A Shot Of Truth

Miss International!! Rita came through with so much realness. She talked about how she faced two of her biggest fears—losing her grandmother and father before seeing them again and traveling to Mexico without the anxiety of what might happen if she went back. She also broke down what’s next for DACA and challenged us to step out of our comfort zones. The way I witnessed this person evolve from this experience is beautiful. Thank you for holding us accountable Rita!

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Rogelio joins us to share the importance of utilizing advanced parole to reconnect with family and see the world! The stories he shares are deeply rooted in community care and love and thats felt across my time with him and in this episode. From sharing moments of joy to moments of growth with people he met along the way. Confessionals included!

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A series requested by you all! As I’ve had the immense privilege of traveling on AP as a DACA recipient, I’ve also had the privilege of helping others do the same through the Cultural Leadership Fellowship. Through my travels, I have met the most amazing people, pushed myself deeply out of my comfort zone and learned a thing or two along the way. This episode is an intro to a series highlighting 5 individuals who will be sharing how their perspective on the world changed once they had the opportunity to travel outside of the US. But first, let me tell you a little bit about my experience in Portugal, Berlin, and Amsterdam. From drug taxis to smoking lounges, it was lit. Enjoy!

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This episode is about my return to Mexico on advanced parole after 27 years. Before returning I traveled to Portugal and France with the Cultural Leadership Fellowship! I share fun moments we shared as a cohort and give shout-outs to the undocu baddies who joined us on this journey. While returning to Mexico was the biggest blessing it also came with unraveling and holding so much grief. The grief of losing my father and reuniting with his family was difficult but necessary. I got to return home with the emotional support of many people and I am grateful for this experience. I also talk about the romanticization of traveling on advanced parole and the emotions that come after. Enjoy!

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This episode is for undocumented folks, highlighting our joint struggle to Palestinians. Our struggles are connected through the resilience of our people and our fight against Border imperialism.

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Tania Dominguez-Rangel is a DACA recipient I met on my travels abroad in Europe. We were both traveling on advanced parole with the Cultural Leadership Fellowship! We would find speakeasies and talk about life, love, and processing our experience. I would come to learn this girl is full-on doing the most–from her podcast, The Most Interesting People on My Timeline to her work with the Undocumented Filmmakers Collective. This girl was meant to be a star, I mean come on, look at her! In this episode, we talk about her experience in education, her love for Tumblr, singing, and YouTube creation, and about some of the cool people she met along the way. Special shout-outs to Maggie Loredo, Karla, and Nicole Solis-Sison! Enjoy!

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Maggie co-hosts Pochas So What–a podcast created by pochas for their deported, returned and undocumented community. We get to hear all the details behind the show and learn about the impact of this work! We also get deep into talking about grief, alcoholism, and her fifteen-year anniversary since she made the decision to return to Mexico. Maggie has so much grace and wisdom to share, Enjoy! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, our website, and more.

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So we traveled across borders (some fellows) to Guatemala and (others to) Mexico all to find what we had most in common was that we just wanted to feel connected and free. This episode highlights 3 fellows that returned home for the first time. You even get to hear an exclusive interview that we recorded in Guatemala and her reflection listening back to it 🤯 Tune in to hear Selena, Alex, and Ingrid share the most impactful moments on this journey home. Enjoy!

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We are joined by the co-founder of Otros Dreams en Acción Maggie Loredo. She is an activist, pocha, and returnee. She invites us all to listen to narratives across borders from people who have returned or been deported. Her organizing work in Mexico is one of supporting and advocating for returnees and deportees to have a dignified return. She shares the work they do at Otros Dreams en Accion (ODA) from advocacy, education, and healing through art and stories. This episode is an invitation of love to share stories across borders until they [borders] no longer exist.

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Here it is! At last! My Guatemala Solo reflection. I traveled under Advanced Parole with the Cultural Leadership Fellowship out of @Scholarfundwa and let me tell you, it was beautiful. This was the first time I left the US in 27 years. I carried a lot of shame for not returning home instead but I wouldn’t change it for the world. We traveled to Flores Peten, Antigua, Lago Atitlan and Guatemala City. I learned so much about community outside of the US context. It left me longing for home and more eager to exist in kindness. The episode ends with a love letter I wrote to Guatemala. Huge shout out to Alejandra Perez for inviting me to your home and making it happen–my heart is full.

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