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Immigrant Stories | The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants

Heidy De La Cruz
Immigration
United States
Puerto Rico
American Dream
Immigrant Experience
Immigration Law
Education
Financial Literacy
Canada
Refugees
Entrepreneurship
Immigration Experience
Guatemala
Law
Cuba
Immigration Policy (united States)
Coaching
Arise Financial Coaching
First-Generation Immigrant Experience
Online Business / Digital Marketing

Heidy De La Cruz hosts The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants. A 2x award-winning podcast about sharing the stories of immigrants and the immigrant experience, including their first memories of the US, the culture shocks they experienced, and their journey learning to navigate a whole new country. Join me, Heidy De La Cruz, in highlighting these stories that are often overlooked but deserve ... more

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Welcome to episode 171 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!

Jamile Moraes Pellicer is a Brazilian immig... more

Welcome to episode 170 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!

Graciela Franco is a Latina immigrant, entr... more

Welcome to episode 169 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!

Sonia Daccarett shares her journey from gro... more

Welcome to episode 168 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!

Gita Rai shares her experience growing up i... more

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Graciela Franco
Latina immigrant, entrepreneur, mother, and founder of GFM Brands Agency.
GFM Brands Agency
Episode: From Undocumented Immigrant to Entrepreneur: Graciela Franco's American Dream - Ep. 170
Sonia Daccarett
Writer and author of The Roots of the Guava Tree, with a 25-year career in corporate communications.
Episode: Growing up with a Jewish Mom and a Christian Palestinian Dad in Colombia with Sonia Daccarett - Ep. 169
Gita Rai
Licensed marriage and family therapist, focused on acculturative stress
All Minds (Bay Area)
Episode: Let's Talk Acculturative Stress. With Therapist Gita Rai - Ep. 168
Pam Covarrubias
Leadership coach, podcast host, and somatic practitioner supporting first-generation high achievers.
Cafe Con Pam
Episode: No More Calladita Culture with Pam from Cafe Con Pam - Ep. 167
Santee Zenobia
Singer, writer, podcast host, and freelancer navigating immigration, education, and faith
Episode: Breaking the Traditional Path: Journey of Identity and Belonging with Santee - Ep. 164
Bianca Jordan
Immigration attorney and entrepreneur
Independent attorney network
Episode: Immigration Is Still Open: Attorney Bianca Jordan Shares Why & Her Story - Ep. 163
Elsie Escobar
Pioneer in podcasting and Latina industry leader
Episode: Elsie Escobar: The Latina Pioneer of Podcasting! - Ep. 162
Sonia Urquilla
SEO strategist for female founders
SEO by Sonia
Episode: Immigrant Stories: From El Salvador to SEO by Sonia Urquilla - Ep. 161
Ekaette Joseph-Isang
Healthcare strategy and operations executive, physician by training, founder of Bright Bridge Academy
Bright Bridge Academy
Episode: Immigrant Stories: From Physician in Nigeria to founding Bright Bridge Academy - Ep. 160

Host

Heidy De La Cruz
Host of The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • So needed

    This podcast has such vivid, moving, and insightful stories that resonate with people. Definitely recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seqchan2
    United States6 months ago
  • Please listen!

    Heidy has such a gift for hearing, and amplifying stories. Tuning into stories that give us new perspectives here in the US is so important, listen and share with your friends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    paytonmoran
    United States9 months ago
  • Beautiful Reminders

    Honest and beautiful told, and so many of the voices we don’t often hear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Missachavs
    United Statesa year ago
  • Changing the narrative

    Heidy is skilled at interviewing and telling the stories of real everyday people who happen to also be immigrants. Sharing stories and changing the narrative. I highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    harveyfam4
    United Statesa year ago
  • Highly recommend!

    ​I have been a long-time fan of The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants podcast. Heidy is an excellent interviewer who knows how to keep conversations flowing organically, providing an invaluable platform for people to share stories that the world needs to hear. I have learned so much from Heidy and her guests and look forward to each new episode. Not only does it pull back the curtain on an often misunderstood process, but each and every story is incredibly inspiring. Heidy and her guests ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ACRuss12
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners note the authentic, empathetic interviewing style and the impact of diverse guest voices.
Heidy amplifies voices and brings new perspectives to the immigrant experience.
This podcast humanizes immigrant stories with vivid, moving narratives.

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From Undocumented Immigrant to Entrepreneur: Graciela Franco's American Dream - Ep. 170
Q: How did you get into your agency?
After working in several jobs, including five years at a law firm, Graciela discovered branding and marketing while building a lash brand. She began helping others, then turned freelance work into GFM Brands Agency.
From Undocumented Immigrant to Entrepreneur: Graciela Franco's American Dream - Ep. 170
Q: Did you know that you were without status?
Graciela says she knew from an early age because her mother and sisters wanted her to understand how to protect herself, but she only began to grasp what it meant in middle school.
No More Calladita Culture with Pam from Cafe Con Pam - Ep. 167
Q: What has been the favorite part of this whole journey with either your podcasts or your clients?
Pam values seeing the effects of her work ripple outward, such as clients improving relationships with their children or creating happier teams.
No More Calladita Culture with Pam from Cafe Con Pam - Ep. 167
Q: So how was the schooling in Mexico different from the US?
Pam says Mexican schooling was more intense, with many more subjects taught in a year and a focused senior-year track tied to a future major.
Growing up with a Jewish Mom and a Christian Palestinian Dad in Colombia with Sonia Daccarett - Ep. 169
Q: What events actually led you to be able to stay in the US?
After college, Daccarett used a work visa, attended graduate school, found corporate communications work in New York with an H-1B visa, and later met and married her husband.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Immigrant Stories

What is Immigrant Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A bilingual-leaning, interview-driven series centered on personal immigrant experiences, resilience, and the pursuit of opportunity in the United States. Episodes weave memory, culture shocks, education hurdles, career pivots, faith, and family expectations, often highlighting first-generation journeys and practical paths to belonging. The show tends to spotlight a wide range of immigrant backgrounds, from healthcare and entrepreneurship to storytelling and public service, with a consistent emphasis on humanity, empathy, and changing the immigration narrative toward compassion. A standout thread across episodes is the host's capacity to draw out actionable insights and hopeful framing from intimate stories, making it helpful for listeners s... more

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1. Graciela Franco
2. Sonia Daccarett
3. Gita Rai
4. Pam Covarrubias
5. Santee Zenobia
6. Bianca Jordan
7. Elsie Escobar
8. Sonia Urquilla

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