CPR Real Talk: The Value of Mentors, and How To Connect With One

Oct 10, 2024

“You are more than ready for this position. Go show them what I see in you.”

This powerful text message from an incredible Latina mentor to Joelle Martinez, LLI President & CEO, transformed how she viewed herself as she stepped into the boardroom of Coca-Cola.

We all need access to mentors and subject matter experts who can support our journeys as leaders because they have lived our journey. Yet, less than 40% of Latinos say they don’t have a mentor. The LLI connects Latino leaders with the social capital to advance our careers and build our businesses.

Tune in to Real Talk, a collaboration of Colorado Public Radio and Denver7, to hear Joelle share the power of mentorship and building connections to change outcomes:

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Denver7: Latino Businesses Are the Backbone of Our Economy

Denver7: Latino Businesses Are the Backbone of Our Economy

Meet Roberto Meza, a visionary entrepreneur who joined the first cohort of the Latino Leadership Institute’s Latino Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (LEAP). His business, East Denver Food Hub, is one of the less than 3% of Latino-owned businesses that has surpassed the $1M ARR mark. Don’t miss his interview.