Listeners, we're back this week with Laura Tejeda.

Laura Tejeda is a lifelong East LA resident. She has a Masters Degree in Higher Education and works with college students, particularly in Equity & Social Justice based education. Laura is also a freelance writer for L.A. TACO and she is the founder of Instagram-based page @hungryineastlos which began in 2016 in efforts to challenge gentrification in East LA and raise awareness and support to family-owned & people of color owned businesses. Laura is host of LA TACO LIVE where she explores LA Culture, news, politics, lifestyle, and FOOD, with dynamic guests!
 
During this episode we talked about:

• 5:44 - Being 2nd gen on his dad’s side
• 17:38 - Her education journey
• 19:14 - Going to college not knowing what’s gonna come from it
• 22:56 - Ivy League - do I belong here?
• 24:30 - Representation
• 32:49 - Her mentor and going grad school
• 37:03 - Creativity
• 39:45 - Welcoming things in life 
• 45:21 - On Inspiration
• 52:02 - Mental Health

 
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