What’s Born After the Fire with Luis Ávila

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a courageous conversation with his featured guest — Luis Ávila . Luis is a Mexican immigrant founder who uses entrepreneurship, media, and art to build power. He is an award-winning journalist and artist who has launched multiple successful projects shaped by their political and cultural moment. Luis is the president of Iconico, where he works with leaders globally to turn bold ideas into durable, community-rooted organizations. 1:03 - Introduction 2:05 - My Leadership Story 15:32 - Iconico 20:26 - TNTP 23:42 - Instituto 27:19 - Closing the Door Behind Us 31:32 - Living Between Cultures 33:23 - What’s Born After the Fire 38:04 - Guiding Principles Luis Ávila has built institutions, media platforms, and leadership pipelines that respond directly to the political, cultural, and economic realities shaping Latino and immigrant life in the United States. He has produced award-winning print, radio, and digital media, which have appeared in The Arizona Republic, Phoenix New Times, La Voz, CNN en Español, Radio Fórmula, and KJZZ . Luis previously served as vice chair of UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights organization, and as board chair of TNTP, a national education nonprofit. Luis is the author of Nómada Temporal , a book of chronicles, and regularly publishes essays, fiction, and reflections through La Bella Práctica . He has also worked as an actor and radio producer. Luis is a Pahara Fellow, part of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, and he received a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/phoenikera Website: iconico.io/ Substack: www.bellapractica.io Instagram: instagram.com/luisavilaphx Email: luis@iconico.io Latino Leaders is an award-winning podcast that was named a Silver Winner in the 4th Annual Signal Awards. Latino Leaders publishes new episodes weekly on Mondays. Latino Leaders podcast is a production of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization. Pablo is a leadership coach, teacher, trainer, and speaker who is also the author of The Leader’s Algorithm . For additional information visit: themunozcompany.com Purchase The Leader’s Algorithm : themunozcompany.com/the-leaders-algorithm Learn more about Pablo: themunozcompany.com/pablo-munoz LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-muñoz-b30b2ab1 Email: pablo@themunozcompany.com