Corporate Pero Latinos

Around 61 million adults in the US live with a disability. This is a population that largely goes unseen and not considered. Social barriers affect some individuals from multiple points of identity; this is why intersectionality must remain at the core of our collective work towards change. In this episode, Arianny shares some of her experience living with a disability in a world that is not designed with accessibility in mind.

Our mission is greatly focused on providing community, support, and resources to those whom we have identified as underserved members of our community. When it comes to immigration law and immigrant rights, this information often does not reach those who could use it the most. In this episode, Katherine Garcia, an immigration attorney, shares some valuable information and insights that anyone with an immigration case should be aware of. We decided to record this episode in both English and Spanish in hopes that this will reach more people who might need it.

Nuestra misión se enfoca en proporcionar comunidad, apoyo y recursos a aquellos a quienes hemos identificado como miembros desatendidos de nuestra comunidad. Cuando se trata de leyes de inmigración y derechos de los inmigrantes, esta información a menudo no llega a quienes más la necesitan. En este episodio, Katherine García, abogada de inmigración, comparte información valiosa que cualquier persona con un caso de inmigración debería conocer. Decidimos grabar este episodio en inglés y español con la esperanza de que llegue a más personas que puedan necesitarlo.

Growing up, we often make certain traditions or traits a part of our identities because that's all we've ever known. If we choose to break away from traditional norms, it can sometimes be seen as an act of rebellion. In this episode, Ana Paola shares some of her background and the many different ways in which she has taken the non-traditional route when it comes to her personal and professional life choices. Hope you enjoy! Connect with Ana Paola: TikTok and IG - @anapaowow

One of CPL's initiatives is our Sin Paredes's Scholarship Fund, which was created specifically for DACA recipients and undocumented students. We believe that, to this day, these individuals have been underserved members of our community and continue to be faced with so much adversity. In this episode, Maribel Serrano shares what it's like growing up undocumented in the U.S. from the lens of a girl that was brought to this country at the age of 4, her motivation to advocate for the Latinx community, and provides insight into the advance parole process which is available to DACA recipients. Maribel is a marketing professional, filmmaker, and real estate investor. She is the subject and producer of the feature documentary My DACA Life in partnership with Avenida Productions. A formerly undocumented Latina from Jalisco, Mexico, Maribel's personal life experience led her to become a trailblazer in her community. She became an activist at the young age of 18, sharing her story through the halls of Congress in Washington D.C, and across local and international media platforms. Maribel is also a bold and dynamic leader who emphasizes representing the Latino community at a personal and professional level. During her time at the Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce, Maribel collaborated alongside some of the most prominent Latino entrepreneurs while advocating for underserved businesses to obtain access to economic opportunities at a local, state and federal level.

As Latinos, many of us may have experienced our parents hustling and finding opportunities anywhere because they had no other option. In this episode, Abe had a conversation with Cristian Molina, co-founder of Hugo's Cocktails, about his path to being a business owner, creating opportunities out of necessity, and how he measures success.

As a Latinx community, we have many shared experiences but we also walk our own unique paths and experience so much more through the different lenses that make up who we are. In this episode, Jocelyn shares some of the struggles she faces as a Latina and Lesbian woman, as well as her inspiring non-linear career trajectory.

Alfredo ha sido una parte integral de CPL y una motivación importante que nos impulsa a seguir nuestra misión de erradicar la barrera de no hablar inglés en este país. En este episodio, Alfredo contagia su entusiasmo al compartir de su historia creciendo en Guatemala, viviendo su vida adulta en Estados Unidos, y lo que le espera en el futuro.

As a Latinx community, we share a lot of cultural experiences but we also have a lot of history, traditions, and sayings that are unique to our various Latin countries. In this episode, Val Ramirez shares many of the things that make Perú unique, as well as specific actions she takes to make sure to introduce aspects of her culture into the workplace.

On today's episode, I had a conversation with Myra and Abe — two of our board members who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. They shared some of their experiences around their traditionally conservative upbringing, their contrasting coming out stories, and how they got to a point in their lives where they whole-heartedly accepted their identities. Happy Pride Month! Connect with us on on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/myramaricruz/ https://www.instagram.com/abezarate/ https://www.instagram.com/sophiealamexicana/ https://www.instagram.com/corporateperolatinos/ For more information on Corporate Pero Latinos, please visit www.corporateperolatinos.org

In this episode, I had a conversation with my brother, Abe. We talked about his own upbringing perspective, the corporate vs non-corporate side of the hospitality industry, and his experience navigating a career in the wine industry as a sober Sommelier.

