The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants

Heidy De La Cruz
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The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants

The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants is an award-winning podcast about sharing the stories of Immigrants, including their first memories of the US, the culture shocks they experienced, and their journey learning to navigate a whole new country. Join me, Heidy De La Cruz, in highlighting these stories that are often overlooked but deserve to be heard. I am on a mission to change the immigration narrative to a more compassionate and empathetic approach, like a Jesus approach.

  1. How to Obtain EB1A Green Card AKA Einstein Visa with Ranjeet Ep. 77

    6 DAYS AGO

    How to Obtain EB1A Green Card AKA Einstein Visa with Ranjeet Ep. 77

    Welcome to episode 77 of The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants Podcast. I am your host, Heidy De La Cruz, and I am on a mission to change the narrative of immigration one immigrant story at a time! Ranjeet is a coach and mentor who guides professionals into achieving their American Dream by obtaining an EB1A green card (aka Einstein visa) just like he did. He grew up with a journalist mother and a banker father in India. They valued education a great deal, which fueled his passion for learning.  Ranjeet came to the US to complete his second master's degree, so he has one master's degree in India and another here. Listen in as he talks about adapting to living in the US after moving in his 40s and how he helps professionals navigate the EB1A green card process.  With Love, Heidy Connect with Ranjeet Mudholkar: Website Instagram Forbes Profile Check out this podcast community on Substack!!  https://substack.com/@theamericandreampodcast *This podcast is sponsored by SoVerve Marketing Group* Want to sponsor this podcast? Send me an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heidy@heidydelacruz.com Or you can make a one-time donation here I volunteer with Bethany Christian Services for their refugee resettlement program. They have a wish list for basic things that families usually need when they arrive in the United States. If you'd like to donate items, the wish list is here. Start your podcast with my six-week podcast course! It has EVERYTHING you need to launch your podcast the simple way - more information at my Stan Store!

    16 min
  2. This Latina Travels with Bianca Alba Ep. 76

    JAN 21

    This Latina Travels with Bianca Alba Ep. 76

    Welcome to episode 76 of The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants Podcast. I am your host, Heidy De La Cruz, and I am on a mission to change the narrative of immigration one immigrant story at a time! Today, I bring you the founder and blogger of This Latina Travel - Bianca Alba! Bianca shares about growing up in the DMV area or DC, Maryland, Virginia - which, before this episode, I had no idea was referred to this way. She shares her experience of obtaining a full-ride scholarship to college and thinking as a first-gen Latina, she had to become a doctor but then changed majors and received her master's degree in public health.  Bianca shares about visiting Bolivia for the first time 11 years after moving to the US. She didn’t know Bolivia since she and her mom moved when Bianca was six months old.  And lastly, we talked about how her job granted her the opportunity to move to Puerto Rico, where she currently lives.  With Love, Heidy Connect with Bianca Alba: Website Instagram Podcast Check out this podcast community on Substack!!  *This podcast is sponsored by SoVerve Marketing Group* Want to sponsor this podcast? Send me an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heidy@heidydelacruz.com Or you can make a one-time donation here I volunteer with Bethany Christian Services for their refugee resettlement program. They have a wish list for basic things that families usually need when they arrive in the United States. If you'd like to donate items, the wish list is here. Start your podcast with my six-week podcast course! It has EVERYTHING you need to launch your podcast the simple way - more information at my Stan Store!

    30 min
  3. The Master Delegator with Kirsty Yoder Ep. 75

    JAN 14

    The Master Delegator with Kirsty Yoder Ep. 75

    Welcome to episode 75 of The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants Podcast. I am your host, Heidy De La Cruz, and I am on a mission to change the narrative of immigration one immigrant story at a time! Today, I spoke with Kristy, the host of The Master Delegator Podcast and owner of a virtual assistant agency. Kristy is from the Philippines, and she moved to the U.S. after meeting her husband on a Christian dating app.  She started her business back home in the Philippines, and she was able to continue her agency after moving. Kristy helps entrepreneurs find virtual assistants to help them within their companies.  She shares her experience of coming to the US on a K1 Visa, aka the fiance visa.  With Love, Heidy Connect with Kristy Yoder: Website Instagram Check out this podcast community on Substack!!  *This podcast is sponsored by SoVerve Marketing Group* Want to sponsor this podcast? Send me an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heidy@heidydelacruz.com Or you can make a one-time donation here I volunteer with Bethany Christian Services for their refugee resettlement program. They have a wish list for basic things that families usually need when they arrive in the United States. If you'd like to donate items, the wish list is here. Start your podcast with my six-week podcast course! It has EVERYTHING you need to launch your podcast the simple way - more information at my Stan Store!

