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Most people think professionalism is about fitting in, but what if it’s actually the reason we feel disconnected from ourselves? This podcast explores the tension between who we are and who we feel pressured to be at work, in relationships, and in everyday life.

Through candid conversations, we unpack how different environments shape our behavior, how limiting beliefs form, and what it looks like to actually understand yourself beyond the roles you play.

Tools like ⁠⁠Plurawl⁠⁠ can help you break down your thoughts and understand what’s driving them → https://plurawl.com/

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In this week's unfiltered audio journal entry, I reflect on the challenges of sharing my startup idea and the fears of it being stolen. I start by highlighting how I dedicated March to overcoming these fears. I continued posting content about the app we're launching...and I couldn't have asked for a better response.

Here's the link to the video referenced in the episode.

Despite the uncertainties, I push forward with authenticity, determined to share my journey openly. From celebrating wins to facing insecurities, I get right into the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship. Follow along as I navigate the complexities of startup life and strive to overcome my fears while staying true to my vision.

Most people think professionalism is about fitting in, but what if it’s actually the reason we feel disconnected from ourselves? This podcast explores the tension between who we are and who we feel pressured to be at work, in relationships, and in everyday life.

Through candid conversations, we unpack how different environments shape our behavior, how limiting beliefs form, and what it looks like to actually understand yourself beyond the roles you play.

Tools like ⁠⁠Plurawl⁠⁠ can help you break down your thoughts and understand what’s driving them → https://plurawl.com/

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As an American-Dominican born and raised in the melting pot of an environment that is New York City, Pedro Fortunato has been sonically influenced by many styles of music. The genre styles he chooses to interpret range from Bachata to Bolero, Merengue, Afro-Dominican Rhythms & their fusions, as well as hints of Rock, R&B, Jazz & Hip Hop.

With the experimentation of blending genres and pushing the boundaries of certain cultural musical norms, Pedro Fortunato manages to deliver a truly unique sonic experience in a contemporary fashion while highlighting his Dominican roots.

In this week’s episode, Pedro shares how he broke away from the expectations of his family and became a professional musician. Growing up, Pedro knew that he was the oddball of the family. He spent his days playing instruments and dreaming of a career in the music industry. But he knew his family did not approve, so he left home to learn by experience. He joined local Dominican bands and studied in conservatories to hone his craft. Now he’s a Spotify-verified artist with over 40,000 listens across the platform. Listen to hear more about his journey and how he found the courage to perform in front of thousands of fans. 

Follow Pedro on:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6QHWI8UZiwnuJHWbhfJMGT?si=D3myZAwxSYODmbOEjFZQOg&nd=1&dlsi=fc9173bfdbb949d0 

Website: https://www.pedrofortunatomusic.com/ 

Instagram: @/pedrofortunatomusic/ 

Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Most people think professionalism is about fitting in, but what if it’s actually the reason we feel disconnected from ourselves? This podcast explores the tension between who we are and who we feel pressured to be at work, in relationships, and in everyday life.

Through candid conversations, we unpack how different environments shape our behavior, how limiting beliefs form, and what it looks like to actually understand yourself beyond the roles you play.

Tools like ⁠⁠Plurawl⁠⁠ can help you break down your thoughts and understand what’s driving them → https://plurawl.com/

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Most people think professionalism is about fitting in, but what if it’s actually the reason we feel disconnected from ourselves? This podcast explores the tension between who we are and who we feel pressured to be at work, in relationships, and in everyday life.

Through candid conversations, we unpack how different environments shape our behavior, how limiting beliefs form, and what it looks like to actually understand yourself beyond the roles you play.

Tools like ⁠⁠Plurawl⁠⁠ can help you break down your thoughts and understand what’s driving them → https://plurawl.com/

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After graduating from the 2-year Honors Program at New York Law School, Janelle began her career defending employees who were illegally underpaid by their employers. While she thoroughly enjoyed her work and the clients she served (mostly undocumented immigrants), she sought to expand her knowledge within employment law and began working for a firm that specialized in workplace discrimination and sexual harassment claims. As someone who had personally experienced sexual harassment and stalking while in law school, Janelle took a personal interest in representing workers who had faced similar experiences in the workplace with little to no protections afforded to them. Hundreds of represented employees later, Janelle joined a hiring and payroll startup as the Leader of Labor Affairs and oversaw legal matters relating to labor and employment law, business contracts, and general counseling work as needed.

Janelle founded Gen Esq Law to provide quality affordable legal options to small businesses and employees. Through her TikTok educational videos, Janelle continues to dedicate her time and talents to helping make the workplace a more fair, appropriate, and prosperous environment for all.

In this week’s episode, Janelle tells all about her life as a Latina in law and how she found herself opening her own practice. As a kid, her father instilled a lot of confidence in herself and her actions. Today she uses the same confidence she’s learned to feel comfortable in every room she’s in and win her cases. She uses TikTok to spread awareness about NYC labor and discrimination laws and is currently accepting clients. Listen to this episode to hear all about her incredible journey to becoming a founder and a viral sensation.

Follow Janelle on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janellejromero/ 

Website: https://janelleesq.com/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janelle_rb 

Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Most people think professionalism is about fitting in, but what if it’s actually the reason we feel disconnected from ourselves? This podcast explores the tension between who we are and who we feel pressured to be at work, in relationships, and in everyday life.

Through candid conversations, we unpack how different environments shape our behavior, how limiting beliefs form, and what it looks like to actually understand yourself beyond the roles you play.

