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#8 From News Anchor to Entrepreneur: How Pilar Ortiz Reinvented Herself After Losing Everything

In this episode, Nicole Alicea sits down with Pilar Ortiz, a former Univision news anchor and news director who spent over 11 years building a successful media career—only to lose it overnight during the 2009 economic downturn.

Faced with uncertainty, fear, and a complete identity shift, Pilar had to start from scratch—learning how to sell, package her services, and build confidence as an entrepreneur.

Today, she is an international speaker, coach, and author, helping professionals and business owners master communication, mindset, and personal branding.

In this episode we cover:

• Losing your career overnight

• How to transition from employee to entrepreneur

• Shifting from “doing” to “being”

• Pilar’s 3C framework

• Why “imperfect action” is the key to growth

• How to overcome fear and confidently sell your services

This is a powerful conversation about reinvention, resilience, and building a life aligned with who you truly are.

Connect with Pilar Ortiz:

Website: pilarortiz.com

Instagram: @pilarortiztv

Produced by David “Fingers” Bell and Nicole Valentin Alicea.

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