Reflections on Lisa Gutierrez’s Story with Mariana Cruz-Uribe

Inspiring Women with Betty Collins

Welcome back to "Inspiring Women with Betty Collins." This episode will introduce you to the incredible journey of Mari Cruz-Uribe from Brady Ware. She is a true testament to the power of impactful moments and life lessons shaping our paths. As we reflect on the valuable insights from our previous guest, Lisa Gutierrez, Mari sheds light on her experiences and growth. With a candid discussion on giving ourselves grace and the ripple effects of our actions, this conversation promises to inspire and encourage you to recognize and leverage the ripples that you're creating in your own life. Mari shares her transformative experience from a taxing challenge to a rewarding career in accounting and as we talk about the subtle yet profound ways we can impact others in the ordinary course of our lives. Empowering Women in Business: "I love that we all get together. We all get a chance to meet each other, to talk to each other, to communicate, and it's so impactful in the future and in your work life because then you know these people."— Mariana Cruz-Uribe Top Takeaways 1. **Embracing Life Lessons**: Recognizing the importance of sharing experiences and the lessons learned from them can be powerful and positively impact others who might be navigating similar challenges. 2. **Importance of Self-Compassion**: The concept of giving oneself grace and understanding when things don't go as planned, acknowledging that it's perfectly fine not to be perfect. 3. **Value of Personal Connections**: Building relationships in the workplace, particularly among women, can create a more enriching, supportive professional environment and facilitate easier communication and collaboration. 4. **Ripple Effect of Kindness**: Small acts of kindness or assistance can have profound and unexpected impacts on others’ lives, sometimes leading to life-altering changes, as demonstrated by how a tax return service paved the way for Mariana’s career shift. 5. **The Personal Side of Business**: Every business transaction or service, no matter how routine it seems, has a personal side that impacts real people and their livelihoods. 6. **Everyday Impact**: Recognizing that even ordinary tasks, if done with care and attention, can be impactful to someone's life. Memorable Moments 00:00 Learn from others, share your own lessons. 04:41 Connection through Brady Ware's Women's Initiative is impactful. 07:56 Perfection shouldn't ruin what's already good. 11:50 Inspiring story about mutual life impact. 13:27 Lisa's experiences at Brady Ware, impactful. 16:31 Post-tax season fatigue, find meaning in every day. Hosted by Betty Collins, CPA, and Director at Brady Ware and Company. Betty also serves as the Committee Chair for Empowering Women, and Director of the Brady Ware Women Initiative. Each episode is presented by Brady Ware and Company, committed to empowering women to go their distance in the workplace and at home. For more information, go to the Insights page at Brady Ware and Company. Forward our podcast along to other Inspiring Women in your life.