Michelle Gomez - Career Coach
06/02/19 • 48 min
Show Notes:
Have you ever felt like you were in a position that you didn’t deserve? That you gained the position by mistake or dumb luck and not by your sheer talent? We’ve been there too. In actuality 70% of the population has felt this way as well and it’s called Imposter Syndrome.
We talk with a powerful Latina, a woman of many titles, Michelle Gomez. She's a career coach, author, and CEO
From being raised by a single mother to owning her own career coaching business, becoming a motivational speaker, writing a book, and finding the perfect balance of blissful family life vs. boss babe grind, Michelle shares it all in this episode.
With her no nonsense, all jokes aside, upfront take on how to get the job you want and deserve, she shares some powerful noteworthy tips on interviewing, resume writing, and negotiating for a higher salary.
In her book Own Your Brilliance she talks about the infamous Imposter Syndrome that many of us go through but rarely identify. Michelle teaches you how to come out of self deprecating and embracing your brilliance; once this is achieved all of the greatness that you deserve will come to fruition.
Whether you are actively looking for a new job, passively looking, a college student, a parent of a student, or trying to change careers this episode is for you!
In this episode we talk about...
00:58 - Being “Ecua-Mex” and appreciating the fusion of Ecuadorian and Mexican
03:18 - Michelle talks about being raised by a single mom, but raised by strong, beautiful women. Don’t forget! Latinas are naturally beautiful, culturally and physically!
05:08 - Michelle shares about being a powerful Latina among a white male dominated industry
7:22 - “Work so hard that eventually you don’t have to explain who you are”
8:34 - What’s imposter syndrome? Do you have it? How do you overcome it?
11:01 - How to attract the right opportunities by being your own brilliant self
12:45 - We can easily advocate for our sisters, but why can’t we do it for ourselves? Learn how to overcome thinking we are sangronas!
15:31 - How being raised by a strong single mom started Michelle’s success
18:18 - Fun Facts about Michelle!
19:10 - From workaholic to reinvention. Michelle’s powerful work life balance bliss
21:04 - What to expect in Michelle’s book Own Your Brilliance
22:00 - Career Catalyst, Michelle’s 8 week course to get the job you want and deserve!
25:58 - Lean In Latinas
26:17 - How to ask for more money when interviewing
28:50 - Michelle’s take on interviewing will change your view and put the power in your corner
35:33 - Powerful tips on resume writing. When to write a chronological resume vs functional resume and how to write the two!
38:18 - What is Applicant Tracking System (ATS)? And how to getting through it!
40:00 - “Stop looking for outside validation to be who you are!”
44:22 - Michelle’s speaking experience in Latinas Empowerment and Development Conference at Harvard
45:17 - How to connect with Michelle Gomez
46:10 - Learn about LatinaFest in LA, Aug 25, 2018!
46:30 - FREE GIVEAWAY FOR OUR LISTENERS!
Relevant Links
Academy of Radio and Television
Want more?
Follow Ellas: @ellasthepodcast
Follow Us: @bee.andi & @bren_jai
Follow Michelle: @mgsuccesscoach
Produced and Edited by: Devell Deshazer II
Song by: Sro
Mention “Ellas the podcast” at www.michellemgomez.com to receive a free 30 minute career strategy session with Mic...
Show Notes:
Have you ever felt like you were in a position that you didn’t deserve? That you gained the position by mistake or dumb luck and not by your sheer talent? We’ve been there too. In actuality 70% of the population has felt this way as well and it’s called Imposter Syndrome.
We talk with a powerful Latina, a woman of many titles, Michelle Gomez. She's a career coach, author, and CEO
From being raised by a single mother to owning her own career coaching business, becoming a motivational speaker, writing a book, and finding the perfect balance of blissful family life vs. boss babe grind, Michelle shares it all in this episode.
With her no nonsense, all jokes aside, upfront take on how to get the job you want and deserve, she shares some powerful noteworthy tips on interviewing, resume writing, and negotiating for a higher salary.
In her book Own Your Brilliance she talks about the infamous Imposter Syndrome that many of us go through but rarely identify. Michelle teaches you how to come out of self deprecating and embracing your brilliance; once this is achieved all of the greatness that you deserve will come to fruition.
Whether you are actively looking for a new job, passively looking, a college student, a parent of a student, or trying to change careers this episode is for you!
In this episode we talk about...
00:58 - Being “Ecua-Mex” and appreciating the fusion of Ecuadorian and Mexican
03:18 - Michelle talks about being raised by a single mom, but raised by strong, beautiful women. Don’t forget! Latinas are naturally beautiful, culturally and physically!
05:08 - Michelle shares about being a powerful Latina among a white male dominated industry
7:22 - “Work so hard that eventually you don’t have to explain who you are”
8:34 - What’s imposter syndrome? Do you have it? How do you overcome it?
11:01 - How to attract the right opportunities by being your own brilliant self
12:45 - We can easily advocate for our sisters, but why can’t we do it for ourselves? Learn how to overcome thinking we are sangronas!
15:31 - How being raised by a strong single mom started Michelle’s success
18:18 - Fun Facts about Michelle!
19:10 - From workaholic to reinvention. Michelle’s powerful work life balance bliss
21:04 - What to expect in Michelle’s book Own Your Brilliance
22:00 - Career Catalyst, Michelle’s 8 week course to get the job you want and deserve!
