Nov 2, 2019
SHOW NOTES Where there’s a will there’s a way and today’s guest is an excellent example of this.
On the latest episode of Ellas, marketing specialist, Melba Tellez, was a high school dropout who was inspired to get her GED, get her bachelor's and marketing degree to work at Amazon.
Her story is inspiring and provides an important lesson that it’s possible to work for the life you’ve envisioned for yourself.
Melba talks about her childhood growing up between Texas and Montrerrey, the struggles she faced that caused her to leave high school, and the pivotal moment that motivated her to continue her studies.
She also talks about her role in Amazon, having a supportive marriage, and moving to Seattle to start her career in the tech industry.
Melba dives deep on how making mistakes helps you learn and be better. She also shares her experience of being part of Girls Who Code and helping other young women having space in the tech space.
Her work also inspires and educated our Latinas with her community, Mujeres on the Rise. Through this community, every week she features Mujeres who are doing great things and provide career and lifestyle tips through Insta Stories.
In this episode, Melba dives deep on providing vital advice
about finances, work-life balance, Latina representation, and
unity, and so much more!
Take the time to sit down and listen to this empowering
episode!
In this episode we talk about...
2:58 - Melba Tellez talks about how all women are chingonas and how we need to tap into that
3:59 - Listen to how Melba tried to prove everyone wrong and how she’s now trying to prove herself wrong
5:28 - Melba shares about growing up between Texas and Monterrey
8:14 - Find out how Meba encountered an eye-opening moment that inspired her to get her GED
9:37 - Melba has always been a chingona, listen to how she went to college and had a full-time job
12:00 - Discover how Melba chose to study Communication and focus her attention on Marketing
14:05 - Melba shares how grad school was a difficult and competitive environment
15:10 - Listen to how Melba prepared for her job interviews in the tech space and mourned for her
18:00 - Are you interested in getting a master’s degree? Melba provides an important discussion about how it will open the doors for you
20:00 - If you want to work in the tech industry, you should listen to Melba’s insightful advice
20:23 - Find out what’s an elevator pitch and how that works in your favor during the interview process
23:58 - Melba opens up about having a supportive and loving marriage that helped her take on her role in the tech space
25:26 - Listen up! Melba shares her experience of working in Amazon and dealing with imposter syndrome at the beginning of her time there
29:18 - Melba talks about how it’s important to take on things that will bring value to you and not being afraid to push back
29:42 - Find out the second lesson that Melba learned while working at Amazon
31:54 - Melba dives deep about her role at Amazon and the project she’s developing
34:35 - Are you managing a project? Listen to Melba's tips on how to have clear communication and working with deadlines
37:56 - Melba shares her experience of helping young girls with Girls Who Code
40:05 - Do you want to work at Amazon? Melba reveals what Amazon is looking for in their future employees
41:41 - Melba talks about creating Mujeres on the Rise and the topics that she and her guests provide
46:22 - Are you looking for a work-life balance? Melba shares vital tips to accomplish this goal
51:55 - Melba talks about the importance of Latina representation and unity
58:04 - Listen to these golden tips to achieving financial freedom
1:03:00 - Are you scared of networking? Melba shares her experience, advice, and helpful networking apps to use
1:08:12 - Melba talks about how to deal with job rejection and use it to improve your skills
1:13:51 - Listen to what Melba envisions for her career and the future of Mujeres on the Rise
1:16:02 - “I want Latinas to have a voice outside their own communities.”
1:17:39 - Are you constantly worrying about what others have to say about you? Listen to Melba’s experience with this negative thought process
1:19:15 - Melba shares important advice to living the life you envision for yourself
1:23:35 - Follow Melba and Mujeres on the Rise!
1:17:39 - Are you constantly worrying about what others have to say about you? Listen to Melba’s experience with this negative thought process
1:19:15 - Melba shares important advice to living the life you envision for yourself
1:23:35 - Follow Melba and Mujeres on the Rise!
RELEVANT LINKS
The University of Texas at Austin
Read Melba’s article on 5 Sins of Social Media Marketing
WANT MORE?
Follow Melba on Instagram: @Melba_Tellez
Follow Mujeres on the Rise: @MujeresOnTheRise
Visit Melba’s website: Melba Tellez
Connect with Melba on LinkedIn: Melba Tellez
Follow Ellas: @EllasThePodcast
Follow Me: @bren_jai