    41 min
  4. Amigas Collective Founder - Diana Rubi (Mexico) Ep. 74

    JAN 7

    Amigas Collective Founder - Diana Rubi (Mexico) Ep. 74

    Welcome to episode 74 of The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants Podcast. I am your host, Heidy De La Cruz, and I am on a mission to change the narrative of immigration one immigrant story at a time! Happy New Year! Today is the first episode of 2025 and the new format, where I’m releasing episodes every Tuesday! I’m excited to bring you content on a weekly basis since the show is growing, and I’m so excited for this growth. Also, the podcast is officially sponsored! This past November, I gained the show's first sponsor; their information is below.  Alright, let’s get into the episode. Today’s story is from Diana Rubi. Diana is a creator born in Mexico but raised here in the US. She shares her story of her family’s decision to come to the US and how her dad’s employer sponsored him and the family for residency. Lastly, we talk about her creative endeavors.   With Love, Heidy Connect with Diana Rubi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amigascollective/  Check out this podcast community on Substack!!  *This podcast is sponsored by SoVerve Marketing Group* Want to sponsor this podcast? Send me an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heidy@heidydelacruz.com Or you can make a one-time donation here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2C3JDALUGTS6E I volunteer with Bethany Christian Services for their refugee resettlement program. They have a wish list for basic things that families usually need when they arrive in the United States. If you'd like to donate items, the wish list is here. Start your podcast with my six-week podcast course! It has EVERYTHING you need to launch your podcast the simple way - more information at my Stan Store! https://stan.store/heidydelacruz

    30 min
  5. From Exchange Student to Business Coaching With Dr. Griselda Martinez Ep. 73

    12/24/2024

    From Exchange Student to Business Coaching With Dr. Griselda Martinez Ep. 73

    Welcome to episode 73 of The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants Podcast. I am your host, Heidy De La Cruz, and I am on a mission to change the narrative of immigration one immigrant story at a time! Today, I’m bringing you my conversation with Dr. Griselda Martinez. Dr. Martinez is a business coach for women entrepreneurs and hosts the podcast “Unexpectedly Successful,” where she shares guests’ success stories.  She shared with me about her childhood in Mexico - recounting her freedom of playing outside with her siblings from sunrise to sunset. Dr. Martinez ended up moving to the US as an exchange student following the death of her mother. She goes into detail about the positive relationship she had with her adoptive family in Louisiana. Indeed, a unique experience.  Lastly, after pursuing her doctoral degree in New Mexico, she became a permanent resident after navigating various visas in the US. I truly think you’ll enjoy Dr. Martinez’s heartfelt story.  With Love, Heidy Connect with Dr. Griselda Martinez: Website: https://www.drgriselda.com/  Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/66x3kimKtCA4dSHE51IOEj?si=83c13781e7354a27   Check out this podcast community on Substack!! There, you can comment on the episodes, interact with other listeners of the show, and receive new episodes right in your inbox! https://substack.com/@theamericandreampodcast I volunteer with Bethany Christian Services for their refugee resettlement program. They have a wish list for basic things that families usually need when they arrive in the United States. If you'd like to donate items, the wish list is here. Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the show. Send me an email, and I will send you the advertisement packages. Thank you.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heidy@heidydelacruz.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to start your own podcast? – My six-week podcast course has EVERYTHING you need to launch your podcast the simple way - more information at my Stan Store! https://stan.store/heidydelacruz

    37 min
  6. “If I Denounce My Accent” with Sindy F. Ep. 72

    12/10/2024

    “If I Denounce My Accent” with Sindy F. Ep. 72

    Welcome to episode 72 of The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants Podcast. I am your host, Heidy De La Cruz, and I am on a mission to change the narrative of immigration one immigrant story at a time! Today, I’m sharing my conversation with author Sindy F., who wrote If I Denounce My Accent. This novel is based on true events, and I finished it on our holiday vacation in the Dominican Republic. There was something different about reading a book about the Dominican culture and experience while being in the Dominican Republic. Sindy talks about moving from the Dominican Republic to New Jersey at the age of 14 without knowing how to speak English. She shares about her first culture shock and the writing process of her novel. Sindy says the writing process for her was like a love letter to herself. She shares topics that are usually taboo to talk about in the Dominican culture. I’m so excited to share her story with you today.  With Love, Heidy Connect with Sindy: Website: https://sindyf.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sindyfe_/  Check out this podcast community on Substack!! There, you can comment on the episodes, interact with other listeners of the show, and receive new episodes right in your inbox! https://substack.com/@theamericandreampodcast I volunteer with Bethany Christian Services for their refugee resettlement program. They have a wish list for basic things that families usually need when they arrive in the United States. If you'd like to donate items, the wish list is here. Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the show. Send me an email, and I will send you the advertisement packages. Thank you.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heidy@heidydelacruz.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to start your own podcast? – My six-week podcast course has EVERYTHING you need to launch your podcast the simple way - more information at my Stan Store! https://stan.store/heidydelacruz

