Very little could have deterred me from going natural when I decided to stop relaxing my hair in college. Going without a touch-up for months wasn’t cute, but searching for an affordable stylist in my college town was demoralizing. Plus, …
As someone who reads a myriad of articles and listens to a lot of podcasts about the tech space, particularly the journey of a founder, it’s important to me to share my findings. Their journey is always inspiring moments of …
In this episode, I welcome back Yvonne Armenta, a public speaking consultant and podcaster. Yvonne shares her journey from a shy child who was too scared to ask for a bottle of ketchup, to the confident public speaker and public …
While many companies have made it a priority to hire people with disabilities, these individuals can confront particular hurdles that might make the employment process even more difficult. Just as there is no one correct method for finding work, there …
In this episode, I interview Mel Moreno, co-founder of GhostTown.Global. Mel shares her experience breaking free from family expectations carving her own path as a first gen and only daughter in her family. We discuss our experience founding a business …
Maintaining gainful employment is a crucial way for disabled people to participate more freely in society and create more opportunities for themselves. In addition to the income they earn and the ways disabled people enrich their workplaces through their strengths, …
As a Latina executive who has navigated the complex landscape of corporate America for over two decades, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of diversity in leadership. Let me be clear: When Latinas lead, everyone wins. Period. But the journey …
Anne Do was recently visiting her cousin in San Francisco, California, for less than 48 hours. In that time, she made two cakes and a dozen French macarons.
“I told my family, ‘You won’t be seeing me for a while!’ …
Employee resource groups, or affinity groups, are membership organizations within a company that are dedicated to connecting employees of all seniority levels who have common interests and backgrounds. They’re also a great place to learn about different cultures and participate …
Senior year is approaching, and it’s time to search for a job.
With millions of employers to choose from, how do you narrow the search and find the best company for diverse graduates in the workforce?
In this post, we’ll …
