Teacher burnout. First-gen hustle. Building your own table. What do they all have in common? They show what happens when the system doesn’t support us—and what’s possible when we choose ourselves instead.

In this episode, Leslie Rangel sits down with Alondra Solis, a former teacher turned entrepreneur, to talk about:

• Why so many teachers are leaving the classroom in 2025—and how burnout pushed Alondra to make a change.
• How Alondra created Cuídate, a brand rooted in community, wellness, and first-gen empowerment.
• What it looks like to stop waiting for a seat at the table and build your own.
• The power of self-care and community when starting something new.

If you’ve ever felt trapped in a career that drained you, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

• Alondra’s early years as a teacher and the breaking point that sparked her career shift.
• What it takes to launch a business from scratch while staying grounded.
• The mission behind Cuídate and how it supports first-gen entrepreneurs.
• Hard-won lessons about balance, identity, and creating something sustainable.

About the guest:
Alondra is the founder of Cuídate, a wellness brand designed to uplift and empower first-generation entrepreneurs. She brings her heart as an educator into building community spaces that center care, sustainability, and growth.

Key Highlights:

• From classroom burnout to starting fresh.
• Building Cuidate with first-gen leaders in mind.
• How self-care became central to Alondra’s entrepreneurial journey.

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• https://cuidateatx.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/cuidate.atx/
• https://www.tiktok.com/@cuidate.atx

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