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Being Latina means embracing every part of who you are. 👠💄 Jenny Ortega is a powerful example of how our identity is not defined by anyone else but ourselves. She shows us that being “Latina enough” is about being proud of our roots, our culture, and our unique journeys. Whether you speak perfect Spanish, Spanglish, or are just learning, whether you grew up surrounded by our traditions or are discovering them now—your Latina identity is valid and worth celebrating. Be proud. Represent. Because every way you show up as Latina is more than enough. 💪 #LatinaProfessionals #JennyOrtega #BeYourself

Love this! Both of my parents immigrated from Ecuador and did teach me to speak Spanish; However, being born and raised in California, I have what they call a "gringa" accent. 😆 Many times I have been asked, "Why do you have a gringa accent?" I usually say, "Remember if someone has an accent, it means they speak more than one language". #latinaenough

This hits! I never feel truly Latina enough because I don’t speak Spanish and don’t “look” Mexican because I am half white, half Mexican. That doesn’t change the experiences I’ve had as the daughter of a Mexican immigrant. 25 years ago when I should have been learning Spanish, Spanish was seen as a target on my dad's back, not as a necessity. I used to have a lot of animosity for him not teaching me. Then I saw firsthand the xenophobia and racism that my dad has encountered in the rural Midwest. It’s still a part of who I am and a part of my story, because my dad, my culture, and his story are also a part of my story.

Mercedes Sullivan

VP, HR Storefront | PMO | I wonder…

2mo

1000% just had this convo with my “no sabo” kids. Being Latino is in the heart not the language.

Gisela Belen Bouvier, MBA RDN LDN

Latina Registered Dietitian | Easy Nutrition for Busy, Working Moms | Media Spokesperson & Show Host | Se habla Español | Director, Sales Effectiveness

2mo

This hits home. So often I didnt feel “Latina enough” because growing up (and even today), many will say “well you don’t ‘look’ Latina.” There is no “look” to any ethnicity. We are all beautiful and unique individuals and I am Latina enough.

Andrea R.

Financial systems for entrepreneurial therapists committed to improving their money management habits 🧠 A better bookkeeping experience for solo and group practice owners ⚪️ Latina 🇪🇨 Bilingual Speaker🎙️

2mo

Her face when she hears "you're latina enough" 🫶🏼🥹. I remember trying to hide this part of me when I moved here as a teenager. It was not something to be proud of. All I knew was I need to become invisible since I can't reaaally hide it all. Thankfully, that's not who I am anymore, and most importantly, my kids won't have to live like that either.

thank you for sharing❤️ im the interviewer 🥹

Angie Román, CMP, CED (she/her/ella)

✨Solutions Sorceress - National Accounts Manager (making magic happen every day) 🤓 Contract guru 💪🏽Trusted advisor/partner 🗣Transforming Businesses through Strategic Alliances 🇵🇷 Fluido en español y inglés

2mo

💝

Rob Bogart

Experienced CAO & CHRO | Private Equity Operating Executive | Chicago Booth | Cornell University

2mo

For much of my career, I chose to hide my ethnicity due to the many challenges I faced growing up. When I finally embraced and shared it, I often encountered surprised reactions like, "Really? But you look so white." Rather than retreat, I leaned into my identity, which has become a powerful advantage in my industry. This journey has deepened my empathy for others who still grapple with similar struggles. It took time, but I am proud of who I am and how I can now leverage my background as a strength to help others advance their careers, especially in the face of pervasive and destructive stereotypes.

Joseph Martinez

Supervising Producer @ BuzzFeed | Video Production, Screenwriting

2mo

Our channel did this! Thanks for sharing!

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