A LA LATINA

Cindy Izzo is the Global Head of Digital Risk at KPMG International and a powerful example of what it means to lead A LA LATINA. In this episode, Cindy shares her inspiring journey—from translating for her family as a child in Arizona, to navigating the Big Four as a young mother, to becoming one of the few Latinas in cybersecurity at the global level.  🔑 Here are three key takeaways from our con...

NEW EPISODE: Maria Lensing – The Power of Being Seen Global Chief Information and Technology Officer at Sorenson Communications In this powerful episode of A LA LATINA, Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner sit down with Maria Lensing, one of the few Latinas to have reached the C-suite in Fortune 10 companies in the tech space. From escaping Peru with her family to save her brother’s l...

In this new episode of Season 4 of A LA LATINA, Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner sit down with Jennifer Salinas—EVP, Chief Administrative Officer, and General Counsel at Cerence AI, a global leader in automotive voice technology.  From growing up in a home marked by domestic violence to leading in one of the most competitive and fast-evolving sectors, Jennifer shares her remarkabl...

Lucy Pérez went from a small town in Puerto Rico to Harvard, from lab coats to boardrooms, and from science to strategy. Today, she’s a senior partner at McKinsey & Company and a global leader in health equity and economic opportunity. In this episode, Lucy shares: ✔️ Why no one is a mind reader — and why asking for help is a strength ✔️ How her mentors (who didn’t look like her) helped her unlock...

In this new episode of Season 4 of A LA LATINA, Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner welcome the amazing Mónica Gil—a visionary leader redefining what success looks like for Latinas in media and business. As Chief Administrative and Marketing Officer at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, Mónica leads the network’s Operations, Marketing, Strategy & Insights, and Communications teams—m...

In this uplifting episode of A LA LATINA, hosts Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner welcome the remarkable Citlalli Rojas, Inland Empire General Office Managing Partner at New York Life Insurance Company. They delve into her inspiring journey—from her early days in Chiapas, Mexico, to becoming a nationally celebrated leader in financial services. Citlalli opens up about how she desig...

In this new and inspiring episode of A LA LATINA: The Playbook to Succeed Being Your Authentic Self , Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner welcome the incredible Rebeca Vargas, Chief Marketing Officer at Girl Scouts of the USA. Rebeca’s journey is one of bold leadership, personal sacrifice, and unwavering authenticity. As the CMO of one of America’s most iconic youth organizations—ser...

In this new episode of A LA LATINA: The Playbook to Succeed Being Your Authentic Self , Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner are joined by the incredible Betsabe Botaitis, a trailblazing strategist and fintech executive with over 15 years of experience. Her career spans large financial institutions, fintech companies, and blockchain and cryptocurrency companies. Betsabe's journey is n...

In this episode of  A LA LATINA,  Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner are thrilled to welcome the incredible Araceli Lewis, a powerhouse global sales executive at Dell Technologies. With a deep expertise in cybersecurity, cloud solutions, AI, and managed services, Araceli serves as a Global Account Manager, leading a team focused on forging resilient C-level partnerships and driving...

In the opening episode of Season Four of A LA LATINA podcast, hosts Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum-Milner are delighted to start the season with the incredible Teresa Barreira, a transformational leader and innovator who currently serves as the Global Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Publicis Sapient.  We are beyond excited to begin this new season with such an inspiring a...

In the latest episode of A LA LATINA: The Playbook to Succeed Being Your Authentic Self , Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner had the privilege of chatting with the multi-talented trailblazer Jessica Alba, about her journey to the top being authentically Latina.  From her iconic roles in films, to becoming the youngest Latina to take a company public in 2021, Jessica’s story is one o...

In this dynamic episode of A LA LATINA: The Playbook to Succeed Being Your Authentic Self , hosts Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner welcome the inspiring Ana Maria Rodriguez-Figueres, a global leader in culinary innovation with an impressive career spanning emerging and developed markets. Former Chief Innovation and Quality Officer at Pizza Hut International, Ana Maria has led init...

