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Empower Hour with Gina Zapanta | Empowered With Gina

Model and Lawyer Heather Reese on Redefining Your Power Through Self-Love

28 Oct 2025

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In this episode of  ⁨@empoweredwithgina⁩  host Gina Zapanta sits down with Heather Reese—Pennsylvania personal injury attorney, plus-size model, and activist. Adopted from Peru and raised in Delaware, Heather shares how identity, privilege, and relentless networking shaped her path to a J.D., why Latina representation in law matters, and how to build a career that doesn’t cost you your health or self-respect.Heather opens up about her journey from adoption in Peru to becoming an attorney in the U.S., how she learned to set boundaries after burnout, and why redefining success as a woman in law starts with refusing to shrink for anyone.Together, Gina and Heather unpack the truth about representation, privilege, and the courage it takes to build a life that looks nothing like the one you were told to live.Topics include:➛The intersection of culture, confidence, and career➛ Setting boundaries without apology➛ Turning pain into purpose after divorce and burnout➛ Building a career that honors your peaceSelf-love as the foundation of power. Like this episode? Subscribe to Empowered with Gina 🎉

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