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The Moment You Realize the World Was Never Built for You

42 min · 1 de may de 2026
Portada del episodio The Moment You Realize the World Was Never Built for You

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What happens when you realize, at just 15 years old, that the world you’re growing up in was never built for you? In this episode of Talk to Zahira, I sit down with Janet Martinez—also known as Flaka—a wife, mother, leader, career coach, and community advocate. But behind the titles… there’s a story. A story of growing up undocumented in the United States. A story of anger, rebellion, and feeling completely blocked by a system that told her: there is no path for you. At just 15 years old, Janet discovered she didn’t have a Social Security number—something that instantly separated her from her peers and forced her to grow up faster than she ever should have. What followed was not strength right away… It was anger. Blame. Grief. And a deep identity crisis that led her to question everything—her parents, her future, even her own worth. In this conversation, we explore: * The moment everything changed * What it really feels like to be undocumented * The emotional impact of feeling “limited” in life * And how rebellion can sometimes be a cry for identity and belonging This is not just a story about immigration. This is a story about becoming… through everything that tried to break you. Stay connected with her here: Sharing links;  Website: www.hrmami.com  IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsflakag?igsh=MTV1aXZ4ejBnajN0&utm_source=qr

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