Resilience, Identity & The Weight of Being the "Chosen One" with David Zaccaro

This week on From Home to Here, we sit down with David Zacarro — a senior financial analyst at Cboe Global Markets, proud first-generation immigrant from Tela, Honduras, and someone who knows firsthand the balancing act of striving for success while honoring your roots.At just 17, David moved to the U.S. in pursuit of opportunity. He went on to earn his degree from Kansas State University and is now pursuing his MBA at the University of Kansas—all while building an impressive career in finance. But behind the resume is a story filled with resilience, identity shifts, and responsibility.We talk about:💭 Imposter syndrome as a first-gen, highly assimilated immigrant in the corporate world🌎 The emotional weight of being the “chosen one” in immigrant families💬 Language barriers and serving as the advocate for loved ones💡 Leading with adaptability, connection, and cultural prideDavid’s story is a reminder that behind every title is a journey worth listening to. Tune in now to hear how he’s using his experiences to uplift others and help create spaces of belonging in every room he walks into.PRODUCED BY ⁠⁠EYE OF AN IMMIGRANT⁠⁠ x ⁠⁠FIREDUP STUDIOS⁠⁠