114: The Gifts, Challenges, and Confidence of First-Gen Women with Dr. Lisette Sanchez

In this episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Lizette Sánchez, a licensed psychologist, speaker, and writer who works with first-gen leaders. Together, we had a heartfelt conversation about the unique strengths of first-gen women, the challenges we often face balancing cultural expectations, and how to reconnect with the confidence that’s already within us.I talked about:The natural gifts first-gen women bring: adaptability, resourcefulness, community-mindedness, and confidenceHow confidence isn’t something we “find” but something we reconnect with through actionThe cultural push-and-pull many of us experience, and how to move from conflict into integrationWhy boundaries are essential, not to create distance, but to deepen connection with both family and workThe difference between “having it all” and “doing it all,” and how to release perfectionismDr. Lizette’s LOOP framework for navigating imposter feelings: Letting go of perfection, Owning your wins, Opening up to support, and Practicing self-compassionThe power of collective healing in groups and communities, and why we’re not meant to do this work aloneThis conversation is packed with wisdom, reframes, and practical tools for every first-gen woman navigating leadership, identity, and self-doubt.Join my email list: https://wendyamara.kit.com/28c332254e--Connect with Dr. Lisette SanchezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefirstgenpsychologist/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefirstgenpsychologist/Connect with Wendy:Inspired Action WebsiteJoin Wendy's Email ListWendy’s WebsiteWendy’s InstagramWendy's LinkedInWendy's TikTokE-mail Wendy