Moving to a new country is never easy but imagine moving to a country where you don’t know anyone and you don’t speak the language. Today’s guest, Donaji Mejia, had that experience after moving to Miami from Nicaragua at the age of 11. We discuss what that was like and how she settled into her new life. We also talk about Donaji’s time in the Air Force, delicious Nicaraguan dishes, and her company’s mission of creating powerful branding for businesses owned by women of color.

I'm so excited to share this conversation with my guest Roberta Berredo, a fellow first generation kid AND a fellow native Angeleno. We covered a lot of ground including Xuxa, diversity in the fashion industry, and her upbringing as a Brazilian American kid in Los Angeles. And yes, there's a lot of food talk so grab a snack and enjoy the show!

(*This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 election.)

Today I’m chatting with my friend Sandy Mays, born in Mexico City to a Swiss mother and a Mexican father, her unique background is not one we hear of often. We discuss her upbringing across two continents, her work as a graphic designer and how her language skills opened up professional doors. We also touch on dating in the Latinx community and the traditions she’s passing on to her two children.

(*This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 election.)

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Find Sandy Mays via her website.