219: How to Empower Latinas' Success in Business and Community

In this episode, join Dr. Ginny A. Baro and Anna Dapelo-Garcia, the founder of Lean In Latinas, in discussing the challenges and opportunities for Latinas in corporate America. Despite the growing representation of underrepresented groups, Latinas continue to face significant barriers to leadership, with only 1% of C-suite positions held by Latina women.As an advocate for women’s empowerment, our guest, Anna, founded Lean In Latinas, a non-profit organization dedicated to elevating Latina leadership. Her work in this area led to her role as a Regional Program Leader with LeanIn.Org in 2015. Anna currently serves as a DEI Senior Manager at Stanford Health Care, where she is passionate about advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to build a more just and inclusive community.Anna shares the inspiring story behind Lean In Latinas. This conversation addresses the data of the State of Latinas in Corporate America report, revealing the systemic issues and hesitations that hinder Latinas from advancing in their careers and the wage gap that only exacerbates these challenges.Listen to this episode to discover:The widening gap between Latinas and other groups in corporate leadership, and why it’s time we take action.How networks like Lean In Latinas are breaking barriers and addressing disparities in representation, promotion, and support for Latinas in corporate.How organizations can build better pathways to leadership.Tune into this episode for a thought-provoking discussion on how organizations and individuals can address these barriers, unlock talent, and foster environments where Latinas—and all employees—can thrive. To connect with Anna, you can reach her at [email protected] resources:If this resonates, let’s connect to explore your #1 challenge. Whether you’re focused on advancing your career, developing high-performing teams, retaining top talent, or creating clear strategies for leadership growth, we are here to support your journey.Looking for ways to grow and lead fearlessly? Visit DrGinnyBaro.com/events to take the free Fearless Leadership Assessment and explore upcoming events, including complimentary leadership development opportunities. Claim your digital or paperback copy of Healing Leadership or Fearless Women at Work to gain actionable insights for you and your team.Let’s expand our network! Send me a LinkedIn connection request. I’d love to share my network with you. Watch the YouTube version of the podcast for more visual insights.The Dr. Ginny Show is brought to you by Team Dr. Ginny: thoughtfully created and produced to empower you and your organization’s leadership journey. All rights reserved © 2024. This content may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission.