Marilyn Alverio
CEO & Founder Executive Director Latinas in Leadership Institute
Interview Title:
Latinas & Power -
That’s My Game!
Interview available:
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
at 12:00 pm CT
“The Puerto Rican Dynamo”
With her electric energy, sweet dance moves, and sassy charm, Marilyn will light up your path to success and show you how to conquer challenges with flair and confidence.Twenty-one years ago, she founded Latinas & Power in Connecticut.
Her passion for leadership shines as she empowers Latinas to reach their professional potential and build a strong and powerful Latina network. Prepare to be amazed by Marilyn’s unwavering vision and drive!
Interview is available at 12:00 pm CT on
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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Key Moments
00:01:18 – 00:01:39: Marilyn discusses her role in ethnic and multicultural marketing for major companies like Aetna and MassMutual,
00:02:04 – 00:02:14: Discussion of the Latinas in Power leadership program
00:03:04 – 00:03:17: Marilyn shares her vision for scaling Latinas in Power across the United States and expanding into Central and South America, aiming to make it accessible in Spanish.
00:06:06 – 00:06:23: Marilyn reflects on her early challenges and achievements in corporate America, specifically in ethnic marketing, and the need to build relationships within the Latino community.
00:13:06 – 00:13:19: Marilyn shares her personal background, with her family’s migration from Puerto Rico to Connecticut.
00:16:08 – 00:16:30: Marilyn speaks about the formative experiences of being told she wasn’t smart enough in school, only to later prove her potential by excelling in university, thanks to affirmative action programs.
00:23:03 – 00:23:11: The inception of Latinas in Power is discussed, born from the need for support networks among Latinas working in leadership roles
00:30:08 – 00:30:30: Latinas in Power evolves into a non-profit organization with significant funding to offer leadership programs and scholarships to Latinas from various professional backgrounds.
00:42:30 – 00:42:50: Marilyn shares her personal routine for self-care, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing mental well-being through meditation and affirmations to maintain balance in leadership roles.
00:46:01 – 00:46:18: Future of Latinas in leadership: Marilyn predicts that Latinas are positioned to be some of the most influential voices of leadership in the U.S. and globally, despite the challenges of underrepresentation in C-suite positions.
Our host:
Dr. Juana Bordas
is recognized as an elder and icon in the world of leadership, diversity, and the advancement of Latinos, women, and communities of color. She was the founding president of the National Hispana Leadership Institute, received the International Leadership Association Life-Time Achievement Award, and the first Latina faculty at the Center for Creative Leadership. Dr. Bordas is the author of The Power of Latino Leadership - Ahora!
