In this episode of But First, She Failed, host Paola Soares sits down with her pastor Dawncheré Wilkerson to talk about her newly released debut book Slow Burn:The Work and Wonder of the Wait.

A renowned international pastor, speaker, singer, songwriter, and now author, DawnCheré has encouraged countless people to keep moving forward, even in seasons of waiting.

As the co-lead pastor of VOUS Church in Miami, Florida, alongside her husband Rich, DawnCheré opens up about their eight-year journey through infertility and the faithfulness they've experienced in welcoming their four children and what she learned in the wait, the process of becoming, how seasons of waiting can shape us and why it’s important to be intentional in a season of waiting this and so much more.

This episode offers deep encouragement and insight for anyone navigating their own season of waiting or searching for purpose in the midst of life’s challenges. Tune in for a conversation filled with wisdom, encouragement, and a reminder that strength often comes in the slow burn.

Connect with DC:

📘 Slow Burn: The Work and Wonder of the Wait – [Buy Book Here]

🌐 VOUS Church – https://www.vouschurch.com

📱 Follow DawnCheré on Instagram – @dawnchere

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In this inspiring episode of But First, She Failed, host Paola Soares sits down with Yuri Cordero, Vice President and Executive Producer of Univision’s iconic news show Primer Impacto. A trailblazer in Spanish-language media, Yuri shares her remarkable 30-year journey, how she broke barriers in a competitive industry, rose to the top, and built a legacy rooted in faith, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership.

Yuri is also the author of the best-selling book La Virtud del Proceso (The Virtue of the Process) and co-author of Winning Strategies for Success with the legendary Brian Tracy. As the founder of HighGrace, she empowers women and emerging leaders to walk confidently in their power and authority.

In this episode, Yuri opens up about:

• Her keys to career success as a Latina leader in media

• How to lead with impact and intention, regardless of your title

• Why the “process” is essential to personal growth and professional breakthrough

• Her journey of faith-based leadership

• The importance of mentorship, legacy, and public service

Yuri also shares insights on her work with nonprofits like NAMI Miami and Todo Autismo, and how being a mother, chaplain, and speaker shapes the way she shows up in the world.

Whether you're an aspiring leader, an established executive, or a woman navigating your purpose, this conversation will fuel your spirit and equip you to lead with confidence, break glass ceilings, and redefine success on your terms

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yuricordero.com

IG: @yuri_cordero

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In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with Jennifer Tsay, co-founder and CEO of Shoott.com, a fast-growing photography platform that’s transforming the way people book professional photo sessions. Jennifer shares her incredible journey from working in the corporate space to acting and into entrepreneurship, and how she leveraged her transferable skills, resilience, and a strong sense of purpose to scale a business from the ground up.

We explore how women in business can overcome internal doubts, how to test and validate startup ideas, and the mindset shifts required to make bold career transitions. From embracing failure to making data-driven decisions, this conversation is packed with real, actionable advice for current and aspiring founders.

Whether you're curious about disrupting traditional industries, scaling a creative business, or taking that first step toward entrepreneurship, this episode offers valuable insight and inspiration.

In this episode we discuss how successfully disrupt or democratize an industry, how to take your skillset from the corporate space and parlay it into entrepreneurship, why all moms are capable of being entrepreneurs as well as what it take to leave a corporate career and build a startup that disrupts an entire industry this and more….

Connect with Jennifer:

https://shoott.com

IG: @shoottphotos

IG: @jenjentsay

My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-tsay/

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