Ellas

SHOW NOTES:

Are you tired of being told that you don't look Latina?

On this episode, we provide a different perspective of breaking down the typical "Latina" look. Redheaded, porcelain skin, and BOLD all over, we interview Lita Smith, the marketing extraordinaire!

Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Lita learned to have thick skin at a young age. She has always stood up for her heritage against the prejudices around her and educate her fellow Texans. Lita also gives us an inside look into freelance and working in marketing. She shares advice on the careful consideration of companies you're investing in and the ones who are investing in you!

Trigger Warning: this episode covers sexual harassment and sexual assault. If you are a victim of sexual assault, harassment, or violence, please visit RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. Or call their toll-free, confidential helpline: 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673). You're not alone.

For legal action, educate yo'self at U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

In this episode, we talk about…

2:20 - "WHAT are you?"

4:12 - "My red hair and light skin comes from my Mexican mother"

5:16 - How the prejudices of Dallas, Texas turned Megan into Lita!

8:54 - If ESL is a stigma then why is it acceptable to learn Spanish from someone who learned it from a book?

12:48 - The East and West coast are progressive but middle America needs to catch up!

14:34 - Learn about the difficulties of working in freelance?

18:52 - The pursuit of having stability in a "churn and burn" profession

21:09 - Megan's privilege vs. Lita's disadvantage.

23:42 - Learn the difference between sexual harassment and sexual assault

30:07 - Calling all future Marketers! Take note and listen to Lita's advice!

31:32 - "Don't ever let anyone ever put you down!"

Relevant Links:

Zacatecas, Mexico

23 and Me

Marquette University

American Airlines

ESL

Sexual Harassment

Golden Stylez

If you are a victim of sexual assault, harassment, or violence, please visit RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. Or call their toll-free, confidential helpline: 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673).You're not alone.

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Are you tired of being told that you don't look like a Latina?

On this episode, we're breaking the "Latina mold" and talking with plus size model Bianca Mitsuko, who is a reflection of the beautiful Latinx diversity.

Bianca shares about her upbringing as an Asian, African-American Latina and not feeling truly accepted by her communities. She also talks about her college basketball days and how an injury took her to be a model. Bianca speaks candidly about her identity, her past eating disorder, loving her body and being a plus size model.

We also talk about her growing success and working for Savage X Fenty, Sephora and CoverGirl.

*Trigger Warning* We advise to consider listening to this episode if you have an eating disorder or in early recovery.

In this episode, we talk about…

1:55 - Learn about Bianca Mitsuko and her diverse heritage: Latina, African American, and Asian

2:53 - Bianca shares about not being fully accepted by her Mexican and African American community

5:50 - In America, you either survive by assimilating or face discrimination

7:19 - Bianca talks about being the first of her family to receive a Bachelor's Degree

8:46 - "Imagine being the only pepper in a sea of salt."

11:58 - How Bianca studied Deaf Studies and American Sign Language

13:53 - Bianca shares her experience as a Program Administrative Coordinator

15:43 - How Bianca chose to take a chance and be a full-time model

20:35 - Bianca opens up about bulimia and how plus size modeling made her love her body

23:49 - What's the difference between straight, in-between and plus size models?

25:15 - Bianca shares helpful tips on being a plus size model in the fashion industry

27:58 - Bianca talks about her modeling experience for Fenty and being part of Rihanna's vision for diversity and size inclusivity

30:57 - Are you African American, Asian or Latina and want to pursue modeling? Listen to Bianca's advice!

35:54 - "You're going to make people believe that it's okay to be who you are one day"

Relevant Links:

Cesar Chavez

Montana State

California State University, Northridge

Deaf Studies

American Sign Language

Deaf Studies B.A. at Cal State, Northridge

Cole Vocational Services (C.V.S)

Natural Models

Katie Wilcox

Ford Models

Savage X Fenty

CoverGirl

Sephora

Rihanna

If you are currently suffering from an eating disorder, please visit the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) or call their toll-free, confidential helpline: 1-800-931-2237 for prevention, cures, and access to quality care. You're not alone.

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Produced and Edited by: Devell Deshazer II

Song by: Sro

Show Notes:

Have you ever felt like you were in a position that you didn't deserve? That you gained the position by mistake or dumb luck and not by your sheer talent? We've been there too. In actuality 70% of the population has felt this way as well and it's called Imposter Syndrome.

We talk with a powerful Latina, a woman of many titles, Michelle Gomez. She's a career coach, author, and CEO

From being raised by a single mother to owning her own career coaching business, becoming a motivational speaker, writing a book, and finding the perfect balance of blissful family life vs. boss babe grind, Michelle shares it all in this episode.

With her no nonsense, all jokes aside, upfront take on how to get the job you want and deserve, she shares some powerful noteworthy tips on interviewing, resume writing, and negotiating for a higher salary.

In her book Own Your Brilliance she talks about the infamous Imposter Syndrome that many of us go through but rarely identify. Michelle teaches you how to come out of self deprecating and embracing your brilliance; once this is achieved all of the greatness that you deserve will come to fruition.

Whether you are actively looking for a new job, passively looking, a college student, a parent of a student, or trying to change careers this episode is for you!

