The Prickly Things Podcast

Jennifer was on her way to obtain a degree in Healthcare when she and her friend decided to work at a construction site to earn money for college. This was the decision that turned the course of her life around as she stayed committed to working in construction! Today, on the DACA Series we explore how as a DACA recipient, Jennifer has been able to break glass ceilings representing our undocumente...

Celebrating all first-gens this week, I thought it was the perfect time to share my personal story of how I was able to become the first in the family to go to College. As an undocumented student, the most relatable story we all share is that we are told we CANNOT go to college due to our legal status here in the US. In this episode, I share how I was able to prove people wrong and pave my way to...

Growing up as an undocumented child in the U.S. can take a toll on anyone. Adding on to the responsibility of being the first born and having to pave the way for your family. Violeta has lived up to that responsibility by becoming the first American Citizen in her family, and helping them achieve a legal status. Through the Navy, Violeta was able to complete her college degree after over 9 years o...

Today on the DACA Series, I get to connect with Alba Jean, a Registered Nurse from Chicago, and feature her story as an ICU nurse whose journey getting there was full of bumps in the road. Growing up as an undocumented child, Alba had no idea that not having a social security would prevent her from being able to go to College and even more from being able to get a job. In her episode, Alba shares...

Telling someone you are undocumented can be downright terrifying. As an undocumented individual, we live in constant fear of  deportation, family separation,  and also in fear of coming out as an undocumented immigrant to close friends and family! On this DACA series, I sit down with Kiara Alverenga, a young successful Honduran woman who is breaking the silence owning her narrative. For the first...

Having your first baby can be a whole new experience for many young couples. After being together going on 8 years, Valencia and Christian experienced their first pregnancy in the midst of a global pandemic! Today on the storytime series, Valencia & Christian share about the newness of becoming parents, and their pregnancy journey! In this episode, we discuss topics as couples diving into actively...

¡Viva México! El día de hoy estamos de manteles largos cómo se dice en mi tierra festejando la Independencia de Mexico! Y entrando en la celebración de el Mes Nacional de La Herencia Hispana, aquí les traigo un episodio completamente en español sobre la historia del inicio de esta aquí en los Estados Unidos! En este episodio comparto sobre mi difficultad al estar connectada con mi cultura y raises...

6 year old Mari left her hometown of Guanajuato, Mexico not aware of when she’d be able to return. After growing up as an undocumented child in the US, and then becoming a DACA recipient, she had an opportunity to adjust her status and apply for a green card through her husband! Today on the DACA Series, Mari shares about her journey growing up in Chicago and highlights some of the challenges she...

Real talk, there is a lot of misinformation to discuss about DACA. Joining me today on the DACA Series is a strong advocate for the immigrant community, Flor Selena Caseres! Today both Flor and I take on a conversation unpacking many misconceptions that come with being an undocumented latina in the DACA Program. Both of us have heard comments such as, "Why don't you just get a greencard," or "Why...

Es Viernes y el cuerpo lo sabe! El dia de hoy, Viernes 13 les traigo un minisodio contando unas historias de miedo, que mi mama y mi suegra cuentas que pasaron en la vida real! Acompañenme a escuchar sobre brujas, niños fantasmas, el jinete sin cabeza, y mas! Feliz Viernes 13 y no olviden de sigurnos en mi pagina de Instagram @thepricklythingspodcast y tambien de subscribirse a este podcast! Feliz...

From growing up in Abuelitas' house with 26 other family members, Atziri remembers the good old days as a college student trying to make ends meet to pay for books. As a DACA recipient, her family, education, and passion for helping her community have led her to create a unique brand known as Adelitas Apparel. Today on the DACA series, Atziri Pena talks about her journey becoming a small business...

 Behind the lense of the camera, social media trends, and fun TikTok videos is a young girl with big dreams. The transition of leaving home in Mexico, D.F. to settling in Houston, TX, left Frida to stand out for many reasons. Not only was her accent and thick eyebrows a representation of her Mexican roots but so was her hard work and dedication. Today on the DACA Series, Frida Adame shares her sto...

