The Life of a Chingona: Interview with Yaya

Baleria Barrera interviews Yajaira Valdez, best friend of nearly 9 years and they revisit Yaya's childhood, family ties, and dreams. Yajaira shares vulnerability in the most beautiful way through deep stories about her parents, career, and aspirations.

Jimena & Juana – Millas aparte, recordando la unidad.

Juana (38) habla con su hija Jimena ( 16) sobre los recuerdos de su infancia. Juana(38) talks to her daughter Jimena( 16) about her childhood memories.

No childhood

I interviewed my mother, she was forced to grow up at an early age. She then migrated to the US.

New Beginning

learning the struggles of moving to the u.s from an immigrant

My Brother’s Story

Today, we talked about my brothers story and where he started and how he came to be what he is today. I sincerely take my brother as a role model, for not only is he a hard working man, but...

Millie Cruz and her mom María Cruz talking about growing up and family heritage.

María Cruz overwhelmed with emotions talks about her childhood in Mexico up to her life now in the United States with no family. Around this giving back season she reminisces all the family she left back in her home town....

Elena Ferreira's life in Mexico and what led her to the United States.

I interview my grandmother about her life in Mexico and what influenced her in emigrating to America, as well as how she got here.