Ever wondered how to juggle a thriving 9-to-5 career while pursuing your passion project? Meet Bianca Alba, a public health baddie by day and a travel podcaster by night. In this episode, Bianca shares her inspiring journey—from working on the frontlines of major public health crises like the Zika outbreak and COVID-19 to creating This Latina Travels, a podcast dedicated to empowering women of color to explore the world fearlessly. We dive into her roots in Bolivia, her experiences as a first-generation Latina college graduate, and how she discovered self-love while starting fresh in a new city. With six continents under her belt, Bianca is on a mission to break barriers so more mujeres like us can take up space across the globe. Tune in for real talk on public health, travel, and balancing work with a side hustle—one passport stamp at a time!In this episode:- How this first-gen Boliviana transformed a CDC deployment to Puerto Rico into her dream life- The inspiring journey behind the creation of This Latina Travels podcast- Balancing life as a “public health baddie by day” and “a full-time traveler around the clock”- Real talk on breaking barriers in federal spaces that lack Latina leadership- Why time—not money—is the ultimate key to exploring the worldYou’ll walk away with practical career tips on:- Using your day job strategically while pursuing passion projects- Finding jobs and employers that fit your lifestyle- Building authentic connections and community before you even need them- Taking calculated risks in your career and stepping outside your comfort zone - Creating a sustainable career path that enables personal growthConnect with Bianca:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTikTokXWebsiteConnect with Fiorella Lopez Lima:⁠Website⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠Book Free Discovery Call⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Instagram (Not Your Spicy Latina)⁠⁠Instagram (Latinas Ahead)⁠⁠Tik Tok (Not Your Spicy Latina)⁠⁠Tik Tok (Fiorella Lopez Lima)⁠Timestamps(00:00) Welcome to Not Your Spicy Latina(00:51) Episode Overview(01:45) Episode Kickoff(02:51) Childhood & Upbringing (06:39) College Experience as a First Gen Latina (10:35) Master’s Degree & Starting a Career in Public Health(13:17) Self-Discovery in a New City (17:01) Deployment to Puerto Rico & Career Growth(21:36) Creating This Latina Travels During COVID-19(29:08) Balancing Full-Time Job and Travel Podcast (31:35) What’s Next for This Latina Travels(32:57) Advice for Listeners(34:02) Connecting with Bianca(34:51) Connecting with Fiorella

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