In this episode we talk about...

00:58 - Being "Ecua-Mex" and appreciating the fusion of Ecuadorian and Mexican

03:18 - Michelle talks about being raised by a single mom, but raised by strong, beautiful women. Don't forget! Latinas are naturally beautiful, culturally and physically!

05:08 - Michelle shares about being a powerful Latina among a white male dominated industry

7:22 - "Work so hard that eventually you don't have to explain who you are"

8:34 - What's imposter syndrome? Do you have it? How do you overcome it?

11:01 - How to attract the right opportunities by being your own brilliant self

12:45 - We can easily advocate for our sisters, but why can't we do it for ourselves? Learn how to overcome thinking we are sangronas!

15:31 - How being raised by a strong single mom started Michelle's success

18:18 - Fun Facts about Michelle!

19:10 - From workaholic to reinvention. Michelle's powerful work life balance bliss

21:04 - What to expect in Michelle's book Own Your Brilliance

22:00 - Career Catalyst, Michelle's 8 week course to get the job you want and deserve!

25:58 - Lean In Latinas

26:17 - How to ask for more money when interviewing

28:50 - Michelle's take on interviewing will change your view and put the power in your corner

35:33 - Powerful tips on resume writing. When to write a chronological resume vs functional resume and how to write the two!

38:18 - What is Applicant Tracking System (ATS)? And how to getting through it!

40:00 - "Stop looking for outside validation to be who you are!"

44:22 - Michelle's speaking experience in Latinas Empowerment and Development Conference at Harvard

45:17 - How to connect with Michelle Gomez

46:10 - Learn about LatinaFest in LA, Aug 25, 2018!

46:30 - FREE GIVEAWAY FOR OUR LISTENERS!

Relevant Links

Imposter Syndrome

Academy of Radio and Television

Own Your Brillance

Career Catalyst

Sheryl Sandberg

LEAD Conference

Harvard

Yale

Stanford

Latina Fest

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www.michellemgomez.com

Produced and Edited by: Devell Deshazer II

Song by: Sro

Mention "Ellas the podcast" at www.michellemgomez.com to receive a free 30 minute career strategy session with Michelle!

On our very first chit chat, we each share a stereotype that has followed us throughout our lives.

As Latinas, these stereotypes can impact us in a negative manner and can destroy our essence as a person. In this episode, we share how it's important to not let that stereotype take control of our lives and to reframe it in our favor.

We both have experienced being stereotyped in work, school, and personal lives.

It wasn't easy to reframe the stereotype and least of all to embrace it in the most positive way, but we were able to.

At the end of the day, the only important thing that matters is that your essence is still intact and that you remember that you're not alone in this fight.

In this episode, we talk about

0:58 - "Those who survive the stereotypes of society without losing an ounce of their essence can deal with everything and anything."

2:11 - Stereotypes that have affected Latinas and how to rise above it

3:20 - Just because we're Latinas and we're passionate doesn't mean we're fiery.

5:00 - Latina women being too passionate in the workplace

10:00 - Brenda Hernández seeing the challenge of the passionate Latina stereotype as an opportunity

12:48 - Latinas in leadership roles and the fear of sounding like a bitch

15:03 - Reframing the passionate Latina stereotype

17:37 - Take your passion to a company that deserves and embrace it

19:36 - Why would you assume that Brenda Deshazer would bring tamales to a potluck?

22:04 - Mexicans don't make tamales for Christmas Eve dinner

22:47 - Brenda Deshazer taking a Gender and Cultural Differences Seminar

23:28 - Latina domestic workers are still GREAT WOMEN

27:27 - Serving the men of the family is deeply rooted in the Latinx culture.

28:40 - Embrace the stereotype because it's not the highlight of who you are.

Relevant Links:

Instagram

@la.amarillista

UCI Continuing Education

Tamales

Mexican Christmas Eve Dinner

Roma

Yalitza Aparicio

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Produced and Edited by: Devell Deshazer II

Song by: Sro

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On our fifth episode we converse with young graphic designer, Elvira Contreras. A proud Latina working for a non-profit mental health services and for women's fashion/artisan made products. Listen for a surprise to all of our followers by @emiluna

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Produced and Edited by: Devell Deshazer II

Song by: Sro

On our fourth episode, we converse with technical writer Vivian Ramírez.

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Produced & Edited by: Devell Deshazer II

Song by: Sro

On our third episode, we converse with Kimberly Martinez, a young Community Health worker in Los Angeles.

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Produced & Edited by: Devell Deshazer II

Song by: Sro

On our second episode, we converse with Melissa Martinez, a young Chicana that works in the Human Resources department in a nonprofit.

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Produced & Edited by: Devell Deshazer II

Song by: Sro

Join Brenda Deshazer and Brenda Hernández on the first episode of Ellas.

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Produced & Edited by: Devell Deshazer II

Song by: Sro

Listen to our teaser episode. Ellas is a podcast made by Latinas for Latinas. Join us, Brenda Deshazer and Brenda Hernández.

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Produced & Edited by: Devell Deshazer II

Song by: Sro

Logo by: Josephine Jael Jimenez