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Ellas


Jun 29, 2019

SHOW NOTES:

Are you tired of being told that you don’t look Latina?

 

On this episode, we provide a different perspective of breaking down the typical “Latina” look. Redheaded, porcelain skin, and BOLD all over, we interview Lita Smith, the marketing extraordinaire! 

 

Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Lita learned to have thick skin at a young age. She has always stood up for her heritage against the prejudices around her and educate her fellow Texans. Lita also gives us an inside look into freelance and working in marketing. She shares advice on the careful consideration of companies you’re investing in and the ones who are investing in you!

 

Trigger Warning: this episode covers sexual harassment and sexual assault. If you are a victim of sexual assault, harassment, or violence, please visit RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. Or call their toll-free, confidential helpline: 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673). You’re not alone.

 

For legal action, educate yo’self at U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission



In this episode, we talk about…

 

2:20 - “WHAT are you?”

4:12 - “My red hair and light skin comes from my Mexican mother”

5:16 - How the prejudices of Dallas, Texas turned Megan into Lita!

8:54 - If ESL is a stigma then why is it acceptable to learn Spanish from someone who learned it from a book?

12:48 - The East and West coast are progressive but middle America needs to catch up!

14:34 - Learn about the difficulties of working in freelance? 

18:52 - The pursuit of having stability in a “churn and burn” profession

21:09 - Megan’s privilege vs. Lita’s disadvantage. 

23:42 - Learn the difference between sexual harassment and sexual assault

30:07 - Calling all future Marketers! Take note and listen to Lita’s advice!

31:32 - “Don’t ever let anyone ever put you down!”

 

Relevant Links:

 

Zacatecas, Mexico

 

23 and Me

 

Marquette University

 

American Airlines

 

ESL

 

Sexual Harassment 

 

Golden Stylez

 

If you are a victim of sexual assault, harassment, or violence, please visit RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. Or call their toll-free, confidential helpline: 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673).You’re not alone.