The numbers don’t lie. There are various studies relating to Latinas in leadership positions, and as you can imagine, the data is dismal. The lack of Latina representation in positions of power is stark and downright depressing, if you ask me. Along with so many other challenges we face in the workforce, not seeing Latinas in leadership positions can have a negative impact on our morale and emotional well-being. And as much as I wish things were different, the reality…
If you’re anything like me, you are energized and ready to conquer the week on Monday mornings. But then the mid-week slump hits, and you need an extra push to finish out the week strong. I have good news! Regardless of your situation, there are always small changes you can make to help you tackle your week. Here are 10 tips for taking control of your week: Plan Ahead: Before you leave work on Friday, reserve 15-30 minutes to do…
When I graduated college, I had no idea what I wanted to do. I was lost, confused, and didn’t know where to start. Like many of you, I lacked guidance and support—and had to figure most of it out on my own. My career path has been anything but linear, but I’ve come to embrace my experiences and lessons learned. Today, I want to share 7 lessons I’ve learned in my career. Some of these lessons I’ve learned the hard…
It seems like everyone is talking about networking these days, so let’s talk about it. The word networking often gets a bad rap. It’s not hard visualizing a room full of people dressed to the nines, passing around cards and empty promises to one another. I don’t know about you, but this type of interaction makes me cringe a little. Maybe it’s because this type of exchange has become associated with the “what’s in it for me” mentality where the…
Imagine this: It’s the day of your interview; you wake up early, you have everything prepared, you are ready to make a great first impression! You feel confident because even though you don’t know what’s in store, you know you got this! You walk into the interview a little nervous (that’s normal!), but surprisingly you feel calm and collected because you are prepared and ready for anything that comes your way! That’s quite the mindset shift, isn’t it? If you…
Have you ever let fear stop you from pursuing your dreams? It’s happened to the best of us, so if this has happened to you, you are going to love today’s Jefa Conversation featuring Yasmin Maria Santiago. Yasmin is the proud founder of Cookie Crumb Cookies located in the Greater Los Angeles Area. She specializes in handcrafted premium cookies like the galleta de mazapán and the churro inspired cookie. Her journey has been unconventional, but with perseverance she is finally…
It’s not a secret that a “perfect” job does not exist. But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom. Just because a perfect job doesn’t exist doesn’t mean that you can’t have a fulfilling, rewarding, and purpose-filled role; it just won’t be perfect all of the time. There will be good days, and there will be bad days. That’s why it’s essential to reflect upon the things you do love about your career—especially on the days you feel frustrated…
I think it’s safe to say we didn’t see 2020 coming! I don’t know about you, but I sure didn’t. I should’ve known 2020 was going to be a rollercoaster because the morning of January 1st, I experienced the worst turbulence of my life. As my seatmates and I held hands and prayed in our respective languages, I begged diosito santo to give me another chance at life. And here I am. If 2020 has taught us anything it’s that…
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Who else was asked this question a million times throughout their childhood? When I was a young child, I wanted to be a doctor because I wanted to be just like my tía. But then she changed careers and became a science teacher. Growing up, I was surrounded by educators. My tía and tío were educators and my parents were always involved with the schools, in one way or another.…
Why is it so hard to advocate for ourselves? It’s such an important skill that can benefit us in many areas of our lives, but we often don’t do it effectively. If you think about it, the opportunities exist every day, even in the most mundane tasks. I remember being embarrassed when my mom would return to the store because the clerk accidentally overcharged her a small amount. Little did I know, she was teaching me an essential skill that…
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