# Julián Castro Discusses Latino Business Growth and Opportunity

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Podcast: [Latino Business Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/latino-business-report-419486)
Published: 2026-05-05T06:50:28+00:00
Episode link: https://latinobusinessreport.podbean.com/e/julian-castro-discusses-latino-business-growth-and-opportunity/
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## Resource

Episode 129 - In this National Small Business Week episode, we sit down with Julián Castro for a candid, forward-looking conversation on how Latino-owned businesses are shaping the future of the American economy. From his upbringing on San Antonio’s Westside—grounded in civil rights and community activism—to his leadership as Mayor, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and presidential candidate, Castro brings both lived experience and policy insight to the table. We dig into why small businesses are more than economic drivers—they are anchors of opportunity, resilience, and community power, particularly within Latino communities nationwide. Castro also shares perspective on what’s working, what’s not, and what must change to ensure Latino entrepreneurs have real access to capital, visibility, and long-term growth. This is a timely, no-fluff conversation about ownership, access, and who gets to participate in America’s economic future.

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