In this storytime episode, my special guest, Angel Marin shares his experiences dealing with anxiety, and depression. Through our conversation, we offer our opinions debunking the misconception that mental health affects males' masculinity, macho culture, or social status. We discuss how men and women may deal with mental health concerns differently, and we share the importance of reaching out to...

Storytelling is a powerful way to share and invite people into a converation. Angel Barragan has understood this power and is commited to using his voice and social media platforms to bring to light the experiences of the undocumented community. As a DACA recipient, teacher/administrator,  and social medial influencer, Angel is  a source of inspiration reminding everyone to use their voice to enac...

Allow me to reintroduce myself and share more about my journey as the podcast host! This my very FIRST LIVE episode. I enjoyed connecting with my audience and being able to answer some questions about myself, the podcast, life, and more. I am very grateful for our time together and I hope to share more and to continue engaging with you all.  Watch LIVE on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tv/C...

The recent DACA update from Friday, July 16th has left our undocumented community in a complete shock. Today in the DACA Series, Julieta Paredes, a DREAMer and DACA recipient from the South Texas border shares this space with me to encourage our community to take action and get involve. Julieta shares about her own Dreamer experience as a college greaduate, business owner, and advocate for our und...

"Sometimes I do just want to post my nails, but then the next day I do want to talk about my community and police brutality and our children at the border and things like that, our women that are being hurt everyday, you know things that affect our community!” - Arely Soriano. Being a social media influencer is a great way to connect and engage with many people. As an influencer with a large audie...

Maria Ochoa became a Civil Engineer after graduating from San Angelo State University in Texas. Not only was Maria able to reach this goal through her own efforts as a student and the sacrifices of her parents, but also due to being a DACA recipient which ultimately has changed her life. Today on the DACA Series, Maria shares about her journey and the challenges she has overcome as a Dreamer on he...

DACA renewals are taking longer to get approved and unfortunately this is negatively impacting our DREAMers. Daniela Gonzalez was working at a Children's Hospital when suddenly she was let go after her DACA expired. Today on the DACA Series, Daniela joins me in sharing about her DREAMer experience and how she was impacted while having to wait for her DACA renewal that took over 6 weeks of processi...

Leaving Ecuador as only child, Franciso Alex Lasso faced a lot of discouragment as a young adult in Virginia having to work odd jobs to make ends meet given his undocumented status. Once the DACA Program was enacted, he saw a glimse of opportunity to pursue an education but was left in debt after an error with Financial Aid. Today on the DACA Series, Francisco shares his experience as a DREAMer ov...

We are celebrating Pride Month with guest stars Daisy Marquez and Suzzette Palma as they share about their experiences in the LGBTQ+ community. We discuss personal moments in their life where they both learned to accept and become their true most authentic selves and how they celebrate and embrace the true meaning of Pride.

From marching in the streets of Boise, Idaho to walking the halls of Washington, DC, Rosseli Guerrero has been an uplifting advocate for the undocumented community. Today on the DACA Series, Rosseli shares a glimpse of her journey as a DACA recipient. Navigating life as a Dreamer has not come easy for Rosseli, having found her voice she has become a strong activitist fighting for a pathway to citi...

Today on the DACA Series I connected with TXMXFLX, a Houston music artist using his talent and voice to speak up for the DREAMer community. As a DREAMer born in Taumalipas, Jose shares with us about his personal journey becoming a DACA recipient, and opens up about the many challenges he has overcome througout his life navigating moments where it can be easy to be lost in translation.

It's graduation season and today's personal story is one for the books. My guest, Mayra Rodarte has endured so much while overcoming bilateral club feet, an abnormality of the feet which requires multiple surgeries and continuous treatments. While growing up, Mayra learned to embrace her disability and has not let it stop her from accomplishing great things throughout her life such as becoming a f...

Maria Bautista is from Colima, Mexico and grew up between Georgia and Washington state. Navigating life as a DREAMer was difficult, but she has learned to cope with the challenges through laughter and comedy turning her TikTok and social medial platforms into positive videos relating the reality of her situation. Today on the DACA Series, Maria talks about being on DACA and her success story havin...