In this episode, Alejandra Campoverdi discusses her award-winning memoir First Gen, sharing her journey from a child on welfare to Harvard graduate, White House aide, and congressional candidate. She reflects on the challenges of being a “First and Only,” reclaiming the parts of ourselves sacrificed to survive, and what it truly takes to achieve the American Dream.

The conversation is moderated by Emmy Award-winning journalist and author Paola Ramos, who brings her perspective on identity, social mobility, and advocacy to the discussion.

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