Focusing on a single aspect of formal education and getting a degree was seen as the golden ticket to success for almost every first-gen immigrant. 

That belief created massive pressure on an entire generation of kids, who saw themselves forced to get a degree and then felt massively disappointed when reality showed them that "just a degree" isn't enough to succeed.

In today's episode, I'm joined by the fantastic Gabriela Cervantes. Gabriela is a go-getter, an unstoppable force who trailblazed and conquered dark places to become a social worker, write a book, host a podcast, and then make the leap of faith into entrepreneurship. She owns Postres Café, a warm-hearting coffee place where people can feel at home while enjoying delicious food and drinks. 

We had a fantastic conversation about how Latinas can step into their own journey and carve their own path to success, regardless of the desires and rules imposed by first-gen parents. Gabriela also talks about the mental health issues many Latino kids experience for being the first in the family to attend college, the blur between what's Mexican and what's Catholic, and how that misconception plays into our culture. 

In addition, we delve into Gabriela's background and upbringing, her transition from social worker to entrepreneur, her relationship with her family, and so much more. 

Tune in to Episode 126 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn how Gabriela built and cemented her unique path to success. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about Gabriela's background (6:26)
• Different generations of immigrants and different ways of seeing life (12:02)
• Don't meet the expectations; you're a failure. Meet them, and you are vain (20:16)
• The clear pattern Gabriela saw as a social worker in Latino culture and families of immigrants (24:24)
• From social worker to entrepreneur (26:11)
• Action breeds clarity (35:40)
• Gabriela tips on how amigas can handle their shit (47:16)

Connect with Gabriela:

• LinkedIn
• Postres Café website
• Postres Café Instagram
• Postres Café Facebook

Let's Connect!

• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.