Modern Immigrant

First episode of Season DOS is now up!! What!!! 

Fernanda is a mom, engineer, Yale PhD student, and a first generation immigrant that moved from El Salvador to the USA when she was 19 years old. 

Get inspired by Fernanda's story and the current work that she does to empower other Latinas in the STEM field to follow their dreams no matter what. 

We also talk about how to make friends while being an immigrant!

Check out Fernanda's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/fernsulantay 

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Last episode of season 1 is up! Can you believe it?!

Have you ever felt that immigration stole experiences from you? Especially if emigrating wasn’t necessarily your decision but something that you had to do...?

Today I’m talking with Marcela da Luz le, she is a writer and advocate who is immersed in immigration, social justice and Brazilian culture.

Marcela opened up about difficult topics like identity, what America has stolen from her, her journey of becoming documented and the tough reality of finding true love and dating as an immigrant. 

I encourage you to check out Marcela's writing. It is wonderful and will give you a perspective on the struggles and challenges of immigration in the USA. Her blog: http://www.marceladaluzle.com 

Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss season dos!

GRACIAS!

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Primera vez en la historia que Venezuela sale en TV Australiana.

Les ha pasado que al irse de sus países, pareciera que el orgullo que sienten por sus raíces es mayor que cuando vivían ahi? 

El ver a tu bandera en tierras lejanas, logrando un objetivo, siendo reconocida y apreciada por algo positivo y no por noticias terribles es de verdad algo que no tiene nombre. (No no estoy llorando) 

Yo sentí demasiado orgullo al ver a Aly participar en @plateoforiginau llevando el nombre de Venezuela en alto. 

Hoy Aly de @biglatinflavours nos cuenta su historia de inmigración, como fue irse de Caracas a Londres y más adelante a Australia. 

Por supuesto que hablamos del show en el que acaba de participar, de la experiencia y lo que significó para ella. 

Y ojo! Sin importar el resultado del show. Para mi el team Venezuela fue y será siempre el ganador

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How much do you struggle with bilingualism? Do you want your kids to speak multiple languages? Did you grew up in a home with the rule of “en la casa se habla español?”

Today we have an special episode with Veronica Villa, teacher, literacy consultant and blogger of @nene_bilingue 

Vero shared her parent's immigration journey and how it shaped her to become who she is today and why bilingualism is so important for her and her family. 

We discussed: 

What Chicano means. 

How to teach Spanish or more than one language at home.

How early in life its recommended to start learning a new language. 

3 main benefits of being bilingual. 

Bonus: Tips for parents for homeschooling. 

As we prepared to release Veros episode we discussed how she came to become bilingual. She responded that “my dad was the reason why I’m bilingual because if I didn't become bilingual I wouldn’t have been able to communicate with him." This sentiment was extremely powerful as her father had very recently passed away. This weeks special episode is dedicated to Vero's father, and the many other immigrant parents that have helped shape us as Modern Immigrants.


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Do you ever get angry when people stereotype you without giving you the chance to know you? Have you ever thought that maybe it is not a personal attack but just a sign of ignorance? 

Luis helped me realized that getting mad or angry is not necessarily helpful, although I get it, it can be so frustrating! In today’s episode we talk about how can we all start to educate others with our example, showing to the world who we really are, beyond those stereotypes. 

Today Luis Duque is sharing his journey and challenges as well as some creative ways on how to overcome those difficult moments. 

Luis moved to the USA from Colombia with the amazing opportunity to play tennis and go to college.

We also talked about Luis' podcast "Engineering our Future" where he empowers young professionals by sharing real stories of success and failures. 

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Creo que hay algo que hemos pensado TODOS los inmigrantes y es ese, ¿y qué si no vuelvo?

Como sabes cuando tú inmigración es ya “definitiva”? Como sabes si te vas a quedar ahí para siempre? 

Bueno atentos porque hoy les tengo una conversa muy especial. Hablé con Laura, sobre su historia como inmigrante que empezó cuando tenía apenas 6 añitos. 

Laura emigró varias veces pero casi siempre sabía que volvería a Venezuela. Con Laura hablamos de eso que llamamos la inmigración definitiva. Y cómo podemos reconocerla, si es que se puede. 

Laura trabaja en el área de derechos humanos y ayuda a inmigrantes venezolanos que se encuentran en Colombia. Espero que no solo aprendan de a Laura y de su historia pero también de su perspectiva hacia la inmigración.

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My guest never got the opportunity to miss the country where she was born. 

They were no memories from Santo Domingo. Her family emigrated to the USA to start a new life when she was little. Katalina’s biggest struggle as an immigrant has been the language, especially reading and writing. We definitely have something in common!

Even thought she was a kid when she moved to the USA, picking up the language wasn’t easy but it didn’t stop her. 

Today, Katalina is a writer and she shares in this interview how literature has given her a reason to believe in herself and her talent as a storyteller. 

Get ready to feel inspired by Katalina's journey and learn how to turn your flaws into your biggest strengths. 

Check out Katalina's website katalinaoceans.com and Instagram www.instagram.com/katalinaoceans

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Imaginen sentirse un inmigrante en el país en el que nacieron. 

Tener un pasaporte o nacionalidad no te hace "ser" de un país. Mi invitada nació en Estados Unidos, por casualidades de la vida, que comparte en el episodio pero creció y se crió en Guatemala. 

Luego de perder a su papá cuando era adolescente tomó la difícil decision de dejarlo todo y mudarse a los Estados Unidos en busca de un cambio y nuevas oportunidades. Con la idea de que al tener la nacionalidad se le haría todo más fácil. 

La realidad es que le tocó enfrentarse a muchos retos, a estar sola, a ser independiente y a navegar diferentes trabajos que nunca se imagino que estaría haciendo. Hablamos de lo difícil que es hacer nuevos amigos, la discriminación en el ambiente de trabajo y el papeleo de pedir a su mamá para vivir en los Estados Unidos. 

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My guest this week is a dreamer. Yes, that's right, she is a DACA recipient but the term 'dreamer' goes perfectly with her story. Hanna finds opportunities in each obstacle and she hasn't stopped dreaming, regardless of her circumstances. 

Today we are talking about her journey to the USA from Mexico as a kid, the challenges of being undocumented, and the impact and stigma that being called illegal can have on someone's life. 

We also discuss the recent BLM protests that took place in Portland, Oregon, where she lives. We talk about the impact that attending the protest can have for undocumented people as well as some options on how to take actions in a way that feels safe. 

Hanna shares a message for people who can vote, about the importance of their decisions that effect other lives of people in the USA. 

Here is the direct link if you want to check out the organization mentioned by Hanna in the episode @dontshootpdx



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El día que decidió irse a España, mi invitada llegó al aeropuerto de Maiquetía en Venezuela, sin pasaje y con unos $50 pero con toda la convicción de que se iría ese día y de que como fuese las cosas iban a funcionar! 

Gisette cuenta en la entrevista como su sueño de vivir Barcelona se hizo realidad y lo importante que ha sido para ella el enfocarse en lo que quería lograr desde el día uno. No solo en su camino como inmigrante pero en su vida profesional y ahora con su podcast @negracomoyo, que si no lo han escuchado por favor tienen que agregarlo a su lista de podcast favoritos! 

Escuchen esta entrevista que esta llena de buena vibra, risas y motivación sobre lo que más ha aprendido como inmigrante en Barcelona, sus cosas favoritas de vivir en esa ciudad y los retos que ha enfrentado. La energía de Gisette es contagiosa y van a pasar un momento increíble aprendiendo sobre ella! 

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