Leading Latinas | Patricia Boezio, Susan Mendez, Laura Vazquez - 039

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're celebrating by highlighting the inspiring stories of strong Latinas.

In this episode, I sit down with three incredible women to discuss their journeys in real estate and mortgage, along with their dedicated service to the Latino community.

Grab your cafecito and listen to this special edition of Women Who Lead!

Meet The Leaders

• Patricia Boezio - Former Honorary Consul of Ecuador; Georgia, Branch Manager, American Pacific Mortgage.
• Susan Mendez - Special Projects and Events Manager, Long Realty.
• Laura Vazquez - REALTOR®, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Realty & Perrie Mundy Realty Group.

Navigating Challenges as Minorities

• Being a latina brings more challenges for a minority in a male-dominated industry. Patricia shares her journey as a double minority and highlights the skepticism she faced. 
• Those whose first language isn’t English knows the struggles of trying to communicate with others in this country. Laura discusses her language challenges despite being a second-generation American and how she overcame them. 
• Susan recalls the initial undervaluation of women's contributions but underscores the value of bilingual communication in gaining trust within the Latino community.

Importance of Mentorship and Community

• Mentorship provides a safe space to help you grow and learn without being harshly judged. Each of my guests share how mentorship has helped them within the profession. 
• Patricia, Susan, and Laura share how mentorship has played pivotal roles in their careers, providing support and encouragement during challenging times. Patricia Boezio appreciates multi-generational panel discussions for the wealth of wisdom they bring.

Favorite Quotes & Words of Wisdom

• Patricia - "Love has no borders or barriers. It is the feeling that unites hearts"
• Laura's advice is for listeners to set clear goals for themselves and make a vision for yourselves. When you do this 
• Susan shares that her favorite podcast is this one (Women Who Lead), another reason why you should tune in. She enjoys listening to these sessions because they offer valuable lessons from others that can be applied to both your personal and professional life.

When you help another woman rise, we all shine. And that’s how we make an impact. So, let’s build each other up and shine brighter than the sun. For more great content from Teresa, connect with her on LinkedIn, join her Women Who Lead Series on Facebook, and subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can find more episodes of Women Who Lead on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else podcasts can be found.

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