5xMinority
@5xminority.bsky.social
Elevating Women's Voices |
TEDx Speaker | C-Suite Executive |
Former CTO/CIO | Badass Latina | Inclusion Advocate |
http://linktr.ee/5xminority
TEDx Speaker | C-Suite Executive |
Former CTO/CIO | Badass Latina | Inclusion Advocate |
http://linktr.ee/5xminority
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We’ve been taught that ambition requires sacrifice.
But sacrifice is not the same as sustainability.
Peace is not the opposite of ambition. It’s what allows ambition to last.
If success is burning you out, it may be time to redefine it.
#WomenInTech
But sacrifice is not the same as sustainability.
Peace is not the opposite of ambition. It’s what allows ambition to last.
If success is burning you out, it may be time to redefine it.
#WomenInTech
February 18, 2026 at 12:51 PM
We’ve been taught that ambition requires sacrifice.
But sacrifice is not the same as sustainability.
Peace is not the opposite of ambition. It’s what allows ambition to last.
If success is burning you out, it may be time to redefine it.
#WomenInTech
But sacrifice is not the same as sustainability.
Peace is not the opposite of ambition. It’s what allows ambition to last.
If success is burning you out, it may be time to redefine it.
#WomenInTech
The most radical career move I made wasn’t climbing higher.
It was deciding what success actually means to me.
I wrote about it here 👇
5xminority.substack.com/p/the-lie-ab...
It was deciding what success actually means to me.
I wrote about it here 👇
5xminority.substack.com/p/the-lie-ab...
The Lie About Success That Cost Me My Peace
And How I Finally Rewrote the Definition
5xminority.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:09 PM
The most radical career move I made wasn’t climbing higher.
It was deciding what success actually means to me.
I wrote about it here 👇
5xminority.substack.com/p/the-lie-ab...
It was deciding what success actually means to me.
I wrote about it here 👇
5xminority.substack.com/p/the-lie-ab...
"Don't ask women why they stopped raising their hands. Ask what made them stop."
#WomenInTech
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#WomenInTech
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Women Aren't Losing Ambition. They're Losing Belief That the Climb Is Worth the Cost.
New research says women want promotions less than men. But the data tells a different story.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM
"Don't ask women why they stopped raising their hands. Ask what made them stop."
#WomenInTech
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#WomenInTech
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Slow is a form of wealth.
In a world obsessed with speed, choosing clarity is an act of leadership.
New reflection here ↓
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In a world obsessed with speed, choosing clarity is an act of leadership.
New reflection here ↓
open.substack.com/pub/5xminori...
Slow Is a Form of Wealth
What happens when we stop confusing speed with progress
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January 11, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Slow is a form of wealth.
In a world obsessed with speed, choosing clarity is an act of leadership.
New reflection here ↓
open.substack.com/pub/5xminori...
In a world obsessed with speed, choosing clarity is an act of leadership.
New reflection here ↓
open.substack.com/pub/5xminori...
Be intentional about the energy you bring into every room!
Your presence sets the tone, and your values shape the work. Leadership starts long before you speak and, most importantly, it shows up in how you listen, how you respond, and how you make people feel.
#FridayFeeling
Your presence sets the tone, and your values shape the work. Leadership starts long before you speak and, most importantly, it shows up in how you listen, how you respond, and how you make people feel.
#FridayFeeling
January 9, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Be intentional about the energy you bring into every room!
Your presence sets the tone, and your values shape the work. Leadership starts long before you speak and, most importantly, it shows up in how you listen, how you respond, and how you make people feel.
#FridayFeeling
Your presence sets the tone, and your values shape the work. Leadership starts long before you speak and, most importantly, it shows up in how you listen, how you respond, and how you make people feel.
#FridayFeeling
Not all discomfort is growth.
Some of it is information.
Learning the difference is part of wisdom.
#WomenInTech
Some of it is information.
Learning the difference is part of wisdom.
#WomenInTech
January 6, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Not all discomfort is growth.
Some of it is information.
Learning the difference is part of wisdom.
#WomenInTech
Some of it is information.
Learning the difference is part of wisdom.
#WomenInTech
Ethical AI isn’t failing because we lack frameworks.
It’s failing because we lack courage.
When speed, profit, and power collide with values, leadership shows up. Or doesn’t.
I wrote more on why ethical AI is ultimately a leadership problem:
5xminority.com/why-ethical-...
It’s failing because we lack courage.
When speed, profit, and power collide with values, leadership shows up. Or doesn’t.
I wrote more on why ethical AI is ultimately a leadership problem:
5xminority.com/why-ethical-...
Why Ethical AI Fails Without Brave Leadership | 5xminority
Ethical AI frameworks fail without leaders willing to challenge power and profit. After 20 years in tech leadership, here's what courage really looks like.
