The breakthrough didn’t come from strategy. It came when I asked: What do you actually want, and what belief is stopping you from claiming it?

In this episode, I sit down with Heidy De La Cruz, host of The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants, for an honest conversation about immigrant identity, using our voices in this current climate, and what it means to build platforms that truly serve our communities.

We talk about the power of podcasting as a leadership tool for Latinas and why telling our stories is both personal and political in this season.

Coaching Session with Heidy
During our conversation, I coach Heidy live as she steps into the next phase of her work. We focus on clarifying her vision for her new podcast, strengthening her relationship with visibility and monetization, and identifying the fear that has been quietly holding her back. Together, we shift from strategy alone into belief, embodiment, and aligned action, mapping out practical next steps she can take with confidence.

Me and Heidy talked about:

• Why sharing immigrant stories matters now more than ever
• What it means to redefine the American Dream as immigrants and first-gen women
• How podcasting can be a platform for Latina leadership, visibility, and impact
• The mindset shifts that unlock consistency and monetization as a creator

Tips + Takeaways:

• Get clear on your real “why” before building your podcast or brand
• Build consistency in a way that fits your real life, not someone else’s formula
• Use SEO and keywords so your episodes can actually be found
• Monetization starts with self-worth and the belief that your work is valuable
• Identify the fear that’s keeping you stuck, and take one aligned action anyway
• Give yourself deadlines and accountability so your ideas turn into results

If you’ve been feeling the pull to share your story, start your podcast, or build something bigger this year, let this be your reminder that your voice matters. You don’t have to be fearless, you just have to be willing.

Learn more about Heidy’s work and listen to her podcast here:

• Website: https://heidydelacruz.com/
• Podcast: The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants
  https://open.spotify.com/show/1cieU8Wg7IRJG33nn0cAzP?si=1a0e7dd44db34f93

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