We all know the importance of personal and professional branding - what does it all mean? 

From your elevator pitch to exchanging business cards and following up with an offer/ask, you want to make sure everything ties together strategically. Whether it's in person or online, your strategy needs to be consistent and authentic. Keeping a sharp online presence is key in the workforce - An online profile adds social gravitas, executive presence and gives you the space to show how unique you are. 

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Join us as we have small group conversations about money and ways to gain financial independence. The afternoon will kick off with a keynote address from financial coach, Blanca Sepulveda. After the keynote address, pick one of three workshops based on your financial state of mind:

• Workshop Option 1: Financial Planning to Bring the Side Hustle to Full Time by Veronica Aguilar and Cortland Cofield

• Workshop Option 2: Investing 101 by Monse Moreno

• Workshop Option 3: Salary Negotiations by Argelia Martinez

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Just us for a spin class hosted by Push Pedal NYC on June 15th - The class is only $12.50 for first timers at this session.
We will then go eat some delicious Dominican brunch at El Malecon!
Push Pedal is a spin studio owned by two Latinas in the Washington Heights area - You'll get to meet them and hear their story!

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The Latinista and Latinas Who Brunch are co-hosting a dance class and brunch. Join us as we celebrate and continue to build community.

We're excited to bring together two extraordinary groups. Hosted by Jackie Gaytan and Dasha Arias, we will be meeting at noon for a dance lesson at the Steadfast Dance Center. Our amazing dance instructor Jackie Gaytan will teach us Salsa x Hip Hop Fusion. Be ready to break a sweat. Class is $12.

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Join us on May 29th in Hollywood as we set up your best profile yet!

We'll share best practices on your profile summary, how to use that as your elevator pitch, how to keep in tune with the companies you want to work at, and how to reach out to recruiters using the best verbiage possible in order to stand out and land the job of your dreams!

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Join us at Bumble HQ in New York City as we host a hands-on workshop on mastering emotions and managing conflict in the workplace.

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Join The Latinista on May 14th in New York City at Diane Von Furstenberg for an intimate conversation with CEO Sandra Campos. In this intimate evening featuring Sandra Campos, at DVF with The Latinista community, we will focus on highlighting Sandra's career trajectory, challenges and the significance of her leading this iconic brand.

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By popular demand, our 6-session public speaking workshop series is back in New York City!

The Confident Public Speaker will teach you how to give a powerful presentation, command a room, speak with confidence, and how to tame nervousness before hitting the spotlight.

The workshop series includes 6 two-hour workshops, access to our full Public Speaking video library, and networking opportunities for career advancement. We will help you to enter the World of Confidence by transforming your fears into strengths, and conquering your body language to get your message across just as intended.

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Join Latina leaders traveling for the HACR Summit in Miami as we discuss the current landscape of our business community and future programming plans. Hosted by The Latinista & Latina Surge.

Members Only Invitation.

Meet Ghenaida Slack, NY State Investigator turned make up artist. Hear her story of reinvention and how she guides women to enhance their natural beauty, empower professional women to become confident and self-assured, and educate women on the basics fundamental of make up color theory.

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Join The Latinista LA Chapter on Tuesday, April 16 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at CENTRL OFFICE in DTLA for this intimate “Charla Series”. You will get mentored by Brenda Duran, a communications maven who currently works as the Head of Communications for the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder County Clerk, where she manages communications and media relations for the country’s largest voting jurisdiction.

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Come to the Worth NY at the Short Hills Mall to celebrate your accomplishments as we approach National Equal Pay Day!
Meet & Greet pop-up will include inspiring messages from Latina Surge and The Latinista.
Welcome all women! We will share empowerment tips on personal and professional branding for all women seeking to reach higher levels of success. Come network, be empowered and inspired!

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Latina Surge: www.latinasurge.org
The Latinista: www.thelatinista.com
Lean In New Jersey: www.instagram.com/leaninnewjersey

Join The Latinista network in Los Angeles on March 26th at CENTRL in Little Tokyo for an evening of building community and conversations. Meet local women invested in their career and leadership development.

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This event is about making a connection between self-confidence and presence. We believe that self-confidence manifests in the way you carry yourself. By partnering with the right speakers and partners, we want to emphasize how mind and body can bring together a full version of yourself and how to embody executive presence and gravitas.

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Join Yai Vargas, founder of The Latinista and Judge Victoria Pratt at Luminary for a 2019 Goal-Setting Workshop on Feb 19th!

As we enter into a new year, it's important to take some time and reflect on what you'd like to accomplish personally and professionally. We here at The Latinista are invested in your goals and want to help you plan strategically so that you can accomplish as much as possible - It's setting the intention, understanding your SMART goals and following your reasons WHY that really make the difference. You're going to hear all about Judge Victoria's career goals and you'll be absolutely inspired to start your roadmap.

