When to accept and love your difference it becomes a fortress

Every Hispanic immigrant has their own story, and Sandra Milena Arévalo's is one of them. She would like to give talks nationally and internationally because of the value she can bring to others.

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In our section “Every Hispanic immigrant has their own story,” we dedicate this space to a special person who, from childhood to adulthood, has experienced differences, challenges, and barriers, and how their experiences have allowed them to discover their identity, value, and overcome self-imposed or imposed limits.

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We are referring to Sandra Arévalo, who wrote her book “Overcome Your Limits” with the aim of motivating the reader to identify their own barriers (emotional, beliefs, limitations, differences) and take steps to overcome those limits and live with authenticity, purpose and freedom.

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What inspired her to write her book?

Seeing and understanding, through my physical condition, the internal struggles that human beings face daily, in a world where our identity is bombarded with false prototypes on social media, where being original and unique becomes abnormal and being a copy of others is considered normal. In my book, "Overcome Your Limits," through my testimony, I want other people like me to understand that we are unique, and that identity and self-esteem go hand in hand to strengthen our essence, personality, and character.

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What educational background do you have and in what field would you like to develop your skills?

I have a technical degree in Business Administration and Financial Accounting from my native Colombia. I would like to develop my career as a speaker and share my message with many people nationally and internationally because of the value I can bring to their lives.

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Have you faced any obstacles when applying for a job, and how many companies have you contacted?

Yes, I've applied to several. I've been looking for a job that will give me financial stability for five months now, but it's been impossible to find one. When I go to the interview, I don't know what the interviewer is thinking, but they tell me they'll get back to me and then they never do. The truth is, I've lost count of how many companies I've sent my resume to.

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Do you feel you have been discriminated against for any position that you feel qualified to hold?

Yes. At least give me the opportunity. I understand that language is vital, but it's a matter of practicing and developing it.

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“Some key lessons that emerge from my book,” he tells us, “highlight recognizing the labels that limit you, accepting and loving your difference and turning it into a strength, strengthening an identity based on something deeper than the environment, conscious action to break limits, the value of testimony, and vulnerability.”

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Sandra Arévalo's book shows readers that there is hope even when adverse circumstances try to instill fear. "And if you haven't found your purpose, this book is a great tool for discovering and developing your talents and gifts," the author concluded.

 

You can find the book 

"Overcome your limits" on Amazon:

Overcome your limits 

(Spanish Edition) https://a.co/d/7fBypXO