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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2025 · 49 MIN

#10 "I LOVED my life in Peru" "We moved here on a tourist visa" "Being an immigrant is REALLY HARD"

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Meet Fiorella (or Fio) Lopez—a Peruvian immigrant, first-generation Latina, and Certified Career Coach. As the Founder of Latinas Ahead, she helps Latinas shift from feeling undervalued in their careers to embracing their worth and getting clear on their path, so they can confidently create the fulfilling careers and income they deserve. Through her podcast, Not Your Spicy Latina, Fio amplifies the voices of multi-faceted Latinas, creating a safe space to share their stories, break down stereotypes, and honor the rich diversity and depth of Latina experiences. Learn about Fiorella and the experiences that shaped her into the woman she is today! Timestamps 00:00- Teaser 00:53- Guest Introduction 02:10- What does it mean to be an immigrant? 05:06- Growing up in Peru 09:28- A unique Christmas Tradition 14:46- Economic Pressures and Political Instability in Peru 20:45- Moving to the Miami in the 90's: Culture shock and new way of life 28:52- "The second week of school this girl wanted to fight me" 32:55- Crumbling family dynamics & struggling in silence 36:12- The power of friendships: "Friendships in Latin America are so different" 42:20- Advice for 15 year old Fiorella 48:45- Closing remarks & the importance of sharing our immigration stories Connect with Fiorella: Podcast: ⁠Not Your Spicy Latina Website: https://www.fiorellalopez.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorellalopez90/ Support the podcast: If you liked this episode make sure to follow "DOCE" and leave a comments in the reviews. Follow us on us: Instagram: ⁠@doce.podcast ⁠(https://www.instagram.com/doce.podcast/reels/) TikTok: ⁠@doce.podcast⁠ (https://www.tiktok.com/@doce.podcast) Youtube: ⁠@docepodcast⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@docepodcast)

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