Episode 12: The Burping Connector | How Rosa Yupari Turned a Language Fail into Career Gold

We’ve all had that mortifying language mix-up moment. But few handle it like Rosa Yupari.In this hilarious and heart-warming episode of Thoughts Between Shots, Rosa shares how a single mispronounced word in front of 3M executives turned into the best mistake of her career. From saying her electrical connector was "belching" instead of "bulging" to proudly owning the laughter in the room, Rosa’s story is a masterclass in confidence, humor, and belonging.We also talk about:How immigrants can use humor to defuse embarrassment and build connectionWhy perfection isn’t required to earn respectStorytelling lessons for technical professionals and leadersHow to own the room, even when things go wrongIf you’ve ever held back from speaking up because of your accent, language gaps, or fear of being misunderstood, this episode will remind you that your story and your voice belong in every room.