Episode Details

How do you keep moving forward when the road isn’t clear? In this episode of Stories of Change and Creativity – Scotland Edition, I sit down with Bety Téllez Mora, Content and Campaigns Officer at Queen Margaret University - Edinburgh. Bety navigates challenges and career pivots—across countries and creative fields.

From journalism to digital storytelling, Bety shares how embracing change, taking risks, and staying curious has helped her shape a meaningful creative journey—one step at a time.

“I was self-conscious about having three degrees and not much experience, but now I see every part of that journey helped me get here.”

Bety opens up about adapting to life abroad, overcoming self-doubt, and learning to say yes—even when the path was unclear. This candid conversation explores what it means to build a career through risk, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Key Takeaways 

• Growing up as a diplomat's daughter gave Bety the skills to adapt 
• Studying journalism provided a foundation, but an internship revealed her true path
• Balancing perfectionism with practical experience helped her prioritize opportunities outside the classroom
• Learning to embrace uncertainty and recognize that career paths don't need to be linear
• Overcoming imposter syndrome and building confidence is important
• Using international experience as a strength rather than seeing it as a limitation
• There's a constant challenge to maintain brand consistency while reflecting the university community

“Even if you don't get it right the first time, that is part of the process.” — Bety Téllez Mora

🎧 Tune in to hear how taking initiative, embracing uncertainty, and saying yes can lead to a career filled with purpose and possibility.

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Stories of Change & Creativity explores the defining moments that shape who we become—and the lessons we learn along the way. Hosted by professor, storyteller, and proud Texan Judy Oskam. 

Together, we explore what happened and what we learn from the experiences that define us. Whether you're navigating a career transition, seeking personal growth or looking for inspiration to take your next step, you'll discover practical wisdom you can apply to your own life.

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