In this episode, we are joined by our guest Vilma Schonwetter, who is an experienced talent acquisition and HR leader. By sharing our own lived experiences, we explore the unspoken expectations Latinas carry, how those expectations shape us as professionals, and how we can take the reins of our careers and lives by redefining those expectations on our own terms.

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See source referenced during the show below:

• Noe-Bustamante, Luis, et al. A Majority of Latinas Feel Pressure To Support Their Families or To Succeed at Work. Pew Research Center (2024). https://www.pewresearch.org/race-and-ethnicity/2024/05/14/a-majority-of-latinas-feel-pressure-to-support-their-families-or-to-succeed-at-work/

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In this episode, we unpack the importance of unlearning the silence around mental health challenges many Latinas experience, and how our careers and workplaces can both shape and amplify those challenges. We explore how mental health strain can show up in professional settings; ways our cultura influences, and at times exacerbates, these realities; and the impact it has on how we navigate our careers.

Through personal stories and reflection, we share lessons learned, and hope to inspire each of you to reflect and engage in more open and honest conversations about your own mental health.

If you are experiencing a crisis and need someone to talk to urgently, call or text 988 for support.

See sources referenced during the show below:

• De Oliveira, et al. Social determinants of depression among Hispanic women. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (2017). https://doi.org/10.1177/1078390316669230
• World Health Organization. Mental health: strengthening our response. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response
• Ornelas, I. J., et al. Promoting mental health in Latina immigrant women: Results from the Amigas Latinas Motivando el Alma intervention trial. Social Science & Medicine (2023). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9998361/

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We are excited to have you join us in this journey to build a community of Latinas Sin Miedo!

In this episode, we share more about who we are, why we are launching this podcast and what you can expect from us.