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Did you fall in love with the podcast only to be left wondering what happened to it? You're not alone. A lot has happened since the last episode and this episode will catch you up on what's happened and where the podcast is going. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-dreamer-diary/donations [https://redcircle.com/the-dreamer-diary/donations]

Emmy award winner, Arleene Correa Valencia discusses her immigrant story and how it led her to a career as a storyteller, artist, and advocate for immigrant rights. Across several themes, she discusses how art, pop culture, and immigrant narratives play an important role in determining immigrant identity, culture, health, and humanity. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-dreamer-diary/donations [https://redcircle.com/the-dreamer-diary/donations]

Lorena Vargas Schultz is one of the most successful female entrepreneurs in the roofing industry. In this episode, Lorena discusses her journey as an immigrant to the United States and despite the challenges that accompany being undocumented, Lorena used her drive and willpower to get a full-ride scholarship at a prestigious university. She became a professional opera singer in New York City and later started a roofing business in Florida that has become a leader in the industry. If you would like to contact Lorena for additional information, you can reach her by visiting her website at https://internationalroofs.com or by emailing her at lorena@internationalroofs.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-dreamer-diary/donations [https://redcircle.com/the-dreamer-diary/donations]

Adriana describes how she overcame tremendous adversity, poverty, and limited resources to start a business and pursue a career in a male-dominated field. In Adriana's triumphant journey as a dreamer who studied chemical engineering, she landed an internship with Nasa and eventually became a successful businesswoman and a leading dance instructor. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-dreamer-diary/donations [https://redcircle.com/the-dreamer-diary/donations]

This episode explores how immigration-related stressors can increase suicidal ideation and risk due to the distress associated with cultural stress, marginalization, and intergenerational conflict, in addition to PTSD and other psychological disorders. Ayesha Kadri, an accomplished author and licensed professional counselor, joins me to discuss these issues and to share her own immigrant story. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-dreamer-diary/donations [https://redcircle.com/the-dreamer-diary/donations]