Meet Ines Beltran who is -- today -- the woman she wanted to be 20 years ago. She’s mature, patient, understanding of situations and calmer then she use to be. She is happy and she got there through decisions that gave her opportunities to work with the community and to help others. She’s an educator and that means she helps others find their best life. Tap into a day in the life of Ines and you’ll be sure to walk away inspired. This guest gives insight into what life is like to one who came to America and pursued a new life and she now helps one discover the tools to function within the system and learn the different cultures and issues within the family. With a long career that incorporates a bilingual aspect — with population in Georgia changing — she finds herself even more busy. Communication and love are the key elements Ines points out in the classes she teaches on family life and in her own daily life and being involved with rules helps to navigate your teenagers. Checking in and talking can sometimes get the answers in parenting. We discuss what it’s like to balance a schedule and put restrictions in place with all of the easy access to constant outside pressures.There were some cultural shocks Ines experienced coming to America that puzzled her early years. She believes that everyone can and should go for a college education to grow and achieve. When it comes to a professional bit of advice, Ines encourages finding a mentor. With her mentor, Ines had the opportunity to have someone grab her by the hand and navigate—life is hard enough, but having someone telling you in your ear do this or advice on that, it makes it easier.We talk about trust, open communication and dive into marriage and what life was like coming to a new country and depending solely on your spouse. Concerns that stay with Ines include immigration and expressing that moving to a new country is hard because of the language, the culture, the way you move around, the way you dress and so much more. People would do well to think about how hard it is for people to come and blend into the culture. Her advice is to be supportive and understanding as many people come into this country because they have no choice because of a bad situation. Educating ourselves about what is happening in the world can help us to understand the person, the situation and what and why something is happening.Ines is an amazing resource.Song "STOMP" used by permission of artist Donica Knight Holdman and Jim Huff
Music "STOMP" used by permission of artist Donica Knight Holdman and Jim Huff
