Jessie Mendoza: 2024 Latin Times Magazines Lideres Award

Full name: Jessie Mendoza

Hispanic Heritage: My ethnicity is Guatemala

Residence: SWFL

Profession: Women entrepreneur in multi-businesses

Owner: Dash Lifestyle

Owner: Power of Connection Unik Title SWFL Business Developer

4You Attorneys: Marketing Team Florida Realtor Social Media Influencer

LTM: Tell us about what you do for a living and how you got into it.

Im a latina entrepreneur located in SWFL. I started my journey as an entrepreneur 7 years ago where Ive had the opportunity to build strong business relationships through my network experience. I am a FL Realtor. Owner of Dash Lifestyle, which is a business that helps local business owners boost their business and focus on bringing in the clientele they are needing. Co-Owner of Bonita Power of Connection an exclusive network events tailored specifically for business owners looking to build meaningful connections. For 5 yrs I work running a marketing team for 4You Attorneys of 60+ marketers. I am also a Florida Realtor for family and friends. I am SWFL Business Developer for Unik Title. And Im also a Social Media Influencer who works and collaborates with businesses to help them with exposure.

LTM: In your industry, what would you say separates you from your competition?

I love working with people and building long term relationships to help build a strong foundation between myself and my clients. I really care about meeting the expectations when they put their trust in me.

LTM:  Why do you feel you were nominated?

I feel I was nominated because of the admiration and respect I have gained throughout my business journey in this area.

LTM:  During Covid-19, tell us about your Biggest Challenge/obstacle and how you overcame it/or are overcoming it.

Covid was the worse year of my life. Business wise & personally. Lost my jobs, my father passed away, my home got flooded. Picking myself up after Covid year was a big challenge but I overcame it and have build what I have today being humble and grateful for every opportunity

LTM: Tell us about your biggest achievement in business or personal life, and how you achieved it.

Biggest achievement personally has been being able to be the bread winner for my family and mom and realizing I am capable of doing it. Business wise the biggest achievement has been realizing my gift to connecting with people and using that gift to benefit the businesses Im a part of.

Latin Times Magazine:  What is next for you? What can people expect to see from you?

My next step is to continue structuring my business development and naturing the relationships that I have build till this today.

Latin Times Magazine:  What does being a U.S. Citizen mean to you?

I am grateful for the blessing of giving back to the community freely without having the worry.

Latin Times Magazine:  Who is your/or was your role model in life and why?

My mother has been my greatest role model in life. She is humble, extremely wise, patient, and hard working has always inspired me and push me to be better.

Latin Times Magazine: What is the best lesson that you have learned in leadership and how has it helped your career?

Grateful lesson that I have learned in leadership is that being loyal, ethical, respectful, and always doing whats right pays off. Not just with peace but with the trust and the many doors it opens with more opportunities.

Latin Times Magazine:  What is YOUR comida Latina favorita?

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