Welcome to part one of episode 46 of The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants Podcast. I am your host, Heidy De La Cruz, and I am on a mission to change the narrative of immigration one immigrant story at a time!

Today’s guest is Maydelli Mendoza, she is a mental health advocate, speaker, podcaster, and transformational life coach! And in today’s episode, she shares very candidly about her experience living undocumented in the United States.

Maydelli grew up in an unstable home in LA, then moved to Utah, where no one looked like her, and even struggled to read.

This episode is so special because Maydelli just became a US citizen this past Friday, February 2nd! What perfect timing! Look at God!

I’d love to hear what part of the episode stood out to you.

Lastly, you can listen to her podcast - Healing Thru Self Love, on Spotify.

With Love, Heidy

P.S. Part two is coming on Monday, February 12th.

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⁠Instagram⁠: @healingthruselflove @rawlovebymay

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