Episode 18: The Ugly Truth About How Latinas & WOC Are Paid In The U.S. With Diana Hernandez Wayne

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Latina and women of color (WOC) in general are making headway in education and entrepreneurship, so why is there still a wage gap? October 21, 2021, is Latina Women's Equal Pay Day. To put that in perspective, Latina women have to work 22 months to match what a white male earns in 12 months.  

"Yup, we're not smiling either!    

Fifty-seven years after the Equal Pay Act, and despite educational achievements, credentials, and increased skills, Latina women and their contributions are valued less than our white male counterparts. 

In this week's episode, our Audacious AF founder Martha Ramos and her guest, life coach, and NLP thought leader, Diana Hernandez Wayne, discuss how generational conditioning and Imposter Syndrome keep women from asking for more in the workplace. Together, Diana and Martha shine the light on the Gender Pay Gap and the multi-layers that surround women of color in the workplace. The layers are often oversimplified in media sound bites but we are discussing them in this episode and you don’t want to miss it. 

In this episode:

  • [2:04] My thoughts on self-worth and net worth

  • [4:33] Data and facts about The Latina Pay Gap

  • [6:19] How cultural experiences and societal norms keep us from demanding more

  • [6:49] How to start advocating for ourselves in the workplace

  • [9:35] Diana shares her personal story of being underpaid 

  • [10:06] Why is being “grateful” is keeping us broke

  • [42:02] Why you should become your own PR agent

  • [43:07] What does Diana want you to have the audacity to do? 

Listen to the full episode here:

Key Takeaways:

  • It is important to find allies within your organization.  Often, it is the lack of information and resources that keep women of color from learning how to actively communicate their value and negotiate salaries that reflect what they bring to the table.  

  • Being visible within your organization is key to climbing the corporate ladder. Learn how to navigate the culture by utilizing employer resources, committees, etc. The relationships you establish could be the key to building bridges for equality and opening the door for women behind you. 

  • There are skills that matter more than your education. Sometimes your greatest ROI will come from mentorship and coaching, not advanced degrees.

Connect with Diana:

Website:  www.dianawayne.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dianawlives/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianalives/

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

 https://leanin.org/

https://www.marthalramos.com/ceoclub 

www.nationalpartnership.org

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