The Pressure of Being First-Gen: Guilt, Expectations & Success ft Elizabeth Quishpi

This episode is for the woman who’s carrying more than anyone realises, the first-gen woman who’s ambitious, grateful, determined… but quietly exhausted from holding it all together. The woman who’s building a future she’s never seen modelled, while trying not to disappoint the people who raised her. If that’s you, this conversation is going to make you feel seen. 🤍 Today on Boldly Ambitious, we’re joined by the incredible Elizabeth Quishpi - Co-Founder of Empower LATAM UK and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree. Born in Ecuador, raised between Spain, and now carving her own path in the UK, Elizabeth’s story reflects the reality so many first-gen women live but rarely speak about: pressure, responsibility, identity shifts, and the courage it takes to build a life your family has never experienced. Inside this week’s episode, we get into: ✨ The invisible pressures first-gen women carry ✨ Navigating success when you don’t have a blueprint ✨ Guilt, identity shifts & outgrowing old versions of yourself ✨ How to build from scratch when the world feels unfamiliar ✨ Representation, impact & creating opportunities for others ✨ & more If you’ve ever felt like you’re torn between who you want to be and who you were raised to be… If you’ve ever felt guilty for growing, for wanting more, or for dreaming bigger than your environment… This episode will remind you that you’re allowed to build a life that reflects your courage, not your fears. 🤍 Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 01:30 – Elizabeth’s Early Life & Background 05:05 – First Gen Pressure 35:05 – Building From Scratch 46:40 – Identity Shift & Growth 53:50 – Representation & Impact  55:40 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Check out Elizabeth: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliqc_/ Empower LATAM UK: https://www.instagram.com/empowerlatamuk/ Check out FIGS here: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts - https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices