Have you ever dreamed of turning your passion for helping others into a career that uplifts your community? Alondra did just that. As an immigrant from Mexico growing up in the Midwest, she faced the unique challenges of being a first-generation college student. Now, as a Career Coach and Founder of Soluna Career Consulting, Alondra helps BIPOC and first-gen professionals land their next job. This episode is packed with career advice: staying resilient during your job search, interviewing with confidence, exploring new career opportunities—even when it’s scary—and building a community that celebrates collaboration over competition. If you’re ready to rewrite your career story, this one’s for you. In this episode:- Alondra's journey from Mexico to Iowa, where her love for education changed her life forever.- Her experience as a first-generation college student and the importance of finding your people.- How her career path from prevention educator to school counselor ignited her passion for impactful community work. - Alondra’s fearless leap into entrepreneurship and how she’s building a supportive network for BIPOC professionals.- Actionable advice on navigating the job market, crushing interviews, and keeping a positive mindset.You’ll walk away with practical career tips on:- Turning fear into fuel to make bold career moves- Shifting from a scarcity mindset to believing in abundant opportunities- Finding allies and sponsors who help push your career forward- Breaking the cycle of competition and lifting each other up in the workplaceConnect with Alondra:LinkedInInstagramConnect with Fiorella:⁠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(01:38) Episode Kickoff(01:54) Moving to the U.S. from Mexico(02:47) Early Childhood & Education Experiences (04:32) High School & College Years(10:16) Journalism Interest Before Pivoting(12:14) First Job After College: Prevention Educator(15:27) School Counseling & Career Coaching(19:21) Why Representation Matters (20:10) The Vision Behind Soluna Career Consulting(22:24) Job Search & Interviewing Advice(32:18) Mindset and Manifesting Abundance as Entrepreneurs(35:44) Advice for Listeners(37:22) Connecting with Alondra(37:52) Connecting with Fiorella

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