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Listen "Bridging the Wealth Gap for Latina Leaders with Julissa S. Germosen"
Episode Synopsis
Accomplished tech leader Julissa S. Germosen joins me to discuss the glaring but rarely talked about wealth and leadership gap for Latinas.
In this raw conversation, Julissa shares her own inspiring journey navigating tech's difficult terrain as a minority woman and the personal challenges she faced.
You'll hear surprising statistics about Latina representation in tech, cultural attitudes around money and wealth-building, and why more Latinas are turning to entrepreneurship.
We also uncover some of the cultural traumas and generational mindsets that may unconsciously hold Latinas back.
Julissa offers her hard-won lessons and practical advice for ambitious Latinas. She also gives a sneak peek of her vital new book "Latina Madrina - a guidebook for the next generation of Latina leaders in tech and beyond."
If you're a Latina aiming for the top or an ally wishing to support minority women leaders, this episode is a must-listen!
Julissa S. Germosen is a trailblazing leader in the tech industry. With an illustrious career spanning roles at Microsoft, and Salesforce, and now a business owner, Julissa brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to the table.
A "cafe con leche Latina," Julissa proudly embraces her multiracial background, weaving her diverse heritage into her journey as a leader. With a commitment to amplifying the voices of underrepresented groups, she shares her insights on navigating the complexities of identity in the corporate world.
As the author of an upcoming leadership playbook for Latina leaders in tech, Julissa peels back the layers of her 25-year career, offering a candid view of her challenges, successes, and calculated risks. Her book promises to be a roadmap for Latinas in tech, addressing key topics such as decision-making frameworks, leadership, and building generational wealth.
Join us as Julissa shares her unique perspective, tackles the issue of the Latina wealth gap, and provides actionable strategies for women in tech to be unapologetically ambitious in their pursuit of success.
Follow Julissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julissagermosen/
Contact Julissa at [email protected] to sign up for her newsletter.
Book pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW18Z49L?ref_=pe_93986420_775043100
Tiktok @latina.madrina
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTmGkZ2uk9OHtWih54iztsQ
In this raw conversation, Julissa shares her own inspiring journey navigating tech's difficult terrain as a minority woman and the personal challenges she faced.
You'll hear surprising statistics about Latina representation in tech, cultural attitudes around money and wealth-building, and why more Latinas are turning to entrepreneurship.
We also uncover some of the cultural traumas and generational mindsets that may unconsciously hold Latinas back.
Julissa offers her hard-won lessons and practical advice for ambitious Latinas. She also gives a sneak peek of her vital new book "Latina Madrina - a guidebook for the next generation of Latina leaders in tech and beyond."
If you're a Latina aiming for the top or an ally wishing to support minority women leaders, this episode is a must-listen!
Julissa S. Germosen is a trailblazing leader in the tech industry. With an illustrious career spanning roles at Microsoft, and Salesforce, and now a business owner, Julissa brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to the table.
A "cafe con leche Latina," Julissa proudly embraces her multiracial background, weaving her diverse heritage into her journey as a leader. With a commitment to amplifying the voices of underrepresented groups, she shares her insights on navigating the complexities of identity in the corporate world.
As the author of an upcoming leadership playbook for Latina leaders in tech, Julissa peels back the layers of her 25-year career, offering a candid view of her challenges, successes, and calculated risks. Her book promises to be a roadmap for Latinas in tech, addressing key topics such as decision-making frameworks, leadership, and building generational wealth.
Join us as Julissa shares her unique perspective, tackles the issue of the Latina wealth gap, and provides actionable strategies for women in tech to be unapologetically ambitious in their pursuit of success.
Follow Julissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julissagermosen/
Contact Julissa at [email protected] to sign up for her newsletter.
Book pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW18Z49L?ref_=pe_93986420_775043100
Tiktok @latina.madrina
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTmGkZ2uk9OHtWih54iztsQ
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