<p>Have you ever dreamed of turning your passion for helping others into a career that uplifts your community? Alondra did just that. As an immigrant from Mexico growing up in the Midwest, she faced the unique challenges of being a first-generation college student. Now, as a Career Coach and Founder of Soluna Career Consulting, Alondra helps BIPOC and first-gen professionals land their next job. This episode is packed with career advice: staying resilient during your job search, interviewing with confidence, exploring new career opportunities—even when it’s scary—and building a community that celebrates collaboration over competition. If you’re ready to rewrite your career story, this one’s for you. </p><p><br /></p><p><br />In this episode:</p><p><br /></p><li><p>- Alondra's journey from Mexico to Iowa, where her love for education changed her life forever.</p></li><li><p>- Her experience as a first-generation college student and the importance of finding your people.</p></li><li><p>- How her career path from prevention educator to school counselor ignited her passion for impactful community work. </p></li><li><p>- Alondra’s fearless leap into entrepreneurship and how she’s building a supportive network for BIPOC professionals.</p></li><li><p>- Actionable advice on navigating the job market, crushing interviews, and keeping a positive mindset.</p></li><p><br /></p><p>You’ll walk away with practical career tips on:</p><p><br /></p><li><p>- Turning fear into fuel to make bold career moves</p></li><li><p>- Shifting from a scarcity mindset to believing in abundant opportunities</p></li><li><p>- Finding allies and sponsors who help push your career forward</p></li><li><p>- Breaking the cycle of competition and lifting each other up in the workplace</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></li><p><strong>Connect with Alondra:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alondra-canizal-hsu/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/solunacareerpdx/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Connect with Fiorella:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.fiorellalopez.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Website⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/fiorellalopezlima" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Linktree⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://calendly.com/info-71xn/discovery-call-individual?month=2025-01" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Book Free Discovery Call⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@notyourspicylatinapod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠YouTube⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorellalopez90/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠LinkedIn⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/notyourspicylatinapod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Instagram (Not Your Spicy Latina)⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/latinasahead" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Instagram (Latinas Ahead)⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@notyourspicylatinapod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Tik Tok (Not Your Spicy Latina)⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fiorellalopezlima" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Tik Tok (Fiorella Lopez Lima)⁠</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>(00:00) Welcome to Not Your Spicy Latina</p><p>(00:51) Episode Overview</p><p>(01:38) Episode Kickoff</p><p>(01:54) Moving to the U.S. from Mexico</p><p>(02:47) Early Childhood &amp; Education Experiences </p><p>(04:32) High School &amp; College Years</p><p>(10:16) Journalism Interest Before Pivoting</p><p>(12:14) First Job After College: Prevention Educator</p><p>(15:27) School Counseling &amp; Career Coaching</p><p>(19:21) Why Representation Matters </p><p>(20:10) The Vision Behind Soluna Career Consulting</p><p>(22:24) Job Search &amp; Interviewing Advice</p><p>(32:18) Mindset and Manifesting Abundance as Entrepreneurs</p><p>(35:44) Advice for Listeners</p><p>(37:22) Connecting with Alondra</p><p>(37:52) Connecting with Fiorella</p><p><br /></p>