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FREE Webinar: 3 Reasons Why Everyone Should Know How to Code.
Join The Latinista Founder & CEO, Yai Vargas, and Flatiron School Alumni & Software Engineer at Unite Us, Sarah Rivas, as they discuss how coding can level up your current passion and career path.

Find out why everyone should know how to code, and how gaining those skills can change your life. Click here to register.

Enjoy food from all corners of the Caribbean and Latin America. Network with other women professionals, entrepreneurs and creatives! Click here to register. 

Looking to brand yourself personally and professionally on LinkedIn?
Need a career seeking strategy?
Join us as we set up your basics, share best practices and set up your networking strategy!
Bring your laptop and business cards, we will have wifi! Click here to register.

Join The Latinista Chicago for a brunch to network, engage and share among women of color in the area who are making a change in their areas of expertise. We recently hosted an event for Latina Equal Pay Day with Ladies Get Paid Chicago and we'll be sharing some of the great insight that came from that event. Click here to register.

Looking to brand yourself personally and professionally on LinkedIn?

Need a career seeking strategy? Join us on November 13th as we set up your basics, share best practices and set up your networking strategy!
Bring your laptop and business cards. We will have wifi, food and beverages!

WeWork 575 Fifth
575 5th Ave. New York NY 10017
November 13, 2018 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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Feminine Edge: Nature & Embodiment

In the fourth workshop of the series, we will focus on the powers of nature and embodiment. For this workshop, we will take the classroom outdoors to experience an adrenaline rush of a zipline course and close encounter with nature. As women we are inextricably tied to nature.

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During this workshop you will learn:

• How to connect to the healing power and wisdom of nature. Leonardo DaVinci stated that "the wisest and noblest teacher is nature itself." Einstein stated, "look deep into nature and you will understand everything better."

• The intimate connection between femininity and mother nature

• How to bring sensuality, presence, and ease in your body through the power of embodiment

November 1, 2018 marks the date in which the average Latina woman will have to work into this year to earn what the average white male earned the previous year. Currently, Latina women make 53 cents to every $1 earned by the average white male. No, that figure is not a typo.....but it is strikingly low!

Latina leaders across Chicagoland are coming together to share insights on navigating this pay gap in their own careers and beyond! Click here to register.

Feminine Edge: Nurturance & Interdependence

In the third workshop of the series, we will focus on the powers of nurturance and interdependence. While the masculine is naturally competitive the feminine is innately designed to be collaborative. Successful organizations, whether it is a family unit or Fortune 500 company requires this cohesive force to thrive. Click here to register. 

During this workshop you will learn:

• The power of compassion and how it can practically apply shift you into your most resourceful state

• How the three brains within us work for or against us (If you didn’t know you have three brains more of a reason to come learn what they are and how they influence your daily lives)

• Tools to resolve conflict or pacify any situation

• Turn your darkest shadows and fears into your ally through practical tools of self-empowerment

Join us on October 15th as we host a conversation for Women & Finances. 

Meet 5 women who've made some significant finance and money moves. They will share their stories and tips on how to develop a strategic financial plan and take advantage of the benefits you receive within your current organization. You'll also learn about the ability to create multiple streams of passive income by creating a simple plan and healthy financial habits. You'll also learn how your career and expertise can be an empowering financial money move. Click here to register. 

The Latinista and Ellevest are working together to bring you some financial knowledge and tools.

Ellevest was created to help women close their gender money gaps and unleash their financial power. You can do this for yourself and your own life, right now.

As part of this 60-minute workshop, Sallie Krawcheck, CEO of Ellevest will cover some of the most important things you should be doing with your finances in each life stage. We’ll also go over the 80/20 rule for managing your money. You’ll walk away with key insights on how to prioritize your financial goals, and how to balance today’s needs with your goals for Future You.

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In the second workshop of the Feminine Leadership Series, we will focus on the powers of magnetism and intuition.  Magnetism and intuition are the more “mystical” aspect of feminine power. Click here to register.  

During this workshop you will learn:

• The energetic matrix behind magnetism that allows you to create more influence around you

• How you attract and repel people, money, opportunities, so you can do so mindfully instead of being run by unconscious programming

• How to distinguish the difference between the wisdom of your intuition and your ego’s chatter

• Learn how to connect to your intuition through your body

• How to cultivate your intuition so you can make better “informed” decisions

Join us at the Ace Hotel Chicago in the West Loop for speed networking and breakfast. Get to know the local Chicago Latinista chapter ambassadors, local business owners and others invested in career development. Bring plenty of business cards or your LinkedIn app to connect! Click here to register.

Join Bank of America's Latino Employee Resource Group HOLA for an evening of conversation and celebrating the contributions of Latino/Hispanic heritage and culture. 

To RSVP, email: Hola_NY_Chapter@BankofAmerica.com by Friday, September 14th to reserve your spot.

In the email, please include your: Name, Email, Referring Organization, Employer / Job Title (if applicable), School Attended (if applicable)