25:58 - Lean In Latinas
26:17 - How to ask for more money when interviewing
28:50 - Michelle’s take on interviewing will change your view and put the power in your corner
35:33 - Powerful tips on resume writing. When to write a chronological resume vs functional resume and how to write the two!
38:18 - What is Applicant Tracking System (ATS)? And how to getting through it!
40:00 - “Stop looking for outside validation to be who you are!”
44:22 - Michelle’s speaking experience in Latinas Empowerment and Development Conference at Harvard
45:17 - How to connect with Michelle Gomez
46:10 - Learn about LatinaFest in LA, Aug 25, 2018!
46:30 - FREE GIVEAWAY FOR OUR LISTENERS!
Relevant Links
Academy of Radio and Television
Want more?
Follow Ellas: @ellasthepodcast
Follow Us: @bee.andi & @bren_jai
Follow Michelle: @mgsuccesscoach
Produced and Edited by: Devell Deshazer II
Song by: Sro
Mention “Ellas the podcast” at www.michellemgomez.com to receive a free 30 minute career strategy session with Mic...
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Chit Chat with the Brenda's - Reframing the Stereotype
On our very first chit chat, we each share a stereotype that has followed us throughout our lives.
As Latinas, these stereotypes can impact us in a negative manner and can destroy our essence as a person. In this episode, we share how it’s important to not let that stereotype take control of our lives and to reframe it in our favor.
We both have experienced being stereotyped in work, school, and personal lives.
It wasn’t easy to reframe the stereotype and least of all to embrace it in the most positive way, but we were able to.
At the end of the day, the only important thing that matters is that your essence is still intact and that you remember that you’re not alone in this fight.
In this episode, we talk about
0:58 - “Those who survive the stereotypes of society without losing an ounce of their essence can deal with everything and anything.”
2:11 - Stereotypes that have affected Latinas and how to rise above it
3:20 - Just because we’re Latinas and we’re passionate doesn’t mean we’re fiery.
5:00 - Latina women being too passionate in the workplace
10:00 - Brenda Hernández seeing the challenge of the passionate Latina stereotype as an opportunity
12:48 - Latinas in leadership roles and the fear of sounding like a bitch
15:03 - Reframing the passionate Latina stereotype
17:37 - Take your passion to a company that deserves and embrace it
19:36 - Why would you assume that Brenda Deshazer would bring tamales to a potluck?
22:04 - Mexicans don’t make tamales for Christmas Eve dinner
22:47 - Brenda Deshazer taking a Gender and Cultural Differences Seminar
23:28 - Latina domestic workers are still GREAT WOMEN
27:27 - Serving the men of the family is deeply rooted in the Latinx culture.
28:40 - Embrace the stereotype because it’s not the highlight of who you are.
Relevant Links:
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Produced and Edited by: Devell Deshazer II
Song by: Sro
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Bianca Mitsuko - Plus Size Model
SHOW NOTES:
Are you tired of being told that you don’t look like a Latina?
On this episode, we’re breaking the “Latina mold” and talking with plus size model Bianca Mitsuko, who is a reflection of the beautiful Latinx diversity.
Bianca shares about her upbringing as an Asian, African-American Latina and not feeling truly accepted by her communities. She also talks about her college basketball days and how an injury took her to be a model. Bianca speaks candidly about her identity, her past eating disorder, loving her body and being a plus size model.
We also talk about her growing success and working for Savage X Fenty, Sephora and CoverGirl.
*Trigger Warning* We advise to consider listening to this episode if you have an eating disorder or in early recovery.
In this episode, we talk about...
1:55 - Learn about Bianca Mitsuko and her diverse heritage: Latina, African American, and Asian
2:53 - Bianca shares about not being fully accepted by her Mexican and African American community
5:50 - In America, you either survive by assimilating or face discrimination
7:19 - Bianca talks about being the first of her family to receive a Bachelor’s Degree
8:46 - “Imagine being the only pepper in a sea of salt.”
11:58 - How Bianca studied Deaf Studies and American Sign Language
13:53 - Bianca shares her experience as a Program Administrative Coordinator
15:43 - How Bianca chose to take a chance and be a full-time model
20:35 - Bianca opens up about bulimia and how plus size modeling made her love her body
23:49 - What’s the difference between straight, in-between and plus size models?
25:15 - Bianca shares helpful tips on being a plus size model in the fashion industry
27:58 - Bianca talks about her modeling experience for Fenty and being part of Rihanna’s vision for diversity and size inclusivity
30:57 - Are you African American, Asian or Latina and want to pursue modeling? Listen to Bianca’s advice!
35:54 - “You’re going to make people believe that it’s okay to be who you are one day”
Relevant Links:
California State University, Northridge
Deaf Studies B.A. at Cal State, Northridge
Cole Vocational Services (C.V.S)
If you are currently suffering from an eating disorder, please visit the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) or call their toll-free, confidential helpline: 1-800-931-2237 for prevention, cures, and access to quality care. You’re not alone.
Want more?
Follow Ellas: @ellasthepodcast
Follow Us: @bee.andi & @bren_jai
Follow Bianca: @biancamitsuko
Produced and Edited by: Devell Deshazer II
Song by: Sro
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