HOW A LATINA WOMAN SUCCEEDS AS AN ENTREPRENEUR IN THE U.S. (AND WHY MANY DON’T MAKE IT)
Host Alejandro Larrazabal sits down with Yamila Balzan — Venezuelan-born entrepreneur, owner of Golden Weston Insurance, mother of four, and active Chamber of Commerce member in Weston, FL.
Yamila shares the real story behind her journey: from studying journalism in Nicaragua, to arriving in the U.S. at 40 without speaking English, to building a thriving insurance agency that serves clients across Florida, Texas, and Georgia. She talks candidly about the sacrifices women make, the difficult decisions that come with motherhood, and the faith that kept her moving forward through every setback and reinvention.
In this deeply honest conversation, Yamila opens up about overcoming impostor syndrome, learning English as an adult, and how joining the Chamber of Commerce became the turning point that helped launch and grow her business. She also shares practical advice for Latina immigrants dreaming of entrepreneurship, explaining why empathy and genuine service will always matter more than any marketing budget — and why diversifying your skills means failure is never truly final.
Yamila’s story is a powerful reminder that no experience is wasted, no start is too late, and that community can change everything. If you’ve ever felt like starting over was impossible, or that your story doesn’t deserve a stage — this episode is for you.
