Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Yvette Solis. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Yvette, so good to have you with us today. We’ve got so much planned, so let’s jump right into it. We live in such a diverse world, and in many ways the world is getting better and more understanding but it’s far from perfect. There are so many times where folks find themselves in rooms or situations where they are the only ones that look like them – that might mean being the only woman of color in the room or the only person who grew up in a certain environment etc. Can you talk to us about how you’ve managed to thrive even in situations where you were the only one in the room?
I have used my unique looks to my advantage. I work in a global firm that 90% of the population looks nothing like me. so when I go out and about in the office or I go to client locations, I make sure to accentuate my natural looks because what it helps me do is stand out from the crowd. I wear my beautiful curly hair with pride. I know that my complexion is going to make me stand out. I use that to get the best and most memorable first impression. I’ve had people come up to me and say oh yeah, you don’t remember me but I met you at so-and-so, even though we didn’t even have an introduction because I stood out to them from a sea of normalcy. so I embrace those moments, and actually I look forward to them .
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I am a mother , sister, and daughter. I have started this new chapter in my life at the age of 46 that I never thought I’d be in before.
I was with my husband for 14 years and I thought that we were going to be together forever, so after the divorce last year, I found myself in a very empty home by myself with nobody around.
I started to look for things that I had interesting, and I started walking again. I used to be a part of Latinas Run club and I stopped because of the divorce and things like that. so I decided that I wanted to start my journey again and I started walking and I quickly remembered how much I enjoy it. Friend and family start leaving little comments and saying little weird things that would make me laugh. Every morning I would have crazy ideas in my head so I started to share them on IG. I would share on my stories that I know today’s a crappy day and I don’t have on make up but I’m out here. I’m doing my walk even if it’s for 10 minutes. I have found real joy, and I have found that I enjoy being around my own company and sometimes that comes in the form of just walking and listening to the birds and feeling the nice cool hair on my face .
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Number one most important thing I found that helped me was therapy. I found a therapist that I could resonate with. she allowed me to be myself and I came truly as my self. the good, the bad , and the ugly. I stuck with that journey for at least a year, and it helped me get through the toughest parts of my life. then experiencing such traumatic loss This year would’ve not even been possible If it wasn’t for the foundation that I had already built with my mental health.
the second thing was actually having activities that I enjoy doing. I love going salsa dance. Also, I enjoy doing training with my dogs while I’m on walks or jogs and hiking new trails. I love the outdoors it really makes me feel complete inside .
3rd thing was to cut out the things I didn’t like. I don’t like Cleaning I don’t find joy in cooking anymore so I started investing in things that made me happy and I started cutting back the things that I didn’t like.
How can folks who want to work with you connect?
I would love to collaborate with all different types of women in my area. those who are looking to get out and explore the city or the state through walking running, hiking jogging. women who are could be at any stage of their lives. woman who wants to feel welcomed and supported.
For a long time I felt alone I felt that nobody wanted to hear what I was going through and I really needed a community and I got that now so I want to share that with other people who may be feeling the same way.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.latinosrun.com/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/latinasrunofficial?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
- Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1178844552577948/
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Latinas Run Central Florida
