5xMinority
@5xminority.bsky.social
Elevating Women's Voices |
TEDx Speaker | C-Suite Executive |
Former CTO/CIO | Badass Latina | Inclusion Advocate |
http://linktr.ee/5xminority
TEDx Speaker | C-Suite Executive |
Former CTO/CIO | Badass Latina | Inclusion Advocate |
http://linktr.ee/5xminority
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I’m honored to be giving a keynote at the Women in Tech Global Awards this December.
My talk. “Permission to Lead.” shares my journey from being “the only one” in the room to building a career grounded in humanity and courage.
Join us: lnkd.in/d4Q5Ns3B
@womenintech.bsky.social
My talk. “Permission to Lead.” shares my journey from being “the only one” in the room to building a career grounded in humanity and courage.
Join us: lnkd.in/d4Q5Ns3B
@womenintech.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I’m honored to be giving a keynote at the Women in Tech Global Awards this December.
My talk. “Permission to Lead.” shares my journey from being “the only one” in the room to building a career grounded in humanity and courage.
Join us: lnkd.in/d4Q5Ns3B
@womenintech.bsky.social
My talk. “Permission to Lead.” shares my journey from being “the only one” in the room to building a career grounded in humanity and courage.
Join us: lnkd.in/d4Q5Ns3B
@womenintech.bsky.social
Stop waiting for permission to speak up.
Fear is just a feeling, not a barrier.
Your perspective has value.
Take space. Share your ideas.
And build your network with intention.
Mentors and sponsors change everything, especially when you’re not in the room to speak for yourself.
#WomenInTech
Fear is just a feeling, not a barrier.
Your perspective has value.
Take space. Share your ideas.
And build your network with intention.
Mentors and sponsors change everything, especially when you’re not in the room to speak for yourself.
#WomenInTech
November 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Stop waiting for permission to speak up.
Fear is just a feeling, not a barrier.
Your perspective has value.
Take space. Share your ideas.
And build your network with intention.
Mentors and sponsors change everything, especially when you’re not in the room to speak for yourself.
#WomenInTech
Fear is just a feeling, not a barrier.
Your perspective has value.
Take space. Share your ideas.
And build your network with intention.
Mentors and sponsors change everything, especially when you’re not in the room to speak for yourself.
#WomenInTech
Education is the one thing no one can ever take away from you.
As a Latina and immigrant in tech, I knew my degrees and certifications would speak louder than any bias ever could.
Every step was a way to say: I belong here.
#5xminority #WomenInTech
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As a Latina and immigrant in tech, I knew my degrees and certifications would speak louder than any bias ever could.
Every step was a way to say: I belong here.
#5xminority #WomenInTech
youtube.com/shorts/2ToL0...
🎓 Education: The One Thing No One Can Take Away From You #5xminority #womenempowerment #womeninstem
YouTube video by 5xminority
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November 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Education is the one thing no one can ever take away from you.
As a Latina and immigrant in tech, I knew my degrees and certifications would speak louder than any bias ever could.
Every step was a way to say: I belong here.
#5xminority #WomenInTech
youtube.com/shorts/2ToL0...
As a Latina and immigrant in tech, I knew my degrees and certifications would speak louder than any bias ever could.
Every step was a way to say: I belong here.
#5xminority #WomenInTech
youtube.com/shorts/2ToL0...
Every mentor I’ve had changed my path—not by having all the answers, but by believing in me.
You don’t need a title to mentor someone. You just need to care. 💛
#Mentorship #WomenInLeadership #5xMinority
You don’t need a title to mentor someone. You just need to care. 💛
#Mentorship #WomenInLeadership #5xMinority
November 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Every mentor I’ve had changed my path—not by having all the answers, but by believing in me.
You don’t need a title to mentor someone. You just need to care. 💛
#Mentorship #WomenInLeadership #5xMinority
You don’t need a title to mentor someone. You just need to care. 💛
#Mentorship #WomenInLeadership #5xMinority
Stop waiting for permission to lead. No one’s coming to give it to you, you have to give it to yourself.
My latest piece on breaking free from the “permission trap” women in tech know too well.
🔗 Read it here: 5xminority.substack.com/p/stop-waiti...
#WomenInTech #Leadership
My latest piece on breaking free from the “permission trap” women in tech know too well.
🔗 Read it here: 5xminority.substack.com/p/stop-waiti...
