigns.

•Work with multiple internal teams, copywriters, and outside agencies to lead the development of messaging and communications that are accessible, relevant, and drive business results.

• Partner closely with the Brand Management team to foster consistent use of DIRECTV's brand voice principles to ensure on-brand expression and execution of messaging deliverables.

Lead Marketing Communications Manager

As CLM/CRM Marketing Support Manager for Onboarding & Base Management, oversee substantial email onboarding customers with more than 10MM+ subscribers by leading both creative and technical operations with remarkable efficiency through CDP Migration. Manage strategic creative process, data migrations and deployments with the goal of supporting all business units to achieve target KPI’s.
• Devise and implement highly successful marketing campaigns across diverse channels, while collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional business units controlling for quality and accuracy of multiple campaigns simultaneously.
• Administer redesign, quality assurance, migration and deployment of onboarding email projects for Satellite, DTVi, and BYOD for SaaS migration initiatives.
• Align with Agencies, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and multiple internal and external stakeholders to develop a RACI model path to success to streamline and optimize performance and execution.

Marketing Support Manager

KJD Consultants

Principal Marketing Consultant
Direct marketing lifecycle development from strategic planning assessment to development and launch using broad knowledge of data-driven campaigns, project management, and quality assurance. Deliver unparalleled marketing expertise to esteemed global entities of Banks, Manufacturers, Legal Services, FinTech Platforms, Merchants, HealthCare Pharma, and Start-Ups alike.

• Devised and implemented highly successful marketing campaigns across diverse channels, while collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional business units.
• Steered all Social Media Marketing and Brand Influencing endeavors on the LinkedIn platform.
• Provided valuable insights and formulated actionable recommendations, drawing from comprehensive analysis of customer journeys and touchpoints.
• Engaged in effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including C-Level Executives, to comprehend strategic objectives, convey journey optimization outcomes, and delegate actionable next steps.
• Enhanced revenue growth and elevated customer engagement by designing and executing lead generation strategies across diverse channels, encompassing email marketing, social media, SEO, content marketing, and paid advertising.
• Increased 30% surge in website traffic and boosted 125% in social media engagement by performing market research, analyzing consumer behavior, determining new target audiences, and refining messaging.

Director of Marketing And Business Development

nxtCRE

• Orchestrated array of SaaS, digital marketing, and branding endeavors, leading strategic direction for dynamic fintech startups.
• Accomplished 1016% surge in audience engagement through marketing technology landscape and cutting-edge digital marketing technologies such as personalization, data platforms, analytics, orchestration, digital strategy, digital transformation, and marketing automation.

Senior Account Executive Sales & Marketing

nxtCRE is an 'Open-Bank' CRE fintech platform that partners with CRE financial institutions for exclusive access to immediate investment needs of their CRE investors. We have access to tens of thousands of highly motivated Must Buy Investors (MBI).

Digital Marketer

B2Bx

Social Media Marketing & Brand Influencer

YoungWilliams

Corporate Training and Instructional Design.

Instructional Designer

IRONSMITH

Corporate Sales & Marketing. Manage pricing, sales and marketing for corporate markets and supports these activities to all markets as needed along with specific support to new initiatives in social media and marketing, manages rep relationships for 60% of the United States and marketing and sales within said territories.

ATTENDEE/EXHIBITOR/PRESENTER:
 *ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO, San Diego 2011
 *ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO, Phoenix 2012
 *ASLA Central States Conference, KC, MO 2012
 *TNASLA Annual Conference, Franklin, TN, 2012
 *Twin States ASLA Orange Beach, AL, 2013
 *Central States Conference ASLA, St Louis MO, 2013
 *Twin States ASLA AL/MS 2015

Corporate Sales & Marketing Manager

Indymac Bank

Managed territory to include 75% of the U.S. Grossed $120mm sales first 6 months. 
Experienced management professional with 10 years in project management, marketing, and leadership positions. Successful in building relationships with key personnel, industry professionals, and progressive companies. Well-versed in marketing strategies and brand recognition. Exceptional trainer and mentor with skills to motivate individual performance while building a strong team atmosphere to generate character and integrity.

Broker Coordinator

Western Capital Mortgage

Achieved average funding of $1.5 million per month and over 80% funding ratio (a company record). Provided expert fiscal services to residential and commercial clients. Ensured compliance to federal and bank regulations. Ensured the integrity of transactional and contractual processing. Analyzed, structured, underwrote, priced and negotiated credit requests based on risk. Expertly managed all aspects of loan process including financial stipulations and client and lender relations.

Facilitating loan process from origination to close. Earned award for production achievement in 2005.

Senior Sales Marketer

Accenture

International Tax Specialist

I connect the human element to marketing communication. 

I am a marketing communications professional proficient in CRM, Messaging, Growth, Digital, Branding, Social Media and Lifecycle Marketing. Throughout my career, I have honed my expertise in Retention and Acquisition strategies, and I enjoy exploring new opportunities in marketing, communications, and project management.

Known for my ability to manage large-scale projects and resources, I thrive on utilizing innovative marketing models to enhance brand awareness and generate high-quality leads. 

My skillset encompasses market research, consumer behavior analysis, content brief creation, copywriting, digital marketing, and social media strategies. By fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, I consistently deliver exceptional results and exceed business objectives.

Energized, customer-focused, and with over 10 years of experience in developing valuable SaaS solutions, I possess a strategic mindset and a relentless passion for continuous learning. 

I excel in building strong relationships across organizations and successfully managing complex marketing campaigns and projects. My strengths lie in implementing effective go-to-market strategies, driving cross-functional collaboration, and fostering a positive work culture.

Specialties: CRM, Growth Marketing, Digital Marketing, Lifecycle Marketing, Email Marketing, Customer Retention, Acquisition Strategy, Marketing Campaign Management, Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration

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