Venezuela: Interview with a Venezuelan Born and Raised

Desiree was born and raised in Venezuela, where she lived through years of political and economic upheaval. In this episode, she shares what it was like growing up there, what ultimately pushed her to immigrate to the U.S., and what life is still like for the family she left behind. Desiree’s background and sacrifice of moving to the US, the impact of political turmoil in Venezuela, the legacy of Hugo Chavez and current state of Maduro’s regime (0:00-10:36)Getting kidnapped on Christmas, long-distance family dynamics, stolen elections, the struggles of Venezuelans and hope for the future (10:36-26:03) Travel to Venezuela today and safety concerns, Venezuela’s natural beauty, culinary traditions, musical influences from reggaeton to folklore, Desiree’s gringo impression of Jack & Steve (26:03-42:15) Parallels with America’s political climate, survival in a socialist economy, normalization of degradation (42:15-47:44) Armed robbery at work in Venezuela, immigration and discrimination in the US (47:44-53:03) Venezuela sports: Jockeys winning the Kentucky Derby, Jack and Steve open up about being simps and their Simp group text, plus a candid discussion about pegging (53:03-01:00:12)If you like the show, please help us grow by leaving a review and telling your friends!Follow us on the ‘gram: ⁠⁠instagram.com/nomadsnoworriespodcast/⁠ ⁠Follow us on TikTok before it gets banned or whatever: ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@nomadsnoworriespodcast⁠ Find out if we’re cute or not by subscribing to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠youtube.com/@NomadsNoWorriesPodcast⁠