Failure Fuels You Forward: Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones

Are you a woman navigating career changes, facing self-doubt, or searching for deeper purpose? Then this episode of the RAA Talks podcast is for you!

Join host Raihana as she engages in an insightful and heartfelt conversation with Myla Razel Sarmiento, a successful attorney who shares her inspiring journey from hospitality to law.

What can you expect from this episode?

• Hear Myla's candid story about the intimidation she felt early in her career aspirations and how she overcame those feelings.
• Discover the pivotal moment that led Myla to shift from a prospering career in hotel sales to pursuing her dream of becoming a lawyer.
• Understand how past experiences, including moments of perceived failure, can actually fuel future success and build character.
• Learn about Myla's practical steps in testing the waters of the legal field through paralegal school before committing to law school.
• Gain insights into the importance of self-belief and how Myla's perspective shifted when she finally pursued her legal ambitions.

What can you gain from the episode?

• Find inspiration and encouragement to pursue your own dreams, regardless of current circumstances or past doubts.
• Learn valuable lessons about overcoming fear and self-imposed limitations in your career and personal life.
• Gain a fresh perspective on the role of failure as a catalyst for growth and a motivator for future endeavors.
• Understand the significance of listening to your intuition and aligning your career with your passions and values.
• Be reminded of the importance of mentorship and giving back to the community, as highlighted by Myla's involvement with alumni associations and her passion for service.

This episode of RAA Talks offers a deeply personal and relatable narrative of a woman who dared to change course and pursue her true calling.

Tune in to hear Myla's inspiring story and discover how you too can trust yourself and create a fulfilling life.

 

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About Myla:

Myla Razel P. Sarmiento is currently the Co-Founder and First President of the University of La Verne’s College of Law and Public Service Alumni Advisory Board (“CLPS AAB”) and CLPS Alumni Association (“CLPSAA”), an affinity entity within ULV’s Alumni Association. Myla currently serves as an attorney at Tyler Law LLP and specializes in business litigation, employment litigation, real estate litigation, and general civil litigation. She also has experience in various transactional areas of law, including but not limited to: trademark applications with the USPTO, and drafting, and negotiating, contracts.

Myla earned a Juris Doctorate and Master of Business Administration from ULV’s College of Law and Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Irvine.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Myla has worked in the hospitality industry for over ten years working in various leadership roles for international brands, such as Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc., and Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Since her youth, Myla has also served in a variety of non-profit organizations, which have supported the elderly, child welfare, unsheltered, and marginalized communities.

Myla is a native of Southern California and has a passion for joy and compassion for people. In her spare time, Myla enjoys agriculture, especially single-origin coffee, the seven classical forms of art, theoretical physics, Formula E Racing, and spending time with her friends and family.

 

Connect with Myla: www.linkedin.com/in/mylarazelpsarmiento

 

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