Alitzel Guerrero is the author of No Fear To Shine, a book about leaving behind the “Nice Girl” and unleashing the wise woman within. Mafe and Ali chat about finding your voice, healing your feminine energy, and self-publishing your first book as a Latina immigrant.

Alitzel shares how moving from Mexico to Hungary helped her reconnect with herself, overcome the fear of speaking up, and step into her power. If you’ve ever felt stuck between cultures, silenced by expectations, or secretly dreamed of writing a book – this episode's for you.

✨ Mentioned in the episode:

• How moving to a new country helped her find her voice
• The three S’s every immigrant gets gifted – Solitude, Stillness, and Silence
• Healing your feminine energy and reconnecting with your voice
• What it really takes to self-publish a book

(00:00) Intro

(03:00) Moving from Mexico to Hungary: Culture Shock & Tinder Plot Twist

(08:00) From Quiet Girl to Extrovert: Reinventing in a New Culture

(09:30) The Gift of the 3 S’s: Solitude, Stillness & Silence

(15:00) When Did Her Voice Start to Feel Powerful?

(19:00) Rewriting Her Family Story Through Her Own Voice

(28:00) Why She Self-Published Her Book (And You Can Too)

(32:00) How Easy It Really Is to Publish with Amazon KDP

(36:00) The Most Healing Part of Writing Brillar Sin Miedo (No Fear to Shine)

(45:00) What Bravery Looks Like Now: TEDx, Rejection & Self-Approval

Connect with Alitzel Guerrero

Website | https://www.alitzelguerrero.com

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/alitzelguerrero_/

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