In this episode of The Lighthouse, Freddy Padilla shares his journey from Puerto Rico to a successful engineering career, overcoming challenges with family support and perseverance. Reflecting on the role of mentorship, Freddy and the host emphasize the importance of resilience, learning, and community support in achieving success in the engineering industry.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction to Freddy Padilla
9:46 Exploring Freddy's childhood in Naranjito, Puerto Rico
18:20 Facing language barriers and academic challenges in university
24:50 Transitioning to life outside of Puerto Rico and job search
28:10 Job Search Struggles
30:41 Language Learning Challenges
34:50 Mentorship and Career Growth
36:41 Impactful Mentors
42:43 Transitioning and Family Decisions
46:45 Returning to Puerto Rico
49:10 Career Advancement in Construction
54:37 Transition to Design Industry
56:07 Job Offers and Decision Making
58:52 Joining Page - A Career Shift
1:09:30 Overcoming Challenges with Communication
1:12:16 Facing Discrimination and Overcoming
1:15:57 Fostering a Sense of Community
1:17:14 Career Advice for Young Engineers
1:21:06 Final Thoughts and Advice