5xminority.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Ethical AI isn’t failing because we lack frameworks.
It’s failing because we lack courage.
When speed, profit, and power collide with values, leadership shows up. Or doesn’t.
I wrote more on why ethical AI is ultimately a leadership problem:
5xminority.com/why-ethical-...
It’s failing because we lack courage.
When speed, profit, and power collide with values, leadership shows up. Or doesn’t.
I wrote more on why ethical AI is ultimately a leadership problem:
5xminority.com/why-ethical-...
Your job is not your identity.
And your employer is not your brand.
As we enter a new year, this is your reminder. Put yourself first. Build your own identity. Protect your long-term growth.
That’s not selfish. It’s necessary!
#PersonalBrand #WomenInTech
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And your employer is not your brand.
As we enter a new year, this is your reminder. Put yourself first. Build your own identity. Protect your long-term growth.
That’s not selfish. It’s necessary!
#PersonalBrand #WomenInTech
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Why Your Job Is Not Your Personal Brand
Why building your own identity matters more than any title
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December 31, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Your job is not your identity.
And your employer is not your brand.
As we enter a new year, this is your reminder. Put yourself first. Build your own identity. Protect your long-term growth.
That’s not selfish. It’s necessary!
#PersonalBrand #WomenInTech
open.substack.com/pub/5xminori...
And your employer is not your brand.
As we enter a new year, this is your reminder. Put yourself first. Build your own identity. Protect your long-term growth.
That’s not selfish. It’s necessary!
#PersonalBrand #WomenInTech
open.substack.com/pub/5xminori...
Leadership isn’t filling the space.
It’s holding it.
The most powerful leaders create safety, not noise.
#QuietLeadership #LeadWithTrust
It’s holding it.
The most powerful leaders create safety, not noise.
#QuietLeadership #LeadWithTrust
December 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Leadership isn’t filling the space.
It’s holding it.
The most powerful leaders create safety, not noise.
#QuietLeadership #LeadWithTrust
It’s holding it.
The most powerful leaders create safety, not noise.
#QuietLeadership #LeadWithTrust
The day I stopped shrinking to fit in, everything changed. I stopped mimicking other leaders. I stopped erasing parts of myself to make others comfortable. And that's when people actually started listening, not because I changed, but because I stopped hiding. 🎯
Your authenticity is your superpower!
Your authenticity is your superpower!
December 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The day I stopped shrinking to fit in, everything changed. I stopped mimicking other leaders. I stopped erasing parts of myself to make others comfortable. And that's when people actually started listening, not because I changed, but because I stopped hiding. 🎯
Your authenticity is your superpower!
Your authenticity is your superpower!
The right places won't ask you to shrink!
I spent years making myself smaller in conference rooms, softening my voice, and code-switching.
Any environment requiring you to diminish yourself isn't a fit.
Stop shrinking. Find spaces that expand for you.
#WomenInTech #Inclusion
I spent years making myself smaller in conference rooms, softening my voice, and code-switching.
Any environment requiring you to diminish yourself isn't a fit.
Stop shrinking. Find spaces that expand for you.
#WomenInTech #Inclusion
December 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The right places won't ask you to shrink!
I spent years making myself smaller in conference rooms, softening my voice, and code-switching.
Any environment requiring you to diminish yourself isn't a fit.
Stop shrinking. Find spaces that expand for you.
#WomenInTech #Inclusion
I spent years making myself smaller in conference rooms, softening my voice, and code-switching.
Any environment requiring you to diminish yourself isn't a fit.
Stop shrinking. Find spaces that expand for you.
#WomenInTech #Inclusion
Strength isn’t about carrying everything.
Sometimes it’s knowing when to put things down.
Strong women do not just endure.
They know when to release.
And that, too, is power.
#Leadership #WomenInTech
Sometimes it’s knowing when to put things down.
Strong women do not just endure.
They know when to release.
And that, too, is power.
#Leadership #WomenInTech
December 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Strength isn’t about carrying everything.
Sometimes it’s knowing when to put things down.
Strong women do not just endure.
They know when to release.
And that, too, is power.
#Leadership #WomenInTech
Sometimes it’s knowing when to put things down.
Strong women do not just endure.
They know when to release.
And that, too, is power.
#Leadership #WomenInTech
There were moments I mistook doubt for a signal to shrink.
Looking back, those rooms were never a verdict.
They were training. Not for approval, but for leadership that doesn’t need permission.
Much Love!
-5xminority
#WomenInTech #InclusiveLeadership #LeadershipJourney
Looking back, those rooms were never a verdict.
They were training. Not for approval, but for leadership that doesn’t need permission.
Much Love!
-5xminority
#WomenInTech #InclusiveLeadership #LeadershipJourney
December 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
There were moments I mistook doubt for a signal to shrink.
