ism! where immigrant stories matter
ism the podcast is here to amplify immigrant voices and tell the stories that deserve to be heard but have been overlooked; because just like the title states... immigrant stories matter! Host Sarah deSouza, a first generation Brazilian-American, sits down with immigrants from all over the world to discuss their triumphs, hardships, and everything in-between that came with moving to a foreign country. You'll laugh, you'll cry, but most importantly you'll LEARN. Our goal is to end the negative stigmas around immigrants and ignite real change, one story at a time.
ism! where immigrant stories matter
the story of the brazilian beauty queen
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Sarah deSouza
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Season 1
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Episode 5
Luara dos Santos moved to the United States at 12 years old, excited for the glitz and glamour that she saw in the American movies growing up. But when she arrived in snowy Boston, Massachusetts, she quickly realized that the American Dream was going to take a lot of work. Listen to her story of resilience and empowerment to learn how this little girl who couldn’t even say “water”, ended up speaking in front of hundreds of people and placing second at her first pageant ever at Miss Massachusetts USA. Talk about beauty and brains!