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Q&A with Natily Santos

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Q&A with Natily Santos, President, Prospanica Philadelphia
 
Q: Most people’s careers are basically a series of opportunities or paths you need to choose from.  And sometimes, you may be left wondering, what if I took the other path? Looking back, is there a point in your career you’d like to go back to and see where that path would have taken you just out of curiosity?

A: There are many points in my career where I had critical decisions to make about what my next step would be. I feel grateful for all the opportunities I have had to date and the mentors and advocates I gained along my career journey. I am confident I followed my gut and surrounded myself with people who believed in me. I have a pretty winding and unique career path that I am proud of. The decisions I have made lead me to where I am now, so I don’t waste time looking back.  

Q: Imagine you are going into your most important business meeting ever and you can bring three people along as part of your team…who would you bring? 

A:

1. Warren Buffett for business expertise support

2. Simon Simek will help inspire action and build the right team

3. Rita Santos, my mom. If Simon fails, she raised five kids in NYC and can get anything done! 

Q: Tell us what you immediately associate with each one of the following five feelings:                                                                                    
A:

• Anger - Early morning meetings 

• Sadness - Current political climate and rhetoric 

• Joy - My Philadelphia board is awesome. I feel lucky to work with them and very joyful thinking of what we have accomplished so far and planning for the future. 

• Fear - Not wanting to disappoint myself or others 

• Satisfaction - Exceeding goals  

• (added) Excitement - NBMBAA & Prospanica Conference in Philadelphia September 26th - 30th!!!! 

Q: If you had a superpower, what would it be and why?

A: I love food and travel, so my superpower would be I could eat whatever I want, wherever I want and not have any negative side effects. I have a pasta crazing…I can travel to Italy in an instant for the original fettuccine alfredo…Yes please… 

Q: What’s on top of your bucket list?

A: Nothing specific. I just want to continue living my life to the fullest. In the end…have no regrets. 

 

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