Episode 1: Learning to Live Unapologetically with Paula Chirinos

Paula is a rising professional in the healthcare communications industry with a passion for helping clients authentically reach diverse communities and advocate for global issues. As an immigrant from Peru, she was inspired to enter this sector upon witnessing (first hand) some of the systematic disadvantages that healthcare systems have historically contributed to when it comes to access to potentially life-saving treatment for underserved communities (typically populations that are disproportionately at higher risk of developing serious diseases). These disparities are especially evident when it comes to mental health treatment for communities of color.

Paula hopes to use her platform as a communicator to provide resources to a wide range of patients and mentor aspiring young professionals that wish to enter this field.

As a petite Latina woman, one motto has helped her get through numerous instances of trauma, hardship and tests of character in her life so far: “Pequeña y poderosa” (small and powerful). Two traits she wants to be known by for the rest of her life.

In her off time, she practices self care in the form of music (performing for her guinea pigs, family and friends…for now), long sessions at the gym and constantly learning new cooking recipes.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - 3:21

Confidently Setting Boundaries - 7:24

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - 12:10

Support self & other women unapologetically - 18:55

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - 25:00

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - 28:10

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - 33:57

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - 40:34

5 Activities That Nourish You - 45:30

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - 48:15

Song Featured: Where’s My Jetpack?! - Computer Music All-Stars