Growing up with immigrant parents, integrating your culture into your career, and how to lead a team that is growing in Latin America with Melissa Toledo

In this episode, we talk to Melissa Toledo, a proud Mexican-American navigating the corporate world while also learning to balance work and life to enjoy more time with her family, especially with her two-year-old son.   As a first-generation college graduate and corporate leader, she continues to grow her career within the tech world while also ensuring her passion for LATAM is involved. Melissa also has her own podcast (Momma Meli the Manager) that she started this year as a goal to go outside her comfort zone.   In this episode, we cover: How Melissa’s cultural background has shaped her career and current role in corporate America The challenges she has faced integrating her background into her career and how it has affected her communication and leadership skills Advice to diversity and inclusion leaders and how companies can maintain integrity  Connect with Melissa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaetoledo/ Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT4EqzZ414he9rkek0ocARw Momma Meli the Manager Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oCjblzDIgqdZmOiFxXHJj Momma Meli the Manager Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/momma-meli-the-manager/id1622120172    Connect with Lola: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/ Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO   More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:   Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more.    Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.   This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.   Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.   For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com  Send us Fan MailSupport the showThank you for listening to Thriving in Intersectionality with Dr. Lola Adeyemo.This podcast explores how identity, lived experience, and leadership intersect in today's workplace and beyond. Through conversations with leaders, founders, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, we uncover stories and insights that help people thrive across the many intersections of their lives.💬 Have a thought about this episode? Send a Fan Mail message directly through Buzzsprout. I'd love to hear what resonated with you.❤️ If you find value in these conversations, consider becoming a supporter of the show. Your support helps us continue amplifying diverse voices, meaningful stories, and leadership insights from across industries and experiences.⭐ Follow, share, rate, and review the podcast to help others discover these conversations.📬 Continue the conversation - read the companion reflections on Substack🌍 Immigrants and first-generation professionals can join our free community at:www.immigrantsincorporate.orgConnect with Host Dr. Lola Adeyemo on LinkedIn.Keep thriving in your intersections. Your story matters.