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 desig...

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...

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 perso...

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 li...

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...

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 Instag...

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-...

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...

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...

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.linke...

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/@...

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...

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...

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://instag...

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 pivota...

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://v...

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...

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...

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.

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.