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Fields of Opportunity
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People come from all different backgrounds and their own unique set of life experiences, but what often unites kids of immigrants is an understanding of resilience, perseverance, doing the best with what you have, and often times being the first to do many "firsts." Salvador was the first in his family to go to college, the first to travel abroad for a harvest internship, the first to become a winemaker, and the first to launch his own business/wine label--Ludor Wines. Being the first to do anything comes with many mixed emotions--excitement for new opportunities often turn into fears or self doubt, transitioning into an identity crisis and struggle to take a leap of faith into the unknown. While it can often feel isolating and nerve wrecking, the willingness to pursue and jump into unexplored territory anyways is a feeling and driving force shared amongst many. After all, we witnessed early on how our parents left their comfort and familiarity in pursuit of a better life--so why couldn't we?
Our fields of opportunity were flourishing, and it is more important we didn't let our fear and discomfort stop us from experiencing life. Despite the pressure, intimidation and isolation of walking an often lonely path in pursuit of more, like many kids of immigrants, Salvador knew he was not going to see change if he stayed comfortable. If he was going to prosper, he was going to do it with purpose. Throughout his life, whenever Salvador was presented with a new opportunity, he found himself asking "how can this experience help elevate and bring representation to my comunidad?" After all, purpose is not found in the thing you do, but rather it is the thing that happens in others when you do what you do. For Salvador, taking a leap of faith and blazing a trail of many "firsts" has opened doors not only for him, but for so many in his community to equally prosper.
Sip with us as we unfold and discover the many firsts that have led Salvador to a fruitful present for him, his family, his community, and don't forget to follow his journey at @ludorwines
Salud!
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