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  Thriving as a Latina Madrina

  Thriving as a Latina Madrina

  E53

  42:11

  In this episode, we visit with Julissa S. Germosen, bestselling author of "Latina, Madrina: Stories, Lessons, and Hard Truths from a Brown Latina in Tech." Julissa is an accomplished technology and strategic operations leader with over 20 years of experience in global enterprise sales, consulting, strategic alliances, product development, strategy and operations. She currently serves as CEO of Mariposa Blanca a business strategy consulting firm. In this podcast: Julissa shares: her tips for accelerating the learning curve on how to navigate corporations as a female and as a Latina. Learnings about intergenerational trauma and how that shows up in the workforce. What some of the hard truths are about working constructs that are slow to change and what employees can do to work within the system more efficiently. Julissa is a sought-after speaker and currently serves as Cofounder and COO at Noisemaker, an affiliate marketing tech startup. Her multi-award career has been dedicated to accelerating growth and competitive advantage for F500 companies including Microsoft and Salesforce, tech startups and high growth companies. Listeners can continue to engage with Julissa at Julissa S. Germosen (latinamadrina.com) where they can subscribe to her newsletter, request speaking engagements or engage Julissa as a business consultant. Buy the book here Latina Madrina: Stories, Lessons, and Hard Truths From A Brown Latina In Tech: Germosén, Julissa S.: 9798335924368: Amazon.com: Books

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  Thriving with Inspiration from Commencement Speeches

  Thriving with Inspiration from Commencement Speeches

  E52

  32:52

  The kids are back to school again. This made us think of our own time in college and what we took away from our own Commencement speeches and more current examples of inspiration. For our listeners who want to get inspired further: Here are a few links to check out for three of the speeches referenced in our session Rafael Nadal - "The most important thing is that you become good persons" Rafa Nadal at the Graduation of 2019 (youtube.com) Lou Holtz - Lou Holtz delivers the commencement address at the University of South Carolina (youtube.com) Melinda French Gates - Bing Videos Here's a book for those interested in more inspiration at your fingertips - Graduation Day: The Best Of America's Commencement Speeches: Albanese, Andrew & Trissl, Plimpton, George: 9780688160333: Amazon.com: Books We hope that no matter how long ago you may have graduated, that you find new inspiration through our podcast and these tremendous speakers.

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  Perseverance, Humility, and Competition: Lessons from the Olympics

  Perseverance, Humility, and Competition: Lessons from the Olympics

  E51

  38:29

  The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have not only showcased extraordinary athletic prowess but also highlighted remarkable stories of perseverance, a sense of humility in the face of adversity, and the spirit of competition. These elements intertwine to form the essence of the Olympic Games, and this year’s event has been no exception.. Muge and I touch on several stories that are sources of inspiration. If you've caught the Olympic Fever and want to do more than just spectate, here are some ideas to engage more actively. Decorate your face - use your country's color in glitter and face paint. Who doesn't like Mom or Dad cooking dinner in a more patriotic way. Host your own games or try one of the Olympic events at home. Host an international potluck to celebrate the diversity and culture of the many Olympians.

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  Family Matters: Discovering Your Roots

  Family Matters: Discovering Your Roots

  E50

  31:04

  In this episode, we broadcast live from the Long Hall Pub in Dublin. It's a thank you to our wonderful listeners in Dublin. In this session, we cover a bit about what to think about when you are researching your own ancestry. Fun facts - Over 40 million people worldwide have taken a DNA test from companies like Ancestry.com and 23andMe, making it one of the most popular consumer genetics services globally. Many users find surprises in their genetic makeup. It's estimated that 12-15% of users discover unexpected ethnicity results or previously unknown relatives. The discovery of half-siblings, unknown biological parents, or even secret family histories is a common experience. These genetic databases are quite extensive as an example 23andMe's database can connect you to up to 1,500 genetic relatives. Some users have found relatives as close as first cousins they never knew existed. Christine and Muge touch upon what can be learned from some of these services and real lived experiences of tracing family roots.

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  Reigniting Hope: Bridging Educational Gaps in Rural Cambodia

  Reigniting Hope: Bridging Educational Gaps in Rural Cambodia

  E49

  36:48

  Ever hear a voice in your head telling you that you can do more to serve others? Mona Nguonly heard that voice in a big way, dropped a successful career in HR, and started a family run not for profit. She is now the full-time executive director of Koun Khmer Foundation, a 501C-3 nonprofit that is providing much needed school supplies and improving the learning environment of underserved rural high school students in Southeast Asia. Our listeners can visit the website Koun Khmer Foundation – Making a difference in the lives of those who needs us most, the children of Cambodia to learn more or make a donation.. Mona is also keenly interested in learning more about grant writing. If you have knowledge and a willingness to share your talents, please drop Mona an email at mona@kounkhmer.org. I believe you will find her story interesting an inspiring!