After she was laid off in her 50s, Argentine-born Mirta Rinaldi decided to follow her passion for cooking. Today, Mirta is in her 70s and teaches Argentine cuisine. She also owns her own business, Mendulcina, where she hosts cultural experiences and makes and sells delicacies from her home country. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mirta shares how she made her career change and the rich ties her new career as a cooking instructor and entrepreneur has to her culture. It's more than just cooking for Mirta; it's about preserving her family's legacy and teaching others about Argentina. Check out Mirta's advice if you, too, are making your career switch after age 50! Episode Highlights:Getting laid off after age 50Learning a new career hands onSaving family recipesFocusing on your passionReinventing yourself at any ageNot being afraid to be yourself Advice for a career change over 50Sharing your culture with others Find Mirta Rinaldi at: Instagram: @rinaldi.mirta and @mendulcina Website: League of Kitchens Learn more about the League of Kitchens at: Website: www.leagueofkitchens.comInstagram: @leagueofkitchensFacebook: @LeagueOfKitchens LinkedIn: @theleagueofkitchensBook: The League of Kitchens CookbookWatch Mirta's documentary, "From Grandma with Love: Mirta's Argentine Kitchen":Amazon PrimeApple TV+More episodes for Hispanic Heritage Month:Ep 33: Leaving corporate to lead a non-profitMore episodes for making a career change after age 50:Ep 4: Aged out: Making a career switch at over 50Ep 16: Breaking into a new industry in your 50sEp 18: The pros and cons of being a full-time authorEp 21: From side hustle to a new careerEp 23: How being bilingual helps your new careerEp 32: How to make a career change after 50Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info:What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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