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S6E3 - Rewriting the American Dream with bestselling author Julissa Arce
In this powerful episode of The Unaparent, bestselling author, speaker, producer, and public thinker Julissa Arce joins Katia for a deeply honest conversation about identity, parenting, and the myths of the American Dream.
From growing up undocumented and climbing the ranks on Wall Street, to walking away from corporate success in pursuit of truth and justice—Julissa’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and reclaiming power. Together, we explore what it means to raise culturally rooted kids in a country that often erases our history—and how motherhood can become a political act.
We discuss:
- Why assimilation is not the goal
- Teaching our kids pride in their roots
- How the American Dream is a myth for many
- Writing new narratives in books, policy, and parenting
- Her experience navigating motherhood, race, and visibility
🎧 Available now wherever you get your podcasts.
📚 Mentioned Books by Julissa Arce:
- You Sound Like a White Girl
- My (Underground) American Dream
- Someone Like Me
Follow Julissa: @julissaarce
Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast on Instagram and TikTok. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for all the unapparent content you never knew you needed. 📺
The Unaparent Podcast is a Studio Dama production. For production, sponsorship, and ad inquiries contact [email protected] or send a DM to @studio.dama.design
SHOW NOTES:
00:00 – Katia Catch-Up & Guest Introduction
03:00 – An Unapparent Truth of Parenting
05:10 – From Undocumented to Wall Street
08:40 – The Lie of Assimilation & Rewriting the American Dream
12:10 – Cultural Pride, Language, and Representation
17:15 – Parenting Without a Village & Redefining Success
20:10 – Motherhood, Activism & Speaking Out
27:00 – Systems That Harm & How to Create Change
32:50 – What Gives You Hope? Final Reflections
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By Katia Reguero Lindor | a Studio Dama, LLC ProductionIn this powerful episode of The Unaparent, bestselling author, speaker, producer, and public thinker Julissa Arce joins Katia for a deeply honest conversation about identity, parenting, and the myths of the American Dream.
From growing up undocumented and climbing the ranks on Wall Street, to walking away from corporate success in pursuit of truth and justice—Julissa’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and reclaiming power. Together, we explore what it means to raise culturally rooted kids in a country that often erases our history—and how motherhood can become a political act.
We discuss:
- Why assimilation is not the goal
- Teaching our kids pride in their roots
- How the American Dream is a myth for many
- Writing new narratives in books, policy, and parenting
- Her experience navigating motherhood, race, and visibility
🎧 Available now wherever you get your podcasts.
📚 Mentioned Books by Julissa Arce:
- You Sound Like a White Girl
- My (Underground) American Dream
- Someone Like Me
Follow Julissa: @julissaarce
Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast on Instagram and TikTok. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for all the unapparent content you never knew you needed. 📺
The Unaparent Podcast is a Studio Dama production. For production, sponsorship, and ad inquiries contact [email protected] or send a DM to @studio.dama.design
SHOW NOTES:
00:00 – Katia Catch-Up & Guest Introduction
03:00 – An Unapparent Truth of Parenting
05:10 – From Undocumented to Wall Street
08:40 – The Lie of Assimilation & Rewriting the American Dream
12:10 – Cultural Pride, Language, and Representation
17:15 – Parenting Without a Village & Redefining Success
20:10 – Motherhood, Activism & Speaking Out
27:00 – Systems That Harm & How to Create Change
32:50 – What Gives You Hope? Final Reflections