5 figures. For 15 minutes. When I started speaking I had no idea I could get paid. I said yes to being a keynote speaker at 17 not knowing that I was signing up for my very first 5-figure speaking engagement. 5 figures. For 15 minutes of my time. As a First Gen Latina, raised by a single mom and low income (+ the pressures of being the oldest sister?!). This was HUGE. Experiencing that moment so early on in my career, my life, transformed my relationship to money. 1. I realized that just...

Are we in a bubble? Short answer: no (?) Long answer: The rest of this blog.  I was invited to attend the big interview by WIRED, a "full day of in-depth, thought-provoking conversations showcasing people, platforms, technologies, and ideas shaping the future."   My type of event! I was captivated by the innovation, inspired by the way journalists asked questions, & ready to do my part to join the conversation around digital equity.    Let's get right into the experience and some of the...

Speaker Spotlight Series on the Chats with Yvonne Podcast How to Negotiate Your Salary In the fast-paced world of technology, negotiation...