Breaking Barriers and Promoting Diversity in the Finance Industry with Nancy Robles

In this episode of Dr. B Show, Dr. B is joined by Nancy Robles, President of Eastern Funding, shares her journey from being a single mother on welfare to becoming a successful finance executive. She emphasizes the importance of education and how her degrees from Berkeley College and the University of Phoenix have helped her gain confidence and advance in her career. Nancy also discusses the lack of diversity in the finance industry and the need for companies to create a culture of equity and opportunity. She shares her experiences in breaking through the glass ceiling and offers advice for middle management professionals looking to advance in their careers.in the industry.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Education played a crucial role in Nancy's career development, helping her gain confidence and overcome the challenges she faced as a first-generation immigrant.
• Nancy believes that companies need to create a culture of equity and opportunity to increase diversity in leadership positions.
• Nancy emphasizes the importance of finding an organization with the right culture that values diversity and provides real opportunities for advancement.
• Nancy encourages middle management professionals to seek out mentors and advocates within their organizations to help shatter the glass ceiling.

QUOTES

• "I needed to find confidence in myself and my abilities, and education was the key to that." - Nancy Robles
• "Diversity usually stops at entry-level positions. We need advocates in the room to push for real opportunities for people from minority backgrounds." - Nancy Robles
• "Put more energy into finding an organization with the right culture that has real opportunities for advancement." - Nancy Robles

You can learn more about Nancy Robles in the links below.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-robles-27240535/

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