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We Escaped Cuba on a Raft! with Gea Gomez
Welcome to episode 41 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 Gea Gomez. She is a realtor and host of the podcast I Got an Accent So What, in which I had the pleasure of being a guest. You can watch my episode on her show here. And she so kindly returned the favor and shared her story of coming to the United States from Cuba in a raft!
Gea and her family escaped Cuba when she was only 10 years old. We start by talking about how her life in Cuba was, as she vividly remembers. Her family decided to leave because life was extremely difficult after the Soviet Union fell, and basic needs in Cuba became difficult to buy.
The trip on the raft was supposed to take only one hour and ended up taking about 14 hours!
Listen to her whole story.
Gea, I cannot wait to read your story in a book!
With Love, Heidy
P.S. Here is the book Solito I mentioned in this episode.
If purchased through this link, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you.
Connect with Gea:
Instagram: @GeaGomez
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1. Share this episode with a friend.
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If you’d like to advertise your business or sponsor an episode, please email me at [email protected].
Connect with Heidy
Do you or someone you know want to share their immigration story? Please message me on Instagram.
Want to start your own podcast? – I want to be your coach! I can help you with a successful podcast launch in just 6 weeks. More information here.
Also, as a gift for signing up for the podcast newsletter, I'll send you a checklist to get your podcast started and the list of equipment and tools I use!
Lastly, I volunteer with Bethany Christian Services for their refugee resettlement program. They have a wish list for basic things that families usually need when they arrive in the United States. If you'd like to donate items, the wish list is here.
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By Heidy De La CruzWelcome to episode 41 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 Gea Gomez. She is a realtor and host of the podcast I Got an Accent So What, in which I had the pleasure of being a guest. You can watch my episode on her show here. And she so kindly returned the favor and shared her story of coming to the United States from Cuba in a raft!
Gea and her family escaped Cuba when she was only 10 years old. We start by talking about how her life in Cuba was, as she vividly remembers. Her family decided to leave because life was extremely difficult after the Soviet Union fell, and basic needs in Cuba became difficult to buy.
The trip on the raft was supposed to take only one hour and ended up taking about 14 hours!
Listen to her whole story.
Gea, I cannot wait to read your story in a book!
With Love, Heidy
P.S. Here is the book Solito I mentioned in this episode.
If purchased through this link, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you.
Connect with Gea:
Instagram: @GeaGomez
Here are a few ways you can support this podcast.
1. Share this episode with a friend.
2. Subscribe on Spotify or YouTube.
3. Write a review.
4. Sign up for the newsletter.
5. Donate money.
If you’d like to advertise your business or sponsor an episode, please email me at [email protected].
Connect with Heidy
Do you or someone you know want to share their immigration story? Please message me on Instagram.
Want to start your own podcast? – I want to be your coach! I can help you with a successful podcast launch in just 6 weeks. More information here.
Also, as a gift for signing up for the podcast newsletter, I'll send you a checklist to get your podcast started and the list of equipment and tools I use!
Lastly, I volunteer with Bethany Christian Services for their refugee resettlement program. They have a wish list for basic things that families usually need when they arrive in the United States. If you'd like to donate items, the wish list is here.