Launch Your Light

Empowering Women in Finance & Business: Mona Wong’s Mortgage Journey & Networking Power

Jayme Rose Gray Season 2 Episode 19

In this dynamic episode of Launch Your Light, Jayme sits down with Mona Wong, Vice President of Sales at Cross Country Mortgage, to talk about her inspiring journey from hospitality to the mortgage industry, leadership, and her passion for empowering women through networking and mentorship.

Mona shares how she transitioned into the mortgage world, built her career during challenging economic times, and now leads a team lending across multiple states. As a leader of the Provisors networking group in New England, Mona is dedicated to helping women build strong networks and succeed in male-dominated industries.

This candid conversation covers career pivots, personal growth, motherhood, and breaking barriers in finance. Whether you’re in business, navigating a career shift, or simply love hearing stories of women rising into leadership, this episode is for you.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Mona’s inspiring journey from hospitality to Vice President of Sales in the mortgage industry
  • How she built a thriving career during market downturns & economic challenges
  • The importance of networking & community for women’s success in business
  • Real talk on navigating the male-dominated finance industry with confidence & assertiveness
  • Insights on personal growth, embracing risk, and expanding your energetic capacity
  • Mona’s experience as an empty nester at 51 and the feeling of being “born again”
  • How to tell your story & grow your presence through authentic marketing

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