BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED - Career Growth, Women Entrepreneurs, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Growth Mindset, Confidence

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks to the creator and woman behind LATINA MONEY, Janet Cruz Padrón. Some of you may already be part of the close 120k people following Latina Money her social media accounts. It is safe to say that Janet is creating a movement, by fusing education, media, technology, and storytelling, Latina Money is empowering modern women to lift the taboo and harness the tremendous power that money has to rewrite cultural narratives. Janet believes in the massive power that "talking" can have in positively transforming and elevating cultures and communities. As a Millennial Latina influencer, podcaster, and financial educator, Jane't passion for keeping these critical conversations going has led her to create the Latina Money Institute, a nonprofit research institute whose mission is to advance awareness of the Latina wealth gap and its impact. In this interview Janet shares how everything in life boils down to relationships, even our money, how our childhood shapes our relationship with finances and what she learned from some of the most powerful and wealthy individuals when it comes to talking money. Connect with Latina Money: Instagram: @latina_money FB: Latina Money Latinamoney.com Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed But First, She Failed FB Community

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks to award-winning social Media Strategist Roohi Amber. Roohi has worked with Global brands for over a decade helping them with their social content and campaigns and recently transitioned into the tech world with her new role as a Senior Strategist for Adobe. Roohi is also a mother, military wife and owner of the new Satin Baby Sheet company, Seaside Avenue that recently had a very successful launch. A third culture kid, Roohi is a second generation British Indian, born and raised in London, now living and raising a "fourth culture kid" in the states. Her passion for storytelling, advocacy and documenting finds an outlet through her Instagram page, where she microblogs about her lived experience. In this interview she shares why now is the time for minority women to share their stories, how failing at a career can be a great thing, how hiring mothers can be a huge asset to companies and more. Connect with Roohi: Instagram: @Roohiamber @seaside.avenue seasideavenue.co Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed But First, She Failed FB Community

In this episode, Host Paola speaks with Well-Known Functional Practitioner and founder of Omni Wellness, Victoria Franca. Victoria helps career-driven individuals that are feeling the burden of stress, focus on their well-being by addressing the root cause of their symptoms through balancing their minerals, hormones, and gut health. This is a topic that many of us don't think about because we are so busy taking care of everyone else that we forget to take care of ourselves which ends up leading to symptoms and ultimately limiting us from showing up as our best selves. In this interview Victoria shares how to listen to our bodies when it's trying to tell us something is off, how the American dream can affect our health and why curiosity is one of the most important things. Connect with Victoria: Instagram: @victoria.wellness www.omnewellness.com Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed But First, She Failed FB Community

In this episode, Host Paola Soares shares 5 steps to successfully check in with yourself and your 2021 goals to finish the year strong and crush your goals. July 2nd, is the official halfway point of the year, it will be the 183rd of the year! You know what that means, we have the next half of the year to either continue to work towards our goals and dreams and that can be either very exciting or very overwhelming. You may have felt so discouraged with 2020 that when 2021 started you didn't feel like setting goals, that's ok too. This is a good place to start. Whether you wrote down your goals at the beginning of the year or you are having a hard time dreaming at the moment, this episode will be helpful to you. Paola walks us through 5 steps to check in with yourself to make sure you end the year strong, happy and fulfilled. Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed But First, She Failed FB Community

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with Sabrina Horn the author of the newly released book, MAKE IT, DON'T FAKE IT: Leading with Authenticity for Real Business Success. Sabrina, an Award-winning CEO, C-suite Advisor, Entrepreneur And Communications Expert is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to succeeding not only was she the CEO of her own highly successful Tech Public Relations Firm but she has also advised hundreds of C-suite executives for over 20 Years and now she is taking what she learned and giving leaders the tools to resist "short hacks" and the courage to lead with authenticity and integrity in her new book. In this interview she discusses how to overcome imposter syndrome, why "faking it till you make it" is the worst advice, and how to gain confidence when making big decisions. Connect with Sabrina: Sabrinahorn.com Let's Connect: Take the Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz & Join our E-mail List! Instagram: @butfirstshefailed But First, She Failed FB Community

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with former cosmetic dentist turned best-selling author, international speaker, serial entrepreneur, sought-after leadership coach, and trainer, Dr. Neeta Bhushan. Neeta who is also the Founder of the Global GRIT institute, co-founder of the Dharma Coaching Institute and 3x time author of the best-selling books Emotional GRIT: 8 Steps to Master Your Emotions, Transform Your Thoughts, and Change Your World, The Book of Coaching, and The business book of coaching; left her 7 figure dental practice to transform smiles from the inside out which led her across 45 countries while simultaneously developing research. Sparked by her own life experiences overcoming multiple extreme adversities, including being orphaned at a young age, surviving an abusive marriage of domestic violence, and overcoming extensive loss, her breakthrough research in Emotional Grit has been endorsed & utilized by renowned leaders, corporations, students and organizations around the world. In this episode Neeta discusses why being in community is important, why emotional grit is crucial and how to decode your genius. Connect with Neeta: Instagram: @neetabhushan globalgrit.co Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed But First, She Failed FB Community

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with trailblazing, Million Dollar Listing Real Estate Agent Bethany Martinez. Bethany a highly successful and influential Real Estate Agent in the beautiful city of Miami is also a known industry leader that has acquired a large following on Social media for her helpful content. Bethany is passionate about helping other women in business so much so that she created Females For Profit, an organization that helps women entrepreneurs connect, network and more. In this interview she shares the importance of serving others, how fear of failing can hinder you and the power of networking. Connect with Bethany: Instagram: @bethanymartinezpa @femalesforprofit www.thebmrteam.com Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed But First, She Failed FB Community