Looking back, those rooms were never a verdict.
They were training. Not for approval, but for leadership that doesn’t need permission.
Much Love!
-5xminority
#WomenInTech #InclusiveLeadership #LeadershipJourney
Looking back, those rooms were never a verdict.
They were training. Not for approval, but for leadership that doesn’t need permission.
Much Love!
-5xminority
#WomenInTech #InclusiveLeadership #LeadershipJourney
STOP TRYING TO BELONG TO PLACES THAT SHRINK YOU
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STOP TRYING TO BELONG TO PLACES THAT SHRINK YOU
A quiet lesson in identity, courage, and coming home to myself.
open.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
STOP TRYING TO BELONG TO PLACES THAT SHRINK YOU
open.substack.com/pub/5xminori...
open.substack.com/pub/5xminori...
I’m honored to be giving a keynote at the Women in Tech Global Awards this December.
My talk. “Permission to Lead.” shares my journey from being “the only one” in the room to building a career grounded in humanity and courage.
Join us: lnkd.in/d4Q5Ns3B
@womenintech.bsky.social
My talk. “Permission to Lead.” shares my journey from being “the only one” in the room to building a career grounded in humanity and courage.
Join us: lnkd.in/d4Q5Ns3B
@womenintech.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I’m honored to be giving a keynote at the Women in Tech Global Awards this December.
My talk. “Permission to Lead.” shares my journey from being “the only one” in the room to building a career grounded in humanity and courage.
Join us: lnkd.in/d4Q5Ns3B
@womenintech.bsky.social
My talk. “Permission to Lead.” shares my journey from being “the only one” in the room to building a career grounded in humanity and courage.
Join us: lnkd.in/d4Q5Ns3B
@womenintech.bsky.social
Stop waiting for permission to speak up.
Fear is just a feeling, not a barrier.
Your perspective has value.
Take space. Share your ideas.
And build your network with intention.
Mentors and sponsors change everything, especially when you’re not in the room to speak for yourself.
#WomenInTech
Fear is just a feeling, not a barrier.
Your perspective has value.
Take space. Share your ideas.
And build your network with intention.
Mentors and sponsors change everything, especially when you’re not in the room to speak for yourself.
#WomenInTech
November 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Stop waiting for permission to speak up.
Fear is just a feeling, not a barrier.
Your perspective has value.
Take space. Share your ideas.
And build your network with intention.
Mentors and sponsors change everything, especially when you’re not in the room to speak for yourself.
#WomenInTech
Fear is just a feeling, not a barrier.
Your perspective has value.
Take space. Share your ideas.
And build your network with intention.
Mentors and sponsors change everything, especially when you’re not in the room to speak for yourself.
#WomenInTech
Education is the one thing no one can ever take away from you.
As a Latina and immigrant in tech, I knew my degrees and certifications would speak louder than any bias ever could.
Every step was a way to say: I belong here.
#5xminority #WomenInTech
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As a Latina and immigrant in tech, I knew my degrees and certifications would speak louder than any bias ever could.
Every step was a way to say: I belong here.
#5xminority #WomenInTech
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🎓 Education: The One Thing No One Can Take Away From You #5xminority #womenempowerment #womeninstem
YouTube video by 5xminority
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November 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Education is the one thing no one can ever take away from you.
As a Latina and immigrant in tech, I knew my degrees and certifications would speak louder than any bias ever could.
Every step was a way to say: I belong here.
#5xminority #WomenInTech
youtube.com/shorts/2ToL0...
As a Latina and immigrant in tech, I knew my degrees and certifications would speak louder than any bias ever could.
Every step was a way to say: I belong here.
#5xminority #WomenInTech
youtube.com/shorts/2ToL0...
Every mentor I’ve had changed my path—not by having all the answers, but by believing in me.
You don’t need a title to mentor someone. You just need to care. 💛
#Mentorship #WomenInLeadership #5xMinority
You don’t need a title to mentor someone. You just need to care. 💛
#Mentorship #WomenInLeadership #5xMinority
November 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Every mentor I’ve had changed my path—not by having all the answers, but by believing in me.
You don’t need a title to mentor someone. You just need to care. 💛
#Mentorship #WomenInLeadership #5xMinority
You don’t need a title to mentor someone. You just need to care. 💛
#Mentorship #WomenInLeadership #5xMinority
Stop waiting for permission to lead. No one’s coming to give it to you, you have to give it to yourself.
My latest piece on breaking free from the “permission trap” women in tech know too well.
🔗 Read it here: 5xminority.substack.com/p/stop-waiti...
#WomenInTech #Leadership
My latest piece on breaking free from the “permission trap” women in tech know too well.
🔗 Read it here: 5xminority.substack.com/p/stop-waiti...
