51. [Career Exploration] Chasing Dreams Amidst Challenges: Yvette's Relentless Journey to her Dream Job

College and Career Ready with Coach Sonia

Part 2 [Listen to Part 1 of this episode]: Have you ever wrestled with the ambition of following your career path only to face countless rejections and hit endless roadblocks? Meet YY (as her baseball family likes to call her), a woman who walked that path, but pressed on relentlessly toward her dream job with the Seattle Mariners. In our conversation, Yvette continues to unveil her journey of persistence, from continuous applications, internships, to bagging a rewarding opportunity with the Rainiers and the Mariners Taxi Squad during the pandemic.
We shift gears to an emotional milestone in Yvette's life - that nerve-racking three-hour interview with the Mariners, and the joyous news of her appointment that arrived just before her 30th birthday. As Yvette savoured the sweet taste of VICTORY with her incredibly supportive family, life threw a curveball - with an unexpected diagnosis. Hear how this love for the MARINERS not only brought her family closer during this tough time, but also ignited in her a desire to give back to others.
Join us as we explore the power of chasing passions with Yvette. This isn't just another success story, but a TESTAMENT to the importance of creating your own opportunities, nurturing meaningful connections, and the unyielding courage to keep propelling towards your dreams. Tune in to this empowering narrative of RESILIANCE, FAMILY SUPPORT, and the relentless pursuit of DREAMS, and be inspired to chart your own unique journey.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yvetteyza/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvetteyza/

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Chapters

1. Pursuing Career Goals (00:00:00)

2. Job Interview and Family Support (00:09:12)

3. Family, Cancer, and Giving Back (00:18:24)

4. The Power of Pursuing Passions (00:30:19)