Leadership Lessons from Latina Leader Nely Galan The Adelante Movement

 


I’ve had the privilege of meeting this Latina powerhouse twice before but never had I had the honor to sit down with her for some real girl talk! In September at People en Español’s FESTIVAL, we need to go backstage with Nely Galan for a tad little bit of mentorship.

“Latina media dynamo and women’s empowerment advocate Nely Galan, dubbed the “Tropical Tycoon” by The New York Times Magazine, is one of the entertainment industry’s savviest firebrand talents.” the Adelante movement

Revisiting my notes and these photos couldn't be more timely. Lessons she taught me to ring louder today than when she actually spoke them directly to us. Michelle from Family Love in My City, Michelle from A Thrifty Diva and San Antonio business owner, Rebeca Barrera from Tres Rebeccas, and I all gathered around her and listened to her every piece of advice. She made us laugh and made us think! Our conversation focused on building relationships with others for fulfillment.

Here are the key points she made:
  • Ask for Mentorship. We can’t do this alone. Allow yourself to learn from others.
  • Use your jealousy as a guide. Seek out those you discover yourself being jealous of and become friends with them. Learn from them if they really have what you would like. (This is that the second time I’ve received this recommendation from a robust female leader. The first was Ali Brown.)
  • Feed yourself first.  If you feed yourself first, you won’t.

Only means business when she’s talking to women about business. I look forward to her next visit to San Antonio. Until then, I’m taking her advice, seeking mentorship, making new friends, and feeding myself first. THANK YOU, Coca-Cola for bringing her to us. Thank you to miss amigos for getting experience this with you two. Michelle and Michelle!

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