In this episode, Fabio Peña shares some of his past and current experiences as he navigates life as a scholar, corporate professional, entrepreneur, and content creator… ALL AT ONCE. He is a First-Generation Latino who is passionate about “breaking generational cycles with sazón” and “redefining healthy masculinity”. Hope you enjoy!! Connect with Fabio: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabio-pena-lb86509 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@penaconsulting?_t=8WGoPohpGSB&_r=1 IG: https://instagram.com/pena.consulting?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Connect with CPL on other platforms: TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdUYhXb7/ & https://www.tiktok.com/@corporateperolatina?_t=8Uv1SkVx4sk&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/corporateperolatinos?utm_medium=copy_link & https://instagram.com/corporateperolatina?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Support the podcast: https://linktr.ee/corporateperolatinos

In this episode, I have a conversation with, recently promoted, Chief Brand Officer of NGL Collective, the largest digital-first Latinx media and entertainment company in the U.S. This means she now holds a c-suite position! The promotion is timed to the merger of NGL Collective and mitú, the leading digital media company dedicated to inspiring, representing and super-serving U.S. Latinos. Vanessa oversees the social brands for mitú and NGL, including we are mitú, FIERCE, crema, Things That Matter, Somos mitú, as well as Hispanic Kitchen, Latina Moms, and Hispanicize. She and her team's social brands connect with millions of Latinos across various social platforms to fulfill the mission of representing, entertaining, and super-serving the communities. She is committed to showcasing both the collective and unique experiences of Latinos that are fully American and are closely tied to their culture. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I talk about how not all quiet quitting is equal and how not all employees may benefit from it. Do I make any sense in this episode? I'm not sure but, as always, I felt the need to add my 2 cents!! Hope you enjoy! Connect with me on other platforms: TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdUYhXb7/ & https://www.tiktok.com/@corporateperolatina?_t=8Uv1SkVx4sk&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/corporateperolatinos?utm_medium=copy_link & https://instagram.com/corporateperolatina?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Support the podcast: https://linktr.ee/corporateperolatinos

In this episode, I have a conversation with Brenda “Ale” Muñoz and Caren Almonte - Two Corporate Latinas who were brought to the U.S. as little girls under the “undocumented” status and who eventually became DACA recipients. They share similar and also very opposite experiences that they went through during their upbringing, the DACA application process, the Trump presidency, and their dating life. Hope you enjoy! Connect with me on other platforms: TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdUYhXb7/ & https://www.tiktok.com/@corporateperolatina?_t=8Uv1SkVx4sk&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/corporateperolatinos?utm_medium=copy_link & https://instagram.com/corporateperolatina?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Support the podcast: https://linktr.ee/corporateperolatinos

In this episode, Jamie Gartner, a fellow First-Gen Corporate Latina shares all the highs and lows of working within Marketing in two different industries and how she felt about recent layoffs at her company. We also talked about office romances given she recently got married to someone who was her coworker before he was anything else. Hope you enjoy! Connect with Jamie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieturcios First Gen Friends Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Tve5SlbIqyCb5d0iSsIg2?si=NBt-THSPQ7WQBKIlfnr-DQ First Gen Friends IG: https://instagram.com/firstgenfriends?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= ~ Connect with me on other platforms: TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdUYhXb7/ & https://www.tiktok.com/@corporateperolatina?_t=8Uv1SkVx4sk&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/corporateperolatinos?utm_medium=copy_link & https://instagram.com/corporateperolatina?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Support the podcast: https://linktr.ee/corporateperolatinos

In this episode, I do a little recap of some much needed time off that I had! I took 3 weeks off from work, traveled to LA & Austin, and had plenty of things to say about them. Now I'm making up for all that rest and relaxation as one is expected to when they take advantage of their benefits!!! Connect with me on other platforms: TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdUYhXb7/ & https://www.tiktok.com/@corporateperolatina?_t=8Uv1SkVx4sk&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/corporateperolatinos?utm_medium=copy_link & https://instagram.com/corporateperolatina?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Support the podcast: https://linktr.ee/corporateperolatinos

