Episode 9

Immigrants, we get the job done: Growing without roots

Host Christina Cho, and guest Maria Pugo (Blue Shield of California) talk about what it’s like to be an immigrant or child of immigrants navigating the American Education system. How can one build social capital or any capital, when you are brand new to the country? Together, they discuss the challenges of being entirely responsible for paving your way to sucesss and the rewards of laying a foundation for the next generation.

Original Date of Recording: 11/3/2022
Guests
Dr. Maria Pugo – Program Manager at Blue Shield of California