#WomenInTech #Leadership
Stop Waiting for Permission: Why Women in Tech Need to Lead on Their Own Terms
Break free from the “permission trap,” overcome bias, and step into leadership on your own terms.
5xminority.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Stop waiting for permission to lead. No one’s coming to give it to you, you have to give it to yourself.
My latest piece on breaking free from the “permission trap” women in tech know too well.
🔗 Read it here: 5xminority.substack.com/p/stop-waiti...
#WomenInTech #Leadership
My latest piece on breaking free from the “permission trap” women in tech know too well.
🔗 Read it here: 5xminority.substack.com/p/stop-waiti...
#WomenInTech #Leadership
Grateful to be recognized by @Favikon among the Top 10 most influential LinkedIn voices in the Dominican Republic and part of the Top 2000 worldwide 🌎
True influence isn’t about numbers, it’s about authenticity, empathy, and purpose. 💫
#Leadership #Authenticity #5xMinority #dominicana
True influence isn’t about numbers, it’s about authenticity, empathy, and purpose. 💫
#Leadership #Authenticity #5xMinority #dominicana
October 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Grateful to be recognized by @Favikon among the Top 10 most influential LinkedIn voices in the Dominican Republic and part of the Top 2000 worldwide 🌎
True influence isn’t about numbers, it’s about authenticity, empathy, and purpose. 💫
#Leadership #Authenticity #5xMinority #dominicana
True influence isn’t about numbers, it’s about authenticity, empathy, and purpose. 💫
#Leadership #Authenticity #5xMinority #dominicana
Grateful to return to @baruch.cuny.edu for the Alumni Spotlight panel. The students’ curiosity and drive reminded me why I’ll always give back to the community that shaped me. 💙
#BaruchCollege #Mentorship #Leadership #5xMinority
#BaruchCollege #Mentorship #Leadership #5xMinority
October 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Grateful to return to @baruch.cuny.edu for the Alumni Spotlight panel. The students’ curiosity and drive reminded me why I’ll always give back to the community that shaped me. 💙
#BaruchCollege #Mentorship #Leadership #5xMinority
#BaruchCollege #Mentorship #Leadership #5xMinority
Thrilled to share that I’ve been accepted into the Milestone Circle program at the @nasdaqcenter.bsky.social — a 12-week journey to help entrepreneurs grow, supported by the @wellsfargobank.bsky.social Foundation. Excited for what’s ahead! 💫
#MilestoneCircles #5xminority #Entrepreneur
#MilestoneCircles #5xminority #Entrepreneur
October 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Thrilled to share that I’ve been accepted into the Milestone Circle program at the @nasdaqcenter.bsky.social — a 12-week journey to help entrepreneurs grow, supported by the @wellsfargobank.bsky.social Foundation. Excited for what’s ahead! 💫
#MilestoneCircles #5xminority #Entrepreneur
#MilestoneCircles #5xminority #Entrepreneur
We climbed.
We achieved.
We broke barriers.
But somewhere along the way, we forgot to ask: At what cost?
It’s time to redefine success — one that doesn’t require women to lose themselves to lead.
open.substack.com/pub/5xminori...
We achieved.
We broke barriers.
But somewhere along the way, we forgot to ask: At what cost?
It’s time to redefine success — one that doesn’t require women to lose themselves to lead.
open.substack.com/pub/5xminori...
The Unspoken Tradeoffs: What Success Really Costs Us
A love letter to every woman who wonders if it’s possible to lead without losing yourself
open.substack.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
We climbed.
We achieved.
We broke barriers.
But somewhere along the way, we forgot to ask: At what cost?
It’s time to redefine success — one that doesn’t require women to lose themselves to lead.
open.substack.com/pub/5xminori...
We achieved.
We broke barriers.
But somewhere along the way, we forgot to ask: At what cost?
It’s time to redefine success — one that doesn’t require women to lose themselves to lead.
open.substack.com/pub/5xminori...
My voice is shaping AI!
Honored to speak at AI Foundations for Women on Nov 7, 2025 — building a future where women lead in AI.
🎟️ empresa.ai/ai-foundations-for-women
#AINeedsWomen #WomenInAI #5xMinority
Honored to speak at AI Foundations for Women on Nov 7, 2025 — building a future where women lead in AI.
