Melanie is joined by special guest Natalia Ramirez—Cal State Fullerton alumna, Public Relations intern at Disneyland, and first-generation Latina creative—for an inspiring and honest conversation about navigating career paths, personal growth, and identity in your 20s.

At the time of recording, Natalia was still a senior at CSUF working a different job—but as of the episode release, she’s proudly graduated and continuing her journey in PR at Disneyland and launching a freelance social media agency, Narami Media! @naramimedia

Whether you're a first-gen student, content creator, or just figuring life out one step at a time—this episode is packed with wisdom, laughs, and real talk made for you. 🎧

✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS

1:23 – Being a first-gen college student

3:00 – "I watched more MTV than cartoons”

9:00 – A major career challenge she’s overcome

14:15 – Attending NY Fashion Week & traveling...

31:50 – How Natalia has grown in her confidence

37:50 – Her morning routine & staying grounded

45:42 – What’s lacking in the communications industry?

48:43 – Advice for building your personal brand

52:33 – Balancing personal and professional life online

54:26 – How personal relationships have impacted her career

1:00:30 – The toll of having an insecure partner

1:02:31 – Most important relationship lesson learned so far

1:07:28 – Advice for women balancing career and romantic relationships

1:10:29 – Compromise or understanding?

1:13:26 – Speed round questions

1:19:34 – Outro

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliaramirezz/

Instagram: @nataliaamedia

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