<p>In this episode of <em>The Way to College Podcast</em>, Dr. Jose Saldivar sits down with licensed funeral director and embalmer <strong>Arielle Caraveo. </strong> We talk resilience, reinvention, and pivoting when life does not go according to plan. From academic probation at UT Austin to launching her own funeral home and founding a nonprofit inspired by her own traumatic birth experience, Arielle shares a story marked by courage, faith, and perseverance. </p><p>Throughout the conversation, Arielle reflects on entrepreneurship, work-life balance, grief, motherhood, and the power of pivoting without losing sight of your purpose. This episode is for anyone navigating setbacks, chasing a dream, or trying to build a meaningful life despite unexpected challenges. </p><p></p>