🎟️ empresa.ai/ai-foundations-for-women
#AINeedsWomen #WomenInAI #5xMinority
October 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
My voice is shaping AI!
Honored to speak at AI Foundations for Women on Nov 7, 2025 — building a future where women lead in AI.
🎟️ empresa.ai/ai-foundations-for-women
#AINeedsWomen #WomenInAI #5xMinority
Honored to speak at AI Foundations for Women on Nov 7, 2025 — building a future where women lead in AI.
🎟️ empresa.ai/ai-foundations-for-women
#AINeedsWomen #WomenInAI #5xMinority
Honored to receive the Empowering Latina Award from @UnitedLatinas 💜
Proud to share this recognition with so many inspiring women as we close #HispanicHeritageMonth.
#ExtraordinaryLatinas #LatinaLeadership #5xMinority
Proud to share this recognition with so many inspiring women as we close #HispanicHeritageMonth.
#ExtraordinaryLatinas #LatinaLeadership #5xMinority
October 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Honored to receive the Empowering Latina Award from @UnitedLatinas 💜
Proud to share this recognition with so many inspiring women as we close #HispanicHeritageMonth.
#ExtraordinaryLatinas #LatinaLeadership #5xMinority
Proud to share this recognition with so many inspiring women as we close #HispanicHeritageMonth.
#ExtraordinaryLatinas #LatinaLeadership #5xMinority
Honored to be featured in Revista Mercado’s “Best of DR: Dominicans Abroad.” 🇩🇴
Grateful to stand among inspiring Dominicans making a global impact. Let’s keep proving that Dominican excellence knows no limits. 💙❤️🤍
#BestOfDR #RevistaMercado
Grateful to stand among inspiring Dominicans making a global impact. Let’s keep proving that Dominican excellence knows no limits. 💙❤️🤍
#BestOfDR #RevistaMercado
October 13, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Honored to be featured in Revista Mercado’s “Best of DR: Dominicans Abroad.” 🇩🇴
Grateful to stand among inspiring Dominicans making a global impact. Let’s keep proving that Dominican excellence knows no limits. 💙❤️🤍
#BestOfDR #RevistaMercado
Grateful to stand among inspiring Dominicans making a global impact. Let’s keep proving that Dominican excellence knows no limits. 💙❤️🤍
#BestOfDR #RevistaMercado
What a powerful day at Pasaporte 2025! Thank you @PasaporteNYC and @LatinasinTech for letting me share my voice and celebrate our comunidad. 💪🏽✨
#Pasaporte2025 #LatinasInTech #WomenInTech
#Pasaporte2025 #LatinasInTech #WomenInTech
October 12, 2025 at 1:36 AM
What a powerful day at Pasaporte 2025! Thank you @PasaporteNYC and @LatinasinTech for letting me share my voice and celebrate our comunidad. 💪🏽✨
#Pasaporte2025 #LatinasInTech #WomenInTech
#Pasaporte2025 #LatinasInTech #WomenInTech
Today is Latina Equal Pay Day, the day Latinas must work into the next year to earn what white, non-Hispanic men made last year.
We deserve equal pay, opportunity, and respect, not just 54¢ on the dollar.
Speak up. Ask questions. Lift as you climb.
#LatinaEqualPayDay #5xMinority
We deserve equal pay, opportunity, and respect, not just 54¢ on the dollar.
Speak up. Ask questions. Lift as you climb.
#LatinaEqualPayDay #5xMinority
October 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Today is Latina Equal Pay Day, the day Latinas must work into the next year to earn what white, non-Hispanic men made last year.
We deserve equal pay, opportunity, and respect, not just 54¢ on the dollar.
Speak up. Ask questions. Lift as you climb.
#LatinaEqualPayDay #5xMinority
We deserve equal pay, opportunity, and respect, not just 54¢ on the dollar.
Speak up. Ask questions. Lift as you climb.
#LatinaEqualPayDay #5xMinority
I wrote something raw and honest for every woman climbing the corporate ladder and quietly wondering if success is supposed to feel this lonely.
It’s time we told the whole truth.
✍🏽 Read it below
#CorporateClimb #5xMinority
open.substack.com/pub/5xminori...
It’s time we told the whole truth.
✍🏽 Read it below
#CorporateClimb #5xMinority
open.substack.com/pub/5xminori...
I Did Everything Right. So Why Do I Still Feel This Way?