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with the best -selling Children's book Author, Sharifa Anozie. Author of It's In You--A Book For Big Dreamers & Sibling Love. Sharifa has also created the Author Hive, a space to help other authors, publishers, illustrators and more navigate the at-times tumultuous book industry. Before entering into the book space she was a successful entertainment reporter working for Hollywood Reporter writing for print, online and covering various Red Carpet Events in Hollywood. In addition she also has a thriving jewelry brand and ministry that has an audience of over 300,000 across all platforms. In this interview she shares why you should never take a job just for the money, how trusting her instincts and moving across the country led her to landing her dream job and why mindset is everything. Connect with Sharifa: Instagram: @SharifaAnozie sharifaAnozie.com Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed But First, She Failed FB Community

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks to the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the new and innovative non-profit organization, The Firehouse Dream, and Owner of Authentic Adventure Co. Jasmine Lopez. Her unique non-profit model helps young adult creatives from communities that have experienced disinvestment by creating opportunities to discover creative skill sets like photography, cinematography, brand identity and more all while being equipped with financial wellness and other tools needed to create an income. In this interview she shares what led her to create her holistic approach to helping creative entrepreneurs, the importance of "imagining" and how bankruptcy ultimately shifted the trajectory of her life for the better. Connect with Jasmine: Instagram: @authenticadventureco Thefireshousedream.org Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed But First, She Failed FB Community

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks to Life Stylist, Interior Designer and Content Creator, Geri Del Vento. Geri who owns a successful full service residential and personal styling firm is a highly talented stylist that is passionate about interior design, styling and a sought after consultant with all things creative. She's worked with a variety of brands and big names when it comes to designing spaces and bringing to life photoshoots, installations and more. In addition she is a talented content creator that combines incredibly helpful how-to's along with fashion and interior design tips that are always esthetically pleasing on the daily. In this episode Geri shares the importance of seasons and why you shouldn't underestimate the one you are in now, how closing her dream business led her to pivot and thrive in different industries and how perfectionism can limit you. Connect with Geri: Instagram: @geridelvento Geridelvento.com Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed But First, She Failed FB Community

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks to celebrity ghostwriter and journalist, Pauleanna Reid. Reid owns a highly successful full service ghostwriting agency where she and her team help high profile leaders and celebrities turn their stories into powerful brand assets. She is also a senior contributor at Forbes and Business Insider where she reports on female leaders that are shaping the future. In addition she is also a speaker and the founder of New Girl On The Block a mentorship program for millennial women. In this interview she shares why carving out your lane in your industry is key, why it's important to trust your gut, and why having mentors is crucial. Connect with Pauleanna: Instagram: @pauleannareid Pauleannareid.com Newgirlontheblock.com thewritersblok.com Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed But First, She Failed FB Community

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks to Trailblazing Designer Dionna Dorsey. Dionna who has experience designing for the likes of Oscar De La Renta, has been featured in Forbes, Bustle and People among others. Her lifestyle brand "District of Clothing" exploded last year. You may have seen some of her designs such as "Don't Touch the Artwork" and "Trust Black Women" all over social media. In addition, Dionna has a successful design company where she offers creative direction, graphic design and brand strategy. In this interview she speaks about how failing the LSAT ultimately led her to studying fashion in Europe, how being laid off from working in Fashion caused her to pivot and hire herself, and how success is not linear. Connect with Dionna: Instagram: @dionnadorsey @districtofclothing Dionnadorsey.com Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed But First, She Failed FB Community

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks to powerhouse interior designer, Ann Ueno. Before launching her highly successful full-service interior design firm, she spent many years as a leader in the corporate world, as a marketing executive for Starwood Hotels among others. In this interview she shares how being transparent in the corporate space about her dream passion projects led to her being asked to design a commercial project that ultimately launched her design business. She also shares why failure isn't in her vocabulary, why it's important to live our lives authentically and why it's so important to invest in ourselves. Connect with Ann: Instagram: @annuenointeriordesign Annueno.com Let's Connect: But First, She Failed FB Community But First, She Failed Instagram

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with the Founder and CEO of Horacio Printing, the incredible Polly Payne. Her company is best known for their wildly popular dream planners that have helped thousands redesign their lives to live more purpose filled lives. In this interview she gets real and transparent about moments where she felt like she failed and many of the challenges she had to overcome when launching her business including some limiting beliefs. Listen as she shares wisdom along with practical steps on how to design a purpose filled life. Connect with Polly: horacioprinting.com @horacioprinting @polly_payne Let's Connect: But First, She Failed FB Community But First, She Failed Instagram

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks to 5X "The Knot's Best Wedding" award winner, wedding photographer and educator Erika Diaz about her moments of "Failure". Diaz gets real and vulnerable about moments of feeling stuck and the actions she took to get unstuck and eventually on track to living the life of her dreams. She shares how therapy was a game-changer in overcoming limiting beliefs and getting her to a purpose filled life. In this candid conversation Diaz shares moments of failure, her journey to the top of her profession and how she found her unique voice. Connect with Erika: Instagram: @ErikaDiazPhoto erikadiazphoto.com Erikadiazphoto.com/education Let's Connect: But First, She Failed FB Community But First, She Failed Instagram

In this first episode of the But First, She Failed Podcast, Host Paola Soares takes you behind the scenes and gets vulnerable sharing details about her story of "failure". She shares how it propelled her to where she is today and why she is so passionate about helping others redefine "failure". She goes deep and shares about having a thriving career that was on the rise in national news and how a moment of "failure" turned into a deep, fear that kept her paralyzed for years. In this episode you can also hear a little more about what you can expect to hear in future episodes of this podcast. Let's Connect: But First, She Failed FB Community But First, She Failed Instagram