CREATE FEARLESSLY With Ana Pulido

What happens when you choose to trust your vision, even when no one else does? Recorded during RGV Startup Week 2026 at eBridge, this episode of Brownsville The Podcast by Studio X features Analiz Alanis, chef-owner of Taquería Alaniz, a James Beard Award finalist recognized for redefining what a taquería can be. Analiz shares the journey of opening her restaurant at just 23 years old, overcoming doubt from others, reinventing her menu, and choosing quality over convention. She talks about the courage to be creative, the discipline to stay true to her vision, and why entrepreneurship begins long before you have the perfect location, the perfect budget, or the perfect timing. From selling corn out of her car as a student to earning national recognition, her story is a reminder that success belongs to those who keep creating, keep learning, and keep believing. Whether you’re building a business, launching an idea, or simply looking for the courage to take the next step, this conversation will challenge you to think bigger. 00:00 Welcome to RGV Startup Week 2026 at eBridge 00:50 Meet James Beard finalist Analiz Alanis 01:30 Opening Taquería Alaniz at only 23 years old 02:25 The decision that changed her business forever 04:30 The taco that earned national recognition 05:40 Becoming a James Beard finalist 07:10 Learning to believe in your own value 08:40 Why creativity always wins 10:20 Start with what you have 11:40 Final advice for every entrepreneur 🎙️ Brownsville The Podcast by Studio X continues bringing you the entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders shaping the future of the Rio Grande Valley. #BrownsvilleThePodcast #StudioX #RGVStartupWeek #JamesBeard #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #TaqueriaAlanis #SmallBusiness #Brownsville #RGV