Today, society has evolved and women have climbed many rungs in society and in the corporate world; however, there is still a long way to go, for example:

1) The wage gap: even today women do not earn the same
salaries that men earn. According to CNBC and the National Center for Women's Rights,
Latina women receive about forty cents less.
per dollar that men.

2) Harassment: Harassment is a real problem, experienced daily by thousands of women in
Many places, and especially in their workplaces, this is why the
Corporations must provide “SAFE SPACES”, and precisely
I want to mention that one of the things I value most about the group is that
I belong to a group that has implemented a program called: “SPACES
INSURANCE” where not only women, but everyone can report and receive the
necessary help, after an investigation carried out with professionals hired by the group, in order to provide timely help and immediate decision-making.
The program has reporting channels, policies, and processes that are implemented
to know in order to provide confidence not only in confidentiality, but also in the
seriousness given to each case.

3) Access to senior management positions or Boards of Directors : One of the major
The struggles that corporations face stem from the marked lack of
women in management positions, and there are studies that show that only the
4% of CEOs in Latin America are women, and only 8% of those are women.
They hold positions on the boards of directors of corporations.
And how can we face these challenges? We must prepare ourselves.
We must educate ourselves, train ourselves, lose our fear of studying finance, and learn
new technologies such as available AI tools,
daring to venture into roles that we ourselves believe are only
for men.

Women, let's learn from the leaders who have achieved those things today.
positions, let's listen to them, to learn more, lose your fear and believe that
You too can achieve your dreams and even be an example for others.
other women.

How can we better support women entrepreneurs and businesswomen?

Supporting women entrepreneurs and businesswomen is fundamental because there are
Many women who wish to develop themselves and also contribute to their homes have
economic growth. Some of the actions I believe we can take
are:

1) Training and capacity building: Promote training programs and
training in hard and business skills, leadership, and marketing
digital, financial management, and other relevant topics so that they can achieve
the success of their businesses.
The mere act of encouraging knowledge for budget management,
how to access loans and how to submit their projects so they can obtain them
financial support.
In fact, there are completely free incubation programs that provide the
opportunity for female entrepreneurs to develop their business projects from
zero, an example of this is the LEARN AND GROW program of Banco
Azteca, Bridge for Billions' incubation program, support that
They offer foundations such as Unreasonable, World Vision, etc.

2) Mentoring: Being part of mentoring programs that connect the
You will embark on this journey with female entrepreneurs who can teach you through their
experience in the business world.
Create professional networks to expand your circles of contacts, through
Through these professional networks, we can help them break down barriers and
provide role models, fostering environments for sharing
strategies. It also gives them visibility and helps them promote themselves.
3) Promote Empowerment: Through confidence in their abilities
soft skills, informed decision-making, and the motivation to face challenges
challenges of entrepreneurship.

What do you think is needed to achieve a balance between work and life?
personal as a woman?

Achieving a balance between work and personal life is fundamental to having a
adequate quality of life. However, some suggestions are:

1) Knowing how to choose your partner well, since they are the main support and backing that
We women need that person to be able to move forward.
that it clip your wings, that it limit your dreams, but rather, on the contrary,
motivate to keep going.

2) Prioritize activities and tasks : Identify the most important activities and
urgent matters at work and in personal life, and prioritize accordingly
needs. Delegate or postpone less important tasks to balance the
work and personal responsibilities.

3) Organization and planning : Use organizational tools and
planning, such as calendars, to-do lists, and reminders, to manage
efficiently manage time and commitments both at work and in life
staff.

4) Effective communication: Communicate clearly and honestly with colleagues,
supervisors, clients, family and friends about expectations, needs
and limitations regarding work and personal life. Ask for help when needed.
necessary and delegate responsibilities.

5) Self-care and personal well-being: Prioritize self-care and well-being
emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Practice healthy lifestyle habits, such as exercise.
regular, balanced diet, adequate rest and activities that
generate well-being and relaxation.

6) Personal Board of Directors: Having a strong social support group, which
This may include family members, friends, colleagues, professional women's groups, or
online communities, to provide emotional support, helpful advice and
share similar experiences.

7) Acceptance and adaptability: Accepting and adapting to changes,
learning to balance responsibilities flexibly and with
empathy towards ourselves, not being so hard on ourselves, and learning
We love ourselves. Celebrate your achievements, no matter how small.
Recognize yourself, don't wait for someone else to do it, learn along the way
to value and love yourself.

What would you recommend to younger generations of women regarding
How to structure your goals?

For younger generations of women, the first thing they should do is
structuring their goals and clarity in their objectives and what they need to
To achieve them, I recommend the following:

1. Set achievable short-term goals that will keep you motivated and
focused on then defining medium and long-term goals for the future you expect
and you want.

3. Set both personal and professional goals. Know yourself, identify your purpose.
You are good at what you like to do, as this will help align your goals with your true dreams and motivations.

4. Seek inspiration and role models ; look for mentors, inspiring figures who can help and guide you on your path. Be teachable and learn from the experiences and advice of others to go far.

6. Be flexible to change: On the path to your goals, circumstances may
Things can vary, and it's important to adapt and adjust your action plan as needed, since we live in a changing world.

7. Never stop learning; always seek opportunities to acquire new skills, knowledge, and experiences that bring you closer to your goals. Continuous training is key to achieving your goals. Train in
hard skills but also soft skills that will give you the
flexibility to successfully venture into different sectors to connect, listen and
above all, develop empathy.

8. Take care of your emotional and mental well-being. This is the key to balancing your personal and professional life. Celebrate your achievements, no matter how small, and acknowledge yourself; don't wait for someone else to do it. Along the way, learn to value and love yourself.

Focused questions according to the industry:

In banking, what do you consider to be the reason for the participation of the
Is the presence of women in corporate positions so limited?

Currently, in companies where it is understood that the entire operational part
How do men develop, how do you think women position themselves on the day of
What is the hierarchical level today?

What do you think should be the role of women in supporting projects of
impact?

It's important for women to value their surroundings positively, so that everything they do leads to service. We must give something back to society. Being aware of our environment, based on our own experience, helps us better face any challenges that may arise.

All the knowledge and experience we have can be put at the service of
other women who want to achieve success, as I have said before
We can be mentors, be part of other women's personal boards of directors, and if
It is within our means that we can contribute to causes that are
aligned with our motivations or our dreams.

As we know, nowadays the agendas of the women we encounter
In management positions, competition is quite tight; we can promote groups of
support, advice and financing, there's an African verb that says "If
"If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together." I am sure that as women leaders we can inspire others to provide more help.
comprehensive to other women.

3 minutes for each one with a closing message for all attendees.

I am a woman who has had to face many challenges from a very young age.
However, age didn't stop me; on the contrary, it allowed me to see many opportunities that I took advantage of and that led me to achieve my goals and see
many personal and professional dreams have come true.

I consider myself a very lucky woman, because at 14 years old I had the great
opportunity to start working at Grupo Salinas and build a career within the
organization that led me to become the Director of Fundación Azteca today in
Guatemala and Honduras, where I have been able to put all my experience into practice
I'm 35 years old and I've found my element at the foundation, because what I do there
The foundation is not a job for me, even though it has helped me achieve my goals.
Professionally and personally, here I can serve my community, I help people, families, and I can leave a legacy.
Woman, second owner of your future, prepare yourself, study, draw up a plan to know how
Wherever you go, dream big, take on challenges, don't be afraid, believe in yourself, and most of all
It's important to help others lose their fear, because women contribute a lot.
value to society and we must follow the path laid out by many women in the
We must stand together and support each other, those who fought for our rights in the past.