88. My Career in the Book Publishing Industry as a Latina Literary Agent, with Linda Camacho
Release Date: 03/24/2023
104. Series Finale: Why I’m (Lovingly) Closing Down My Podcast and Biz
Your Latina Career Coach
I have bittersweet news: I am (lovingly) closing down my podcast and business! "Lovingly" - because I have LOVED working on this project, serving my career coaching clients, and meeting my listeners and followers over the last 3+ years! I am PROUD of this body of work and it will continue to exist on the internet to help more people in the future. In this final episode, I explain the rationale behind this personal decision and how I made it. I talk about how my core values have changed, the key questions I asked myself when I made this decision, the "warning signs" that helped me understand...
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103. How To Stop Feeling Greedy While Negotiating, with Joan Moon
Your Latina Career Coach
Feeling intimidated and apprehensive about negotiating for a higher salary? Don't worry; it's a common feeling. However, negotiating for a higher salary doesn't have to be daunting. In part two of the series negotiation coach Joan Moon and I share actionable advice on how to negotiate without feeling greedy. We discuss the importance of mindset and overcoming the belief of being greedy. She also discusses the strategy of framing your request as a win-win, focusing on the benefits for both parties involved. By combining benchmarking and framing strategies, you can negotiate effectively...
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102. Why You Think It’s Greedy To Negotiate For More Money, with Joan Moon
Your Latina Career Coach
Are You Afraid to Ask for More Money? You are not alone. I chat with negotiation coach Joan Moon to explore why this fear is so widespread. We delve into how gender bias and societal expectations can make advocating for our financial worth feel uncomfortable. The conversation goes further, examining the intersection of gender and race. Women of color, in particular, face unique challenges in salary negotiations due to stereotypes and cultural barriers. The episode highlights the need to update societal norms and acknowledges the challenges women face. But it's not all doom and...
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101. What Should I Do With My Year-End Bonus Money? with Money Coach Andrea Ramos
Your Latina Career Coach
What do you do when you receive a HUGE windfall of cash at work? Do you spend it right away? Or pretend like it doesn't exist? If you want to start feeling more confident about your finances, I have a treat for you! Today, you'll meet Andrea Ramos, Money Coach and advocate of first-gen American women of color, and she'll bring you all of her amazing expertise. We'll start by answering the burning question: What should you do with the money?! We'll explore the intriguing world of super savers and super spenders. We'll talk about our cultural upbringing as daughter of Latinx immigrants and...
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100. The Most Important Job Search Decision You Need To Make
Your Latina Career Coach
Before you start your job search, there's ONE major decision that you need to make. You must decide if you will be a CAREER-CHANGER or a TRADITIONAL JOB SEEKER during your job search. This ONE decision will directly impact your job search roadmap and set of activities. To make this decision, you must answer some other key questions like: How much of a financial runway do you have to land your next job offer? How much time & energy do you have to devote to the job search? Do you LOVE networking with people? Are you willing to be a BEGINNER? Are you willing to take a paycut? How hard...
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99. What Should I Ask At the End of My Interview?
Your Latina Career Coach
Ever felt that interview's end is a missed opportunity? That "Do you have any questions for me?" moment is your time to shine (and the answer is always yes!). On this episode, I spill the beans on the game-changing power of asking questions at the end of your interview. Learn my approach, the perfect questions for different interviewers, and what to steer clear of! Why does it matter? Well, powerful questions boost your likability and help spot red flags. Both are key to landing that dream job. Don't miss out—your next success story might hinge on this moment. Tune in now! -- :...
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98. Get Your Resume From “Good” to “Great” In 3-5 Hours (Resume Series Part 3)
Your Latina Career Coach
Let's face it - no one WANTS to work on their resume. Not only is the resume a tedious exercise, but it's not the magic bullet that people want you to believe it is. You just need to get your resume to "good enough" status....good enough to make it past the ATS (online application portal), good enough to make it past a recruiter, and ultimately, good enough to land you an interview. In this episode, I'll guide you through a specific process to help you transform your resume in 3-5 hours. Even better, I've got a free resource for you - the that makes all of this even...
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97. The Top 10 Worst Resume Mistakes You’re Making (Resume Series Part II)
Your Latina Career Coach
In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and showing you what is holding you back in your job search when it comes to your resume. For example: Are you using a Canva graphic resume template? Does your resume have an "Objective" statement? Is your resume packed with buzzwords that don't mean anything like, "proven track record" and "excellent communications & interpersonal skills"? Have you thought about outsourcing your resume to have someone else write it? Is your resume longer than one page? Does your resume have way too little information about you? If your answer was yes to any...
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96. Why You Should Stop Obsessing Over Your Resume (Resume Series Part I)
Your Latina Career Coach
Is the resume really as important as we think? That's a loaded question! While the resume is undeniably crucial for securing interviews, let's unpack its actual impact on getting hired. On this episode, I teach you the role of the resume in the job search process and why it shouldn't be the only thing on your mind. I'll explain why a resume is only important in the first step of the process, which is generating interview invitations. The episode concludes by highlighting the importance of spending the right amount of time and energy on the resume and provides a preview of the next...
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95. When a Recruiter Wants To Discuss A Job Opportunity with You
Your Latina Career Coach
Ever had a recruiter slide into your DM's, asking you to hop on the phone with them to discuss a potential job opportunity? It's normal to be skeptical of these messages but let me tell you...these DM messages lead to REAL job opportunities. Ask me how I know! One of my 2023 job offers came directly from a LinkedIn message from a recruiter! I didn't even know about the job until the recruiter reached out to me. I don't want you to miss out on these "hidden market" job opportunities, so on this episode I cover everything you need to know when a recruiter reaches out to you: On this...
info_outlineHave you ever wondered about the journey to bring a book to the world, and who's involved in the process? Have you ever thought about self-publishing a book or writing a book some day?
On today's episode, we get an insider's perspective from literary agent and native New Yorker & Boricua, Linda Camacho, as she shares her story of breaking into the book publishing industry and enjoying stints at big names like Penguin Gorup, Simon & Schuster, and Random House. Linda brings a fresh perspective as a Latina literary agent who's stuck around in the industry for 18 years.
In this conversation we talk about:
- How and why she had to accept very low pay and unpaid internships during the Great Recession (and how privilege played a role)
- How "harassing people for things" (aggressive networking) is the only way to break into this industry that is very elitist and fraught with nepotism
- Who is actually making money in the book publishing world
- The author's journey to getting paid and publishing a book (and how the pandemic made things more challenging!)
- How the "We Need Diverse Books" initiative has progressed since 2014
- Why Linda moved into literary agenting, how literary agents get paid, and what's kept her in the industry so long!
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Linda's 2022 Young Adult Fiction Book Recommendation: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
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