Dianelis Gil is the mother of an 18-year-old teenager with autism and at the same time, she is a Cuban entrepreneur who has had her business open in Hialeah (Florida) for six years. La Guajira Pizzería employs 11 people and is open 24 hours. For her, it is not only the means to support her family but also a source of satisfaction. Being a woman and an entrepreneur is not easy, but she assures that despite the nights of tears and sleeplessness, "it is very difficult, but it can be done."
And that is possible, she adds, because the limit is in the mind of the one who has it. Now, opening more premises or diversifying the business is not part of her plans, but rather maintaining employment for the 11 workers under her responsibility. 95% of them have only been in the United States for one or two years, and for her, as a businesswoman, it is important to provide them with security even when work slows down.
That's why at the moment, he is not considering getting involved in expanding the business, which has already grown. Before, it used to be open only until nine at night; then until two in the morning, and now it's open 24 hours.
Originally from Real Campiña, in Cienfuegos, Dianelis Gil is proud of her roots and the education she received. She is also very committed to her community and her son's school, and in her business, she runs promotions for children and also cooks for them.
As a mother, she doesn't escape the guilt she feels when she leaves her child at home to go to work. She confesses that she feels that guilt every day.
When asked what she recommends to mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dianelis Gil advises that besides taking care of their child, they should not abandon their dreams. If they enjoy doing hair, cooking, or anything else, they should continue because their children need their mothers to be strong by their side.
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