What happens when you step outside your comfort zone and take an opportunity you’re not sure you’re ready for?
In this episode of Built Different, host Eric Tilghman sits down with Tilghman Builders designer Yeimi Vega to discuss her remarkable journey from Costa Rica to the construction industry in the United States. Originally trained in economics, Yeimi came to America to learn English, never imagining that her journey would lead her into construction and eventually to a career in design.
Together, Eric and Yeimi discuss the challenges of learning a new language and industry, what it’s like being the only woman on a 40-person construction team, and the powerful difference a healthy workplace culture can make.
They also explore leadership, receiving feedback, overcoming imposter syndrome, and why sometimes the biggest opportunities come when we’re willing to take a chance on ourselves.
Whether you’re a business owner building a team, an employee looking to grow, or someone facing an opportunity that feels bigger than your abilities, this conversation is a reminder that you don’t have to have everything figured out to take the next step.
Built Different is a podcast about leadership, company culture, personal growth, and building businesses where people can thrive.
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