Definition of Leadership ~ An Empowered Woman With A Mission



What is the definition of leadership? Meet Monika Mantilla, a  Latina leader of Colombian descent going full force in a field dominated by men – global finance in New York. She is another  woman that I met at NHLI and is President & founder of Altura Capital Group.

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Monika was one of the panelist on the topic titled, “Latinas on Corporate Boards and C-Suites: Why It Matters.” Women in general hold about 15% of Fortune 500 Board seats, but only 1% of these seats are held by Latina women.

Altura provides Institutional Investors with the strategic, investment advisory and research services they need to search, invest, and partner with emerging and diverse managers.

Monika was a consultant advising pension and endowment funds in the billions of dollars before she started her own company, Altura Capital Group.  She felt it was important to shed light on smaller emerging funds that consistently performed better than the larger ones and yet were not able to participate effectively. …

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Leadership Style With Heart ~ Marisa Rivera-Albert

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A few months ago, I was lucky to attend the National Hispanic Leadership Conference (NHLI)titled “The Latina Mosaic: Strength In Diversity”. One of the keynote speakers was Marisa Rivera-Albert. She is president of Mpowerment Works , a woman that, you will agree, after reading her bio is a true global change agent for women’s empowerment. She is a woman that speaks with a leadership style of power, wisdom and humbleness.  From my observation, she is a true giver. …

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100 Year Old & Feeling Like She’s 58 At The Gym

Motivación Con Lulu – Español
I am so happy to share this story about Lulu, a 100 year old woman, or shall I say 100 years young!  I have known Lulu for many years because she is the mother of my uncle’s wife.  I mostly see her at holidays and when I do, I am always amazed of her vibrant personality full of peace, wisdom, humor and clear thought.  When you hang around her for a bit, somehow you end up feeling better even if she is just giving you a look with a beautiful smile. …

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Loving Is Not Enough

loving-is-not-enoughDuring this holiday time and for the coming New Year, we always say that it is a time to reflect on what we have accomplished throughout the year, what should have been and not have been, what was missing.

I say turn the page and move forward with these thoughts:  It is not true that a new year is a new life. That is a false perspective. Instead, continue with this beautiful miracle of life starting from January 1st. …

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