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  • Latina Enough With Lisa

    How is that we, as Latinas, struggle with not feeling latina enough?? How is that our own community can make us feel “less” latinx at times?. 

    Listen to this special episode where @lisadfit4life, nutrition coach and fellow podcaster,  shared her experience as a Latina, born and raised in the USA. Her experience with latinidad and culture as a daughter of immigrants and now as a mom. 

    We talk about the challenges of language and identity. The shame of a teenager growing up speaking Spanish or even listening to their parent's accent. And overcoming those issues and how to connect and feel proud of your roots. 

    Lisa also talks about her wonderful podcast @notyouraveragerunnermotherpod where she empowers women in their journey. Check it out!


    **Spoiler Alert** You don’t need to speak Spanish to be Latina.


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    32 min
  • An Immigrant From The USA In Colombia.

    What started as a short trip turned out to be a new home for Aja. Aja has been living in Santa Marta, Colombia for the past three years. 

    She found a passion, amazing people, friends and family in a country that she never imagined she would be living in. 

    Aja also found a new set of eyes with which she sees the world and a new approach to the things that she doesn’t quite understand.

    In this episode we talk about following your passion and how to start your side project. She shares how she started @migrantvoices and the meaning that the project brings to her life. 

    She was able to use her photography skills to explore culture and to help Venezuelan migrants in Colombia. 


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    42 min
  • "Que Pase Lo Que Tenga Que Pasar" La Historia De Inmigración De Sussy.

    Ok ok escuchen bien. Dormirían en la calle si tuvieran que hacerlo para poder lograr sus sueños?? Ya sé es un poco extremo y mi cara durante la entrevista fue de sorpresa pero mi invitada de esta semana, Sussy Nunez dice que si ese fuese el caso, lo hiciera, sin dudarlo. 

    Prepárense para una entrevista llena de energía y buenas vibras. Sussy comparte los retos que ha enfrentado como inmigrante viviendo en Nueva York y qué la motiva a seguir adelante. 

    Viniendo de Venezuela, Sussy exploró el asilo político y hablamos de cómo fue su experiencia y proceso aplicando. 

    También hablamos del tabú que muchas culturas tienen de buscar ayuda profesional cuando tenemos algún problema y cómo las dos creemos que TODOS los inmigrantes deberían tener la posibilidad de buscar ayuda durante su camino. 

    Sussy está ahora en NYC es estilista de modas y tienen que chequear su cuenta, podcast The Todo Y Nothing y canal de YouTube, es súper creativa y habla de temas que como dice ella: a tu abuelita le daría una cosa si los escucha. Temas que tienen que ser compartidos!! 

    Recuerden que pueden chequear el website de Modern Immigrant y acceder a un libro de audio gratis aquí gracias a nuestro sponsor, Audible. 

     

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    40 min
  • "I Thought I Did Everything Right"; Li-Ann's Journey

    Stop being surprised when someone emigrates. Yes, LiAnn keeps hearing people being surprised with the fact that she left Canada to come to the USA. 

    LiAnn shares in this interview some of the reasons why she left Canada and also talks about her difficult but exciting decision of returning home. 

    LiAnn is both an immigrant and an immigrant's daughter. Her parents emigrated from Singapore to Canada where she grew up. 

    In this episode we talk about the cultural differences between Canada and the USA as well as the differences she has found within the country from one coast to another. 

    We also talked about her long distance relationship and what it felt like to be an international student in an MBA program. 

    We also talked about the difficulties of getting a work visa denied during a pandemic and how the lottery/work visa works.

    Don't forget to subscribe and to check out our website www.modernimmigrant.net and our Instagram www.instagram.com/modernimmigrant for more information. 

     

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    40 min
  • Una Caraqueña En Guadalajara; La Historia de Gaby

    Gaby llegó a Guadalajara, México bajo circunstancias muy estables. Al menos así parecía a los ojos de los demás: con su esposo, con un buen trabajo y con la oportunidad de comenzar una vida nueva más segura que la que tenían en Caracas. 

    Como pasa siempre con las historias de inmigración, hay retos, dificultades y sobre todo sorpresas. Cosas que no nos imaginábamos que iban a suceder, suceden y nos cambian para siempre! 

    En el episodio de hoy hablamos de lo difícil de los trámites cuando eres inmigrante (visas, permisos de trabajo, tarjetas de crédito, etc), de las mamás que crían a sus hijos sintiéndose un poco solas, lejos de casa y de todo lo maravilloso que puede suceder cuando enfrentas esos retos. 

    Al final de la entrevista Gaby habla de su proyecto www.instagram.com/skipdiet y de cuanta alegría ha traído a su vida! Chequen su cuenta para conocer más! 



