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This is my love letter to the working class people and immigrants who shaped me. Too often we focus on stories about people who have achieved positions of influence, wealth, and power. On this podcast, we won’t be doing that. Many of our guests have never been interviewed before. I want to shed light on the experiences of folks who feel invisible. What do everyday people have to say about their lives, their country, their hopes and dreams, and what they believe would make the world a better place?
I’m your host, Maria Fernenda Diez and I’m a first gen Mexican-American. Growing up, my family moved to different regions of the US - from the East Coast to the Midwest to the South - and we were on food stamps when I was young before we became middle class. I ended up getting an almost full ride to the Ivy League but never left my roots behind. I call myself an in-betweener because I’m part of many communities, but don’t fully fit into one single community. Although this can be lonely at times, it’s a vulnerability that can help me connect with others, have honest conversations, and build genuine connections.
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Abby: A Indigenous Chicano’s Homecoming
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Dec 23, 2024 |
Danny, Terry & Charles: Fighting for Unions in Coal Country
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Dec 16, 2024 |
Daniel: Being a Double Minority in a Red State
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Dec 09, 2024 |
Mr. J: Becoming a Black Male Teacher in Baltimore
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Dec 02, 2024 |
Kiana: Redefining Life with Chronic Illness
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Nov 25, 2024 |
Francisco: My Brother’s Path to Community Organizing
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Nov 18, 2024 |
Introducing: When You’re Invisible Season 2
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Nov 11, 2024 |
Happy May Day!
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May 01, 2024 |
Claudia and Francisco: My Parents’ Immigrant Story
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Jan 16, 2023 |
Jen: Bridging the Divide
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Jan 09, 2023 |
Lani: Authenticity as an In-Betweener
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Jan 02, 2023 |
Kate: Owning Our Imperfections
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Dec 26, 2022 |
Franklin, Lucely, Gilberto, & Ines: Unsung American Heroes
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Dec 19, 2022 |
Anicia: A Seat at the Table
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Dec 12, 2022 |
Louie: Two Sides of an Institution
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Dec 05, 2022 |
Ralph: Tales from an Ivy League Mailroom
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Nov 28, 2022 |
Introducing: When You're Invisible
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Nov 21, 2022 |