In an interview with Paloma Delgadillo, VP of Chapter Development at the Illinois State Chapter of the National Organization for Women, she discusses the need to affirm the importance of diversity and inclusion inside companies and normalizing parental and family leave across the workplace. Also, Delgadillo leaves those who are facing challenges throughout the COVID-19 quarantine with some critical advice. Tune in to listen to learn more.

Thanks to partners Chicago NOW and Organic Oneness

In this interview with Enna Jimenez, she shares small things we can do in light of the most recent global COVID-19 pandemic, how to gain sponsorship at work successfully, and why it's just good business to pay people what they are worth. Thank you to our partners, ALPFA Boston and National Diversity Council.

Susana Contreras Mendez is the daughter of immigrants, first of her family to go to college and a champion for higher-ed.
Her initial plans were to attend community college until she received some unwelcome advice from an educator who explained that she should train to become a flight attendant because she spoke Spanish.

She says, "...being a strong-willed Latina with a drive and motivation to change the educational system that perpetuated racist thought and ideology, I knew deep down inside my journey would lead me into the educational space..."

In this interview, learn about the research she is doing at IWPR and what tips she provides about securing and retaining mentor/mentee relationships.

Our partners in the episode are IWPR and The Melanin Collective.

Dr. Patricia Campos Medina is a nationally recognized labor and political leader. Patricia is considered an expert on issues related to workers' rights, immigration policy, and international trade. In this interview, she reveals her secret sauce to success and why being your authentic self is critical to advancing at work.

Thanks to our partners, LUPE PAC and Amplify Latinx. Learn more at www.latinasequalpayday.org

In honor of Asian American Equal Pay Day, we highlight an interview with Dr. Joanne Li, formerly Dean of the Raj Soin School of Business at Wright State at the time of this interview, now Dean of Ryder Eminent Scholar Chair in Business. In this startling yet real-girl-talk conversation, Li discusses stereotypes for Asian women and even intimidation tactics she's experienced at work. Yet Li talks about not backing down and when it's time to stand firm.

Marysol Castro recently made history by becoming the first Public Address Announcer for the New York Mets. This new calling would also make her the first Latina Public Address Announcer in the entire MLB. Having worked as a journalist and commentator for several years, in this interview, Marysol discusses why she's pushing back on everyday media and plans to make sure Latinas have more visibility.
Highlighted in this interview is our partners' United State of Women and Latina Surge.

What some may consider a dream job, Erika Swilley, Senior Director of Community and Social Responsibility for the Detroit Pistons, discusses the excellent work she is doing to empower its community. She also shares whether women should lean in for opportunities when they don't meet all the necessary qualifications and advises how other women and girls can land a job in sports.

In 2017, Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia made history as the second woman to hold her seat since 1837! She's known for shaking things up in her city and also established a record-staff comprised of a majority of women and women of color. In this interview, Valencia discusses the necessity of mental health care and how companies can strengthen when they support women.
Our partners in this episode are the office of Chicago City Clerk and Mujeres Latinas en Acción. Check them out!

In this interview with Carla M. Kupe, Esq, she speaks about the power of authenticity, what it means to boldly speak up about injustices, and how that impacts the inequality black women are experiencing in the workplace. She discusses the power we each have to change how our workplaces operate. Highlighted in this episode are words from our allies, SRW Sports Marketing & Digital Media and The Melanin Collective.

In this honest conversation with Senator Ruiz she discusses what it means to have thick skin as a political leader. She shares why bringing your whole self to work matters and how her Senate candidacy was a way to remember her father.