Why Corporate America Couldn’t Change Carla Vernón at Her Core

Carla Vernón describes herself as “a very malleable piece of clay” with a sense of pride and self-awareness. She has used that singular strength to rise from associate to executive at General Mills. She reflects on her long tenure there, being among the first in her Afro-Panamanian family to venture into the business world, and setting and keeping her own standards as she gained success and status.Follow Carla @CarlaInspired on Twitter. If you loved this episode, listen to Elisa Villanueva Beard's Aha Moment As Teach For America's CEO,  and How Ad Exec Nancy Reyes Became Undeniable. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina Patreon supporter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.