{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 14 Life as an Entrepreneur &amp; What Is Code Switching?","description":"Ep 10: Life as an Entrepreneur &amp;amp; Code-Switching \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Episode 10 Highlights: In this episode of Espiritu Coffee Chats, Valerie, co-founder of Surge Coffee Co., and Arlene, founder of Luna Soul Wellness, dive into the complexities of code-switching as Latina entrepreneurs. They share their personal journeys\u2014from corporate America to business ownership\u2014discussing how society has shaped the need for code-switching among people of color in professional and social settings. Through candid stories, they unpack the pressures of adapting their language, tone, and cultural expressions to fit into different spaces\u2014whether in networking events, corporate meetings, or even their own businesses. They also reflect on how they unlearned the need to code-switch, reclaiming their authenticity in professional and entrepreneurial settings. Who Is This Episode For? \u2728 Latina and BIPOC entrepreneurs navigating professional spaces \u2728 Business owners striving for authenticity in their brand and networking \u2728 Anyone who has ever felt the pressure to &quot;adjust&quot; their identity in different settings \u2728 Professionals transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship What You\u2019ll Learn: \u2714\ufe0f What is code-switching? Why does it happen, and how does it affect career growth? \u2714\ufe0f How code-switching shows up in corporate jobs, entrepreneurship, and networking \u2714\ufe0f Recognizing when you are code-switching and how to shift toward authenticity \u2714\ufe0f The mental and emotional toll of constantly adapting to different environments \u2714\ufe0f How to create inclusive spaces where others feel seen and heard Key Questions We Answer: \ud83d\udca1 Have you ever felt the need to adjust your language or behavior to fit in? \ud83d\udca1 Why do so many BIPOC professionals and entrepreneurs feel pressured to code-switch? \ud83d\udca1 Can code-switching impact business growth and personal brand authenticity? \ud83d\udca1 How can we unlearn code-switching and show up fully as ourselves in professional settings? \ud83d\udd17 Listen Now on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Google Podcasts \ud83d\udce2 Share your thoughts on Instagram @espiritucoffeechats and let us know how you feel about the future of trade policies. \ud83c\udfa7 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform! Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love! How to connect with us: Social media Arlene Salcedo: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lunasoulwellness\/ Valerie Urrutia: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/surjecoffee\/ Websites: https:\/\/surjecoffee.com\/ https:\/\/www.lunasoulwellness.com\/ https:\/\/surjecoffee.com\/pages\/coffee-subscriptions https:\/\/www.lunasoulwellness.com\/apothecary &amp;nbsp; Email: Arlene: iamlunasoulwellness@gmail.com Valerie: valerie@surjecoffee.com Podcast: espiritucoffeechats@gmail.com ","author_name":"Espiritu Coffee Chats","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/543512","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35675800\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/185708470"}