For every woman who followed the rules and still feels like she's barely holding it together
open.substack.com
October 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I wrote something raw and honest for every woman climbing the corporate ladder and quietly wondering if success is supposed to feel this lonely.
It’s time we told the whole truth.
✍🏽 Read it below
#CorporateClimb #5xMinority
open.substack.com/pub/5xminori...
It’s time we told the whole truth.
✍🏽 Read it below
#CorporateClimb #5xMinority
open.substack.com/pub/5xminori...
We all have superpowers. Mine is turning empathy into action — creating spaces where women in tech feel seen, valued, and unstoppable. 💪✨
What’s yours?
#WomenInTech #5xminority
What’s yours?
#WomenInTech #5xminority
October 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
We all have superpowers. Mine is turning empathy into action — creating spaces where women in tech feel seen, valued, and unstoppable. 💪✨
What’s yours?
#WomenInTech #5xminority
What’s yours?
#WomenInTech #5xminority
Don’t wait for life to be problem-free. Find peace and strength as you walk through the storms. 🌈
#WomenInTech #5xminority
#WomenInTech #5xminority
October 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Don’t wait for life to be problem-free. Find peace and strength as you walk through the storms. 🌈
#WomenInTech #5xminority
#WomenInTech #5xminority
Let me reintroduce myself 👋🏽
I’m Elaine Montilla — C-suite tech exec, TEDx speaker, & founder of @5xMinority.
I talk about inclusive leadership, mental health, women in tech, and the power of belonging.
You’re not alone here.
You belong. 💻❤️
#5xMinority #WomenInTech
I’m Elaine Montilla — C-suite tech exec, TEDx speaker, & founder of @5xMinority.
I talk about inclusive leadership, mental health, women in tech, and the power of belonging.
You’re not alone here.
You belong. 💻❤️
#5xMinority #WomenInTech
September 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Let me reintroduce myself 👋🏽
I’m Elaine Montilla — C-suite tech exec, TEDx speaker, & founder of @5xMinority.
I talk about inclusive leadership, mental health, women in tech, and the power of belonging.
You’re not alone here.
You belong. 💻❤️
#5xMinority #WomenInTech
I’m Elaine Montilla — C-suite tech exec, TEDx speaker, & founder of @5xMinority.
I talk about inclusive leadership, mental health, women in tech, and the power of belonging.
You’re not alone here.
You belong. 💻❤️
#5xMinority #WomenInTech
Our community fave since launch?
💖 The “CHOOSE KIND” tee.
Because kindness is always in style. Shop the bestseller 👇🏼
#5xminority #WomenInTech
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💖 The “CHOOSE KIND” tee.
Because kindness is always in style. Shop the bestseller 👇🏼
#5xminority #WomenInTech
www.bonfire.com/choose-kind-...
September 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Our community fave since launch?
💖 The “CHOOSE KIND” tee.
Because kindness is always in style. Shop the bestseller 👇🏼
#5xminority #WomenInTech
www.bonfire.com/choose-kind-...
💖 The “CHOOSE KIND” tee.
Because kindness is always in style. Shop the bestseller 👇🏼
#5xminority #WomenInTech
www.bonfire.com/choose-kind-...
The week is here! Excited to moderate a fireside chat with Mita Mallick at the @outintech.bsky.social Leadership Institute. We’ll dive into her new book The Devil Emails at Midnight and what it really means to lead with empathy and inclusion. ✨
#Leadership #OutInTech #5xminority
#Leadership #OutInTech #5xminority
September 22, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The week is here! Excited to moderate a fireside chat with Mita Mallick at the @outintech.bsky.social Leadership Institute. We’ll dive into her new book The Devil Emails at Midnight and what it really means to lead with empathy and inclusion. ✨
#Leadership #OutInTech #5xminority
#Leadership #OutInTech #5xminority
I created a free course for you, "Navigating Bro Culture and Thriving in Male-Dominated Workplaces."
Dive in here 😉 #5xMinority #WomenInTech
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Dive in here 😉 #5xMinority #WomenInTech
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Navigating Bro Culture and Thriving in Male-Dominated Workplaces | Oboe
Developing practical strategies for navigating and thriving amidst the exclusionary dynamics of male-dominated workplaces and prevalent bro cultures is essential for professional growth and equity.
