Show notes
“What if you are not groomed to have a career, just because you are a girl?”, “What if dark nights of the soul, like divorce and the 2008 financial crisis, inspires you to a new life purpose”?Toni Cortese overcame patriarchal structures to create a life based on her values. Hear this candid and inspiring story where Toni takes us through her journey of being a girl in Italian-American immigrant family, growing up in a racially charged neighborhood of New York City, dealing with patriarchal structures at work, and going through the financial crisis of 2008 from within a Wall Street firm. Her story is a reminder that each crisis can also be an opportunity to make the world a better place.Toni spent 20+ years on Wall Street in a multitude of roles. A successful career woman and mother, she is always fascinated by what makes people tick and how we can change behaviors which are holding us back. She is currently helping people lead their lives with purpose through her company, Force 9 Coaching.
