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What happens when a talented engineer reaches her breaking point with workplace inequality? She builds something better.
Monica Hernandez, founder of Infinity Growth, takes us through her remarkable journey from Colombian immigrant to successful entrepreneur and advocate for women in STEM fields. The turning point in her 17-year corporate engineering career came when she was instructed to pay an equally qualified female candidate less than a male counterpart simply because "she only asked for 80." That day, Monica decided if there was no workplace offering equal pay and opportunity, she would create one herself.
Our conversation explores the psychological conditioning that leads women to consistently ask for less than they deserve. Monica shares how mentors throughout her career encouraged her to "fit in" and "blend" rather than embrace her authentic self. This pattern extends across cultures, particularly in Latin American communities where women traditionally put themselves last. As Monica wisely observes, children don't learn from how they're treated, but from watching how their parents treat themselves.
The discussion ventures into eye-opening territory about male-dominated workplaces that overlook basic accommodations for women—like bathroom waste baskets for sanitary products in offshore facilities. These seemingly small oversights communicate powerful messages about who truly belongs in these professional environments and who remains an afterthought.
Monica offers profound wisdom through her favorite quotes, including "Life is beautiful and life is hard, and one doesn't cancel the other." She shares details about the upcoming WeDo (Women's Entrepreneurial Day) Summit in Vancouver on November 18th, and introduces us to her 12-year-old son Lucas's remarkable book "The Light Within," which offers simple yet powerful guidance for navigating stress and challenging emotions.
Listen to this episode for a masterclass in resilience, authentic leadership, and creating spaces where everyone can thrive. If you're seeking inspiration to break free from limiting environments and create something better, Monica's story will light your path forward.
YouTube: Welcome to the Materials.Business Podcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2p78aF08QzHdIydykh4SXM?si=0f787e5853c743d0
Apple podcast:
Join the Movement - Women Like Me Community
Who Is Julie Fairhurst?
Speaker • Author • Business Strategist • Founder of Women Like Me
Julie Fairhurst is a force of nature disguised as a woman with a pen and a business brain built for impact. As the founder of the Women Like Me Book Program, she has opened the door for women around the world to share their truth, heal their past, and rise into their power. Since 2019, she has published more than 30 books and over 350 true-life stories — without charging a single writer a dime! Why? Because women’s stories deserve daylight, not gatekeeping.
With 34 years in sales, marketing, and successful business leadership, Julie knows how to turn storytelling into influence and influence into income.
Her mission is clear and unapologetic: break generational trauma one story at a time and help women elevate both emotionally and financially. She doesn’t just publish books, she builds brands, confidence, and possibility, giving women the tools to rewrite their futures, grow their businesses, and lift their families with them.
Julie's Website
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What happens when a talented engineer reaches her breaking point with workplace inequality? She builds something better.
Monica Hernandez, founder of Infinity Growth, takes us through her remarkable journey from Colombian immigrant to successful entrepreneur and advocate for women in STEM fields. The turning point in her 17-year corporate engineering career came when she was instructed to pay an equally qualified female candidate less than a male counterpart simply because "she only asked for 80." That day, Monica decided if there was no workplace offering equal pay and opportunity, she would create one herself.
Our conversation explores the psychological conditioning that leads women to consistently ask for less than they deserve. Monica shares how mentors throughout her career encouraged her to "fit in" and "blend" rather than embrace her authentic self. This pattern extends across cultures, particularly in Latin American communities where women traditionally put themselves last. As Monica wisely observes, children don't learn from how they're treated, but from watching how their parents treat themselves.
The discussion ventures into eye-opening territory about male-dominated workplaces that overlook basic accommodations for women—like bathroom waste baskets for sanitary products in offshore facilities. These seemingly small oversights communicate powerful messages about who truly belongs in these professional environments and who remains an afterthought.
Monica offers profound wisdom through her favorite quotes, including "Life is beautiful and life is hard, and one doesn't cancel the other." She shares details about the upcoming WeDo (Women's Entrepreneurial Day) Summit in Vancouver on November 18th, and introduces us to her 12-year-old son Lucas's remarkable book "The Light Within," which offers simple yet powerful guidance for navigating stress and challenging emotions.
Listen to this episode for a masterclass in resilience, authentic leadership, and creating spaces where everyone can thrive. If you're seeking inspiration to break free from limiting environments and create something better, Monica's story will light your path forward.
YouTube: Welcome to the Materials.Business Podcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2p78aF08QzHdIydykh4SXM?si=0f787e5853c743d0
Apple podcast:
Join the Movement - Women Like Me Community
Who Is Julie Fairhurst?
Speaker • Author • Business Strategist • Founder of Women Like Me
Julie Fairhurst is a force of nature disguised as a woman with a pen and a business brain built for impact. As the founder of the Women Like Me Book Program, she has opened the door for women around the world to share their truth, heal their past, and rise into their power. Since 2019, she has published more than 30 books and over 350 true-life stories — without charging a single writer a dime! Why? Because women’s stories deserve daylight, not gatekeeping.
With 34 years in sales, marketing, and successful business leadership, Julie knows how to turn storytelling into influence and influence into income.
Her mission is clear and unapologetic: break generational trauma one story at a time and help women elevate both emotionally and financially. She doesn’t just publish books, she builds brands, confidence, and possibility, giving women the tools to rewrite their futures, grow their businesses, and lift their families with them.
Julie's Website