Why Estée Lauder’s María Cristina González Noguera Isn’t Afraid to Leap

<p>Maria Cristina Gonzalez Noguera was an executive at Estée Lauder when she became First Lady Michelle Obama’s communications director. The devoted mother of a one-year-old, her mother, and her husband, headed to DC where Maria Cristina committed herself to a “once in a lifetime opportunity.” She talks with Alicia about the people who inspire her, turning down a future in finance, and juggling life in the East Wing during one of the most popular presidencies in recent history.</p><p>If you loved this episode, listen to <a href="https://latina-to-latina.simplecast.com/episodes/how-christy-haubegger-became-a-media-mastermind-PX9A2BXJ" target="_blank">Christy Haubegger</a> and <a href="https://latina-to-latina.simplecast.com/episodes/master-chef-lorena-garcia-says-it-takes-more-than-sharp-knives" target="_blank">Lorena Garcia</a> for more on changing career paths. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina <a href="https://www.patreon.com/LatinaToLatina" target="_blank">Patreon supporter!</a></p>