The Rejected Pre-MedPodcast

Valeria is available to collaborate as a Rejection and Resilience Speaker. She brings an academic foundation in neuroscience, Community Helpers training and is currently completing her Master of Management at the University of Calgary.

If you are looking for a dynamic and thoughtful speaker whose delivery has been described as engaging, authentic, and impactful, and who consistently receives positive feedback from audiences, Valeria would be honored to collaborate. How do we build confidence when facing rejection? How do we become resilient in moments that challenge our identity, direction, or self-worth? These are not topics commonly taught in school curriculums — yet they are experiences nearly everyone will face. Whether speaking to a health and wellness class, a student leadership initiative, or your organization, Valeria shares research-informed insights paired with lived experience and practical tools. Rejection can feel deeply personal — but it can also be redirection. It can be an invitation to reflect, recalibrate, and grow — if we are willing to see it that way. For speaking inquiries and collaborations, please contact Valeria.