What does it mean to leave at the right time — and for the right reasons? In this episode, journalist Bella Perez-Rubio reflects on her journey from traditional newsrooms to PumaPodcast, and now, to New York University. Along the way, she shares stories that shaped her — from immigrant families to displaced voices — and the quiet, radical act of finding her own. We explore carding , a writing technique that becomes a metaphor for reshaping your career, your voice, and your sense of care. This episode is produced by Jyn Garcia and engineered by Anthony Tobias. Jaemark Tordecilla is our editor-at-large. Listen to our episodes on: Spotify , Apple Podcasts , YouTube , or wherever you get your podcasts. For more updates, follow Teka Teka on these platforms: Facebook , X , Instagram , and TikTok . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.