In this episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Lizette Sánchez, a licensed psychologist, speaker, and writer who works with first-gen leaders. Together, we had a heartfelt conversation about the unique strengths of first-gen women, the challenges we often face balancing cultural expectations, and how to reconnect with the confidence that’s already within us.
I talked about:
- The natural gifts first-gen women bring: adaptability, resourcefulness, community-mindedness, and confidence
- How confidence isn’t something we “find” but something we reconnect with through action
- The cultural push-and-pull many of us experience, and how to move from conflict into integration
- Why boundaries are essential, not to create distance, but to deepen connection with both family and work
- The difference between “having it all” and “doing it all,” and how to release perfectionism
- Dr. Lizette’s LOOP framework for navigating imposter feelings: Letting go of perfection, Owning your wins, Opening up to support, and Practicing self-compassion
- The power of collective healing in groups and communities, and why we’re not meant to do this work alone
This conversation is packed with wisdom, reframes, and practical tools for every first-gen woman navigating leadership, identity, and self-doubt.
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