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January 22, 2025 62 mins

In Episode 4 of Season 2, Dr. Violeta Garcia shares her insights on living with intentionality and challenging systemic norms to foster equity and authenticity. A Latina executive, bilingual educator, and systems engineer, Dr. Violeta combines her expertise in ecology, systems change, and leadership to inspire individuals and organizations to align their values with their actions. She delves into the interconnected themes of mindset, manifestation, and money, exploring how they influence personal narratives and systemic change.

Through personal anecdotes and professional expertise, Dr. Violeta highlights the importance of self-advocacy, financial literacy, and setting boundaries. She introduces practical tools, like identifying survival, comfort, and wealth numbers, to help listeners move beyond scarcity mindsets and embrace their power to create meaningful lives.

Dr. Violeta also reflects on the role of community as an ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of fostering connections that honor diversity and mutual growth. From creating intentional spaces for BIPOC leaders to navigating the complexities of cultural expectations, her story is a compelling call to action for those seeking to live authentically and reshape the systems around them. Whether you’re rethinking your career, your values, or your role in the community, this episode offers powerful insights to inspire intentional change.

Guest Information:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ecosistemadesign/
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drvioletagarcia/
Ecositema Design: https://www.ecosistemadesign.com/

References:

Books Mentioned:

A More Beautiful Question by Warren Berger
Take Back Your Brain by Kara Loewentheil
How Not to Worry by Paul McGee

Organizations Mentioned:

Cafecito Denver: A networking group for Latina professionals 

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Credits and Acknowledgements:

Hosted, Produced, and Edited by Heather Pridemore. https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-pridemore-mba/

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