Tools like ⁠⁠Plurawl⁠⁠ can help you break down your thoughts and understand what’s driving them → https://plurawl.com/

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This week's been a rollercoaster. Caught myself getting judgmental after an anxiety nap, questioning the realness of my feelings. It's been hard, honestly feeling a bit emotional and just craving a hug from my Abuela. Despite trying to stick to my ideal morning routine—waking up early, hydrating, journaling, hitting the gym—I've been thrown off, especially when my schedule doesn't go as planned.

Ironically, marking my three-year anniversary out of corporate life made me reflect on the importance of routine for my mental health. Yet, I've struggled with self-doubt, especially on days I felt unproductive. A successful speaking engagement gave me a moment of validation, reminding me why I do what I do, despite the internal battles with imposter syndrome.

I've realized it's crucial to celebrate the wins, no matter how small, and change the narrative I tell myself. Taking care of my mental health is essential, not a sign of weakness. It's about being kind to ourselves, recognizing our accomplishments, and understanding our worth isn't tied to productivity. As I look forward to the launch of the Plurawl app, it's a reminder to stay true to ourselves and cherish those moments of joy and validation.

Most people think professionalism is about fitting in, but what if it’s actually the reason we feel disconnected from ourselves? This podcast explores the tension between who we are and who we feel pressured to be at work, in relationships, and in everyday life.

Through candid conversations, we unpack how different environments shape our behavior, how limiting beliefs form, and what it looks like to actually understand yourself beyond the roles you play.

Tools like ⁠⁠Plurawl⁠⁠ can help you break down your thoughts and understand what’s driving them → https://plurawl.com/

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Sean Adu-Gyamfi is a top residential rental and sales specialist at Mantus Real Estate, focusing on Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. With a degree in mathematics, his comprehensive background allows him to analyze every transaction from an investment sales standpoint, while still catering to his clients’ overall real estate needs. Sean's professional experience has helped him to establish a large and diverse network and provided him the opportunity to work with a large range of clients who have been thoroughly impressed with his professionalism, market knowledge, and transparency. 

Prior to working at Mantus Real Estate, Sean was a top business consultant at Zillow Group, where he educated other brokers on how to best understand market sales trends and build their own real estate businesses. Sean has a true passion for helping his clients find the home of their dreams. Outside of real estate, Sean is a professional DJ and event curator, who has performed at some of the top venues in NYC as well as Boston and his hometown of Providence, RI.

In this week’s episode, Sean shares what authenticity means to him as a Black real estate manager living in NYC. He talks about how he’s learned to let go of code-switching, how he learned the “rules” of looking presentable in the real estate world, and what it means to be an entrepreneur in an African household. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear all of Sean’s incredible stories and life lessons. 

Follow Sean on:

Instagram: @nyobroker

Website: https://mantusnyc.com/contact/ 

Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Most people think professionalism is about fitting in, but what if it’s actually the reason we feel disconnected from ourselves? This podcast explores the tension between who we are and who we feel pressured to be at work, in relationships, and in everyday life.

Through candid conversations, we unpack how different environments shape our behavior, how limiting beliefs form, and what it looks like to actually understand yourself beyond the roles you play.

Tools like ⁠⁠Plurawl⁠⁠ can help you break down your thoughts and understand what’s driving them → https://plurawl.com/

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Most people think professionalism is about fitting in, but what if it’s actually the reason we feel disconnected from ourselves? This podcast explores the tension between who we are and who we feel pressured to be at work, in relationships, and in everyday life.

Through candid conversations, we unpack how different environments shape our behavior, how limiting beliefs form, and what it looks like to actually understand yourself beyond the roles you play.

Tools like ⁠⁠Plurawl⁠⁠ can help you break down your thoughts and understand what’s driving them → https://plurawl.com/

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Odalys Jasmine is a first-generation Honduran American from Southeast San Diego. She’s the host of the incredible podcast - the Hella Latin@. She created Hella Latin@ for Latinos to tell their first-generation and immigrant story, and share their unique experience of navigating identity in the U.S. Since starting her podcast, she’s become a LinkedIn-managed creator, won the top 61 Latino podcasts in 2021, and signed contracts with big tech to speak about topics curated for Latinos. 

In this week’s episode, Pabel and Jasmine catch up and talk all about the next steps in their creative careers. Odalys talks about her new job and battling with feelings of imposter syndrome. She talks about not wanting to be a sellout while still achieving all of her career goals and balancing her own company with the Hella Latin@ podcast. Pabel talks about building the Plurawl app, why he cannot be a perfectionist, and why he’s trying to make mental health resources more accessible. He’s also going on tour (!!!) so make sure to subscribe and follow us on Instagram for more information on tour dates. 

Follow Odalys on:

Instagram: @hellalatinopodcast 

TikTok: @hellalatina 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/odalysjasmine/ 

Website: https://www.odalysjasmine.com/ 

Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Most people think professionalism is about fitting in, but what if it’s actually the reason we feel disconnected from ourselves? This podcast explores the tension between who we are and who we feel pressured to be at work, in relationships, and in everyday life.

Through candid conversations, we unpack how different environments shape our behavior, how limiting beliefs form, and what it looks like to actually understand yourself beyond the roles you play.

Tools like ⁠⁠Plurawl⁠⁠ can help you break down your thoughts and understand what’s driving them → https://plurawl.com/

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Do you celebrate your progress? Are you impatient with the process?

Pabel's his biggest critic and he often finds himself feeling impatient ont he progress he's making. That said, one meeting seems to have shifted his whole perspective on productivity, success, and celebration.

He went from feeling insecure/ impatient to feeling like he could bench press a building...while rapping DMX...in the song "What's My Name?".

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