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Virginia Méndez
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Virginia Méndez
Virginia Mendez, author of Childhood Unlimited: Parenting Beyond Gender Bias and the bilingual children’s series Mika & Lolo, is an accomplished public speaker and co-founder of The Feminist Shop, an ethical brand that promotes gender equality. With expertise in multiple languages and a strong background in law, business, and leadership, Virginia brings over eight years of corporate experience (PwC, Deloitte) and a passion for social impact.
Awarded and recognised as a top influencer in gender equity, her versatile speaking engagements span corporate events, festivals, schools, and virtual workshops, delivering insightful, custom presentations on breaking gender stereotypes, intersectionality, allyship and fostering inclusivity.
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Breaking Barriers: Understanding and challenging Gender Stereotypes
Join Virginia for an engaging 60-minute conference exploring the complexities of gender stereotypes and their impact on our lives. She’ll start by clarifying the distinction between sex and gender so current and important to create an inclusive space for everyone, then delve into neuroplasticity and how stereotypes can become self-fulfilling prophecies.
Smashing Sexism: Creating Inclusive Workspaces
Virginia Méndez’s session centers on understanding and challenging the social structures that sustain inequality. She highlights how gender roles, stereotypes, and unconscious biases shape behavior, limit opportunities, and influence how people are perceived in both personal and professional settings. The session underscores the need for intentional inclusion and the value of diverse perspectives in creating healthier, more equitable environments. Above all, Virginia stresses that everyone has a role in dismantling sexism. Through reflection, open dialogue, and small everyday actions, individuals and organizations can collectively build a culture that prioritizes respect, fairness, and true equality.