From Undocumented Immigrant to Iraq Veteran: Why Latino Stories Matter

Send us Fan Mail He was a kid in Mexico wearing huaraches. He couldn't see what was coming: crossing into the U.S. undocumented at 11, serving in Iraq with the U.S. Army, fighting PTSD, and one day sitting behind a microphone telling Latino stories. In this solo episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, host Crispin Valentin tells his own immigrant story for the first time on the show. He goes from undocumented kid to U.S. citizen, from Iraq veteran to rebuilding his life, from a career in banking and mortgage to community work with the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber and 1 Million Cups. He also shares why, after hundreds of episodes, he still believes Latino stories matter. What you'll take away: Why "immigrant," "resident," and "citizen" are years of a life, not just categories How leadership can mean getting up, asking for help, and taking the next step Why some people don't need money, they need an introduction The difference between significance and fame, and between success and significance Why you don't need the whole plan, just the next step Website: https://thegloballatinfactor.com/ Support the show Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGlobalLatinFactorPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegloballatin1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegloballatinfactorpodcast Tiktok: ...