A heartfelt message to the Latino community about overcoming the emotional and practical challenges of immigrating to a new country, emphasizing perseverance, adaptation, and the pursuit of dreams despite obstacles.
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Hurtful words at my first job gave me strength to move forward. It's about committing to yourself, setting boundaries, and being professional.
BLANCA MORON MEDINA · In Her Own Words
Her Story
About BLANCA
My professional life is a combination of being a daughter, wife, and mother of two children. I love exploring other countries, their cultures, languages, and cuisines .As a way of supporting the community I participate in the program of Operation Smile, and working together Hilton Worldwide Clean the World.
My motto is to stay positive in the face of adversity and keep moving forward, no matter what obstacles life throws my way. Always smile, no matter what you're going through.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with BLANCA
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute it, above all, to my parents; the education they instilled in me is priceless.
In addition, a combination of personal strengths played a role: passion, perseverance, self-confidence, work-life balance, empathy, a strong support system (network of contacts, family, and mentors), and the constant pursuit of growth and a clear vision in an environment that values inclusion.
Arriving in a completely different country, with a different language and culture, was one of my first challenges. Balancing work with caring for a child who was only 3 years old, and later another baby, wasn't easy, but perseverance and the desire to succeed have brought me to where I wanted to be, and I will continue to strive every day to give my best in both my professional and personal life.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Don't feel insignificant in important matters.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Learn to serve with excellence without losing your personal value.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Digitalization and the demand for personalized and efficient services to improve guest satisfaction and productivity.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity and honesty, spirituality, love for God, neighbor, nature, animals, and oneself. Love leads you to do everything well, with joy and enthusiasm, NO complaints. It is a commitment to life. If you have a bad day, sing and smile all the time.
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Articles by BLANCA
The American Dream
Overcoming the Emotional Journey of Immigration: How to Pursue Your Dreams Despite the Challenges
Leaving your home country and arriving in another where the system is very different can cause emotional shock—a lump in your throat from nostalgia for what you left behind. But it can also motivate you to pursue your goals.
Like me, many people are in this situation, but not everyone makes it to the end. Why? Because of depression, missing their country and their people, being unwilling to take on different kinds of jobs despite being professionals, language barriers, and most importantly, legal challenges in the new country. This combination of factors can overwhelm a person and lead them to give up on the American Dream.
Today, I call on my Latino community to fight until the very end for their dreams. The path isn’t easy, but it isn’t impossible either. It costs a lot and takes time. Perseverance, patience, and willpower will take you wherever you want to go—but it all requires sacrifice, tears, and exhaustion. That is where your strongest self emerges, proving that you can do it.
Living in a new country means you must connect with others, find a hobby, go to the gym, maintain a healthy routine, explore your surroundings, and not be afraid to ask for help or speak your language—or even the little English you know. Manage your finances, organize and prioritize your expenses, maintain your culture and your food, but also learn to adapt to what the country offers you. Holding on too tightly to the past will not take you anywhere good.
Define your goals and evaluate yourself.
By doing this, you will be ready to face challenges and enjoy your new adventure.
Blanca Moron
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