In this episode, Juan Romo shares his journey and struggles that he's had to overcome to get to where he is today. He is a Mexican-American who resides in NYC and currently works as a Paid Search Manager. His upbringing wasn't very easy (and neither was his life right after college!!) but he found ways to remain resilient and several connections along the way that kept rooting for him and took on the role of “mentor” for him. Hope you enjoy!! Connect with Juan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-romo-8b4a58179 IG: https://instagram.com/romo.juan3?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Connect with me on other platforms: TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdUYhXb7/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/corporateperolatinos?utm_medium=copy_link Support the podcast: https://linktr.ee/corporateperolatinos

In this episode, I talk about why NYC is a little bitch… but she's my bitch. I also talk a bit about some mixed feelings I'm having about my current job and getting ghosted by a guy who didn't even know who Bad Bunny was. *GASP* Connect with me on other platforms: TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdUYhXb7/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/corporateperolatinos?utm_medium=copy_link Support the podcast: https://linktr.ee/corporateperolatinos

I'm this episode, Zaidi Rivera shares her experience going through marriage, motherhood, divorce, and everything that came after that. She is a fellow corporate Latina who came to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic at the age of 9. We talked about her hopes for the future and how she wishes to continue climbing the corporate ladder while also having other dreams and goals that she would love to achieve. Hope you enjoy!! Connect with Zaidi: IG: https://instagram.com/aaromeg_queen?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Connect with me on other platforms: TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdUYhXb7/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/corporateperolatinos?utm_medium=copy_link Support the podcast: https://linktr.ee/corporateperolatinos

Hi! In this episode, I share a conversation I had while being a guest on the Unbreakable Latina podcast. We talk about what my life was like before and after creating “Corporate Pero Latina” and all the pros and cons that have come from joining the creator economy (one pro being our friendship)! Connect with me on other platforms: TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdUYhXb7/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/corporateperolatinos?utm_medium=copy_link Connect with Melina: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTd3PE22e/ IG: https://instagram.com/unbreakablelatina?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Podcast: https://www.audible.com/pd?asin=B09QLXG2ZP&source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=podcast_show_detail Support the podcast: https://linktr.ee/corporateperolatinos

I'm this episode, I talk about a new life era in comparison to eras of the past. We often navigate difficult times in our lives and are still expected to go about our school or work day as if nothing was wrong. I share one of the most difficult times that I've experienced and how you shouldn't allow guilt to stop you from celebrating your wins, no matter the era. Connect with me on other platforms: TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdUYhXb7/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/corporateperolatinos?utm_medium=copy_link Support the podcast: https://linktr.ee/corporateperolatinos

In this episode, I had a conversation with Jorge Ferraez — A Corporate Latino who immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico in hopes of expanding the success of his publications: Latino Leaders Magazine. With a mix of passion and hustle, Jorge has become a successful businessman, leader, and publisher. He shared some details about his upbringing, his experience going into business with family, the pivotal conversations and networks that happened throughout his career, and his thoughts on our current generation as someone who comes from a hustle culture. Hope you enjoy!! Connect with Jorge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorge-ferraez-60b58a3 Connect with me on other platforms: TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdUYhXb7/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/corporateperolatinos?utm_medium=copy_link Support the podcast: https://linktr.ee/corporateperolatinos

In this episode, I talk about how representation matters, but what matters more is where you're bringing that representation to. I discuss the meaning of social capital and how it relates to the projects I've been working on. As well as Michael Gladwell's "The Law of the Few" chapter in his book: The Tipping Point and how this chapter helped me figure out what my self-proclaimed true calling is. The Tipping Point book: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-c5ede955/list/3L9DCX53LC7PK Katy's Echazarreta

Have you ever been told to not shit where you eat? In this episode, I share some of my thoughts on office romances and why these sometimes seem inevitable. As well as why I've been dating all the wrong guys thinking I could choose who to fall in love with by swiping. Enjoy! NYT Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/11/style/modern-love-to-fall-in-love-with-anyone-do-this.html Connect with me on other platforms: TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdUYhXb7/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/corporateperolatinos?utm_medium=copy_link Support the podcast: https://linktr.ee/corporateperolatinos

