Carmen founded Galuriña, a business focused on harvesting and processing seaweed. Transitioning from the textile industry, Carmen faced economic, bureaucratic, and gender-related challenges. She critiques the disproportionate burden of domestic responsibilities on women and emphasizes the importance of sharing these tasks to achieve personal and professional growth. She calls for collective action, inclusive leadership, and the recognition of rural women’s voices in shaping decisions that affect their lives and communities.