36. Turning Grief Into Growth with Mimi Gonzalez

What does it mean to navigate your career authentically while dealing with profound personal loss? Today I’m joined by the incredible Mimi Gonzalez, a community organizer, writer, and the founder of griefsense. Mimi is on a mission to make the conversation around grief, loss, and mortality more accessible and relevant, especially for young people from minoritized backgrounds.We dive deep into Mimi's journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, exploring how her experiences with grief have influenced her career choices and personal growth. Mimi opens up about the challenges of being a first-generation Afro-Latina in corporate America, the importance of finding and creating safe spaces, and the power of building a personal brand. We also discuss the concept of "griefsense," an intuition Mimi believes is unlocked after experiencing loss which can inspire purpose and creativity. Join us as we talk about the importance of authentic self-expression, the role of community in healing, and how to balance personal well-being with professional aspirations.Resources:Learn more at mimigonzalez.orgConnect with Mimi Gonzalez on LinkedInListen: griefsense podcastWatch: HINDZ on YouTube32. How can different generations work together? | Career Questions24. How do I define my personal brand? | Career QuestionsConnect with me:InstagramLinkedInYouTubeselfatwork.comProduced by NOVA Media