Colombia Paving Future Of Gender Equity In Latin America

The world is constantly striving towards achieving gender equality is all sphere of life. Some regions of the world have made more progress than others in terms of bringing women’s stature at an equal level to their male counterparts.

The South American nation of Colombia is one of the top most proponents of gender equality in its region. Data suggests that in 2021, Colombia surpassed our Latin American nations when it came to representation of women in business leadership roles. 55.5 percent of business leaders in Colombia were women in 2021.

This achievement has been achieved owing to the country’s steadfast commitment to empowering women. Over the past two decades significant improvement has been made in terms of designing and delivering policies to strengthen gender equality. The country has accepted and abided by all women’s rights treaties on an international level. The country has also amended its laws to foster gender equality.

In the current edition of the Global Woman Leader magazine, we move the spotlight on Colombian women leaders and bring to readers their amazing success stories. These prolific women also share their words of wisdom for aspiring women leaders of the world.

We feature an indepth conversation with Isabella Espinosa, the Founder and Creative Director of BAOBAB, a pioneering fashion brand renowned for its commitment to sustainability. With a background in law and a passion for fashion, Espinosa has led BAOBAB to notable achievements, including global distribution and innovative runway shows. Under her leadership, the brand has recycled 3 tons of waste and opened its first store in NYC. Espinosa continues to drive the brand's vision of sustainability and creative excellence.

This magazine edition also features Natalia Zerda Mendez, an accomplished Industrial Engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, proficient in both English and Spanish. Natalia holds degrees in innovation, international business, and entrepreneurship. Her hobby and passion are jumping for life! She is also a certified Kangoo Jumps instructor. She believes that one must always ‘believe in yourself and your dreams. There's a saying, "Fake it until you make it," and I’ve often had to remind myself of this,” she says.

Read more about these women leaders and the secret to their success.