Before Alicia Menendez became the MSNBC anchor we know today, the only career path she saw for herself was running for public office. Once in the political scene, she realized the media had the power to set the narrative and determine what stories matter. Today, Alicia is one of the most respected Latina journalists in the US media, she’s the author of "The Likeability Trap" and the creator and host of Latina to Latina podcast. She’s been a correspondent for VICE News, an anchor at Fusion TV and a host at HuffPostLive. She’s also been a guest at your favorite TV shows: Good Morning America, The View and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. We talk about the importance of sponsors (as opposed to mentors), why you should create your own opportunities outside of your 9-5 job and how to master your mindset ahead of public speaking. You can follow Alicia on Instagram @aliciamenendezxo. Enjoyed this conversation? Go watch our full video interview with some extra gems on Victoria Leandra’s YouTube channel and join the online conversation by sharing what you learned from this episode on your IG stories - don’t forget to tag @ElADNpodcast and @VictoriaLeandra for a regram. Make sure you’re subscribed to our podcast on your favorite streaming platform, we drop fresh episodes every Monday! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/el-adn-podcast/support