A way to truly learn about a group of people is by learning about them directly from them.

Heidy De La Cruz, host of the award winning podcast, The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants speaks to us about:

The reason she created her podcast interviewing immigrants

What she’s learned from speaking to her guests that shared their immigrant stories

Her trip to the border to learn more about the immigration crisis

What people can do to change the immigration narrative to a positive tone

You can learn more about Heidy at https://heidydelacruz.com/ and listen to The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants anywhere that you listen to podcasts. 

Also, please let me know what you liked about this episode by leaving a comment or a review. In this episode, we sit down with Heidy De La Cruz — writer, speaker, and host of the award-winning podcast The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants. Heidy shares her powerful mission to amplify immigrant voices and reshape the immigration narrative through the art of storytelling.

We explore:

🎙️ Why Heidy started her podcast to highlight real-life immigrant stories

💡 Eye-opening lessons she’s learned from interviewing guests from diverse backgrounds

🌎 Her impactful journey to the U.S.–Mexico border to witness the immigration crisis firsthand

🔄 How everyday people can help shift the immigration conversation in a more compassionate and hopeful direction

Whether you’re an immigrant, an ally, or someone interested in human-centered storytelling, this episode will open your eyes and heart.

🔗 Learn more about Heidy De La Cruz: https://heidydelacruz.com

🎧 Listen to The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants on your favorite podcast app.

💬 We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment or review to let us know what resonated most with you.

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Guests:✨ Elizabeth Sautter, MA, CCC-SLP – Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Author, and Parent Coach✨ Dali Rivera – Founder of the Diversity & Anti-Bullying Academy and Bullying Prevention Educator

What really causes kids to bully? How can we help children regulate their emotions, build confidence, and stand up for others — especially when the world is telling them to “stay out of it”?

In this heartfelt and unapologetically real conversation, Elizabeth Sautter and Dali Rivera tackle the emotional, social, and cultural roots of bullying. From decoding the “snitches get stitches” mentality to empowering families with the right vocabulary to talk about bullying, this episode is a call to action for every parent, teacher, and caregiver.

Whether your child is neurodivergent, struggling with confidence, or not sure how to be an upstander — this episode gives you tools, language, and perspective to do better for the next generation.

• Why low self-esteem and lack of emotional tools are breeding grounds for bullying

• The difference between a conflict and bullying (and why language matters)

• How “snitches get stitches” culture silences victims and empowers bullies

• What to do when your child is the one doing the bullying — with zero shame

• Tips for helping victims of bullying feel safe, seen, and strong

• How to raise emotionally regulated kids who don’t lash out

• Why every community needs more upstanders, not passive bystanders

• Tools for talking about bullying with neurodivergent children

• Why social-emotional learning is not optional — it’s survival

• Normalize conversations about emotions, boundaries, and advocacy

• Teach your child the vocabulary they need to express harm or concern

• Role-play how to speak up or get help when someone is being bullied

• Check in with your school about SEL programming and bullying policies

• Reflect on your own beliefs around “toughness” and emotional expression

• Follow up if your child is accused of bullying — don’t deflect, don’t panic 

🔗 Learn more about Elizabeth Sautter at[email protected]

http://elizabethsautter.com

https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth.sautter  

https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethSautterMACCCSLP 

https://www.pinterest.com/elizasautter/ 

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https://www.DaliTalks.com

https://instragram.com/DaliTalks

💬 Episode Overview:🔑 Key Topics Covered:👣 Action Steps for Parents:
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TRIGGER WARNING!!

This episode dives deep into trauma, identity, and truth. It’s not easy—but it’s necessary. Are you ready to listen and learn?

Safrianna Lughna is a licensed trauma therapist turned transformational guide, and she helps visionary leaders break free from the exhausting cycle of people-pleasing and perfectionism.

Safrianna speaks on her realization of being in an intimate partner violence and domestic violence relationship. She explains how SA can seem unclear to people, and we discuss a different type of relationship. 

This episode will push your comfort level, but if you want to educate yourself, listen to the full episode. 

Here is a breakdown of our discussion with time stamps. 

• 15:20 to 20:35 Realized she had experienced SA.

• 23:43 - Explains ethical non-monogamy (ENM) relationships. 

• 33:58 - Explains neopronouns.

• 48:00 - Who Safrianna works with and her therapy modalities.

You can learn more about Safrianna and her services at https://safrianna.com and at 

https://livinglunas.com/socials and on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/@LivingLUNA

Anandamayi Baker, author of “Bee-Coming Strong”, experienced a lot of hardships and experienced bullying as a child. She talks about the importance of making sure that children have effective tools to overcome many challenges and learn to love themselves. 

During our conversation, she discussed:

🗣🗣 why kids need to learn more about kindness.

🗣🗣 the importance of breath work and emotional regulation.

🗣🗣 how she dealt with bullying.

🗣🗣 how her book can help kids understand others, empathy, and kindness.

You can learn more about Anandamayi at:

AnandamayiBaker.com

#kindness #childhood #childrensbook

Please visit https://www.dalitalks.com for resources on bullying awareness and prevention.

🚨 Does your child struggle with reading, writing, or focus? It could be dyslexia.

But how do you know for sure? And what can you do to help?In this powerful interview, Griselda "Gigi" Provencio, an expert in dyslexia education, breaks down:

✅ Signs of dyslexia parents should look for

✅ How to get your child tested for dyslexia (even if schools push back!)

✅ Best strategies to help dyslexic kids succeed in school & life

✅ How to advocate for your child’s learning needs

✅Gigi also shares her personal story of being diagnosed with dyslexia as an adult.

🔹 Dyslexia is NOT a learning disability—it’s a different way of learning! With the right support, your child can thrive.

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

🔗 www.dyslexiawarriors.com🔗 https://www.facebook.com/griselda.oax...

🔗 https://www.instagram.com/dyslexiains...

👩‍🏫 Don’t let your child struggle in silence. Watch now & share with a parent who needs this!

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Drop them in the comments! ⬇️

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

#parenting #education #dyslexia

In this episode, I talk with Myra Hernandez and Lakeisha Hohl., the founders of S&L Foster Family Agency, about how their passion for supporting at-risk children in the foster care system inspired them to establish their own foster agency, as well as the impactful work they've done to date.

We discuss:

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In this episode, I speak with Erica Schrock, a financial advisor specializing in helping women and their families achieve financial independence and security. We discuss how parents can empower their children to build financial literacy, enabling them to grow their wealth and attain financial freedom.

Our conversation covers:

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In this episode, I talk with Tobie Spears, the founder of Be Humanitarian, a non-profit organization she established after taking a family trip that opened her eyes to a need.

We discuss:

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In this episode, Dali addresses some of the most frequently asked questions that she receives about bullying. She delves into a few key topics because bullying has a lasting impact on everyone involved, including the victim, the bystanders, and even the bully.

If you're a parent or guardian seeking to understand the important questions to ask about bullying, this episode is for you.

Get her CBPK book on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGKVFW8V?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

Get her book, “Your Guide to Bullying Prevention” on her website:

https://www.dalitalks.com/store

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In this insightful episode, I sit down with Joyy Burcu, a branding expert and host of the Coffee O’clock Podcast.  

Joyy shares her journey of finding her authentic brand, offering valuable advice for entrepreneurs who are just starting out. She emphasizes the importance of embracing trial and error and being patient with the process, even sharing her personal story of going a whole year without clients. 

Joyy also discusses the transformative power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) in staying focused and aligned with your brand. Finally, she provides actionable tips on how to authentically share your brand online.

We talk about:

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