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Begin, Build, Blossom: Your Business Journey with Clarita
Welcome to 'Begin, Build, Blossom: Your Business Journey with Clarita' – the podcast that shares wisdom and support from entrepreneurs. Join me as we explore valuable insights, resources, and motivation to inspire your own venture. Let's build a supportive community together.
What sets this podcast apart? This podcast is not just about stories but about providing support and a sense of community while we all figure out Beginning, Building or Blossoming in the business world.
The episodes are designed to guide us through the different stages of the entrepreneurial journey – Beginning, Building and Blossoming. In each episode, we'll focus on one or all of these crucial phases, ensuring that we all get practical tips and insights that we can apply to our own business.
First up, the "Begin" segment. We'll explore the initial steps of beginning a business. From idea generation to crafting a business plan, we'll cover it all. As the host - I'll be asking questions that resonate with anyone contemplating the entrepreneurial leap, giving all of us the tools to turn our vision into a reality.
Next, we move on to the "Build" section. Scaling a business is a delicate art, and we'll uncover strategies to take our enterprises to new heights. Whether anyone is looking to expand their team, explore new markets, or enhance their product line, our guests will share their experiences and advice to help us scale effectively.
And finally, we'll tackle the "Blossom" phase. Success means different things to different people, and we'll explore various definitions of success in the business world. From achieving financial milestones to making a positive impact on our community, our conversations will inspire you to define and achieve each individual's version of success.
Remember, our journey starts here, but it doesn't end here. Let's do this together!
Begin, Build, Blossom: Your Business Journey with Clarita
Equipping the Next Generation: Lorena Fregoso’s Mission to Build Career Readiness
Guest: Lorena Fregoso, Founder of Canela Career Academy
Lorena Fregoso is the Founder of Canela Career Academy and an advocate for diverse talent, career development, and inclusion. With over 15 years of experience across tech, legal, architecture, and private equity, Lorena is reshaping how we prepare and support the next generation of professionals.
In addition to leading her own venture, she currently serves as Career Development Manager at Stanford University, where she empowers students to explore and pursue meaningful career paths. Lorena also leads as Co-chair of the La Raza Staff Association, a 300+ member employee resource group focused on community and equity.
We talk about:
✅ What inspired her to enter this space
✅ How her parents empowered her to choose her own path
✅ Learning from those who came before her
✅ How she’s creating real change in the talent acquisition world
Mentioned in the Episode:
Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life by Arnold Schwarzenegger
Build the Damn Thing by Kathryn Finney
Connect with Lorena:
Instagram: @canelaconlorena
LinkedIn: Lorena Fregoso
Website: canelacareeracademy.com
Email: hello@canelacareeracademy.com