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In this episode of Momentum Now, we sit down with Charlotte Castillo, Managing Director of Poderistas and former global brand executive at ViacomCBS, to explore what it truly means to “figure it out” — in life, in leadership, and in legacy-building.
Charlotte shares her journey from helping her immigrant mom negotiate bills at 10 years old to leading billion-dollar global franchises like SpongeBob and Dora the Explorer. With honesty and warmth, she opens up about navigating corporate reorgs, advocating for herself, and staying grounded in authenticity — even in rooms that weren’t built with her in mind.
This conversation is packed with career gems for young professionals navigating uncertainty, self-doubt, and professional growth.
💡 Topics Covered:Turning fear into action and inexperience into opportunity
Building a personal brand that opens doors (without the cringe)
How to find — and become — the right advocate
Learning to lead with authenticity in high-stakes spaces
Why “you will face hard things — and you will get through”
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