The First Gen Madrina

Dear First-Gens, In our first interview, Adam San Miguel , the founder of the Cuban American Alliance for Leadership & Education , Co-Owner of Cortaditos Coffee Shop , and Client Director at Google - shares how he's harnessed pressure, perfectionism & pride to pave his first-gen journey. And has impacted many people as a result! Excited to Share Adam's Journey with You,  Anyelis...

Dear First Gens, There are aspects of the journey, especially the pressure of succeeding and making those who sacrificed so much for us proud, that can trigger anxiety under normal circumstances. Imagine being the wife of a Nurse during the global pandemic, going through a pregnancy, becoming a first-time mom, and then going back to work (still in a pandemic) without childcare? Well, on this page...

Dear First Gens,  We get a little deeper into our respective experiences of being First-Gen! Anyelis shares how going to college was the first time she became hyper aware of privilege, while Sara talks about the culture shock of that same experience.  They both talk imposter syndrome , the pressure of figuring it out "on your own" as first-gens , the "faking it until you make it&quo...

Dear First Gens, We figured we'd kick off this podcast's journey by sharing a little bit about our own personal stories. Tune in to hear about how we, Anyelis (an immigrant from Cuba) and Sara (daughter of Cuban immigrants) are both first-gens, how we met, and what inspired us to start this podcast! Excited to Share the Journey with You, Anyelis & Sara

Dear First Gens, Welcome to our podcast, where we hold space for YOU to share your first-gen experiences - the challenges, learnings & successes - as you would write in your diary. Tune in to our trailer to learn more about why we created this space and what we hope to offer the first-gen collective. This diary belongs to you! Excited to Navigate the Journey with You, Anyelis & Sara