#WomenInTech #Leadership
Stop Waiting for Permission: Why Women in Tech Need to Lead on Their Own Terms
Break free from the “permission trap,” overcome bias, and step into leadership on your own terms.
5xminority.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Stop waiting for permission to lead. No one’s coming to give it to you, you have to give it to yourself.
My latest piece on breaking free from the “permission trap” women in tech know too well.
🔗 Read it here: 5xminority.substack.com/p/stop-waiti...
#WomenInTech #Leadership
My latest piece on breaking free from the “permission trap” women in tech know too well.
🔗 Read it here: 5xminority.substack.com/p/stop-waiti...
#WomenInTech #Leadership
Grateful to be recognized by @Favikon among the Top 10 most influential LinkedIn voices in the Dominican Republic and part of the Top 2000 worldwide 🌎
True influence isn’t about numbers, it’s about authenticity, empathy, and purpose. 💫
#Leadership #Authenticity #5xMinority #dominicana
True influence isn’t about numbers, it’s about authenticity, empathy, and purpose. 💫
#Leadership #Authenticity #5xMinority #dominicana
October 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Grateful to be recognized by @Favikon among the Top 10 most influential LinkedIn voices in the Dominican Republic and part of the Top 2000 worldwide 🌎
True influence isn’t about numbers, it’s about authenticity, empathy, and purpose. 💫
#Leadership #Authenticity #5xMinority #dominicana
True influence isn’t about numbers, it’s about authenticity, empathy, and purpose. 💫
#Leadership #Authenticity #5xMinority #dominicana
Grateful to return to @baruch.cuny.edu for the Alumni Spotlight panel. The students’ curiosity and drive reminded me why I’ll always give back to the community that shaped me. 💙
#BaruchCollege #Mentorship #Leadership #5xMinority
#BaruchCollege #Mentorship #Leadership #5xMinority
October 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Grateful to return to @baruch.cuny.edu for the Alumni Spotlight panel. The students’ curiosity and drive reminded me why I’ll always give back to the community that shaped me. 💙
#BaruchCollege #Mentorship #Leadership #5xMinority
#BaruchCollege #Mentorship #Leadership #5xMinority
Thrilled to share that I’ve been accepted into the Milestone Circle program at the @nasdaqcenter.bsky.social — a 12-week journey to help entrepreneurs grow, supported by the @wellsfargobank.bsky.social Foundation. Excited for what’s ahead! 💫
#MilestoneCircles #5xminority #Entrepreneur
#MilestoneCircles #5xminority #Entrepreneur
October 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Thrilled to share that I’ve been accepted into the Milestone Circle program at the @nasdaqcenter.bsky.social — a 12-week journey to help entrepreneurs grow, supported by the @wellsfargobank.bsky.social Foundation. Excited for what’s ahead! 💫
#MilestoneCircles #5xminority #Entrepreneur
#MilestoneCircles #5xminority #Entrepreneur
We climbed.
We achieved.
We broke barriers.
But somewhere along the way, we forgot to ask: At what cost?
It’s time to redefine success — one that doesn’t require women to lose themselves to lead.
open.substack.com/pub/5xminori...
We achieved.
We broke barriers.
But somewhere along the way, we forgot to ask: At what cost?
It’s time to redefine success — one that doesn’t require women to lose themselves to lead.
open.substack.com/pub/5xminori...
The Unspoken Tradeoffs: What Success Really Costs Us
A love letter to every woman who wonders if it’s possible to lead without losing yourself
open.substack.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
We climbed.
We achieved.
We broke barriers.
But somewhere along the way, we forgot to ask: At what cost?
It’s time to redefine success — one that doesn’t require women to lose themselves to lead.
open.substack.com/pub/5xminori...
We achieved.
We broke barriers.
But somewhere along the way, we forgot to ask: At what cost?
It’s time to redefine success — one that doesn’t require women to lose themselves to lead.
open.substack.com/pub/5xminori...
My voice is shaping AI!
Honored to speak at AI Foundations for Women on Nov 7, 2025 — building a future where women lead in AI.
🎟️ empresa.ai/ai-foundations-for-women
#AINeedsWomen #WomenInAI #5xMinority
Honored to speak at AI Foundations for Women on Nov 7, 2025 — building a future where women lead in AI.
🎟️ empresa.ai/ai-foundations-for-women
#AINeedsWomen #WomenInAI #5xMinority
October 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
My voice is shaping AI!
Honored to speak at AI Foundations for Women on Nov 7, 2025 — building a future where women lead in AI.
🎟️ empresa.ai/ai-foundations-for-women
#AINeedsWomen #WomenInAI #5xMinority
Honored to speak at AI Foundations for Women on Nov 7, 2025 — building a future where women lead in AI.
🎟️ empresa.ai/ai-foundations-for-women
#AINeedsWomen #WomenInAI #5xMinority