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Hey friend,
Until recently, I'd never told this story publicly before.
When people ask how I pivoted from TV news to content creation, I share the mechanics: the strategy, the timeline, the logistics. But lately, more people have been asking why I left.
And honestly? That's the harder question to answer.
On paper, the job looked perfect. Status, steady salary, and the "you made it" energy that comes with being on television. I worked relentlessly to get there. So when I tell people I wanted more, I can see the confusion. It feels almost ungrateful, like I had a coveted seat at the table and still asked for more space.
However, I've come to understand that I didn't leave because I was unhappy. I left because I hit a ceiling. Not just professionally, but generationally.
There were limits to how far I could go in traditional media, and more importantly, how many people I could bring with me. The structure was rigid, and the opportunities were finite.
Success meant climbing a ladder where only one person could stand at each rung. I wanted to build something different. I wanted to build a longer table where my family could sit with me. Where my mom, my siblings, and even people I've never met back in the Dominican Republic could thrive. Content creation gave me that possibility. Take my mom. She spent most of her life in the background, holding everything (and everyone) together. She raised us, sacrificed endlessly, and never asked for recognition. But now, in her 70s, she's stepping into her second act. |  |
She's partnered with brands like Pampers, Gain, and Microsoft. She's launching her own cooking channel. She's teaching "Spanish in Less Than a Minute" on social media. After decades of supporting everyone else's dreams, she's finally pursuing her own.
Watching her discover confidence she never knew she had has been one of the most beautiful gifts of this journey.
This work evolved into something I never planned: a family ecosystem.
My husband left his news job to work alongside me. One of my sisters became my Chief Operating Officer. Another manages our affiliate strategy. My brother appears regularly in content. Ultimately, what started as a personal pivot became a collective one.
 | And the impact extends beyond our immediate family. I've been able to support extended relatives in the Dominican Republic through travel, shared experiences, and educational opportunities that would have been impossible on a single news salary. My family comes from humble beginnings. These kinds of resources and experiences were never guaranteed. Now, they're not just possible; they're our reality. I didn't initially broadcast this journey. Aside from announcing my departure from the news, I stayed relatively quiet about the deeper motivations. Fear played a role. Would people stop taking me seriously once I became "just" a content creator? |
Would the credibility I'd built over 12 years evaporate the moment I stepped outside traditional media?
But I had to bet on myself. I had to believe that success could be redefined—that it didn't have to be solitary to be meaningful.
The opportunities didn't materialize overnight. The fear never fully disappeared. But with each small win, each family member who joined the journey, each milestone we reached together, the vision became clearer.
Your dream doesn't have to mirror mine. You may not want to build with family or create content online. But I hope you'll ask yourself this fundamental question:
Who else gets to eat if this works?
That single question can carry you further than any strategic plan. It transforms ambition from selfish to sacred, from individual achievement to collective elevation.
When your success creates space for others to succeed, you're not just changing your life—you're changing your legacy.
Dream bigger. But don't dream alone.
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If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
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