    24 min
  7. Navigating Different Worlds: Chinese, Vietnamese, Taiwan, and American with Kathy Ep. 71

    11/26/2024

    Navigating Different Worlds: Chinese, Vietnamese, Taiwan, and American with Kathy Ep. 71

    Welcome to episode 71 of The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants Podcast. I am your host, Heidy De La Cruz, and I am on a mission to change the narrative of immigration one immigrant story at a time! Today, I spoke with Kathy, a transformational coach, about her unique experience as a first-generation child of immigrant parents from two different countries. Kathy shares heartfelt stories about her upbringing, cultural identity, and navigating life as an immigrant child. Kathy’s mother, a Chinese refugee from Vietnam, and her father, originally from Taiwan, met in Connecticut before moving to Morgan Hill, California, to open an American fast-food restaurant.  Kathy opens up about growing up as one of the few Asian families in a predominantly white small town and on the struggle of belonging, both in the U.S. and when visiting her parents’ home countries. She shares anecdotes about her trips to Taiwan, emphasizing the safety, hospitality, and cultural richness she experienced and the challenges of being labeled as "different."  This seems to be a common theme among us who are children of immigrants.  With Love, Heidy Connect with Kathy: Website: https://www.kathymou.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Kathy.mou/  Check out this podcast community on Substack!! There, you can comment on the episodes, interact with other listeners of the show, and receive new episodes right in your inbox! https://substack.com/@theamericandreampodcast I volunteer with Bethany Christian Services for their refugee resettlement program. They have a wish list for basic things that families usually need when they arrive in the United States. If you'd like to donate items, the wish list is here. Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the show. Send me an email, and I will send you the advertisement packages. Thank you.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heidy@heidydelacruz.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to start your own podcast? – My six-week podcast course has EVERYTHING you need to launch your podcast the simple way - more information at my Stan Store! https://stan.store/heidydelacruz

    28 min
  8. The Empowered Woman’s Path: Marta’s Journey from Brazil to the US. Ep. 70

    11/12/2024

    The Empowered Woman’s Path: Marta’s Journey from Brazil to the US. Ep. 70

    Welcome to episode 70 of The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants Podcast. I am your host, Heidy De La Cruz, and I am on a mission to change the narrative of immigration one immigrant story at a time! Today’s guest is Marta Spirk, a Brazilian immigrant who moved to the U.S. at 23, nine months after having her triplets. Marta has worked as a freelance court interpreter and is now a visibility strategist and recording artist with two published books and a podcast. Her passion for learning English was fueled by her exposure to music during childhood, which led to various achievements, including singing the national anthem at a Nuggets game. Upon moving to the U.S., Marta faced cultural differences, particularly around domestic responsibilities, which were different from those in Brazil. Adjusting to these changes proved challenging, highlighting contrasts between American and Brazilian customs. A return visit to Brazil brought mixed emotions as she navigated family dynamics and committed to overcoming challenges in America.  With Love, Heidy Connect with Martha: Website: https://www.martaspirk.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martaspirk/  Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/16cEQiwSFsB5kTprwCDtRK  Book Review: https://heidydelacruz.com/the-empowered-woman/  Check out this podcast community on Substack!! There, you can comment on the episodes, interact with other listeners of the show, and receive new episodes right in your inbox! https://substack.com/@theamericandreampodcast I volunteer with Bethany Christian Services for their refugee resettlement program. They have a wish list for basic things that families usually need when they arrive in the United States. If you'd like to donate items, the wish list is here. Want to advertise your business or sponsor an episode? Please email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heidy@heidydelacruz.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to start your own podcast? – My six-week podcast course has EVERYTHING you need to launch your podcast the simple way - more information at my Stan Store! https://stan.store/heidydelacruz

    37 min
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The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants is an award-winning podcast about sharing the stories of Immigrants, including their first memories of the US, the culture shocks they experienced, and their journey learning to navigate a whole new country. Join me, Heidy De La Cruz, in highlighting these stories that are often overlooked but deserve to be heard. I am on a mission to change the immigration narrative to a more compassionate and empathetic approach, like a Jesus approach.

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