Let me tell you a story about a Global Dream Team member named Sydney.

She found Global Dream Team through a random newsletter shoutout.
She applied, showed up to the interview—and sold herself to me.

She crushed it.

More than that, she made it clear: she wanted to learn directly from me, the founder of GDT.

But she didn’t stop there.
She shared how she could contribute while growing.
She kept showing up with ideas, energy, and initiative.

Week by week, Sydney continued to lead with action.
She didn’t wait for permission.
She stepped in fully.
She made herself known—through consistency and heart.

Now? As someone deeply committed to this community, she’s receiving direct 1:1 mentorship from me.
This kind of support doesn’t happen by chance—it unfolds inside GDT, where people are intentional, invested, and aligned in purpose.

Watching her reminded me of something important.

This is how my own journey started, too.
After graduating from UCLA in 2019, I landed my first job at a startup by sending a cold LinkedIn message to the founder. That one bold moment of initiative led to me becoming their first hire—and that startup went on to be featured in Forbes, Oprah Magazine, TechCrunch, Refinery29, The TODAY Show and more.

Working there, I learned how to build a business from the ground up.
I didn’t just gain experience—I learned how to think like a founder and turn bold visions into reality.

Six years later, that bold move has set everything in motion—the dream career, the freedom, and the life where I now travel the world telling stories that matter.

And Sydney reminded me of that.
Of how far ambition, initiative, and aligned action can take you.

Because here’s the truth:

Proactive people win.
They create a seat at the table before one exists.
They raise their hand before being asked.
They show they’re already in.

And this isn’t just about GDT.

Whether or not you ever join this community—
Whether you're chasing a new opportunity, launching a creative idea, or simply craving more alignment in your life—

Don’t wait.

Waiting gets you left behind.
Action is what moves you forward.
You don’t need permission to go after what you want.

With love,
Ysabel

🌍 P.S. A few new spots inside GDT are opening soon. If you’re an ambitious dreamer feeling the pull, the waitlist is open now.
→ Join the waitlist here

☕️ P.P.S. In LA? We’re hosting Global Dream Café tomorrow—a cozy co-working day to connect, map your next moves, and create alongside fellow dreamers. A few spots left.
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