Her Roots Inspired a Career Change, but Mamí Doesn't Get It

When Kathy left corporate America to become an energy worker, her Salvadoran mom didn't understand her choice, or why Kathy felt so drawn to it. And Cynthia Pong, a career coach, helps us break down corporate trauma and speak with our parents about finding purpose in our work.

Our expert this week is Cynthia Pong, a career coach for women of color. Learn more about her work here. Cynthia is the author of Don't Stay In Your Lane: The Career Change Guide for Women of Color. She also runs a leadership accelerator program for BIWOC and nonbinary BIPOC, learn more and apply to the next cohort here.