In this episode of Sin Papeles, I sit down with an inspiring woman whose journey through higher education, identity, and self-discovery led her to find her voice and use it to make a difference in the lives of others.
She shares what it was like to make higher education a possibility, attend UCLA and Harvard, the experiences and people who shaped her, and the process of discovering the power of her own voice. Her story is a reminder that education is not only about where we go, but also about what we do with what we learn and how we use our experiences to uplift others.
We talk about finding the courage to speak up, embracing your story, pursuing higher education, and turning your own experiences into a source of purpose and connection.
Join us for a conversation about resilience, education, finding your voice, and using that voice to help others.
Listen, share, and follow Sin Papeles for more stories of courage, identity, resilience, and people paving their own paths forward.

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In this episode, Part 2, we continue with Neli's story. We hear her path from arriving in the US at age 10 to becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist. She shares how community support and navigating higher education shaped her path, and how her undocumented experience inspired her to help others.

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PART 1 of 2

In this episode, we sit down with Neli to hear her path from arriving in the US at age 10 to becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist. She shares how community support and navigating higher education shaped her path, and how her undocumented experience inspired her to help others.

Part 2 coming up next...

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In this episode of Sin Papeles, Beatriz sits down with DACA recipient and entrepreneur Juan Maya to talk about resilience, identity, and creating opportunities where few seem to exist. Juan shares his personal immigration journey, the challenges of growing up undocumented, and how those experiences shaped his work supporting undocumented students and aspiring business owners. Together, they explore fear, hope, community, and the power of investing in yourself, even when the odds seem stacked. This conversation is a reminder that immigration stories aren’t only about survival. They’re also about innovation, purpose, and building a future that creates opportunities for others. Learn more about Juan’s work empowering undocumented entrepreneurs and how he’s helping the next generation turn their ideas into reality.

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What does it mean to grow up in America and suddenly realize that you don’t have the same certainty about your future as everyone around you?

In this introductory episode of Sin Papeles, host Beatriz shares a snippet her own immigration story and the experiences that inspired this podcast.

Beatriz came to the United States at three years old and lived undocumented for more than 30 years, including 10 years as a DACA recipient. She opens up about the anger, anxiety, depression, isolation, and self-doubt that came with navigating life without certainty, but also about the resilience, determination, and people who helped her keep moving forward.

From wondering whether her dreams were possible to graduating from UCLA, becoming a U.S. citizen, and finally no longer being Sin Papeles, Beatriz reflects on the journey that brought her here and why she believes these stories deserve to be heard.

Sin Papeles is about more than immigration status or paperwork. It’s about the people behind the labels and headlines: their dreams, fears, families, struggles, and extraordinary capacity to persevere.

This is where the stories behind immigration begin.

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A podcast where we sit down with those who once lived in the shadows. Formerly undocumented, for more than 30 years, Beatriz brings an unfiltered glimpse of resilience, identity, and the quiet power of hope.

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