93. Thriving in Tech as a Latina: Identity, Leadership & Bold Moves

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Chats with Yvonne

Yvonne Armenta

95 episodes

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Chats with Yvonne is our space to explore the art of public speaking, con cultura. Each week, you'll get tips, insights, and strategies to help you practice your public speaking, grow your speaking skills, and speak & lead with your truest essence. Your host Yvonne also reflects about what it means to be an introverted speaker in a world that rewards extroversion, how our unique lived experiences shape our connection to the art, & how introspection is our most powerful asset as speakers.

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93. Thriving in Tech as a Latina: Identity, Leadership & Bold Moves

Chats with Yvonne

44 minutes 10 seconds

3 months ago

93. Thriving in Tech as a Latina: Identity, Leadership & Bold Moves

Latinas make up just 2% of tech roles in the U.S., despite being a powerful and growing part of the workforce. In this episode, we’re joined by Carrie Peralta, Founder of Peak State Coaching and former recruiter at companies like Verizon, Google, and Netflix. Her mission is to empower women and underrepresented individuals to not just survive, but thrive in tech.

Topics discussed:

Carrie’s upbringing and the family roots that shaped her leadership
How she pivoted from tech recruitment to purpose-driven coaching
Tips for underrepresented professionals navigating corporate tech
How to stop code-switching and start thriving authentically
What it really takes to walk into rooms with confidence

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