Why Capable Women Set Their Goals Too Small & How To Change That ft Jennyfer Mejia

This episode is for the woman who knows she’s capable of more, but still finds herself dreaming smaller than she secretly wants to. The woman who’s ambitious, driven, hardworking… yet held back by ceilings she didn’t build. If that’s you, you’re going to feel so understood in this conversation. 🫶 Today on Boldly Ambitious, we’re joined by the powerhouse that is Jenn Mejia - Sales Manager, the first Latin American woman to step into leadership in her department at 25, and the Founder of Latina Rising, a non-profit empowering Latin American entrepreneurs in the UK. Featured in Forbes Ecuador, Time Out London, and having represented Ecuador at the United Nations… Jenn’s story sits at the intersection of leadership, psychology, identity, and what it means to believe you’re capable of more. Her journey is a masterclass in resilience, self-trust, and breaking internal limits that many ambitious women don’t even realise they have. Inside this week’s episode, we dig into: ✨ Why capable women often set their goals too small ✨ First-gen pressure, responsibility & internalised limits ✨ Moving from “I want more” to defining what “more” actually is ✨ Mindset, self-worth & building the courage to go bigger ✨ & more If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding yourself back, shrinking to stay safe, or downplaying what you really want… this episode will remind you that you’re allowed to want more, and you’re capable of creating it. Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 01:45 – Jenn’s Early Life & Background 05:50 – Why Capable Women Set Small Goals 18:15 – Wanting More vs Defining “More” 26:15 – First-Gen Ambition & Internal Barriers 31:50 – How To Raise the Bar for Yourself 46:10 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Check out Jenn: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennmejia__/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfermejia/ Latina Rising UK: https://www.instagram.com/latinarising.uk/ 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