Run or lose everything. At 9, Betzy's future relied on one thing... running. She had to run to keep up with her mom, run to be with her sister, run to see her dad again. She had to run!Betzy is 1 of 800,000 DACA recipients. For years, she kept

S2 E7 - Interview with Tamarindo - Part 2

Jul 28th, 2020 38m 20s

Erica sits down with Ana Shelia Victorino of Tamarindo Podcast. Ana Shelia shares her immigration story, how she stays connected with her culture, how she joined Tamarindo, and what opportunities she has had since then. Follow and support Tama

S2 E6 - Interview with Tamarindo - Part 1

Jul 17th, 2020 33m 47s

This week, Erica is joined by the creator of Tamarindo Podcast, Brenda Gonzalez. Brenda and Erica discuss why Brenda's family came to the US, why she created her podcast, and how we can support our immigrant and Latinx communities.Support Tamar

S2 E5 Undocumented Hollywood

Jun 30th, 2020 40m 37s

"Undocumented Tales" is a web series on youtube about an undocumented queer immigrant from Mexico living the US. My Immigrant Life had the pleasure of interviewing its creator and lead actor Armando Ibanez. Armando opens up on his journey on

S2 E4 The Dreamer

Jun 17th, 2020 40m 5s

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is US immigration policy that shields qualifying immigrants from deportation. Many recipients of this program, Dreamers, are anxiously awaiting for the Supreme Court to decide whether to end or c

S2 E3 Cars, Careers, Crashing Dreams

Jun 2nd, 2020 49m 50s

“All I wanted to do was to make sure my parents' sacrifice was not in vain”. - AnonymousAs teenagers, we all make mistakes… so many mistakes. Mistakes that we wish never existed! Luckily our mistakes are so innocent and harmless we can just swe

S2 E2 The Price of Higher Education

May 19th, 2020 46m 36s

Karen thought she was just going to meet Mickey Mouse, but she in reality she moving to the land of opportunities. Life was good to Karen until she hit a bump in the road when she aspired to get a higher education. She was undocumented, so sh

S2 E1 Too Much Too Young

May 5th, 2020 39m 47s

Sometimes children bare the weigh of their parents decisions. Before they can even read, the consequences of their parents’ decisions haunt their lives. Some struggle to cope and their lives goes dark. This is what happened to our guest. His pa

19 Captive in the Land of the Free

Jan 21st, 2020 44m 51s

Imagine arriving in New York, seeing tall buildings, experiencing everything wonderful that you pictured America to be based on what you saw on TV. The houses, the cars, the stores. Only to feel captive in the country of freedom. This is the st

18 Misguided Hatred

Jan 7th, 2020 52m 5s

Over the past few years, racism has seemed to increase in America. From online bulling, to controversial comments by politicians, and to mass shootings targeting specific ethnic and racial groups. Racism, to some seems, to have become an epide

17 Wait, This is America?

Dec 24th, 2019 56m 13s

Rose, moved from the Philippines as a teenager to live with her father in America. Growing up in the Philippines she knew she was poor and believed that in America, her father had a rich life. However upon arrival she shortly realized that she

16 Interview with a 2020 California State Senate Candidate

Dec 20th, 2019 37m 7s

Maria Cadenas is 2020 California State Senate Candidate for district 17 sits with host Erica Hernandez. She shares here immigration story, why she decided to run for senate, and gives more information about her campaign and the big issues she i

Interview with a 2020 California State Senate Candidate

Dec 12th, 2019 37m 27s

A Fish out of Water

Nov 26th, 2019 1h

Today, guest Christie Lazo, describes how being one of the few or the only Latina in her community made her feel like a fish out of water. Follow us on Instagram:Guest: @vidawithchristieHost: @thee_erica_hernandezPodcast: @myimmigrantlifepodcas

Real Talk

Nov 12th, 2019 21m 42s

On this episode host Erica Hernandez gets real. She shares why she started this podcast. Talks about a post she recently made on Instagram regarding the how the silence of struggles can stale change, and share a racial experience her friend and

I am different, but I am equal!

Oct 22nd, 2019 38m 43s

On this episode, Edgar shares is immigration story and how it shaped me. Constantly bulling from class mate, lead him to worked hard and tirelessly to prove himself to his peers. He wanted to be seen as an equal. Edgar shares for the first time

When the American Dream isn't enough.

Oct 9th, 2019 53m 35s

On today's episode we interview author of Aventura, Amor, y Tacos, Maira Hernandez, shares her story about how a near death experience had her questioning the American Dream her parents immigrated for. Listen to learn more about how she reconne

The Choices We Make

Sep 24th, 2019 24m 8s

On this episode we focus on choices immigrants are faced with due to their immigration status and/or vis limitations.To submit your story and be a guest please send an email to [email protected] us on Instagram: @myimmigran

East Meets West

Sep 10th, 2019 44m 29s

Neha Awasthi always fit like a misfit growing up in India. She questioned the rules her culture and society had set for you her. Her desire to live a life with less limitation is what lead her to live an immigrant life.Follow us Instragram: @my

Agriculture Immigrant Connection

Aug 28th, 2019 36m 5s

This week we interview June Ponce. June works closely with immigrants because she manages the Human Resource department for her husband's owns a farming business in Watsonville, Ca. On this episode she shares inspiring stories from her immigran

The Story of Many

Aug 6th, 2019 1h 10m

Gigi Gutierrez immigrated to the US at the age of 14. Her dad didn't believe there was a reason for you to go to school, so when she was old enough to work, she was sent to pick strawberries. At age 18, she decided to start learning English. In

Pero Yo Soy Latina

Jul 30th, 2019 47m 14s

Don't judge a book by it's cover. This statement has been truth for Teresa Park. At first sight, Teresa doesn't look Latina. She was born in Korea and immigrant to Honduras at 8 years old. She identifies herself as Latina, which confuses many b

The 15 Year Vacation

Jul 16th, 2019 1h 7m

In 2005, Mayra went on vacation, and never looked back!

Germany - UK - US - Green Card - FINALLY!

Jul 9th, 2019 40m 49s

Angelika Sharma is an immigrant from Germany. She is her on a work visa, but is currently in the process of getting her permanent residency. Come learn about the green card process and what it really entails.Follow us on Instagram @reikiandtea

Short Tales Tall Fences - La Migra is Coming

Jul 6th, 2019 4m 53s

Bonus Episode!La migra is here! To run or not to run.On this episodes, host Erica Hernandez reads a short immigrant story.To share your immigrate please visit www.myimmigrantlife.com