Episode Transcript
Hello, my name is Aziz and I'm the son of a divorced mother. She is really my superhero. That's why it's important for me to support women to share their uniqueness, their personalities, perspectives, and emotions about life. Too many women in this world feel alone, they worry about the judgment of others and they struggle with their mental health but when they listen to the rare girls podcasts where empowered women share their voices and tell their stories, many women will feel inspired to live a life of freedom and to overcome all insecurities they will feel. It is a safe space to find, their confidence to remember their unique beauty and to feel their self worth. And they will connect with a sisterhood of rare girls who encourage their success and support their dreams. That's what this podcast is all about. My guest today is Anna Vergara Garces. Annie is originally from Cartagena in Columbia, but she has been living in Argentina for 11 years. Annie is a nurse. She loves reading, cooking, dancing, and traveling. She likes animals and doing pole sports and pole dancing. Annie, how do you feel today? Hello everyone. Hello Aasi. Thank you for the invitation. I'm so excited to be here on this podcast with you. I am happy, honored, and lucky to have you here. And just to begin, I will start with the first question, which is, "Ani, if your friends can describe your personality, what would they say about you?" Okay. I think my friend would say that I'm practical, full of energy, loyal, jealous, that I laugh out loud. I not send off anything. They know that no matter the problem, I also really do something to help them. That is fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing that. And you have been living in Argentina for 11 years after going from Colombia. So how was your experience adapting to a new country, new culture, new people? How did it feel and how did you adapt from place to new place? 12 years ago, while I was studying English, I met Argentina man. We were chatting for a year or so. She gave me the chance to visit Argentina. I travel around Argentina a lot. I got to know many people and visited many places. I got married and decided to study nursing, and I want to work in neonatology therapy. I love being able to provide love, care, and protection to newborn babies. I live in a country of white people. In Argentina, there are no blacks. If there are black, they are from other countries. Everywhere I go, people don't stop looking at me. I'm someone excited and different. People love my hair and my skin color. My hair is apron. Everywhere I go, people tell me, I've lost your hair, is it natural hair? And can I touch your hair? I just started to love my hair. I left a country where my hair was ugly and came to a country where they love it. In the end, I fell in love with this country. Thank you. That's so important. And it shows so much change in your personality because in Colombia you did not love your hair and skin and in Argentina everything is much more positive for you. And I like that because it's very related to the next question. Ani, this is an important topic because many women compare themselves to beautiful women on social media, maybe they don't think that they're beautiful, don't see their unique beauty. What is your advice to other women who maybe cannot travel to Argentina so that they love their hair, love their skin and themselves? Throughout my life I have realized that social media are all about appearance. We take 100 photos and upload the best ones. We put a filler one on it to remove imperfection, then you see the other street and you don't recognize them. That's not bad either. If one tries to be happy as they can, it's not good trying to imitate you and comfort yourself with that. It's not real. So don't fight the bikini that you like so much, but are afraid to wear and put on the makeup that you like. We were not born to be liked by everyone you heard, you failed, your body and your personality are made for someone who loves you, failed your body and your personality. Have a photo, shoot and feel happy, sensual, beautiful and empowered. Do it for you and only you. You're someone's illusion, you're someone's love, your song was a guide. So start by looking in the mirror to see yourself sexy and beautiful and stop looking for imperfection because nobody is perfect. Thank you. That is so inspiring. Thank you so much, Ani. And I really, really love the advice you are giving. And right now, you are doing an experience that is out of your comfort zone to be in this podcast. What is your advice for women so that if they need to do something that they feel afraid or anxious so that they can go out of their comfort zone and feel okay for it? I'm a person who tries not to worry about things. If I have a problem that has no solution, then I don't worry because it's useless and waste of time. And if I have a problem that has a solution, then I don't worry about it. I take care of it. I read books, I play sport, I go out with my friend, learn a new language, and I always try to be my number one priority. My advice to you is do something to motivate your set every day and does not generate stress. Activating your creativity by reading, trying to play sport or play instrument or learn a new language. You can also explore your spiritual side. The idea is that you don't make excuses and keep busy. Thank you. That is absolutely fantastic advice. Thank you so much for that. And, Ani, I want to know more. So I'll ask you this question, which is you have lived in Argentina, Colombia and Argentina, you met many new people. What is your advice for other women to find the right friends when they move to a new place? And what are the characteristics for good friends for you that you look for? I arrived in Argentina now in my significant order. I feel alone and I began to feel that the only friend I will have are the ones I left behind in my country. I was lucky though I didn't have to make friends because people approached me to become friends with me. It's not difficult to have friends. There is always someone who wants to be. A good friend for me is someone loyal and who is always present in your life. A friend is a big commitment. I agree friendship is so so important and it's part of the rare girl's sisterhood that It's allowing women opportunities to make great new friends. And to finish this, because I know that you are someone who has been working, you have traveled and live now in a different country, you are a nurse, so you have goals and dreams. What are your future plans and goals? And how do you keep yourself optimistic never worry that, oh, I am not good enough to do them. Okay, I have three plans for the future. The first is to be specialist in immunology therapy. The second to be able to volunteer a doctor without border and the last is to go on vacation to China. And I stay ultimate because I'm I don't need to do something to do it. I feel happy. Thank you so much, Ani. I appreciate you. Thank you for participating in this podcast, for sharing your wisdom perspective, and I wish you success in making all your dreams come true. And thank you for inspiring other women. Thank you. I'm truly grateful for this. Make sure we do. Have a good day. [MUSIC]
