Welcome to episode 140 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! Veronica Cardenas, an immigration attorney and the daughter of immigrants from Colombia and Peru, shares how her upbringing and personal experiences shaped her passion for advocating for immigrant communities and helping non-citizens navigate the complex U.S. immigration system. In this episode, Veronica reflects on growing up in a predominantly Italian-American neighborhood while balancing multiple cultural identities at home. She opens up about the challenges of cultural assimilation, the influence of her parents’ immigrant journeys, and how those experiences fueled her determination to pursue a career in law and advocacy. Veronica takes us through her professional journey, from working as a prosecutor at the Department of Homeland Security to founding her own law firm. Today, her work focuses on educating and empowering immigrants by providing clear, accessible information about immigration law. Through her webinars, courses, and partnerships, she is committed to helping individuals understand their rights and opportunities within the immigration system. With Love, Heidy Connect with Veronica Cardenas: Instagram Website YouTube FeedSpot Podcast Article 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  Ir Al Sol Swimwear 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.