#082 The SDR DiscoCall Show – Michelle Orellana

In this episode, we put the spotlight on a true industry star, Michelle Orellana, a first-time BDE-Latina-In-Tech. Join us as Michelle shares her inspiring story of triumph over adversity and her path to fulfilment in tech sales We also delve into the significance of personal branding and the pivotal role of platforms like TikTok in crafting a professional identity. Michelle stresses the value of authenticity, creativity, and networking in the art of personal branding, opening doors to exciting future career opportunities

Links

Find Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleaorellana/
Find Michelle on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michelleorellanasjourney
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p3sSFGNYBv8

Financial management takes a front-row seat as Michelle and Neil discuss the importance of financial mastery. Learn how to understand personal finances, make informed decisions, and cultivate the right financial behaviours.

Please note that discussions in this episode on financial matters, are personal advice based on personal experiences, and are not to be taken as professional financial advice we would recommend seeking professional advice from an experienced Financial Advisor, first.

Timestamps

00:00 - Intro

01:32: Guest Introduction: Michelle Orellana

03:50: Michelle's LinkedIn Profile

06:52: Michelle's Frustration and Search for a New Path

10:16: Initial Doubts and Gaining Confidence in Earning Potential

11:54: Discovering the tech industry

12:29: Friends' reactions to the tech industry

13:54: Previous careers and their influence on sales

14:54: Skills gained from acting in sales

18:55: Youth mentoring and personal growth

20:08: Overcoming fears and reaching full potential

21:25: Being a first-generation immigrant in the US

23:08: Imposter Syndrome and Navigating a New Space

24:21: Embracing the Process of Learning

26:39: The Value of LinkedIn and Overcoming Doubts

29:08: Starting on LinkedIn and Sharing Fresh Thoughts

30:20: The Next Generation of SDRs and Content Creation

31:48: Building Your Personal Brand and Embracing Criticism

32:50: Redefining Professionalism and Sharing Passion

33:54: The Benefits of Building a Brand and Creating Content

35:02: Consistency and Sharing Valuable Information

35:04: Importance of Personal Branding

36:03: Personal Brand as an Asset

37:04: Transitioning to New Platforms

37:48: Getting Started on TikTok

39:51: TikTok as a Different Social Platform

41:16: Financial Management and Wealth

44:31: Lack of Financial Literacy for SDRs

48:13: Five Principles of Money Management

53:42: Advice for Young Professionals: Confidence, Asking Questions, and Consistency

55:29: Shoutouts and Appreciation

56:44: Outro