The Stories That Made Us: Cuba, Family, Trauma & Finding Your Purpose with Victoria Collado

What happens when we finally tell the stories our families were forced to carry in silence?In this deeply moving episode of The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral sits down with filmmaker, director, and producer Victoria Collado for a powerful conversation about identity, immigration, generational trauma, healing, and the stories that shape who we become.Victoria shares the inspiration behind Waiting for Snow in Havana, her upcoming adaptation of the acclaimed memoir about Operation Pedro Pan, and reflects on the responsibility of preserving the Cuban story for future generations.Together, Coral and Victoria discuss:• The lasting impact of Operation Pedro Pan• Generational trauma and how it shapes our lives today• What immigrant parents sacrificed for their children• Why storytelling is one of the most powerful tools for healing• The emotional impact of the groundbreaking Amparo Experience• Growing up Cuban-American in Miami• Identity, belonging, and cultural pride• The importance of preserving family stories before they're lost• Why owning your story is an act of courage—and rebellionThis conversation is equal parts history lesson, therapy session, and love letter to the generations who came before us.Because when we understand where we come from, we better understand who we are.The road always leads back to you.✨ New episodes every Wednesday!