Leading Latinas | Patricia Boezio, Susan Mendez, Laura Vazquez - 039

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're celebrating by highlighting the inspiring stories of strong Latinas.

In this episode, I sit down with three incredible women to discuss their journeys in real estate and mortgage, along with their dedicated service to the Latino community.

Grab your cafecito and listen to this special edition of Women Who Lead!

Meet The Leaders

• Patricia Boezio - Former Honorary Consul of Ecuador; Georgia, Branch Manager, American Pacific Mortgage.
• Susan Mendez - Special Projects and Events Manager, Long Realty.
• Laura Vazquez - REALTOR®, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Realty & Perrie Mundy Realty Group.

Navigating Challenges as Minorities

• Being a latina brings more challenges for a minority in a male-dominated industry. Patricia shares her journey as a double minority and highlights the skepticism she faced. 
• Those whose first language isn’t English knows the struggles of trying to communicate with others in this country. Laura discusses her language challenges despite being a second-generation American and how she overcame them. 
• Susan recalls the initial undervaluation of women's contributions but underscores the value of bilingual communication in gaining trust within the Latino community.

Importance of Mentorship and Community

• Mentorship provides a safe space to help you grow and learn without being harshly judged. Each of my gue