In this episode, Nicole Cruz interviews award-winning instructional designer and online course expert Mariana Pena. As a first-generation immigrant, Mariana shares her experience of feeling overqualified in certain roles and how she embraced a learner-first approach to create impactful courses.

Mariana discusses the challenges of immigrating to the Netherlands, the impact on her identity and career, and how she built resilience to overcome obstacles. She dives into her journey of starting her own business and the importance of tapping into one's qualifications, even when they come naturally.

Mariana emphasizes the value of recognizing your intellectual property and turning knowledge into income, especially for marginalized communities. She offers practical tips on documenting your skills and advocating for yourself as both an employee and entrepreneur. Tune in for insights on creating long-term change by amplifying underrepresented voices through education and entrepreneurship.

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