The Stories That Shape Us
Episode 8: The Journey of Leadership and Staying True to You with Ana Urrego
When you think of leadership, what comes to mind? Does it sound like a fun, fancy title you want to have? Do you think the leadership journey is separate from your personal journey? Do you want to learn what it’s all about? Listen and/or watch our conversation with Ana Urrego, Co-Founder & President of Furdale and VP of Hispanic Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs (HYPE), as she shares her journey through leadership. Ana takes us through personal experiences that have impacted her leadership journey and have influenced her desire to make an impact in the community.
Ana Urrego’s Bio:
As a Colombian native, Ana Urrego immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 7 years old. Her love for fashion, marketing, and business led her to receive a BBA in Marketing from Kennesaw State University and a Master’s in Merchandising and International Trade from the University of Georgia. Ana is part of the Owner & Management team for her family’s dental practice, GDC Smiles, and is the Co-founder and President of Furdale, a specialty pet supply company catering to small breed dog owners. As a brand and marketing specialist, she also provides brand direction and consulting to local small businesses and community organizations and supported Mayor Dickens’ campaign for Mayor of Atlanta as a Latinx Outreach Strategy Lead, as well as a part of the YP Committee, in which she assisted in the planning and promotion of events.
Ana is committed to giving back to her community and paying forward the encouragement and support she has received throughout her life. She previously served as a SheSyndicate TechSavvy Program Mentor and Board Member for the Korean American Coalition (KAC). She’s a Sustainability Ambassador for the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Resilience and is able to use her communication and leadership skills to serve her community as the current Vice President for Hispanic Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (HYPE). Ana also recently joined the UNICEF NextGen Steering Committee as a Board Member and the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Selection Committee. Ana was recognized as one of GA’s 50 Most Influential Latinos in 2021 for her work and dedication to the community.
Connect with Ana:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acamiu/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acamiu/
Ana’s Business and Community Work:
Furdale Website: www.furdale.com
Furdale IG: https://www.instagram.com/furdalepets/
Hispanic Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (HYPE): https://www.instagram.com/hypeghcc/
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Stay connected with us Living in Light, LLC and atl kula. IG: Tina & Kiara
When you think of leadership, what comes to mind? Does it sound like a fun, fancy title you want to have? Do you think the leadership journey is separate from your personal journey? Do you want to learn what it’s all about? Listen and/or watch our conversation with Ana Urrego, Co-Founder & President of Furdale and VP of Hispanic Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs (HYPE), as she shares her journey through leadership. Ana takes us through personal experiences that have impacted her leadership journey and have influenced her desire to make an impact in the community.
Ana Urrego’s Bio:
As a Colombian native, Ana Urrego immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 7 years old. Her love for fashion, marketing, and business led her to receive a BBA in Marketing from Kennesaw State University and a Master’s in Merchandising and International Trade from the University of Georgia. Ana is part of the Owner & Management team for her family’s dental practice, GDC Smiles, and is the Co-founder and President of Furdale, a specialty pet supply company catering to small breed dog owners. As a brand and marketing specialist, she also provides brand direction and consulting to local small businesses and community organizations and supported Mayor Dickens’ campaign for Mayor of Atlanta as a Latinx Outreach Strategy Lead, as well as a part of the YP Committee, in which she assisted in the planning and promotion of events.
Ana is committed to giving back to her community and paying forward the encouragement and support she has received throughout her life. She previously served as a SheSyndicate TechSavvy Program Mentor and Board Member for the Korean American Coalition (KAC). She’s a Sustainability Ambassador for the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Resilience and is able to use her communication and leadership skills to serve her community as the current Vice President for Hispanic Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (HYPE). Ana also recently joined the UNICEF NextGen Steering Committee as a Board Member and the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Selection Committee. Ana was recognized as one of GA’s 50 Most Influential Latinos in 2021 for her work and dedication to the community.
Connect with Ana:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acamiu/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acamiu/
Ana’s Business and Community Work:
Furdale Website: www.furdale.com
Furdale IG: https://www.instagram.com/furdalepets/
Hispanic Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (HYPE): https://www.instagram.com/hypeghcc/
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please like, share, and subscribe and join us on YouTube. If you'd like to support us in continuing to make valuable content, consider supporting the show by subscribing here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2063711/supporters/new
Stay connected with us Living in Light, LLC and atl kula. IG: Tina & Kiara