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Podcast: Office Hours with David Meltzer
Episode: Office Hours: The Human Experience on Scaling Without Breaking through People, Systems, and Financial Freedom
Description: Stephanie Pimentel, a Dominican-American executive and founder of Lumena Global Advisory, brings deep expertise in cross-border leadership, people strategy, and operational clarity. Drawing from her journey as a first-generation professional and working mother, Steph shares how resilience and values-driven leadership have shaped her career across industries including telecommunications, entertainment, manufacturing, logistics, and solar energy. She unpacks why nearshoring is one of the most overlooked growth strategies heading into 2026, dispels common myths about hiring in Latin America, and explains how U.S. companies can avoid costly compliance and payroll mistakes when expanding globally.
Rajesh Nagjee, CEO mentor and “bu...