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    38 min
  • A Journey To Empowerment; Jessie's Immigration Story

    Jessie was born in Argentina and came to the USA with her family when she was a kid. Jessie has faced multiple struggles and challenges as an immigrant but in a way each of those have made her strong and empathetic to the needs of others, especially women. 

    In this interview, Jessie opened up about a very difficult experience where she faced  terrible racism from the police while living in CA. That experience impacted her future and changed her perspective and the way she sees the world, including immigration. 

    Today, Jessie is the CEO and founder of Femex (which includes a podcast, working spaces, university and so much more!) and she inspires tons of women as she works to lift up others. Check out the interview to learn all the details. 

    Get ready to get inspired and empowered with Jessie Medina’s story

    Check out Jessie's work at www.instagram.com/jessiemedinaofficial and her website www.jessiemedina.com



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    58 min
  • Inmigración Y Finanzas; La Historia De Katia Lopez

    Finanzas e inmigración en un mismo episodio? Así mismo! Saber que podemos mejorar nuestro futuro financiero como inmigrantes me llena de paz y esperanzas. 

    Katia nació en el Salvador y hoy comparte con nosotros su historia de inmigración. De llegar a los Estados Unidos con 11 años acompañada por su abuela y dejando atrás al resto de su familia. Katia llegó a los Estados Unidos con la esperanza de un mundo parecido al de Disney World, pero encontró una realidad completamente diferente. 

    En este episodio escucharás como la experiencias de Katia como inmigrante la han llevado a donde está hoy en día. Hablamos sobre el impacto que tuvo en su vida recibir los beneficios de DACA y las oportunidades que le trajo. 

    Katia trabaja en finanzas y se dedica a educar ayudar a las comunidades mas necesitadas a cuidar y proteger sus ingresos. 

    En este episodio Katia nos da tips maravillosos que te ayudarán a pensar en tu futuro financiero y en cómo puedes cuidar de tus finanzas sin importar tu estatus migratorio. 

    Para conectar con Katia pueden chequear sus cuentas de IG: www.instagram.com/katt.m15 y www.instagram.com/securemywealth


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    43 min
  • "We Have A Voice", Diana's Journey

    Diana has been in the USA half of her life but her dream of going back to Mexico is always present and it might become a reality sooner than later. 

    Today, Diana from @latina_engineer, is sharing her immigration journey and how it has impacted her entire family's life, the struggles of being a minority as a latina and woman in the STEM field, and her experience having a partner that is also an immigrant but with a completely different journey. 

    We talk about the stereotypes of being Latina in the engineering field and how she has been able to deal with them and overcome them. Diana created an amazing community to inspire, empower and provide resources to other women in the field. 

    Check out www.instagram.com/latina_engineer to learn more about Diana's amazing community.

    Also to learn more about this podcast you can check out www.instagram.com/modernimmigrant and www.modernimmigrant.net 

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    30 min
  • Conversations On Racism With Justin Idlet

    I met Justin a little after arriving to Seattle. He was also new in the city and that made us connect really quick. He was my first friend that was originally from the USA! Yes, I know! That’s something you get to think about when you are an immigrant. And yes, sometimes it is not that easy to make friends that are locals. 

    Justin has always supported me and been there for me, he is also a fan number 1 of this podcast so I wanted to bring him on a special episode so that we could talk about racism. 

    Justin shares his experience with police brutality. Racism in the city of Seattle. What being the one “black” friend feels like and his experience with racism when traveling abroad.

    Justin also gave us amazing book recommendations that we can read to educate ourselves and learn more.

    Check out our Instagram for more information, to learn more about the podcast and to connect  www.instagram.com/modernimmigrant Also our website www.modernimmigrant.net 

    Links for the books recommended in the episode here:

    https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781620975879


    https://www.msafropolitan.com/sensuousknowledge


    https://uncpress.org/book/9781469653662/race-for-profit/


    https://www.amazon.com/dp/067974472X/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_bk66Eb6YNH48H




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    46 min
  • Cómo Irme De Mi País?; La Historia De Lau.

    "Como irme de mi país?" fue lo que puso mi invitada en Google un día! y lo logró! 

    Lau es de Bolivia  y decidió mudarse a los Estados Unidos en busca de mejores oportunidades y también en busca de solucionar lo que ella llama una crisis de vida o existencial. 

    Lau fue Aupair al igual que yo! pudimos conversar sobre el programa, la experiencia y muchos detalles de cómo impactó su vida. 

    Esta entrevista esta llena de anécdotas maravillosas y únicas. También hablamos de su pareja y de sus dos bodas (y una tercera próximamente en Bolivia!) Lau es pura creatividad e inspiración así que prepárense y disfruten de esta conversa. 

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    53 min

About Modern Immigrant

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Being an immigrant has been one of the most difficult and extraordinary experiences in my life. Join me while I interview immigrants that have decided to tell their stories. Ser inmigrante ha sido una…

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