In this episode of Peruvians of USA, host Nathalie sits down with Lidia, founder of Poderosa Coding, to discuss her inspiring transition from education to tech. While Lidia is not Peruvian, her journey is one that our community can learn from—especially when it comes to career pivots, job searching, and overcoming challenges like layoffs.
Lidia shares how she discovered coding, enrolled in a bootcamp during the pandemic, and landed her first job in tech. But the journey didn’t stop there—she also faced a layoff and had to navigate uncertainty. She opens up about how she rebuilt her career, leveraged personal branding, and used LinkedIn to create new opportunities.
🎧 Tune in to hear about:
✨ Switching careers & breaking into tech
✨ The reality of getting laid off & what to do next
✨ The power of networking & personal branding
✨ Resilience, adaptability, and career growth
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Love knows no borders, but it definitely comes with surprises! In this special Valentine’s Day episode ofPeruvians of USA, host Nathalie sits down with her husband, Marcus, for a heartfelt conversation about their journey—from dating to marriage and everything in between.
Together, they reflect on:
🌎 Navigating cultural differences in their relationship
🛫 Traveling to Peru and embracing Peruvian traditions
🗣 The challenges (and laughs) of learning Spanish & Spanglish moments
👨👩👧👦 The role of family in their love story
💪 How they’ve grown together while balancing work, life, and fitness
As a Peruvian and an African American couple, Nathalie and Marcus open up about their experiences, the lessons they’ve learned, and what it really means to build a life together across cultures.
✨ Whether you're in a multicultural relationship or just love a good love story, this episode is for you!
🔗 Listen now and celebrate love with us!
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En este episodio de Peruvians of USA, Nathalie conversa con Carlos Rua, un profesional peruano que trabaja en Amazon. Carlos comparte su inspiradora historia de cómo se mudó de Perú a los Estados Unidos para seguir una educación superior y una carrera en tecnología. Después de enfrentar un estancamiento profesional en Perú, Carlos decidió dar un paso audaz al prepararse para el GMAT y obtener un MBA en la Universidad de Virginia. En esta charla, aborda los desafíos culturales, la importancia del networking y su experiencia navegando en el proceso de reclutamiento como estudiante internacional.
Carlos también habla sobre su pasantía en Google durante la pandemia, su transición a Amazon y las lecciones que ha aprendido en el camino. Ya seas un estudiante internacional aspirante o un profesional que busca dar un salto en su carrera, este episodio ofrece valiosas lecciones sobre perseverancia, adaptación y éxito profesional en los EE.UU.
🎧 ¡Sintoniza para conocer la historia de Carlos y obtener consejos prácticos para tu propio camino!
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In this episode of Peruvians of USA, we sit down with Yajaira Morales, founder of Pura Tierra Inka Blends, to uncover her inspiring journey from veterinary technician to entrepreneur. 🌟 Yajaira shares how her Peruvian heritage and a dream during the pandemic guided her to create a line of natural self-care products rooted in tradition and innovation. 🇵🇪✨
🎧 What to expect in this episode:
Join us as we celebrate Yajaira's resilience, passion, and commitment to her roots. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration in business and life.
🎙️ Tune in now and discover how Pura Tierra Inka Blends bridges cultural heritage with modern entrepreneurship.
✨ Link to support Yajaira’s journey: www.PuraTierraInkaBlends.com
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