Mariana Atencio, Erika Galeana, and Chef Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins share their advice on how they navigated early challenges in their careers.
Share to linkedin
“I would encourage everyone to find a mentor who can shine a light in their path,” shares journalist, Mariana Atencio. “Preferably someone more experienced and in your same industry or field.” Atencio, Galeana, and Chef Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins, who is now an executive chef and partner at El Jardin share their advice below for anyone navigating the beginnings of their career.During her initial job search Atencio came up against many barriers — including, but not limited to, the fact that the country was in a recession and she would need a visa to stay in the country. The transition between grad and employed journalist taught her how to navigate other seasons in her career.
“Initially, I wanted to join the Peace Corps but the reality was that I had to help my parents pay the bills,”. “I wasn’t sure about college and couldn’t finance it anyway. My passion was really in the creative field and I wanted to ensure that if I studied anything, it would be in that space. I looked into the different military branches and the Air Force seemed to be the best option because it provided skills and training that would transfer over to the civilian world as well.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Self-driving cars face two important challenges, says World Economic Forum executiveAutonomous driving companies need to make sure the technology works and that business models can actually make money, according to World Economic Forum's Michelle Avary.
Read more »
Osaka faces tough Wimbledon start against plucky PutintsevaSecond seed Naomi Osaka kicks off her quest for a third Grand Slam title against...
Read more »
Author who studies self-made billionaires: 9 things that motivate the ultra rich to succeedThere are many similarities in what drives billionaires to succeed: They're passionate about their work and are consistently driven to achieve great things. Here are their biggest motivating factors (and none of them have to do with money).
Read more »
The Reinvented Chore List That Actually Motivates My ChildMy child’s to-do list was sparking anxiety and overwhelm. So we rebuilt her chore chart from the ground up — changing “Do it because I said so” to “Here’s how each of these tasks will h…
Read more »
Two Latinas Share What You Need To Know About The Process Of Joining A Board Of DirectorsIndhira Arrington and Carmen Rojas share how their career and board experience have overlapped.
Read more »
Latina, Latino, Latinx vs. Hispanic: What the words mean
Read more »