Agenda

"Calladita No More: My Latina Journey and The Lessons That Shaped Me“. With unflinching honesty and cultural pride, Hady Méndez invites readers into the intimate, hard-fought journey of a Latina woman determined to rise in a world that wasn’t built for her ambitions. Told via well-known Latinx proverbs, or refranes, "Calladita No More" is  an unforgettable mix of memoir and cultural commentary.

Each chapter pairs a personal story with it´s lesson; lessons forged in triumph and disappointment, from boardrooms to communities, from navigating corporate power dynamics to finding belonging. The result is a book that speaks directly to Latinas, Women of Color, and those seeking to reclaim their voice and chart their own course.

Hady Méndez is a speaker, and leadership coach, and the Director of Programs for Lean In Latinas. She is the founder/CEO of Boldly Speaking LLC, a company that is transforming the lives of underestimated professionals by providing the skills to rise and thrive. Hady was head of equality for a major firm, held many roles in tech and financial services, led and advised across various ERGs, and spent two years working with incarcerated women. Her essays have been featured in Business Insider and #WeAllGrow Latina and she has worked with organizations such as Lean In Latinas, Power To Fly, Prospanica, and more. Hady is a Latinas in Tech Luminarias honoree, a Women of ALPFA Latina to Watch, a LinkedIn Top Coaching & Mentoring Voice, and recipient of HACE’s Mujer Maravilla Award.

The event is an interview with readings and there will be a Q&A. Refreshments will be served and there will be a signing. The event is free, places are limited, and we ask that you buy a 3€ voucher, redeemable at the event.