Rediscovering Latinidad Season 7 Episode 3 No Sabo Kids: Español sin Barreras

In this heartfelt episode, we dive into the world of no sabo kids—a term often used to describe Latinos who didn’t grow up fluent in Spanish. Together, we explore what it really means beyond the stereotype.Two of our co-hosts share their own journeys as no sabo kids, reflecting on how their experiences with language and identity shape the way they move through their identity. We’re also joined by two friends who claim the no sabo identity, offering their perspective on culture, connection, and pride in heritage.To round out the conversation, we talk with social media personality Maya Murillo, who has sparked national conversations with her humor and honesty about growing up no sabo.This episode isn’t just about language—it’s about belonging, healing generational gaps, and celebrating the many ways Latinidad shows up across families. Whether you grew up speaking Spanish, English, Spanglish, or somewhere in between, this conversation will leave you feeling seen and connected.Highlights include:The history and meaning of the term no sabo kidPersonal stories from a co-host raising the next generationHow shame and pride show up in conversations about languageThe role of social media in reframing no sabo identityA powerful reminder that Latinidad is not defined by fluency aloneCheck out Maya on social media! Check out The Super Secret Bestie Club with Curly! September 30th in Los Angeles, you can catch Maya in her show "Maya in the Moments!"  Follow her on Instagram @MayainthemomentTimecodes1:03 Intro with Briar, Edward, and Jellissa37:45 Alexis Feldman46:35 Maya Murillo1:31:02 Jenn Piñeiro1:47:35 Outro with Briar, Edward, and JellissaFollow us on social media: Facebook: Rediscovering LatinidadInstagram: @RediscoveringLatinidadBluesky: @RediscLatinidad X: @RediscLatinidadReddit: r/RediscoveringLatindadPlease visit Edward's blogs! Let's keep this family research going: http://ruedafingerhut.blogspot.comhttps://geneticfunhouse.blogspot.comKnow Your Rights Trainings and Legal Service AgenciesNational:● Trainings for immigrant educators, students and parents – https://www.immschools.org/● Free or low-cost immigration legal services -- https://www.immigrationlawhelp.org/● For Dreamers - Legal Services - Cornell Law School –https://sites.lawschool.cornell.edu/path2papers/about/CA:● CA Immigration Legal Service Agencies (Bay Area) –https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/search?zip=95126&x=0&y=0● Legal services for immigrants - https://www.pangealegal.org/● Trainings and Resources - Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) - https://www.ilrc.org/● California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) Resources – https://info.ccsa.org/safe-spacesDC:● DC Immigration Legal Service Agencies –https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/search?state=DCTN:● TN Immigration Legal Service Agencies – https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/search?state=TN        ● NICE - National International Center for Empowerment – https://www.empowernashville.org/● TNJFON - Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors -- https://www.tnjfon.org/WI:● Milwaukee Immigration Legal Service Agencies -https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/search?state=WIRediscovering Latinidad is an independent podcast. This show is hosted by Briar Rose, Fausto, Edward, y Jellissa and is engineered by Matthew Sambolin. Cover art designed by George Colon. Visit our website at www.RediscoveringLatinidad.com. If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 646-470-9824.If you would like to become a member of our Patreon, please join at https://patreon.com/RediscoveringLatinidad.