In this episode, Brenda Campos Gembe, a fellow Mexican-American and Corporate Latina talks about her experience with being an introvert in environments that tend to celebrate extroverts. We briefly touch on what it means to be a pseudo-extrovert, as well as whether or not we picked our college majors based on our personalities. Hope you enjoy!! Connect with me on other platforms: TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdUYhXb7/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/corporateperolatinos?utm_medium=copy_link Support the podcast: https://linktr.ee/corporateperolatinos

The meaning of the “American Dream” has changed throughout history and it has definitely changed between my generation and my dad's generation. In this episode, my dad joined me in a conversation about his journey as an immigrant who came to the U.S. as a teenager, how our father-daughter bond went 0 to 100, and whether or not he thinks he realized his American Dream. Hope you enjoy! Connect with me on other platforms: TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdUYhXb7/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/corporateperolatinos?utm_medium=copy_link Support the podcast: https://linktr.ee/corporateperolatinos

In this episode, I talk about hyper-productivity and how it makes me sick… literally. Coming from a hustle culture and living in a society that often rewards burnout, I find myself feeling guilty for simply taking time to do absolutely nothing. Please remember that it's OKAY to rest - you can't pour water out of an empty cup!! Connect with me on other platforms: TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdUYhXb7/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/corporateperolatinos?utm_medium=copy_link Support the podcast: https://linktr.ee/corporateperolatinos

In this episode, I met with my friend from college, Alan Joseph. We talked about how he got his photography side hustle started while working his corporate job, how he manages his time and performance for both jobs now, as well as his experience transitioning from a diversity-led internship into his full-time role at a Big 4 Accounting firm. He also gave some advice to any entrepreneur who is just getting started and is flirting with the idea of turning their hobby into a business. If you want to follow Alan and check out his work, you can find him on Instagram and TikTok: @aj.fotography Connect with me on other platforms: TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdUYhXb7/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/corporateperolatinos?utm_medium=copy_link Support the podcast: https://linktr.ee/corporateperolatinos

In this episode, I talk about why I think I'm bad at being an employee and how the Sunk Cost Fallacy (a term actually coined by Richard Thaler and not by yours truly) keeps so many of us stuck in places where we aren't being true to our most authentic selves. I also give a short and sweet update on what my transition from Finance to HR has been like. Connect with me on other platforms! TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdUYhXb7/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/corporateperolatinos?utm_medium=copy_link Support the podcast: https://linktr.ee/corporateperolatinos

In this episode, a fellow Mexican chingona gives us some insights into the many challenges that come from choosing to become a mother while also wanting to have a fulfilling career.

In this episode, I talk about a very unpleasant experience that I had as a college intern at an Insurance Company, which really shaped the way in which I view money, power, and capitalism. You can watch the TikTok video mentioned in the episode here: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdSktXov/

Do you love your corporate job? Erika does. In this episode, we discussed the reasons that make her love her job, the bad things that you often can't escape when working in an office, and how it's never too late to change careers if you aren't fulfilled in your current company/industry.

For many years, my mom has lived far away from me and my siblings. In this episode, we talked about her upbringing, how it affected the way she raised us, and how we've been able to maintain our Mexican culture while, at the same time, developing very different mentalities from our family, which are often seen as non-traditional. We also talked about our relationship with money and the hard decisions that sometimes our parents have to live with to be able to give us the opportunity of creating our own life in a different country with the hope of having a better quality of life. This episode is in SPANISH, but you can find it on YouTube with English subtitles through these links (Make sure you have cc on while watching for the subtitles to appear!) - Part 1: https://youtu.be/rI9R5zTBYIg Part 2: https://youtu.be/sU7k71P6ZdU Part 3: https://youtu.be/iFdKwwDoo3s

In this episode, I talk about my first time experiencing the privilege of working from home in Mexico (where my mom's family resides) and the challenges that come with mixing my professional world with my world in Mexico.

In this episode, I talk about the early stages of my corporate experience and how I caught myself trying so hard to fit in and then wondering… “WHO AM I?!”.

Sometimes you really can't “just stick with it” because a job can make you that miserable and that's okay. In this episode, I share the reason behind my most recent resignation and why Corporate Finance has proved to be such a tough environment for me.