The general manager and owner of RE/MAX Monumental invites us to value the achievements that women have made throughout the years.
By Danielis Fermín
El Inmobiliario
SANTO DOMINGO –In recent years, women have taken on roles that were previously unthinkable. For this reason, Yeranni Brea, general manager and owner of RE/MAX Monumental, encouraged women to acknowledge all that has been achieved and to continue working to reach new goals.
“We have made great strides and grown professionally in this society; we have managed to express ourselves openly and successfully by being heard. However, I understand that we still have a long way to go,” stated this high-end woman.
The shareholder of EVA Consultores, an auditing firm, emphasized that women's voices are more valued today and are heard, appreciated, and taken into account, which has allowed them to reach leadership positions in multiple sectors. Despite this progress, there are industries where further work is needed, as there is clear resistance to women occupying senior management positions.
Yeranni Brea. (External source).
For Brea, being a woman means strength, resilience, potential, and having multiple facets. She expressed that she is aware of her capabilities and skills, and the importance of using her knowledge and opportunities to collaborate with and empower other women. “Collaboration and mutual support.”.
She added that "being a woman today means taking on and carrying out numerous roles with grace, commitment, responsibility and efficiency; it means challenging stereotypes and obstacles to achieve our goals.".
Feminine strength
“The value others place on you depends largely on the value you place on yourself,” stated the majority shareholder and commercial manager at Breye Promociones, clarifying that “the first person who must value you is yourself as a woman.” She encouraged them to self-evaluate in order to get to know themselves better, so they can learn how to set boundaries and take care of themselves.
One of the challenges they face is combating imposter syndrome, which, she explained, makes them think they don't deserve their job or aren't ready for it. "It's our commitment to silence that rumbling voice and remind everyone that if we're where we are, it's because we've worked hard for it and because we've earned it.".
International Women's Day
Referring to the impact of this anniversary, she highlighted that this day serves to focus attention on the demands necessary to eliminate discrimination against women and girls worldwide.
“This is an excellent time to reaffirm and recognize the very important role of women in society; a date to remind ourselves of our value, skills, abilities and all that we can achieve if we set our minds to it,” she said.
Furthermore, she understands that this is an opportunity to highlight and remember the actions that still need to be taken to continue developing. “There is much to achieve, and for that, we must continue fighting to have our rights recognized and honored.” She affirmed that, despite valuing the progress made, this is a daily struggle and it is “our responsibility to raise our voices.”.
Recommendations
Brea urged all women to believe in themselves, recognize their worth, and the immense potential they possess. “We must fight for our dreams and goals, overcoming challenges and even making time to inspire others.”.
She asserted that they must remember that "united we are stronger and that we can achieve anything we set our minds to.".
To the younger ones, she encouraged them to value themselves and understand that they are unique. “I would tell them that there is no one like them, and that is their superpower. That they forge their own path, leaving the door open for those who come after them, and that they learn from their mistakes (their own and those of others).”.
She recommended that they seek support from mentors and mentor others, work towards their goals, build meaningful relationships along the way, and contribute their talents and knowledge to a better future.
