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EP 3. My Breakdown in a Toyota Courtesy Van: Don’t Let Others Limit Your Career Dreams

Evie Prete Season 1 Episode 3

In this emotional storytelling episode, Evie shares a pivotal moment in her career — the day a recruiter told her she “wasn’t qualified” to work in the space industry. What happened next, inside a Toyota courtesy van, changed her life forever. 

Evie takes you through her journey of grief, burnout, quitting her job, backpacking Southeast Asia, and rebuilding from the ground up. She reveals how one recruiter’s doubt almost derailed her dream — and how a stranger named Carlos helped her reclaim it. This story is a powerful reminder that other people’s limitations are not your destiny. 

If you’ve ever questioned your worth, felt dismissed in your career, or internalized someone else’s opinions as truth, this episode will speak to your soul.

Episode Highlights:

01:00 — Learning to slow down and embrace rest
 03:20 — Burning out after her father's death
 05:40 — Quitting her job and traveling Southeast Asia
 08:11 — The recruiter who told her she “didn’t have a chance”
 09:40 — Crying in the courtesy van & Carlos’ life-changing words
 13:01 — Why doubting your dreams keeps you stuck
 15:10 — A powerful message for women rebuilding their careers

If you’re ready to build confidence and pursue aligned career moves, explore the Self-Worth Accelerator.

Keywords: career confidence, rejection resilience, imposter syndrome, Latina in STEM, career transition stories

Until next time amigas ✨

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