¡Salud! on KLRN TV
Hosted by entrepreneur and community leader Melanie Mendez-Gonzales and KLRN News Anchor Jessie Degollado, ¡Salud! highlights Hispanic women taking charge in the business world in San Antonio.
Our city features many Latinas who work at, own, or operate a variety of businesses. We want to give them the recognition they deserve. Meet the Latina leaders who are working in our community, from large corporations to corner bakeries. Join us as we hear firsthand from women who have broken stereotypes and barriers to reach success - and what they learned along the way.
¡Salud! is proudly supported by Texas Mutual.
Season 5
Guests for 2025 season
Episode 1, Sept. 4
- Michelle Cantu, Comedian
- Honorable Judge Erica Pena, Bexar County Court 11
- Lisa Coleman, CEO, Soy Latina / The Marcus and Lisa Coleman Foundation
Episode 2, Sept. 11
- Maria Tori Escamilla, U.S. Navy Veteran / Tejana Radio Personality
- Laura Barberena, Political Consultant
- Diane Gottsman, Etiquette Expert
Episode 3, Sept. 18
- Belinda Mora Gavallos, Chair, Bexar County Historical Commission
- Allegra Rodriguez, Miss Texas Latina/ Boeing Engineer
- Maria Flores, Founder, Hess Street Foods
Episode 4, Sept. 25
- Ara Celi, TV Personality
- Rachel Benavides, Vice President of Communications and Strategy for VIA Metro Transit
- Melissa Vela-Williamson, Public Relations Professional, Author
Episode 5, Oct. 2
- Valerie Frausto, Chief, San Antonio Fire Department
- Nora Lopez, Executive Editor, San Antonio Express-News
- Anamaria Suescun-Fest, Chair of San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Public Relations Professional
Episode 6, Oct. 9
- Carino Cortez, Entrepreneur/ La Familia Cortez restaurants
- Josie Gutierrez, Program Coordinator, Latino Outdoors
- Dr. Adriana Rocha Garcia, Former City Council Representative
Season 4
Dec. 12, 2024 | The Best of ¡Salud!
Recaps of four incredible Latina leaders who were featured in the 2024 season
Oct. 3, 2024 | Season 4, Episode 5
Guests include sisters Toni and Mei-Lon Jimenez, Rianna Rios, and Carmen Lara
Sept. 19, 2024 | Season 4, Episode 3
Guests include Maria Berriozabal, Marissa Ximenez, and Susie Quintana
Sept. 5, 2024 | Season 4, Episode 1
Guests include Eva Morales Campbell, Yvette Reyna, and Cat Dizon
Oct. 10, 2024 | Season 4, Episode 6
Guests include Kimberley Rubio Mata, Jesusita Rios, and Yvette Villanueva Barrera.
Sept. 26, 2024 | Season 4, Episode 4
Guests include Rebeca Martinez, Grecia Ramos, and Susie Quintana
Sept. 12, 2024 | Season 4, Episode 2
Guests include Evelina Solis, Brianna Mendez, and Giselle De Leon
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