According to a 2022 report by Catalyst, women make up 24 percent of senior roles in finance globally, up from 16 percent in 2016. However, the gender pay gap persists, with women in finance earning 85 cents for every dollar earned by their male counterparts. Women of color face even tougher obstacles, often dealing with barriers tied to both their gender and race.
The drive for diversity and inclusion in finance is gaining momentum. Initiatives such as the 30% Club, which aims for 30 percent female representation on corporate boards, and mentorship programs specifically designed for women are creating an environment where women can thrive. Companies are increasingly recognizing the value of diverse perspectives in improving overall performance.
In the blossoming field of cryptocurrency, Kimberly Rosales has been making waves as she builds her brand while building others up along the way. As the founder and CEO of ChainMyne, a woman-owned cryptocurrency company, Rosales is breaking barriers and helping to reshape the industry.
Rosales, a Latina entrepreneur, began her career in the banking industry at the age of 19. Starting as a teller, she quickly climbed the ranks to become a manager by 25 years old. Despite her success, Rosales was not happy with the centralized control and values prevalent in traditional banking. This led her to the payments sector, where she gained experience working with high-profile businesses in Latin America.
Determined to create a more transparent and secure financial platform, Rosales founded ChainMyne. Over the past year, ChainMyne has gained full independence, securing its money services license and developing proprietary software. Launched in the spring of this year, ChainMyne offers a personalized, flexible approach to cryptocurrency, catering to varying levels of client engagement with digital assets.
Rosales’s journey is particularly inspiring given her ability to balance the demands of being a mother to seven boys while spearheading a groundbreaking business. Her experience in banking has equipped her with a deep understanding of financial systems, which she now applies to the decentralized world of cryptocurrency. Despite being underestimated initially, her knowledge and expertise quickly earn her respect in a male-dominated field.
ChainMyne, with a team of seven dedicated staff members, emphasizes the human aspect of their service. The ChainMyne app, available on both Apple and Google Stores, allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies with ease. With a current user base of around 1,000, Rosales aims for significant growth, targeting 500,000 downloads in the next two to five years.
The company prides itself on offering white-glove service, ensuring clients always have access to a human representative. This commitment to personalized service sets ChainMyne apart in the competitive crypto landscape. “The white glove service is central to our mission,” Rosales explains. “We want our clients to feel at peace, knowing they can always count on personal, human interaction whenever they need it.”
Kimberly Rosales’s journey from banking to blockchain showcases the major impact of women in finance and technology. As a Latina entrepreneur, she not only challenges industry norms but also paves the way for future female leaders in fintech. Her story is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of diversity in shaping the future of finance.
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