LA based writer and activist Julissa Arce shares her story as an undocumented immigrant - giving voice to millions of untold stories in the United States.

To find out more about the scholarship program mentioned on this episode, visit Ascend Educational Fund.

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories. 

Closing Credits Music is Cerises by Löhstana David, provided by Jamendo.

NYC based comedian and storyteller Suzie Afridi shows us how to find home amid chaos and uncertainty. 

Follow Suzie on Instagram and Twitter @suziesaysso to see what she's up to!

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories. 

Closing Credits Music is Cerises by Löhstana David, provided by Jamendo.

NYC based storyteller Edith Gonzalez juggled between two cultures growing up. Has she passed the relevant skills to her teenager son, to also navigate such a world? 

Follow Edith on Instagram @egon.the.great to see her upcoming shows!

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories. 

Closing Credits Music is Cerises by Löhstana David, provided by Jamendo.

Chicago based activist and storyteller Alejandra Cano is back in civil court this month to answer charges for mistakes she made and paid for years past. As immigrants and refugees, can we ever expect a second chance in life?

You can following Alejandra's ongoing case with #standwithAlejandra, or with us, at 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories.

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories. 

Special thanks to StoryCorps Chicago & independent media producer Rocio Santos.

Closing Credits Music is Cerises by Löhstana David, provided by Jamendo.

Chicago based storyteller Buki Omoseni moved around quite a bit as a child and into her adulthood. But what happens when she moves to the quieter city of Rochester, Minnesota?

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories. 

Closing Credits Music is Cerises by Löhstana David, provided by Jamendo.

Season 2 premieres with two laugh out loud stories by Chicago storyteller David Quach, and award winning director and actor Nate Charles Troisi. Both originally from Australia, David and Nate Charles' stories are sure to touch your heart.

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories. 

Closing Credits Music is Cerises by Löhstana David, provided by Jamendo.

New York City based storyteller Annie Tan on the delicate balance between meeting her immigrant parents’ expectations, and finding her own way.

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories. 

Closing Credits Music is Cerises by Löhstana David, provided by Jamendo.

Chicago based storyteller Alana Murphy shares her experience working as a refugee advocate, and the history of the US Refugee Admissions Program. 

You can find out more about Alana's work at BeautifulCrossing.com.

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories. 

Closing Credits Music is Cerises by Löhstana David, provided by Jamendo.

New York City architect and storyteller Danny Forster connects with his immigration story, in his moment of grief and loss. 

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories. 

Closing Credits Music is Cerises by Löhstana David, provided by Jamendo.

Chicago based writer Kristen Rader shares her Spanish immigration story - generously opening our conversation on finding empathy for those seeking shelter and safety in the United States, while checking one's privilege.

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories.

Closing Credits Music is Cerises by Löhstana David, provided by Jamendo.