Cafecito Con . . . Entre Mujeres: Interview with Linda Dominguez, Season 3 (2023)

Cafecito Con . . . Entre Mujeres

Interview with Linda Dominguez

Season 3 (2023)

 

 

*This segment is date/time stamped: July 18th, 2023; 10:00AM PST

 

LEAD-Affiliate Programming from Studio 54, “Cafecito Con . . . Entre Mujeres” is a show where we invite guests to inform us, enlighten us, and inspire us by sharing about themselves and the spaces they step into and make their own.  

We are an intergenerational trio, hoping to bring you conversations about women, with women, and for women. We hope to build a community without borders so that women can express, inspire, inform and lead to true self-growth.

Meet Linda Dominguez, Chief of Executive Internal Affairs and Community Partnerships at Girl Scouts of San Gregorio - a dedicated mom, proud "Nana," and self-made leader. Linda shares her journey of building a successful career and the obstacles she has overcome along the way.

While college degrees most often lead to better employment opportunities, professional development is becoming increasingly valuable in today’s workforce. College enrollment among young Americans has also been on the decline, with the drop being more pronounced among men than women. 

 

Forbes reported that in 2020, women made up 58% of all college students, up from 56% just six years earlier, and outnumbered men in every state. A 2023 study by the Gallup-Lumina Foundation found that currently enrolled students are struggling just as much to remain in school as they did the previous year. However, more students—particularly Black, Hispanic, and male students—are now considering pausing their studies. Emotional stress and mental health concerns are among the top reasons, alongside financial pressures such as rising costs and inflation. (Source: Lumina Foundation) [luminafoundation.org]

 

Linda emphasizes that “college is not always for everyone” and highlights the importance of accessible training programs for trade careers and alternative opportunities. She shares how recognizing her strengths, gaining experience, and developing emotional intelligence played a crucial role in her success.

 

Co-Hosts, Cafecito Con . . . Entre Mujeres Team:

- Delila A. Vasquez: Founder, Producer & Co-Host (she, her, ella)

Mami (mom), wife, friend, sister, tía, comadre, friend, mentor, a student of life. My idea is that we talk about not-the hats we wear, rather, that we talk about the spaces we step into. I invite conversations to explore what we do, why we do it, and who we are as we influence our circles. Titles are limiting; therefore, I do not want to talk about the hats we wear or the roles we play, I think in terms of what shoes to wear to be ready to step into the spaces we walk into. There is a shoe for every occasion, and we need to step into these spaces with firm footing to be authentic and bring forth the best version of ourselves. We are role models, followers, leaders. learners, teachers and more whether we intend or not, so why not be intentional.

- Rosa Martin Muñoz: Communications Director & Co-Host

A daughter, a proud Latina, a professional, an educator, someone who believes in leading with love. I value personal connection to build relationships and community. Growing up, I didn’t have professional role models - much less Latina role models. Through this medium I want to bring everyday women’s voices as our role models. I see Young and Younger women benefiting from the power of leading with love. I want to engage our neighbors and friends in good-old-fashion conversations that will leave us inspired and enlightened. I want to role model conversations about success, struggle, and inclusiveness. I want us to hear from trailblazers, intrapreneurs, scientists, mothers, spiritual leaders, the creative minds, I’m here on Cafecito Con… to connect with women and learn from them… in hopes of exploring the depths of my own purpose and spirituality along the way.

- Stephanie Montoya: Show Engineer & Co-Host

I am a daughter, sister, tía, electrical engineer, traveler, handywoman, business owner, all around nerd who loves learning new things. A completed day for me is making at least one person smile, whether it be a joke, a compliment or just helping in any way I can. My passion is engaging with others in problem solving. My own struggles motivate me to help other women find their voice. It is very inspiring to see others learn how to just be themselves. I want to create a space that recognizes our triumphs and challenges, where sharing our experiences out loud is honored. I am excited to help bring these conversations to life with Cafecito Con …. sharing recognition and wisdom to our women’s community. Our leadership is richer when we support each other.

 

Interviewee:

- Linda Dominguez, Chief of Executive Internal Affairs and Community Partnerships at Girl Scouts of San Gregorio

 

Recommended Citation:

CSUSB - Latino Education and Advocacy Days (LEAD), "Cafecito Con…Entre Mujeres: "Interview with Linda Dominguez”" (2023). Latino Education and Advocacy Days (LEAD) Video Recordings. 48.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/lead/48

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