In this empowering episode of A LA LATINA: The Playbook to Succeed Being Your Authentic Self , Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner welcome the incredible Claudia Jaramillo, a highly accomplished board member and former global CFO with a proven track record of enhancing financial performance and maximizing shareholder value at Fortune 500 companies like Schlumberger (SLB) and Jacobs....

In this inspiring episode of "A LA LATINA," hosts Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum-Milner welcome the remarkable Elisa Botero, a celebrated partner at the international law firm Curtis. Honored as one of the Top 100 Female Lawyers in Latin America by Latinvex for 2024, Elisa brings a wealth of experience and insight from her impressive career in Arbitration & Litigation and Corporate/M&A...

In this inspiring episode of A LA LATINA , hosts Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner welcome Teresa Lopez, General Manager of Pureology, Mizani & L'Oreal Technique. With over 20 years of exemplary experience in the beauty industry, Teresa's journey began as a marketing intern at Maybelline New York and has since seen her ascend to high-profile leadership roles across major brands lik...

In this new and empowering episode of A LA LATINA , Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner hosted the remarkable Silvana Montenegro, JPMorgan’s Global Head of Advancing Hispanics and Latinos within the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) organization. As the first-ever leader in this role, Silvana is at the forefront of advancing the unique priorities of the Hispanic and Latino communi...

In this incredible episode of "A LA LATINA," Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner meet with Gabriela Ramirez, Executive Director and Head of Wealth Management, USA, Field and Strategic Hiring at UBS. With over 20 years of experience in the finance industry, Gabriela has become a Trailblazer in executive and strategic recruiting, focusing on fostering a diverse culture of Financial Adv...

In this new episode of "A LA LATINA: The Playbook to Succeed Being Your Authentic Self," Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner are thrilled to welcome Kiki Del Valle, the Division President for North Latin America at Mastercard. With an impressive career spanning over two decades, Kiki is a strategic and results-driven leader, bringing a wealth of experience in digital transformation,...

In this inspiring episode of "A LA LATINA," Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner welcome Sofia Hernandez, Global Head of Business Marketing at TikTok. With over 18 years of experience leading iconic marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 companies like P&G, J&J, Netflix, and Spotify, Sofia shares her journey of blending authenticity with innovative marketing strategies that drive culture...

In this episode of A LA LATINA: The Playbook to Succeed Being Your Authentic Self , Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner hosted the incredible  Monica Bauer, PepsiCo's Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer.  With an impressive career at PepsiCo, where her leadership has been instrumental in shaping global diversity and inclusion strategies, Monica brings unparalleled i...

Welcome to this episode of “A LA LATINA: The Playbook to Succeed Being Your Authentic Self,” where Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner is honored to host the remarkable Xiomara Gallego-Bernard, a children’s book author. We created this special episode to help working moms manage the extra stress of back-to-school time, especially if you have a sensitive child who’s anxious about returning to school. We know...

In the compelling season finale of "A LA LATINA: The Playbook to Succeed Being Your Authentic Self," hosts Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner wrap up the powerful second season by revisiting and reinforcing the essential lessons shared by their incredible Latina Trailblazer guests. This season has reinforced the importance of embracing our cultural identity, taking risks, saying yes...

In this special episode, Cynthia interviews Claudia, who is not only the co-host of "A LA LATINA", but a dynamic leader, social entrepreneur, and dedicated advocate for the Latino community. With a career spanning influential roles at the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, and various global initiatives, Claudia has consistently championed diversity, inclusion, and social justice. Claudia s...

Today, we are honored to host Dr. Ana G. Cepin, an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. In today’s episode, Dr. Cepin shares her comprehensive approach to medicine and community health, underlined by her dedication to equity and inclusion. Here are three key takeaways from our enlightening discussion: 1. The Power of Affinity Groups: Dr. Ce...

In this uplifting episode, Claudia and Cynthia sit down with the remarkable Michelle Freyre, President of Global Brands at Clinique and Origins, and recently appointed board member of United Airlines. Michelle is a dynamic senior executive with 25 years of proven leadership and a strong track record of delivering industry-leading results and building high-performing, externally-focused organizatio...