In this insightful episode of Shattering Glass In Heels, host Christine Duque chats with Alarice Cesareo Lonergan, a Strategy, Growth & Transformation Executive. They tackle the challenges and opportunities for women in male-dominated industries, particularly financial services.

Alarice shares her experiences as a Latina woman and discusses the unique hurdles she faces in the workplace, comparing them with the challenges encountered by Asian women, including those stemming from antiquated stereotypes. Christine, as a Filipina, adds her perspective on navigating cultural identities and biases.

The conversation also touches on early career perceptions, where Alarice reflects on assumptions about women without family responsibilities being more successful. Together, they explore the balance of career, family, and community involvement, as well as the importance of supporting one another and paving new paths for future generations.