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Opening Remarks: The Queen’s Power<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The event began with Kristy Amaro, SVP Head of Education,<\/a> who shared a compelling analogy from chess with her daughter: while the king may be the most important piece, the queen is the most powerful. This set the stage for guest speaker, author, and mentor Erika Obando.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/amerant-of-interest-qa-wp-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Womens-Day-29-683x1024.jpg\")
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Keys to Personal Transformation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Erika delivered an impactful presentation covering several key themes:
\u2022 Safeguarding your emotions and managing life’s highs and lows
\u2022 Recognizing your emotional well-being as your most valuable currency
\u2022 Setting boundaries with toxic individuals
\u2022 The importance of investing in education and personal development
\u2022 Being comfortable asking for help when needed
\u2022 Establishing clear boundaries both professionally and personally
\u2022 Developing active listening skills
\u2022 Building strategic alliances with male colleagues that can create new opportunities<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To conclude her presentation, Erika facilitated a meaningful exercise where attendees wrote notes about what they admired in the person sitting next to them\u2014creating a powerful bonding experience for everyone present.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Leadership Insights: A Fireside Chat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Following Erika’s presentation, the event featured a fireside chat moderated by Erika, with Mariola Triana Sanchez, SEVP, Chief People Officer<\/a>, and Sharymar Calderon, SEVP Chief Financial Officer<\/a>. The executives shared personal insights beyond their professional titles and offered motivational advice on advancing with both determination and grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/amerant-of-interest-qa-wp-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Womens-Day-25-1024x683.jpg\")
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Career Wisdom from Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mariola recounted her career journey from law school through private practice to eventually joining a local bank. She emphasized the advice she gives her daughter: “Do what makes you happy, and life will guide you to the right place.” Mariola noted that while you can earn money anywhere, it’s the people you work with that truly make the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sharymar spoke about the importance of finding your own version of work-life balance, recognizing there’s no universal approach. She shared a valuable leadership principle: “Address negatives privately but celebrate successes publicly.”
The event provided attendees with both practical strategies and inspiration to transform their mindsets and approach their professional and personal lives with renewed confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Sharymar Calderon, SEVP Chief Financial Officer, Erika Obando, and Mariola Sanchez, SEVP, Chief People Officer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/amerant-of-interest-qa-wp-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Womens-Day-30-1024x683.jpg\")
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Kristy Amaro, SVP Head of Education and Erika Obando<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/amerant-of-interest-qa-wp-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Womens-Day-31-1024x683.jpg\")
Amerant team members with Erika Obando <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
The event began with Kristy Amaro, SVP Head of Education,<\/a> who shared a compelling analogy from chess with her daughter: while the king may be the most important piece, the queen is the most powerful. This set the stage for guest speaker, author, and mentor Erika Obando.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Keys to Personal Transformation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Erika delivered an impactful presentation covering several key themes:
\u2022 Safeguarding your emotions and managing life’s highs and lows
\u2022 Recognizing your emotional well-being as your most valuable currency
\u2022 Setting boundaries with toxic individuals
\u2022 The importance of investing in education and personal development
\u2022 Being comfortable asking for help when needed
\u2022 Establishing clear boundaries both professionally and personally
\u2022 Developing active listening skills
\u2022 Building strategic alliances with male colleagues that can create new opportunities<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To conclude her presentation, Erika facilitated a meaningful exercise where attendees wrote notes about what they admired in the person sitting next to them\u2014creating a powerful bonding experience for everyone present.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Leadership Insights: A Fireside Chat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Following Erika’s presentation, the event featured a fireside chat moderated by Erika, with Mariola Triana Sanchez, SEVP, Chief People Officer<\/a>, and Sharymar Calderon, SEVP Chief Financial Officer<\/a>. The executives shared personal insights beyond their professional titles and offered motivational advice on advancing with both determination and grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Career Wisdom from Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mariola recounted her career journey from law school through private practice to eventually joining a local bank. She emphasized the advice she gives her daughter: “Do what makes you happy, and life will guide you to the right place.” Mariola noted that while you can earn money anywhere, it’s the people you work with that truly make the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sharymar spoke about the importance of finding your own version of work-life balance, recognizing there’s no universal approach. She shared a valuable leadership principle: “Address negatives privately but celebrate successes publicly.”
The event provided attendees with both practical strategies and inspiration to transform their mindsets and approach their professional and personal lives with renewed confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n
\nSharymar Calderon, SEVP Chief Financial Officer, Erika Obando, and Mariola Sanchez, SEVP, Chief People Officer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nKristy Amaro, SVP Head of Education and Erika Obando<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAmerant team members with Erika Obando <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Erika delivered an impactful presentation covering several key themes:
\u2022 Safeguarding your emotions and managing life’s highs and lows
\u2022 Recognizing your emotional well-being as your most valuable currency
\u2022 Setting boundaries with toxic individuals
\u2022 The importance of investing in education and personal development
\u2022 Being comfortable asking for help when needed
\u2022 Establishing clear boundaries both professionally and personally
\u2022 Developing active listening skills
\u2022 Building strategic alliances with male colleagues that can create new opportunities<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To conclude her presentation, Erika facilitated a meaningful exercise where attendees wrote notes about what they admired in the person sitting next to them\u2014creating a powerful bonding experience for everyone present.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Leadership Insights: A Fireside Chat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Following Erika’s presentation, the event featured a fireside chat moderated by Erika, with Mariola Triana Sanchez, SEVP, Chief People Officer<\/a>, and Sharymar Calderon, SEVP Chief Financial Officer<\/a>. The executives shared personal insights beyond their professional titles and offered motivational advice on advancing with both determination and grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Career Wisdom from Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mariola recounted her career journey from law school through private practice to eventually joining a local bank. She emphasized the advice she gives her daughter: “Do what makes you happy, and life will guide you to the right place.” Mariola noted that while you can earn money anywhere, it’s the people you work with that truly make the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sharymar spoke about the importance of finding your own version of work-life balance, recognizing there’s no universal approach. She shared a valuable leadership principle: “Address negatives privately but celebrate successes publicly.”
The event provided attendees with both practical strategies and inspiration to transform their mindsets and approach their professional and personal lives with renewed confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n
\nSharymar Calderon, SEVP Chief Financial Officer, Erika Obando, and Mariola Sanchez, SEVP, Chief People Officer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nKristy Amaro, SVP Head of Education and Erika Obando<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAmerant team members with Erika Obando <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Following Erika’s presentation, the event featured a fireside chat moderated by Erika, with Mariola Triana Sanchez, SEVP, Chief People Officer<\/a>, and Sharymar Calderon, SEVP Chief Financial Officer<\/a>. The executives shared personal insights beyond their professional titles and offered motivational advice on advancing with both determination and grace.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Career Wisdom from Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mariola recounted her career journey from law school through private practice to eventually joining a local bank. She emphasized the advice she gives her daughter: “Do what makes you happy, and life will guide you to the right place.” Mariola noted that while you can earn money anywhere, it’s the people you work with that truly make the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sharymar spoke about the importance of finding your own version of work-life balance, recognizing there’s no universal approach. She shared a valuable leadership principle: “Address negatives privately but celebrate successes publicly.”
The event provided attendees with both practical strategies and inspiration to transform their mindsets and approach their professional and personal lives with renewed confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n
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