In this episode of Jumping into Jupiter, I reflect on what it means to be first-generation and to build a life without a roadmap. When you’re the first, there’s no inherited knowledge, no family friend to call, and no clear explanation of how things work — just a lot of learning as you go.

I talk about the invisible labor of having to dig for information, the quiet exhaustion that comes with figuring things out on your own, and the imposter syndrome that can creep in when it feels like everyone else got the instructions you didn’t. This episode is a reminder that feeling behind doesn’t mean you are — it often means you’re navigating systems that weren’t built with you in mind.

If you’re building without a blueprint, asking questions, and learning in real time, this one’s for you. You’re not lost — you’re creating the map as you go.