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Gloria Estefan was a huge influence for me. Of course, she was one of the few Latina women around who had this major international success. She sang in Spanish and English, and she was very much the sort of woman I recognised from my culture. I go to her home, and I think that she is a woman who has got it just right. She has her music, she has her family, she has her relationship. I admire her so much because she has always put her family before everything. All her priorities are in place and she is still an amazingly creative artist.

Gloria Estefan#190

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Estefan reflects on another Latina artist who balanced success with family priorities and cultural representation.
In plain terms
She admires a successful Latina artist who balanced music, family, and culture.
What can you take from it?
Success can be balanced with family and cultural priorities.

Where it applies

  • mentorship
  • career planning
  • community leadership

Putting it to work

  • seek role models
  • balance career and family
  • prioritize culture

Questions to consider

  • Who are your role models?
  • How do you balance priorities?

Another view

The balance described may be difficult to replicate.

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