Are you a woman navigating career transitions, challenges, and seeking professional growth? Then this episode of the RAA Talks podcast is for you!

Join host Raihana as she engages in a compelling conversation with Esmeralda Flores, a bilingual product operations and engineering manager who shares her inspiring journey and valuable insights.

What can you expect from this episode?

• An exploration of how communication skills honed in non-tech fields can be powerful assets in the technology space.
• A candid discussion on facing and overcoming imposter syndrome and internal self-doubt when entering new professional territory.
• Insights into the vital role of networking, finding allies, and building a supportive community, especially for women in male-dominated industries.
• Relatable experiences and strategies for balancing career ambitions with personal life and family commitments, particularly as a working mom.
• Practical tips for fostering an inclusive culture within teams and leveraging personal identity, such as being bilingual, as a strength.

What can you gain from the episode?

• Inspiration to embrace change, take calculated risks, and pursue career paths that align with your interests, even if they seem outside your initial expertise.
• Actionable advice on how to continuously learn, grow, and position yourself as an expert in your chosen field.
• A refreshed perspective on navigating challenges, viewing them as fuel for growth rather than roadblocks.
• Techniques for working smarter, prioritizing effectively, and achieving impact in your role while maintaining work-life balance.
• Encouragement to define your own identity and value, independent of external labels or expectations.

This episode of RAA Talks offers a powerful blend of personal journey, practical advice, and inspiring insights for professional women looking to thrive and grow in their careers and lives.

Tune in to hear Esmeralda's remarkable journey, her strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, navigating work-life balance as a working mom, fostering inclusivity, and how being bilingual has been a significant asset in her career.

Follow host, Raihana on:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rfaggarwal
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rfaggarwal
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/raacoaching
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raacoaching
• Visit me at: https://www.raacoaching.com/raihana

About Esmeralda:

Bilingual Product, Operations, and Engineering Manager, fueled by coffee and an unwavering commitment to help others. Experienced in creating an inclusive culture, empowering teams, and supporting dreams within the technology space.

Connect with Esmeralda: http://linkedin.com/in/esmeraldaalmanzaflores

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Join host Raihana as she engages in a raw conversation with Holly Bantique, a wife, mom, corporate leader turned founder, and recovering perfectionist.

Together, they dive into the journey of motherhood, entrepreneurship, and finding fulfillment while striving to do it all. Holly shares her insights on balancing business and family, navigating mom guilt, and managing energy with her unique "100% cup" analogy.

She also opens up about her deeply personal and challenging experience with miscarriage, highlighting the importance of breaking the silence on this often-unspoken struggle.

What can you expect from this episode?

1. Holly's perspective on parenthood as modeling behavior for her son and embracing him as a "little human".
2. Discussion on managing energy and multiple responsibilities using the 100% cup concept, acknowledging that percentages shift daily.
3. Insights into overcoming perfectionism, embracing the non-linear journey of life and healing, and doing your best each day, even when "best" looks different.
4. A raw and honest account of Holly's miscarriage experience, its physical and emotional toll, and the importance of talking about it and feeling supported.

What can you gain from the episode?

1. Strategies for balancing motherhood and business by structuring your day and prioritizing values.
2. Tips on managing mom guilt and overcoming the inner critic by reframing thoughts and talking back to negative self-talk.
3. A new perspective on reframing challenges, giving yourself grace, and understanding that kids are adaptable learners.
4. Understanding of the non-linear nature of personal growth, parenting, and healing, accepting that progress isn't always upward.
5. Support and a sense of not being alone, especially regarding silent struggles like miscarriage, and encouragement to share your own story or seek help.

This episode of RAA Talks offers a candid and supportive look at the complexities of modern motherhood, entrepreneurial life, and navigating significant personal challenges.

Tune in to hear how one woman is redefining balance, prioritizing her values, and finding strength in sharing her authentic journey.

Follow host, Raihana on:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rfaggarwal
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rfaggarwal
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/raacoaching
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raacoaching
• Visit me at: https://www.raacoaching.com/raihana

About Holly:

Holly Bantique is a wife, mom, corporate leader turned founder, lover of yoga and quality family time, and striving for a life full of fulfillment and happiness. As a recovering perfectionist and over thinker, she tries to enjoy life while figuring out parenting and running her new business.

Connect with Holly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-bantique

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Are you a woman navigating career changes, facing self-doubt, or searching for deeper purpose? Then this episode of the RAA Talks podcast is for you!

Join host Raihana as she engages in an insightful and heartfelt conversation with Myla Razel Sarmiento, a successful attorney who shares her inspiring journey from hospitality to law.

What can you expect from this episode?

• Hear Myla's candid story about the intimidation she felt early in her career aspirations and how she overcame those feelings.
• Discover the pivotal moment that led Myla to shift from a prospering career in hotel sales to pursuing her dream of becoming a lawyer.
• Understand how past experiences, including moments of perceived failure, can actually fuel future success and build character.
• Learn about Myla's practical steps in testing the waters of the legal field through paralegal school before committing to law school.
• Gain insights into the importance of self-belief and how Myla's perspective shifted when she finally pursued her legal ambitions.

What can you gain from the episode?

• Find inspiration and encouragement to pursue your own dreams, regardless of current circumstances or past doubts.
• Learn valuable lessons about overcoming fear and self-imposed limitations in your career and personal life.
• Gain a fresh perspective on the role of failure as a catalyst for growth and a motivator for future endeavors.
• Understand the significance of listening to your intuition and aligning your career with your passions and values.
• Be reminded of the importance of mentorship and giving back to the community, as highlighted by Myla's involvement with alumni associations and her passion for service.

This episode of RAA Talks offers a deeply personal and relatable narrative of a woman who dared to change course and pursue her true calling.

Tune in to hear Myla's inspiring story and discover how you too can trust yourself and create a fulfilling life.

Follow host, Raihana on:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rfaggarwal
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rfaggarwal
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/raacoaching
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raacoaching
• Visit me at: https://www.raacoaching.com/raihana

About Myla:

Myla Razel P. Sarmiento is currently the Co-Founder and First President of the University of La Verne’s College of Law and Public Service Alumni Advisory Board (“CLPS AAB”) and CLPS Alumni Association (“CLPSAA”), an affinity entity within ULV’s Alumni Association. Myla currently serves as an attorney at Tyler Law LLP and specializes in business litigation, employment litigation, real estate litigation, and general civil litigation. She also has experience in various transactional areas of law, including but not limited to: trademark applications with the USPTO, and drafting, and negotiating, contracts.

Myla earned a Juris Doctorate and Master of Business Administration from ULV’s College of Law and Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Irvine.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Myla has worked in the hospitality industry for over ten years working in various leadership roles for international brands, such as Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc., and Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Since her youth, Myla has also served in a variety of non-profit organizations, which have supported the elderly, child welfare, unsheltered, and marginalized communities.

Myla is a native of Southern California and has a passion for joy and compassion for people. In her spare time, Myla enjoys agriculture, especially single-origin coffee, the seven classical forms of art, theoretical physics, Formula E Racing, and spending time with her friends and family.

Connect with Myla: www.linkedin.com/in/mylarazelpsarmiento

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