My Immigrant Life

Rose, moved from the Philippines as a teenager to live with her father in America. Growing up in the Philippines she knew she was poor and believed that in America, her father had a rich life. However upon arrival she shortly realized that she was in the same situation she was back home. Rose takes us on her immigration journey from a little girl in the Philippines moving from place to place just trying to survive to starting over in America with her father, her stepmother and half siblings.Writers: Maira Hernandez, Erica HernandezProducer and Editor: Erica HernandezGuest: Rose CastorilloFollow us on Instagram:@myimmigrantlifepodcastTo submit your story please email us at [email protected]

Maria Cadenas is 2020 California State Senate Candidate for district 17 sits with host Erica Hernandez. She shares here immigration story, why she decided to run for senate, and gives more information about her campaign and the big issues she is focusing on.District 17 covers all of Santa Cruz County, all of San LuisObispo County, part Monterey County, and part Santa Clara county (includingcities like Gilory, Morgan Hill, and some parts of San Jose)To learn more about Maria Cadenas visit her website https://www.maria2020.com/

Today, guest Christie Lazo, describes how being one of the few or the only Latina in her community made her feel like a fish out of water. Follow us on Instagram:Guest: @vidawithchristieHost: @thee_erica_hernandezPodcast: @myimmigrantlifepodcastTo be a guest on the podcast please send an email to [email protected]

On this episode host Erica Hernandez gets real. She shares why she started this podcast. Talks about a post she recently made on Instagram regarding the how the silence of struggles can stale change, and share a racial experience her friend and coworker went through. Part 1: My Immigrant Life's Birth StoryPart 2: The Instagram PostPart 3: A Neighbors HateFollow us on Instagram: @myimmigrantlifepodcastHost: @thee_erica_hernandezFor story submissions and to guest bookings please send us an email at [email protected]

On this episode, Edgar shares is immigration story and how it shaped me. Constantly bulling from class mate, lead him to worked hard and tirelessly to prove himself to his peers. He wanted to be seen as an equal. Edgar shares for the first time with the world how being an immigrant and being bullied affected him and how he overcame it.Follow us on Instagram: Guest: @edgaricarreonHost: @thee_erica_hernandez @myimmigrantlifepodcast

On today's episode we interview author of Aventura, Amor, y Tacos, Maira Hernandez, shares her story about how a near death experience had her questioning the American Dream her parents immigrated for. Listen to learn more about how she reconnected with her culture and found her way to a more fulfilling life.Follow us on Instagram: @myimmigrantlifepodcastguest: @maira.hdez

On this episode we focus on choices immigrants are faced with due to their immigration status and/or vis limitations.To submit your story and be a guest please send an email to [email protected] us on Instagram: @myimmigrantlifepodcast

Neha Awasthi always fit like a misfit growing up in India. She questioned the rules her culture and society had set for you her. Her desire to live a life with less limitation is what lead her to live an immigrant life.Follow us Instragram: @myimmigrantlifepodcastGuest Neha Awasthi: @brain_gliderHost: @thee_erica_hernandez

This week we interview June Ponce. June works closely with immigrants because she manages the Human Resource department for her husband's owns a farming business in Watsonville, Ca. On this episode she shares inspiring stories from her immigrant employees, why she is involved philanthropically with her community, and we discuss the farm worker labor shortage threatening California. Follow us on Instagram: @myimmigrantlifepodcastTo submit your story please send an email to [email protected]

Gigi Gutierrez immigrated to the US at the age of 14. Her dad didn't believe there was a reason for you to go to school, so when she was old enough to work, she was sent to pick strawberries. At age 18, she decided to start learning English. In school she met a teacher that motivated and encourage her to continue learning English. English open so many opportunities for Gigi and has lead her to a successful career. Gigi's immigration story is very similar to those of her community of Watsonville, Ca.Learn how & why many Mexican families immigrated into the US.Follow us on Instagram: @myimmigrantlifepodcastTo be a guest on the podcast and share your story please visit www.myimmigrantlife.com or send an email to [email protected]