Meet Fiorella (or Fio) Lopez—a Peruvian immigrant, first-generation Latina, and Certified Career Coach. As the Founder of Latinas Ahead, she helps Latinas shift from feeling undervalued in their careers to embracing their worth and getting clear on their path, so they can confidently create the fulfilling careers and income they deserve.

Through her podcast, Not Your Spicy Latina, Fio amplifies the voices of multi-faceted Latinas, creating a safe space to share their stories, break down stereotypes, and honor the rich diversity and depth of Latina experiences. Learn about Fiorella and the experiences that shaped her into the woman she is today!

Timestamps

00:00- Teaser

00:53- Guest Introduction

02:10- What does it mean to be an immigrant?

05:06- Growing up in Peru

09:28- A unique Christmas Tradition

14:46- Economic Pressures and Political Instability in Peru

20:45- Moving to the Miami in the 90's: Culture shock and new way of life

28:52- "The second week of school this girl wanted to fight me"

32:55- Crumbling family dynamics & struggling in silence

36:12- The power of friendships: "Friendships in Latin America are so different"

42:20- Advice for 15 year old Fiorella

48:45- Closing remarks & the importance of sharing our immigration stories

Connect with Fiorella: Podcast: ⁠Not Your Spicy Latina Website: https://www.fiorellalopez.com/ Email: info@fiorellalopez.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorellalopez90/

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**El contenido de esta entrevista es información general y no asesoramiento legal** Conoce a Ana Gabriela Urizar, Esq.: una inmigrante guatemalteca que ha convertido su historia de lucha en una misión de impacto. Como abogada en el bufete de inmigración más grande del mundo, Ana Gabriela no solo lidera casos complejos de inmigración corporativa, sino que también dedica su tiempo a apoyar comunidades vulnerables en la ciudad de New York, a través de visas humanitarias como Asilo, TPS y VAWA.

En este episodio, Ana Gabriela comparte cómo las injusticias que vivió como inmigrante la inspiraron a convertirse en una voz para quienes no pueden costear representación legal. También analiza el posible impacto de las políticas migratorias con la nueva administración en Estados Unidos y resalta la fuerza, el valor y la resiliencia de la comunidad inmigrante. ¿Buscas una historia real, poderosa y llena de propósito? Este episodio es para ti.

Marcas de Tiempo

0:00 - Introducción

0:38 - Infancia en Guatemala

2:55 - Transición a EE.UU. a los 14 años

8:12 - Estigmas y Expectativas en la Comunidad Latina

9:55 - Obstáculos en la Escuela de Leyes

11:40 - La Experiencia de Ser Abogada Inmigrante

14:15 - El Trabajo Pro Bono y la Lucha por la Justicia

16:45 - Visas para Inmigrantes Latinos

23:00 - El Poder de la Comunidad Inmigrante

26:40 - Impacto de las Políticas Migratorias

29:15 - La Dedicación a la Justicia Social

31:30 - Volviendo a las Raíces: Conexión con Guatemala

34:45 - Consejos para la Comunidad Inmigrante

37:00 - Reflexiones Finales

45:29 - Despedida y Conexión con los Oyentes

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Dive into the mind of Carla Gutierrez, director and editor of FRIDA, a documentary film about iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. In this episode we learned how Carla infused her own experiences as an immigrant and as a woman to discover the complex individual behind Frida Kahlo. Join us for a conversation about the intersection of immigration, social classes across cultures, film and storytelling.

Our guest today is an Emmy and Eddie nominated documentary filmmaker. Carla made her directorial debut in 2024 with FRIDA, an Amazon MGM Studios original.

Her work as an editor includes: the Oscar nominated films RBG, about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and LA CORONA. She edited JULIA, about renowned chef, and television personality Julia Child (Telluride, Toronto Film Festivals, CNN Films); and PRAY AWAY (Tribeca, Telluride, Netflix Original). Her work has received awards at Sundance, Tribeca, Berlinale, Outfest, the Critic’s Choice Awards, the National Board of Review Awards and more. Timestamps

00:00- Teaser 00:42- Guest Introduction 03:35- Connection to Frida Kahlo

08:03- Frida was also an immigrant 12:23- Carla’s Immigration Journey

15:31- The opportunities bieng a bilingual editor brought her

17:02- Oscar nomination for "LA CORONA"

30:12- Complexity in FRIDA

33:02- Advice for aspiring filmmakers

35:07- Closing remarkarks

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