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EPISODE · Mar 1, 2024 · 53 MIN

Podcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Felipe Sustaita, Author

from Persistence in Adversity with Dr. Adame · host Dr. Esmeralda Adame

In this episode Dr. Felipe Sustaita shares his story of how he went from being a migrant worker to having a seat at the table. Also shares about not having a bed until he went to Michigan State University, and how picking strawberries and other fruit made him the person who he is today. He wrote a book dedicated to his father who taught him the importance of keeping your word. Felipe also discusses how he came up with the idea of the book, how it was growing up, working 12-14 hours when he was just 11 years old. Also talks about growing up in Donna Texas, the RGV, and arriving to the university without being able to read or write, and now he has earned a doctorate degree.

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