In this first episode of the second season of the Tell Me Más podcast, host Victor Cornejo engages in a deep conversation with Juan Carlos Cerda, the Texas State Director of the American Business Immigration Coalition. They discuss the complexities of immigration, the impact of DACA, and the importance of business advocacy in shaping immigration policy. Juan Carlos shares his personal journey as an immigrant and DACA recipient, highlighting the challenges faced by individuals in similar situations. The conversation emphasizes the need for common sense immigration reform and the role of the Hispanic community in advocating for change. Through personal stories and legislative insights, the episode calls for collective action and community engagement to address the systemic issues within the immigration system. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Personal Journey 03:11 The Importance of Immigration and Personal Identity 06:06 Understanding the American Business Immigration Coalition 09:01 Personal Stories of Immigration and DACA 11:52 The Impact of DACA on Lives and Futures 14:48 Challenges Faced by DACA Recipients 18:09 The Role of Business Leaders in Immigration Reform 21:13 Legislative Efforts and Successes in Immigration Policy 25:04 Bipartisan Efforts in Immigration Reform 27:30 Defining Common Sense Immigration Reform 28:29 Executive Actions and Family Unity 30:00 The Economic Contributions of Immigrants 34:01 Legislative Challenges and Advocacy 36:09 Local Stories: The Case of Omar Salazar 40:52 The Impact of Detention on Families 44:24 Empowering the Hispanic Community Through Voting

Resources: Juan Carlos: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jccerda92/

American Business Immigration Coalition: https://abic.us/

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In this episode, Victor Cornejo discusses the importance of setting intentions for the new year with guests Nancy Crespo-Richardson and Mariana Fernández. They explore the significance of reflection, flexibility in goal-setting, and the impact of mental health on overall well-being.

In This Episode

00:00 Setting Intentions for the New Year

09:54 The Importance of Reflection and Flexibility

19:47 Mental Health and Emotional Well-being

29:49 Family Dynamics and Shared Goals

Resources

✨ Nancy Crespo-Richardson | Licensed Professional Counselor
➡️ https://ncrcounselingservices.com

✨ Mariana Fernández | Peloton Instructor ➡️ https://www.onepeloton.com/instructors/Peloton_MF
➡️ Instagram: @la_tiamariana

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In this episode of Tell Me Más, host Victor Cornejo speaks with immigration experts Ira Kurzban and Tony Hernández to unpack the U.S. immigration system. They discuss personal stories, policy history, undocumented immigrants’ challenges, asylum claims, economic contributions, and political rhetoric on deportation.

In This Episode

00:00 The Economic Impact of Immigration

03:12 Understanding Immigration: A Personal Journey

06:06 The American Immigration System Explained

08:54 Deportation vs. Admissibility: Key Differences

12:09 The Asylum Process and International Law

14:59 Open Borders vs. Closed Borders: A Misunderstanding

17:47 The Role of Immigrants in the U.S. Economy

21:02 Mass Deportation: What Does It Mean?

41:54 The Complexity of Mass Deportation

48:05 Economic Implications of Deportation

55:33 Legal Barriers and Political Stunts

01:01:39 Employer Responsibility and Immigration

01:07:43 Towards Meaningful Immigration Reform

01:19:31 Resources for Understanding Immigration Issues

Resources:

Kurzban, Kurzban, Tetzeli & Pratt ➡️ https://www.kktplaw.com

The Immigrant Archive Project ➡️ https://immigrantarchiveproject.org

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