Why Corporate America Couldn’t Change Carla Vernón at Her Core

<p>Carla Vernón describes herself as “a very malleable piece of clay” with a sense of pride and self-awareness. She has used that singular strength to rise from associate to executive at General Mills. She reflects on her long tenure there, being among the first in her Afro-Panamanian family to venture into the business world, and setting and keeping her own standards as she gained success and status.</p><p>Follow Carla @CarlaInspired on Twitter. If you loved this episode, listen to <a href="https://latina-to-latina.simplecast.com/episodes/elisa-villanueva-beards-aha-moment-at-teach-for" target="_blank">Elisa Villanueva Beard's Aha Moment As Teach For America's CEO,</a>  and <a href="https://latina-to-latina.simplecast.com/episodes/nancy-reyes-jGIo5c__" target="_blank">How Ad Exec Nancy Reyes Became Undeniable</a>. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina <a href="https://www.patreon.com/LatinaToLatina?fan_landing=true" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporter!</p>