Empowering Latinas: Breaking Barriers with Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner & Claudia Romo Edelman

Women of Influence by SheSpeaks

Did you know that Latina women earn only 53 cents to every dollar compared to men and hold a mere 2% of executive positions despite being 9% of the U.S. population?

In this episode of Women of Influence, we welcome Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner and Claudia Romo Edelman, two powerhouse Latinas championing the cause for Latina representation in leadership roles. With a lack of visible role models and adequate networking opportunities, Latinas face unique challenges. Cynthia and Claudia share their personal stories, the mission behind their cause and podcast, A La Latina, and the importance of changing the narrative around Latinas in the U.S. This episode is a deep dive into breaking barriers, flipping the script on biases, and promoting leadership.

Key Highlights from the Episode:

• Understanding the Challenges and hurdles Latinas face in the corporate environment, including lack of role models and networking opportunities.
• A La Latina: Emphasizing the importance of taking risks and authenticity in corporate settings. See how the podcast is empowering Latinas by offering a playbook to help Latinas navigate corporate challenges while staying true to themselves.
• Learn about the expansion of A La Latina into a comprehensive network that connects professional Latinas both in-person and digitally across cities, providing mentors, sponsors, and a support system.
• Hear insights from Claudia and Cynthia on how embracing their Latina identity became a superpower and the lessons others can pull from their success stories.
• Learn how Cynthia and Claudia have a commitment to spreading the empowering message to both Latinas and non-Latinas, reinforcing the possibility of achieving their goal while focusing on strengths and taking a risk without waiting for permission.
• Hear how both Cynthia and Claudia emphasize the importance of taking risks early in life, assuring listeners that it’s okay to leap.
• Economic and Representation Issues: Discussion on the Hispanic community’s impact on the U.S. economy, underrepresentation in executive roles, and the need for equitable wages for Latina women.
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Links & Resources

Want to learn more & follow?

Claudia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiaromoedelman/

Cynthia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-kleinbaum-milner-63685b2/

Website: https://www.alalatina.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alalatinapodcast/
Learn more about the Hispanic Leadership Summit and Hispanic Star Gala

https://www.hispanicstar.org/hls

https://www.hispanicstar.org/gala

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Chapter

1. Empowering Latinas in Corporate America (00:00:00)

2. Empowering Latina Women in Leadership (00:06:12)

3. Building a Powerful Latina Network (00:13:47)

4. The Rise of Latino Awareness (00:19:07)

5. Embracing Latina Culture and Leadership (00:27:26)

6. Empowering Women (00:37:09)