Immigrant Stories | The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants

Welcome to episode 146 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! Vanessa Fondeur-Adams shares her journey from the Dominican Republic to New York City, her experience navigating life as the eldest daughter of a single mother working abroad, and how she has built a successful life as an educator, world traveler, and soul-led entrepreneur. In this episode, Vanessa Fondeur-Adams reflects on her family background in the Dominican Republic and the challenges of being separated from her mother for eight years. She opens up about the instability of her early years, the resilience required to be self-sufficient at a young age, and the pivotal moment of moving to New York at 17 to reunite with her family and start a new chapter. Vanessa Fondeur-Adams takes us through her journey from helping her mother make thousands of pastelitos for their family business to becoming a dedicated educator in New York City for over 17 years. She shares her passion for soul-led entrepreneurship, a mission she is passionate about that involves disrupting industries and following divine guidance, and how her immigrant identity and ancestral roots play a role in the work she does today. With Love, Heidy   Connect with Vanessa: Website Instagram Instagram YouTube   Learn a new language with https://www.italki.com/ App: https://go.italki.com/heidy2604app Use Promo Code: HEIDY for $5 off a purchase of $10 or more in italki credits!!!!!!! But hurry, only valid for the first 50 users!!!!!    Sign up now and join our exclusive community on Substack!!! 💛 Check out the full list of different ways you can support the podcast.    *This podcast is sponsored by  Far From Home Podcast Kaza Law Immigration Barbara Perez Law 360 Immigration Law For sponsorship opportunities, send an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]   Make a one-time donation here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2C3JDALUGTS6E Because a podcaster in 6-weeks or less with The V.O.I.C.E. Method Podcast Launch Course! Learn everything from tech, podcast hosting sites, editing, Podcast SEO, and more! Find out more information here. And if you refer a client to me and they sign up for the 1:1 Podcast Launch Strategy, you will receive $50!    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to episode 145 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! Jen Lara shares her journey from Michoacán, Mexico, to Washington State, her transition from a corporate career to becoming the CEO of Her Empire Media, and her mission to help women amplify their voices through storytelling and publishing. In this episode, Jen Lara reflects on her family background and the historical Bracero program that brought her family to the U.S. She opens up about the early challenges of the language barrier, the cultural nuances of growing up in a large, communal household, and the pivotal moments that led her to reclaim her voice and help others do the same. Jen takes us through her journey from her early days in Washington to her current achievements as a business leader and mentor. She shares her passion for Her Empire Media, a business dedicated to helping women share their stories through books and public speaking, and how her immigrant identity plays a role in the empowering work she does today. With Love, Heidy Connect with Jen: Website Instagram   Learn a new language with https://www.italki.com/ App: https://go.italki.com/heidy2604app Use Promo Code: HEIDY for $5 off a purchase of $10 or more in italki credits!!!!!!! But hurry, only valid for the first 50 users!!!!!    Sign up now and join our exclusive community on Substack!!! 💛 Check out the full list of different ways you can support the podcast.    *This podcast is sponsored by  Far From Home Podcast Kaza Law Immigration Barbara Perez Law 360 Immigration Law For sponsorship opportunities, send an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]   Make a one-time donation here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2C3JDALUGTS6E   Because a podcaster in 6-weeks or less with The V.O.I.C.E. Method Podcast Launch Course! Learn everything from tech, podcast hosting sites, editing, Podcast SEO, and more! Find out more information here. And if you refer a client to me and they sign up for the 1:1 Podcast Launch Strategy, you will receive $50! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to episode 144 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! Sarai shares her journey from growing up in Puerto Rico to moving to Florida at age ten, navigating the challenges of a new language and culture, and eventually fulfilling her dream of opening Spellbound Bookstore, a thriving community hub in Sanford, Florida. In this episode, Sarai reflects on her family background in Puerto Rico and the pivotal move to the mainland US in the middle of her third-grade year. She opens up about the struggles of the language barrier in school, the feeling of being "alone" despite having a close-knit family, and how she found comfort and connection through reading. Listen in as Sarai takes us through her journey from being a dedicated "bookworm" and starting a BookTube channel to navigating a "quarter-life crisis" during the pandemic that led her to take a leap of faith. She shares her passion for Spellbound Bookstore, a project she built to foster local community and support independent literature, and how her identity as a Puerto Rican woman and an immigrant shapes the welcoming, inclusive space she has created today. With Love, Heidy   Connect with Sarai: Website Instagram   Learn a new language with https://www.italki.com/ App: https://go.italki.com/heidy2604app Use Promo Code: HEIDY for $5 off a purchase of $10 or more in italki credits!!!!!!! But hurry, only valid for the first 50 users!!!!!      