
29. Knowledge that never goes to waste + Looking at your career as an experience and not as an end goal w/ Maria Burgos
05/22/23 • 47 min
In this episode, we have a special guest, Maria Burgos, who is a mentor willing to share her knowledge, experience, and personal journey with us. Maria provides valuable insights on career exploration and encourages us to think outside the box. She discusses the latest trends and highlights the unique characteristics of our generation compared to previous ones when it comes to careers. Maria's own career path is a testament to combining passion, skills, and purpose, as she has started three companies and held sales and marketing positions aligned with her passion for helping others. Her experience of living in four different countries has given her a deep understanding that despite our origins, we share more similarities than differences.
Maria's expertise in problem-solving with a creative approach, gained from working in diverse industries and challenging economic environments, adds value to her mentorship.
She is the founder of Trendy Seconds, a company that promotes responsible fashion consumption among women. Maria is a firm believer in the interconnectedness of people and advocates for second chances, a topic she addressed in her TEDx Countdown talk in Houston last October. Without further delay, let's begin our insightful conversation with Maria.
Connect with Maria:
Instagram: @trendyseconds
Website: trendyseconds.com
Twitter: Trendy Seconds
Book Recommendation: Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cijWHMscv_I
Favorite Playlist: by specific years to travel back in time
Connect with Sonia:
Instagram: @sonia.cacique
[email protected]
Facebook: College & Career Ready
DiscoverU Career and Leadership Empowerment is designed for women and moms just like you—navigating the challenges of career, family, and personal growth. Whether you’re re-entering the workforce, craving more purpose in your career, stepping into leadership, or simply ready to reclaim your time and energy, DiscoverU provides the tools, coaching, and support to help you rise with confidence. Visit www.CollegeCareerReady.org
Connect with Sonia Cacique
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Instagram
Join our College and Career Connections Club for free at www.CollegeCareerReady.org/join
Learn about our Career Connections Course: www.CollegeCareerReady.org/COURSE
"Stay well, be present, and enjoy the journey"
In this episode, we have a special guest, Maria Burgos, who is a mentor willing to share her knowledge, experience, and personal journey with us. Maria provides valuable insights on career exploration and encourages us to think outside the box. She discusses the latest trends and highlights the unique characteristics of our generation compared to previous ones when it comes to careers. Maria's own career path is a testament to combining passion, skills, and purpose, as she has started three companies and held sales and marketing positions aligned with her passion for helping others. Her experience of living in four different countries has given her a deep understanding that despite our origins, we share more similarities than differences.
Maria's expertise in problem-solving with a creative approach, gained from working in diverse industries and challenging economic environments, adds value to her mentorship.
She is the founder of Trendy Seconds, a company that promotes responsible fashion consumption among women. Maria is a firm believer in the interconnectedness of people and advocates for second chances, a topic she addressed in her TEDx Countdown talk in Houston last October. Without further delay, let's begin our insightful conversation with Maria.
Connect with Maria:
Instagram: @trendyseconds
Website: trendyseconds.com
Twitter: Trendy Seconds
Book Recommendation: Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cijWHMscv_I
Favorite Playlist: by specific years to travel back in time
Connect with Sonia:
Instagram: @sonia.cacique
[email protected]
Facebook: College & Career Ready
DiscoverU Career and Leadership Empowerment is designed for women and moms just like you—navigating the challenges of career, family, and personal growth. Whether you’re re-entering the workforce, craving more purpose in your career, stepping into leadership, or simply ready to reclaim your time and energy, DiscoverU provides the tools, coaching, and support to help you rise with confidence. Visit www.CollegeCareerReady.org
Connect with Sonia Cacique
LinkedIn
Instagram
Join our College and Career Connections Club for free at www.CollegeCareerReady.org/join
Learn about our Career Connections Course: www.CollegeCareerReady.org/COURSE
"Stay well, be present, and enjoy the journey"
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Book Recommendation: The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest
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Connect with Sonia Cacique
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Instagram
Join our College and Career Connections Club for free at www.CollegeCareerReady.org/join
Learn about our Career Connections Course: www.CollegeCareerReady.org/COURSE
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The College and Career Ready Podcast | empowering students for the careers of tomorrow - 29. Knowledge that never goes to waste + Looking at your career as an experience and not as an end goal w/ Maria Burgos
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Welcome to the College and Career Ready podcast . You go to resource for all things related to preparing our students for success in their college and career journey . My name is Sonia Casique and I will be your host and guide on this exciting journey towards a bright future . Our mission is simple to empower our parents and students by elevating their confidence and resourcefulness
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