Have you ever felt like your life was falling apart, only to realize it was the beginning of something extraordinary? In this episode, we uncover the inspiring journey of Ana Gabriela, an immigration attorney who went from living in survival mode as a child in Guatemala to reclaiming her voice and building a successful law career in the US. Ana opens up about the moment her picture-perfect life crumbled overnight, forcing her to redefine the American dream and find strength she didn’t know she had. Along the way, she discovered the importance of listening to her intuition, putting herself first, and reigniting the fire within her. If you’ve ever wondered how to take back your power and truly find your voice, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.In this episode:- Gabriela’s challenging upbringing in Guatemala and the transformative experience of moving to the U.S. as a teenager.- Navigating the tough transition from high school to becoming a successful immigration attorney, despite facing discouragement.- Her powerful decision to leave an unfulfilling marriage and embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing.- The pivotal life events that led Gabriela to establish a nonprofit aimed at empowering women to rebuild their lives and find strength after abusive relationships.- How Gabriela is redefining her dreams, focusing on self-love, and living authentically after overcoming life-altering hardships.You’ll walk away with practical career tips on:- Challenging societal and self-imposed limitations that hinder your career growth- Seeking mentors who inspire and guide you through your career challenges- Building resilience by learning from personal adversities- Pursuing educational opportunities to expand your horizons- Participating in pro bono activities or community service to give back while expanding your experience and network in the fieldConnect with Fiorella:Download Your Free Latina Career PlaybookJoin Our Newsletter⁠Website⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠Book Free Discovery Call⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Instagram (Not Your Spicy Latina)⁠⁠Instagram (Latinas Ahead)⁠⁠Tik Tok (Not Your Spicy Latina)⁠⁠Tik Tok (Fiorella Lopez Lima)⁠Timestamps(00:00) Teaser(00:23) Welcome to Not Your Spicy Latina(01:14) Episode Overview(02:07) Episode Kickoff(02:13) Upbringing in Guatemala & Survival Mode (04:50) Moving to the U.S. & Family Dynamics (06:53) High School Experience(09:03) Passion for Immigration Law(12:19) College Journey & Mentoring Impact(14:45) Navigating Law School(18:10) Career Breakthrough in Business Immigration(22:14) Personal Growth and Healing Journey(31:15) Community and New Beginnings(32:56) Founding Nonprofit & Empowering Women(39:35) Advice for Listeners(41:11) Connecting with Gabriela(42:03) Connecting with Fiorella

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