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September 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I created a free course for you, "Navigating Bro Culture and Thriving in Male-Dominated Workplaces."
Dive in here 😉 #5xMinority #WomenInTech
oboe.fyi/courses/navi...
Dive in here 😉 #5xMinority #WomenInTech
oboe.fyi/courses/navi...
Your peace is priceless. Protect it fiercely. Not everything deserves your energy, time, or attention!
🧠 Mental health matters—if you need a gentle guide to protect your peace, check out my book "You're Allowed to Log Off 💫
www.amazon.com/Youre-Allowe...
#MentalHealth #5xminority
🧠 Mental health matters—if you need a gentle guide to protect your peace, check out my book "You're Allowed to Log Off 💫
www.amazon.com/Youre-Allowe...
#MentalHealth #5xminority
September 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Your peace is priceless. Protect it fiercely. Not everything deserves your energy, time, or attention!
🧠 Mental health matters—if you need a gentle guide to protect your peace, check out my book "You're Allowed to Log Off 💫
www.amazon.com/Youre-Allowe...
#MentalHealth #5xminority
🧠 Mental health matters—if you need a gentle guide to protect your peace, check out my book "You're Allowed to Log Off 💫
www.amazon.com/Youre-Allowe...
#MentalHealth #5xminority
✨ I create these videos for YOU. ✨
What topics do you want me to cover next? Drop your ideas in the comments ⬇️
Your input = the content we build together 💡
See more on our YouTube channel @5xminority
#WomenInTech #LeadershipTips #CareerGrowth #ctoinsights #5xminority
What topics do you want me to cover next? Drop your ideas in the comments ⬇️
Your input = the content we build together 💡
See more on our YouTube channel @5xminority
#WomenInTech #LeadershipTips #CareerGrowth #ctoinsights #5xminority
September 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
✨ I create these videos for YOU. ✨
What topics do you want me to cover next? Drop your ideas in the comments ⬇️
Your input = the content we build together 💡
See more on our YouTube channel @5xminority
#WomenInTech #LeadershipTips #CareerGrowth #ctoinsights #5xminority
What topics do you want me to cover next? Drop your ideas in the comments ⬇️
Your input = the content we build together 💡
See more on our YouTube channel @5xminority
#WomenInTech #LeadershipTips #CareerGrowth #ctoinsights #5xminority
Tired of endless notifications, inbox overload, and burnout?
My new guide, "You’re Allowed to Log Off" gives you 10 practical lessons to protect your peace and reclaim your time.
📖 Available now!
#YoureAllowedToLogOff #WomenInTech #SelfCare
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My new guide, "You’re Allowed to Log Off" gives you 10 practical lessons to protect your peace and reclaim your time.
📖 Available now!
#YoureAllowedToLogOff #WomenInTech #SelfCare
a.co/d/ckD9Jrj
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September 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Tired of endless notifications, inbox overload, and burnout?
My new guide, "You’re Allowed to Log Off" gives you 10 practical lessons to protect your peace and reclaim your time.
📖 Available now!
#YoureAllowedToLogOff #WomenInTech #SelfCare
a.co/d/ckD9Jrj
My new guide, "You’re Allowed to Log Off" gives you 10 practical lessons to protect your peace and reclaim your time.
📖 Available now!
#YoureAllowedToLogOff #WomenInTech #SelfCare
a.co/d/ckD9Jrj
Honored to be named by @WomenTechNet as one of 30 Trailblazing Hispanic Women Shaping the Future of Tech this #HispanicHeritageMonth.
Proud to celebrate alongside so many inspiring women driving change in tech!
www.womentech.net/blog/in-spot...
#WomenInTech #Leadership
Proud to celebrate alongside so many inspiring women driving change in tech!
www.womentech.net/blog/in-spot...
#WomenInTech #Leadership
In the Spotlight: Celebrating 30 Trailblazing Hispanic Women Shaping the Future of Tech
www.womentech.net
September 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Honored to be named by @WomenTechNet as one of 30 Trailblazing Hispanic Women Shaping the Future of Tech this #HispanicHeritageMonth.
Proud to celebrate alongside so many inspiring women driving change in tech!
www.womentech.net/blog/in-spot...
#WomenInTech #Leadership
Proud to celebrate alongside so many inspiring women driving change in tech!
www.womentech.net/blog/in-spot...
#WomenInTech #Leadership