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.