<p>Welcome to episode 69 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!</p> <p>Today’s guest is <a href="mailto:portesaimee@yahoo.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aimee Portes</a> - who shares her journey of immigrating to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic. Amy reflects on her early life in the Dominican Republic, explaining how financial pressures led her family to move to the U.S. to pursue better educational opportunities. She describes initial culture shocks upon moving, including adjusting to public transportation in winter and adapting to U.S. conveniences.</p> <p>Amy also shares her unique perspective on the “American Dream,” which initially meant financial independence and stability. For her, buying her first car within months of working marked a major accomplishment because in the Dominican Republic, she would make $300 a month. Today, her dream has evolved into building a successful entrepreneurship career in the holistic anti-aging industry, helping women regain confidence in their appearance and health.</p> <p>With Love, Heidy</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Connect with Aimee:</p> <p>Website: <a href="https://aimeeportes.com/freebie/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://aimeeportes.com/freebie/</a> </p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/Aimee_Portes" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/Aimee_Portes</a> </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Check out this podcast community on Substack!! There, you can comment on the episodes, interact with other listeners of the show, and receive new episodes right in your inbox!</p> <p><br /></p> <p>https://substack.com/@theamericandreampodcast</p> <p><br /></p> <p>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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FK1KQTYTLB5C/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Want to advertise your business or sponsor an episode? Please email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heidy@heidydelacruz.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</p> <p><br />Want to start your own podcast? – My six-week podcast course has EVERYTHING you need to launch your podcast the simple way - more information at my Stan Store! <a href="https://stan.store/heidydelacruz" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://stan.store/heidydelacruz</a> </p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intheeyesofimmigrantstheamericandream/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intheeyesofimmigrantstheamericandream/support</a>

The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants

Heidy De La Cruz

Education as a Gateway to Opportunity with Aimee Portes Ep. 69

OCT 29, 202415 MIN
The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants

Education as a Gateway to Opportunity with Aimee Portes Ep. 69

OCT 29, 202415 MIN

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<p>Welcome to episode 69 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!</p> <p>Today’s guest is <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aimee Portes</a> - who shares her journey of immigrating to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic. Amy reflects on her early life in the Dominican Republic, explaining how financial pressures led her family to move to the U.S. to pursue better educational opportunities. She describes initial culture shocks upon moving, including adjusting to public transportation in winter and adapting to U.S. conveniences.</p> <p>Amy also shares her unique perspective on the “American Dream,” which initially meant financial independence and stability. For her, buying her first car within months of working marked a major accomplishment because in the Dominican Republic, she would make $300 a month. Today, her dream has evolved into building a successful entrepreneurship career in the holistic anti-aging industry, helping women regain confidence in their appearance and health.</p> <p>With Love, Heidy</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Connect with Aimee:</p> <p>Website: <a href="https://aimeeportes.com/freebie/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://aimeeportes.com/freebie/</a> </p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/Aimee_Portes" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/Aimee_Portes</a> </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Check out this podcast community on Substack!! There, you can comment on the episodes, interact with other listeners of the show, and receive new episodes right in your inbox!</p> <p><br /></p> <p>https://substack.com/@theamericandreampodcast</p> <p><br /></p> <p>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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FK1KQTYTLB5C/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Want to advertise your business or sponsor an episode? Please email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</p> <p><br />Want to start your own podcast? – My six-week podcast course has EVERYTHING you need to launch your podcast the simple way - more information at my Stan Store! <a href="https://stan.store/heidydelacruz" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://stan.store/heidydelacruz</a> </p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intheeyesofimmigrantstheamericandream/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intheeyesofimmigrantstheamericandream/support</a>