27 - Xiomara Gallego-Bernard / Author, Tomás Returns to School

What this episode covers

Welcome to this episode of “A LA LATINA: The Playbook to Succeed Being Your Authentic Self,” where Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner is honored to host the remarkable Xiomara Gallego-Bernard, a children’s book author. We created this special episode to help working moms manage the extra stress of back-to-school time, especially if you have a sensitive child who’s anxious about returning to school. We know that stress at home can impact your success at work. This episode is designed to offer guidance and support for moms navigating these challenges. Xiomara’s latest book, Tomás Returns to School, is inspired by her personal experience supporting her highly sensitive child and addresses the critical need for literature focused on these unique challenges. Her writing not only provides practical coping strategies but also reflects her own sensitivity and childhood experiences. Here are the three key takeaways from the interview: 1.-Normalize the conversation: Open discussions about parenting highly sensitive children help us connect with others in similar situations and show that these challenges do not limit our professional achievements. 2.-Strategies to communicate with your sensitive child: Xiomara shares valuable strategies for communicating with sensitive children, insights that are also beneficial for improving team interactions in the workplace. 3.-It Is never too late to find your purpose: Xiomara’s journey highlights that discovering your purpose can happen at any stage in life. If you’re still searching, stay hopeful—your path is out there waiting. Don’t miss this episode filled with optimism and practical wisdom from Xiomara Gallego-Bernard on “A LA LATINA”! Have a great back-to-school season! Listen to the extended video version of this episode on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ALaLatinaPodcast/videos Visit our website to nominate yourself or another Latina to be on the podcast: alalatina.com FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS Instagram: @alalatinapodcast Tiktok: @alalatinapodcast Youtube: @alalatinapodcast Facebook: A La Latina Podcast For partnership opportunities, click here.