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What is your speaker rate? If your answer is: I have no idea. It depends on the organization's budget. Well, I've never been paid to speak. No pasa nada! We're here for you. Let's figure it out together. Time and time again we see the trend: Latinas undercharge. Now, we can get into systemic and cultural reasons for that (Pay Latinas!!), but maybe you're in the middle of a negotiation, maybe you just built up the courage to straight up ask, "What is your budget?", or maybe yo

Written by Yvonne Armenta We came together for the first-ever Latina, Presente speaker showcase where we listened to stories that transformed our thinking, connected us to each other, and challenged us to move forward differently. Our speakers participated in an 8-week pilot program designed to help them create and deliver a signature speech while developing their speaking skills. A core part of our growth philosophy at Latina, Presente is that to truly internalize learning,

What does perception on purpose mean? Welcome to our space to say it out loud. In this episode, we’re in conversation with Shivani Pandey, Founder of Think Brand Forward and a brand strategist who has spent 15+ years helping women-owned businesses find their clarity. Her story is a beautiful reminder that when we align our purpose with our perception, we stop fighting for a seat at the wrong tables and start building our own. What we're saying out loud: Reframing the younge

How do we know when 'playing the part' no longer serves us? In this episode, we're in conversation with ⁠ Dra. Yvette Martinez-Vu, PhD ,⁠ a first-generation, disabled, and autistic Chicana coach and consultant who is redefining what "productivity" looks like for our community. Her story is filled with reflection, laughs (like, a lot), and expressions of our Latinidad that will make us all feel connected. What we're saying out loud: Recognizing when you’re "playing a part" in

Saturday, September 28, 2024 Glendale, CA Hola everybody! I'm Yvonne, Founder of ¡Latina, Presente!, an Introverted First Gen Latina & Public Speaker of 11 years, Consultant, & Podcast Host. It's my life's mission to create spaces where you can practice the art of public speaking, a tu manera, centering your unique lived experiences. The art of public speaking can feel like it asks you to be someone you're not to do it "right", but when we engage in the art centering our cult