Welcome to the Inspirame Latina podcast with your host, Yudy Veras Bueno. Yudy is the Founder, Executive Director and Program Curator of Inspirame Latina, a non-profit organization that focuses on bringing diverse expertise, a shared vision, and a commitment to ensuring Latinas feel seen, valued, and celebrated. Yudy is also a Professional Life Coach, Healer, Fearless Women Empowerment Advocate, Speaker, and Author. She is the CEO and Founder of Y Veras Coaching. Links: Inspirame Latina Foundation: inspiramelatina.org Y Veras Coaching: yveras.com Yudy Veras Speaking: https://coachyudy.com/  In this episode, we explore the journey of resilience, faith, and reinvention with master hairstylist and entrepreneur Angelita Suriel. We dive into her powerful story of building a thriving salon business, losing it during the pandemic, and finding the courage to start again alongside her daughter. Our conversation includes the challenges of navigating fear, shame, and loss, and the strategies Angelita used to reclaim her confidence through faith, therapy, and community. She shares not only the struggles but also the actionable steps and mindset shifts that helped her transform darkness into a new chapter of possibility. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, immigrant, or woman striving to overcome obstacles, this episode is packed with inspiration, encouragement, and a reminder that investing in your own healing is the first step toward building something greater. Don’t just listen, share this episode with someone who needs to be reminded that they are not alone, and that starting over is always possible. Guest Speaker Bio: Angelita Suriel  I  Entrepreneur & Beauty Salon Owner anpteam24@gmail.com +1 (646) 249-0110   Angelita Suriel is a master hairstylist, educator, and soulful entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience. Born in the Dominican Republic, she moved to New York at 30 and has spent 28 years building a legacy of excellence. She is the founder of Angela Beauty NY (8 years strong) and now co-founder of A&P Beauty, created with her daughter. Angelita serves a diverse clientele across all hair types and textures, with mastery in cutting, colour, and extensions. She’s especially known for enhancing curly hair, now the foundation of her new professional training programs. Her mission is to help people feel seen, celebrated, and cared for, inside and out. Her salon suite is a sanctuary filled with love, warmth, and deep intention. She believes beauty is a healing art, and teaching is her next sacred calling. Angelita’s story is a testament to resilience and the power of reinvention. Her guiding principle is simple but profound: even when life breaks you down, you must rise, heal, and create again.