by Lupe Prado
Career and Life coach Lupe Prado dives into diverse, unconventional career stories from entrepreneurs and professionals who are doing work that makes them happy. Paid Vocation redefines career success by looking for joy throughout the journey, not just the arrival. Lupe shares stories of pivots, challenges, and victories to inspire you to pursue your own version of career success.
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April 17, 2025
<p dir="ltr">Episode #125. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Toni Viva Muñoz—award-winning author, Ph.D. scholar, and founder of Model Behaviors, a nonprofit empowering women and children. Toni’s story begins at 16, when she moved to New York to pursue modeling, eventually working with top designers like Oscar de la Renta and Chanel.</p> <p dir="ltr">From runways to research, Toni shares how her winding path led to a life rooted in purpose—blending art, academia, community service, and motherhood. We talk about recognizing when it’s time to pivot, allowing ourselves to outgrow old dreams to make space for new ones, and why you don’t have to do it all in one day to do it well.</p> <p dir="ltr">We also touch on her debut children’s book, El Bowie Bakery, inspired by her family’s roots and her love for the U.S.-Mexico border.</p> <p dir="ltr">This conversation is a powerful invitation to honor every version of yourself—and keep going, even when the path isn’t straight.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Connect with Toni Viva Muñoz:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.tonivivamunoz.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Website</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/tonivivamunoz/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Instagram</a></li> </ul>
March 25, 2025
<p dir="ltr">Episode #124. In this episode of Paid Vocation, I’m joined by Andrea Wightwick, founder of Hapsy, the first bubble-free, low-sugar, non-alcoholic cocktail company made for drinking well with others. From receptionist to CEO, Andrea shares her inspiring journey building billion-dollar brands in the beverage industry—and the moment she listened to the nudge to finally create something of her own.</p> <p dir="ltr">We talk about the courage it takes to leave stability behind, how to know when it’s time for a change, and why doing what lights you up is always worth exploring.</p> <p dir="ltr">This conversation is a beautiful reminder that reinvention doesn’t require perfection—just a willingness to explore.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Connect with Andrea Wightwick:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://andreawightwick.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Website</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://behapsy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website - Hapsy</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/andreawightwick" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Instagram</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawightwick/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with Lupe:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://lupeprado.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lupepradocoaching/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></li> </ul>
March 5, 2025
<p dir="ltr">In this episode, I’m joined by Gloria Chou, award-winning PR strategist and host of the Small Business PR Podcast. Gloria shares her incredible journey from being a U.S. diplomat—on track for a stable, prestigious career—to taking a bold leap into entrepreneurship.</p> <p dir="ltr">Gloria opens up about the fears, mindset shifts, and limiting beliefs she had to confront along the way. From cold-pitching journalists without PR experience to building a thriving community of female founders, she proves that you don’t need connections to make an impact—you just need the right approach.</p> <p dir="ltr">We dive into the mindset shifts required for reinvention, the power of letting go of limiting beliefs, and why sometimes, the best career moves aren’t the most conventional.</p> <p dir="ltr">This conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating career pivots, entrepreneurship, or simply wondering if there’s something more out there for them.</p> <p dir="ltr">Tune in for an inspiring discussion on trusting your path, embracing reinvention, and building a career that aligns with your purpose.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Connect with Gloria Chou:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.gloriachoupr.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Website</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/gloriachoupr" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Instagram</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou/">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with Lupe:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://lupeprado.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lupepradocoaching/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></li> </ul>
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