Sign up now and join our exclusive community on Substack!!! 💛 Check out the full list of different ways you can support the podcast.    *This podcast is sponsored by  Far From Home Podcast Kaza Law Immigration Barbara Perez Law 360 Immigration Law   For sponsorship opportunities, send an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]   Make a one-time donation here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2C3JDALUGTS6E   Become a podcaster in 6-weeks or less with The V.O.I.C.E. Method Podcast Launch Course! Learn everything from tech, podcast hosting sites, editing, Podcast SEO, and more! Find out more information here. And if you refer a client to me and they sign up for the 1:1 Podcast Launch Strategy, you will receive $50! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to episode 143 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! Joce, also known as Finance Sensei, shares his journey from French Guiana and France to the United States, his transition from a traditional career path to becoming a full-time crypto investor, and his dedication to teaching financial literacy to the immigrant community. In this episode, Joce reflects on his family background, moving from the Caribbean to Florida as a child, and the cultural shifts he experienced along the way. He opens up about the specific cultural shocks of American social boundaries, the pressure to follow a traditional educational path, and the pivotal moment he decided to bet on himself and his passion for finance. Joce takes us through his journey from his early days of messing with computers to his career in the corporate world, and finally to his current achievements as a successful crypto investor and educator. He shares his mission of helping others in his community break free from the "nine-to-five grind" and how his identity as an immigrant fuels his drive to see more people of color represented in the world of investing and on Wall Street. With Love, Heidy   Connect With Joce: Website Instagram   Learn a new language with https://www.italki.com/ App: https://go.italki.com/heidy2604app Use Promo Code: HEIDY for $5 off a purchase of $10 or more in italki credits!!!!!!! But hurry, only valid for the first 50 users!!!!!    Sign up now and join our exclusive community on Substack!!! 💛 Check out the full list of different ways you can support the podcast.    *This podcast is sponsored by  Far From Home Podcast Kaza Law Immigration Barbara Perez Law 360 Immigration Law For sponsorship opportunities, send an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]   Make a one-time donation here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2C3JDALUGTS6E   Because a podcaster in 6-weeks or less with The V.O.I.C.E. Method Podcast Launch Course! Learn everything from tech, podcast hosting sites, editing, Podcast SEO, and more! Find out more information here. And if you refer a client to me and they sign up for the 1:1 Podcast Launch Strategy, you will receive $50! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learn a new language with iTalki App: https://go.italki.com/heidy2604app Use Promo Code: HEIDY for $5 off a purchase of $10 or more in italki credits!!!!!!! But hurry, only valid for the first 50 users!!!!!    Welcome to episode 142 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! Nick Berg shares his powerful journey from Iran to the United States, reflecting on his childhood experiences, the cultural shock of starting over in a new country, and how those experiences shaped the story behind his book, Shadows of Tehran. In this episode, Nick reflects on growing up in Iran, the complexities of his family background—including his father’s connection to the CIA—and the life-altering transition of immigrating to the United States. He opens up about the cultural adjustments he faced, the challenges of navigating identity between two worlds, and the resilience it took to build a new life. Nick takes us through his journey from serving in the U.S. Army to building a career as a technology executive and AI instructor. He also shares how writing his book, Shadows of Tehran, became a therapeutic process that allowed him to process trauma, reflect on his experiences, and tell a story centered on resilience, identity, and perseverance. With Love, Heidy Connect With Nick: Instagram Shadows of Tehran Book   Sign up now and join our exclusive community on Substack!!! 💛 Check out the full list of different ways you can support the podcast.    *This podcast is sponsored by  Capital BPG Far From Home Podcast Kaza Law Immigration Barbara Perez Law 360 Immigration Law For sponsorship opportunities, send an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Make a one-time donation here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2C3JDALUGTS6E Because a podcaster in 6-weeks or less with The V.O.I.C.E. Method Podcast Launch Course! Learn everything from tech, podcast hosting sites, editing, Podcast SEO, and more! Find out more information here.  And if you refer a client to me and they sign up for the 1:1 Podcast Launch Strategy, you will receive $50!    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.