In this heartfelt Valentine’s special, we explore love, relationships, and identity through the lens of diverse backgrounds and personal experiences. Our guests—Vince Brantley, Amparo Villar Garcia, and Paris Nia—share their unique perspectives on how love is defined, experienced, and celebrated across cultures.
🔹 Cultural Perspectives on Love – How love is viewed differently across generations and backgrounds.
🔹 Self-Love & Identity – Why understanding yourself is the foundation of any strong relationship.
🔹 Challenges & Growth in Intercultural Relationships – Insights into dating and relationships across cultural divides.
🔹 The Role of Social Media & Modern Dating – Is technology helping or harming relationships?
🔹 Love Beyond Romance – The importance of friendships and self-acceptance in a fulfilling life.
Whether you’re celebrating love, reflecting on relationships, or embracing self-growth, this episode is for you. Tune in for an insightful and deeply personal conversation.
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Our Guests:
1- Vince Brantley:
Vince Brantley is the President, Co-Owner, and Chief Technology Officer at Veritas Culture. He oversees the development and implementation of innovative strategies aimed at optimizing the availability of Veritas-produced products and tools. Additionally, Vince is a core facilitator of Veritas’ client-facing efforts.
Prior to becoming the Co-Owner of Veritas Culture, Vince served as the Culture Executive at the Defense Intelligence Agency. In this capacity, he led the development and implementation of strategies aimed at addressing fundamental challenges within the organizational culture.
Over his 28-year career in the United States Army (having served over 22 years in support of Special Operations and Special Operations Organizations), Vince rose to the esteemed rank of Sergeant Major. His tenure encompassed pivotal roles across various positions, notably as Counterintelligence and Security Directorate SGM, J3X SGM, J3 SGM, and Chief of Staff Senior Enlisted Advisor/acting Command Senior Enlisted Advisor at the Defense Intelligence Agency.
2-Amparo Garcia Villar:
Amparo Villar Garcia is a Cross-Cultural Communications certified trainer who brings 15 years of professional interpreting experience to her role. Her expertise spans medical interpretation (specializing in mental health), legal depositions, court proceedings, and conference interpreting.
As Ad-Astra's Head of Training since 2022, she has revolutionized the department by developing 18 comprehensive training programs and spearheading the upcoming Ad-Astra Online Skills Academy. Since 2018, she has been training interpreters across sectors, delivering both 40-hour and 60-hour medical and community interpretation certificates, demonstrating her commitment to elevating professional standards in the field.
3- Paris Nia:
Paris Nia is a Persian-born multidisciplinary artist whose creativity spans across writing, illustration, tattoo artistry, nail design, painting, and music. Moving to the U.S. nearly three years ago, Paris brings a rich cultural perspective to her work, blending traditional influences with modern artistic expression.
Her passion for visual storytelling is reflected in her intricate tattoo and nail art, while her love for writing and music allows her to explore themes of identity, emotion, and human connection. Paris believes that art is a universal language, a medium through which she expresses her journey, emotions, and cultural heritage.
With a deep appreciation for creativity in all its forms, Paris continues to explore and refine her craft, using art as a tool for self-expression and connection.
Connect with our Guests:
Vince's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vince-brantley-95689386/
Amaparo's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amparo-villar-garcia-6515ab39/
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