Latinas Leading the Tech Revolution: The Mindset, Courage, and Strategy You Need Right Now

Tech is no longer the future. It is the present. And it is moving fast. Today’s theme, Latinas Leading the Tech Revolution, is a reminder that innovation is not reserved for a select few. It belongs to us too, and this moment demands that we stop standing on the sidelines and start shaping the world being built around us.

In today’s episode, we revisit three powerhouse conversations with four mujeres who are rewriting the narrative about who gets to lead, innovate, and take up space in tech. Their journeys are different, but they echo the same message: ownership. Ownership of their voice. Ownership of their path. Ownership of their right to stand in rooms where new ideas take shape.

We begin with Nikki Barua, interim CEO of Latinas in Tech, whose life is a masterclass in reinvention and bold vision. Nikki shows us that obstacles are not barriers; they are gateways, and when you move with intention, your path expands. Her approach to leadership encourages us to rethink what is possible when Latina women fully step into their ambitions.

Next, we revisit Christina Gallegos, leadership strategist and former Google leader. Christina gives us a behind-the-scenes understanding of what leadership looks like inside one of the world’s biggest tech ecosystems. Her message is simple and powerful: leadership without humanity is empty, and women lead differently because we care differently.

Finally, we return to a fire-filled conversation with Marisela Arechiga and Lizette Espinosa, entrepreneurs and AI educators dedicated to bringing accessible tech knowledge directly into our community. They remind us that our community cannot afford to be last in line for the tools shaping the world, especially AI.

Tune in and let these four mujeres show you what happens when Latinas stop waiting to be invited into the future and start building it.

Episode Takeaways:

Why Nikki believes obstacles are levels, not limits (2:20)

The childhood imprint that shaped her belief in possibility and impact (3:10)

How reinvention becomes a superpower when you choose curiosity over fear (4:55)

Christina’s path through top global companies and what prepared her for Google (7:50)

Why tech is “like water” and why every industry now depends on it (8:40)

Her role in expanding Google Maps to support users in crisis and emergency zones (10:00)

Why Latina representation in tech isn’t optional, it’s essential (12:50)

Marisela’s callout: our community cannot afford to be the last adopters of emerging tech (16:00)

The truth about AI tools, what they can and can’t replace, and why human connection stays central (22:40)

Connect with Nikki Barua:

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Connect with Christina D. Gallegos:

LinkedIn

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Connect with Marisela Arechiga:

Instagram

New Generation Home Improvements Website

Connect with Lizette Espinosa:

Instagram

LinkedIn

Website

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