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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 35 MIN

2. Building a Life Across Borders | Identity, Loss & Becoming

from Hats On! · host Laia Estorach Cavaller

(Episode in Spanish) Empezar de nuevo suena valiente. Pero nadie habla de lo que realmente cuesta.En este episodio de Hats On!, Angélica comparte su historia desde Colombia hasta el Reino Unido y España — construyendo una carrera global mientras navegaba identidad, presión y pertenencia.Con un doctorado en química y hoy COO en la industria de dispositivos médicos, su trayectoria parece extraordinaria desde fuera. Pero detrás hay una historia de resiliencia y la constante necesidad de demostrar que merecía estar en la mesa.Hablamos de:Construir una carrera en diferentes países y culturasLa soledad invisible de empezar de ceroSer mujer, inmigrante y líder en entornos exigentesRacismo, sesgos y la presión de rendir más que los demásMaternidad, identidad y redefinir el éxitoLos momentos que te rompen… y te transformanDesde la pérdida personal hasta una experiencia de salud que cambió su perspectiva, esta es una conversación sobre lo que realmente significa convertirse en quien eres.Si alguna vez sentiste que tenías que trabajar el doble solo para pertenecer — este episodio es para ti.---------------------------------------------------(ENG) She started from scratch several times. And no one saw what it really cost.In this episode of Hats On!, Angélica shares her journey from Colombia to the UK and Spain — building a global career in science and leadership while navigating identity, pressure, and belonging.With a PhD in chemistry and now a COO in the medical device industry, her path looks extraordinary from the outside. But behind it is a story of resilience, invisible struggles, and the constant need to prove she deserved to be in the room.We talk about:Building a career across countries and culturesThe hidden loneliness of starting overBeing a woman, immigrant, and leader in male-dominated spacesExperiencing racism, bias, and pressure to overperformMotherhood, identity, and redefining successThe moments that break you — and rebuild youFrom personal loss to a life-changing health scare, this is a conversation about what it really takes to become who you are. If you’ve ever felt like you had to work twice as hard just to belong — this episode is for you.Disclaimer: Guest's opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hats On! or its partners. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice.

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