Read biographies of feature guests for the 2016 Latina Trailblazers Networking Forum being held next Thursday, July 28 at CUVEE Chicago.
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Trina Fresco, Vice President, U. S. Community Alliances, Events & Engagement, Nielsen
Trina Fresco is the Vice President of U.S. Community Alliances, Events and Engagement for Nielsen. In her role she leads the collaboration with multicultural organizations across the country to increase Nielsen’s brand awareness with diverse consumers and improve th
If you applied for a promotion and got turned down, you're probably feeling pretty rejected. Being passed over for a job never feels great, but it can be a particularly bitter pill when you're turned down by people who you see every day and who know your work well. But a "no" or a "not this time" doesn't need to be the end of your aspirations. Here are five things you can do in the aftermath of the rejection that can position you much more strongly for the next opportunity.
Don't take it persona
When it comes to top earners in the entertainment field, at least six Latinas are holding more than their own. Here they are in order of highest earners:
1: Gloria Estefan
This Cuban-born singer turned singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman is worth a whopping USD 500 million and sits on the top of the pile of highest earning Latinas. That includes her minor ownership stake in NFL team, the Miami Dolphins. READ MORE AT NEWS AMERICAS
Retirement can seem like an impossible dream for many U.S. Hispanic women, who earn on average a little more than half of what white men are paid, according to an activist here.
"Latinas living in poverty after retirement are a symptom of a larger problem, that of unfair wages and unfair labor practices that keep women of color over-represented in low-income jobs," Cristina Aguilar, executive director of Denver-based advocacy group COLOR, told EFE.
"Less income means that Latinas can't save for
The world that your parents grew up in is no more. Gone are the days of graduating from college and working one job for 40 years until you can collect your pension.
Things don’t work like that anymore.
In 2016, the modern job world is fast-paced and rapidly changing. Potential employers care more about efficiency and skill than the years of experience under your belt.
Now, more than ever before, we live in a world where the market rewards passion more than anything else. Whether you are “pursuin
Growing concern about global warming could determine who Hispanics vote for in the presidential election, a poll released Thursday shows.
Nearly 80 percent of Hispanics consider global warming to be a somewhat serious or very serious problem, up almost 7 percent from a year ago, the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economic Polling Initiative poll found. READ MORE AT SUN SENTINEL
White Americans tend to say that they would rather not own a business and dislike taking risks, in stark contrast to non-white Americans.
Since 2007 the fastest growth in small business ownership has been among ethnic minorities, specifically women from ethnic minorities. The number of businesses owned by white women has increased by just over 10%, but for Hispanic women it has grown 87.5%.
YouGov's latest research shows that this social trend may be born out of deeper differences in attitude. R
There are always some issues of employee unrest in an organization, irrespective of its size. Companies who are small or big sometimes suffer for satisfying their employees and as a result they leave. These employees face various amount of struggle within the organization and as a result they leave their job. Sometimes when these employees leave the job, the company suffers a huge amount of loss. The company initially spends a lot of money and time for training the employee. There are also some
Considering that 90 percent of millennials do not expect to stay at any particular job for more than three years, they are creating quite a head-scratching situation for human resource professionals and those who work in recruiting. To attract the best and brightest of this group—and to prevent turnover as much as possible—it helps to have a better understanding of this wave of workers. READ MORE AT ROCHESTER BUSINESS JOURNAL
I credit my passion for community building to how I grew up. I’ve been able to take the soft skills that my Ecuadorian family taught me — being welcoming to all, valuing empathy, embracing personal stories — and turn them into my own competitive advantage when it comes to producing content online for the various communities I manage.
My approach to online communities is why Andrea Guendelman’s words on turning our Latino culture into our alma mater really struck a chord. As the co-founder of BeV
Americans have been feeling pessimistic toward the U.S. economy thanks in part to a decrease in median household income since President Obama took office. In the first quarter of this year, the economy grew at just 0.5% annualized pace.
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Javier Palomarez said on the FOX Business Network’s Cavuto: Coast-to-Coast despite the economic challenges that continue in a slow-growth environment, Hispanic businesses have found a way to be successful. READ MORE AT
Intel, SAP, Lyft, Spotify and VMware are just some of the 30 Silicon Valley based companies that have signed a "Tech Inclusion Pledge" as a promise that they will promote diversity in their workplaces going forward.
Two years ago, the civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson pointed out the lack of diversity in the tech companies operating out of Silicon Valley. He went so far as to press a number of companies to release their data regarding the number of African Americans, Hispanics and women emp
We all know networking is one of the essential ways to getting almost anywhere in life. Networking just involves talking to people (the right people) and getting your name out there. Ideally, getting people talking about you.
There are typically two types of people out there: the introverts and the extroverts. Introverts, being more self-secluded and more of observers, usually have a harder time putting themselves out there; not to say that they do not have a social life, but their social circle
As the U.S. Hispanic population continues to grow in size and influence, Acosta, a leading full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, and Univision Communications Inc. (UCI), the leading media company serving Hispanic America, have released the 5th Edition of The Why? Behind The Buy™ U.S. Hispanic Shopper Study. This new research explores the buying patterns and behaviors of these highly experiential shoppers and provides insights CPG brands and retail
1. Strong Work Ethic
My father had two jobs in college, was in a band (saxophone) that played the weekends and was studying to keep a high GPA. My grandfather, an army veteran, started working when he was 10. They each always worked, respected their duty and always looked for more to do when they got home.
In the community, there is a level of gratitude for work that encourages a strong work ethic. Our families admire the full-time work we obtain that have nice offices with benefits! We are taug
Networking is nothing new, especially in today’s social media-focused world. It’s almost as if you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your home to build a relationship…almost.
Though apps and social media platforms have made it much easier to meet new people, find those with similar interests, and link tenacity with opportunity, real-life networking still has to happen. Top leaders do business with people they know and trust, and there’s no real way gain someone’s trust without personal int
Listen to uplifting stories of Latinas who participated in the Innovation Academy for Women of the Americas launched at the University of New Mexico, hosted by Cristina Baccin.
Funded through a grant from President Obama’s signature education initiative 100,000 Strong in the Americas, the Academy brings together undergraduate women from New Mexico and Mexico who are studying Science, Technology, Engineering & Math and Architecture (STEM+A), with a special focus on Indigenous women. READ MORE AT
In recent years Latino consumers have generated exceptional growth opportunities for the financial services industry. Because of projected above-average growth in the number of Latino consumers and an expanding base of middle- and higher-income Hispanic households, these patterns are likely to continue, according to market research firm Packaged Facts in the report Hispanics: Demographic and Consumer Spending Trends. READ MORE AT YAHOO! FINANCE
300 predominantly Hispanic boys and girls learn character-building skills at the NFL PLAY 60 Character Camp with the Chicago Bears
Lake Forest, IL, June 27, 2016 – The Chicago Bears hosted its fourth successful NFL PLAY 60 Character Camp in conjunction with the NFL and Hall of Fame offensive tackle Anthony Muñoz.
Designed to introduce youth to the sport of football and the value of teamwork, NFL PLAY 60 Character Camps bring together the NFL’s long-standing commitment to health and wellness by
It’s time to get out there!
As a budding entrepreneur, you surely have an idol in your industry. This is probably someone who has worked very hard to achieve their position and sits very comfortably with their success. Even the most wealthy and respected entrepreneurs started somewhere, however, and the majority started in the same position as you. One of the ways they managed to climb from beginner to professional is through networking. READ MORE AT THE AMERICAN GENIUS
