When You Name the System, Agency and Belonging Show Up with Emilia Huerta-Sanchez

In this episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam notices how true freedom feels different when you’ve had to build it for yourself—especially when you grow up balancing family expectations, cultural traditions, and new systems in a new country. Emilia Huerta-Sanchez shares what it’s like to find independence as a first-gen Mexican immigrant, navigate old-school ideas of respect and silence, and eventually decode what our DNA (and family blueprints) really carry with them. Instead of blaming anyone for feeling lost or unsure, this conversation sheds light on the bigger systems—family, culture, academia—that quietly shape so many of our choices.Thank you to Savvy Ladies for supporting Cafe con Pam. Savvy Ladies is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women take control of their financial future. Check out their free financial helpline at savvyladies.orgCheck out BMO hereDo you want to support our show and get ad-free episodes? Join our Supporters Club here.Follow Science Wise Pod on all things social:WebsiteInstagramApple Podcast PageFollow Cafe con Pam on all things social:InstagramFacebookSubscribe on YouTubeListen to Cafe con PamTake our Calladita Culture®️ QuizGet your business on El MercaditoLearn more about PamThe Unmuted EraDiscover your IkigaiTo support the show, an easy way to do it is to leave a review. Your feedback definitely helps other listeners connect and see if this is a podcast they could resonate with. To make it easy for you, here are some quick questions to think about when you’re leaving a review:What do you love about the show?What were you expecting before you listened?What happened after you listened?How would you describe the show to your best friend?If you are new here, welcome! I hope you feel like you’re at home, and come back to drink a cup of coffee with us. Let’s stay connected:Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook.Learn more about our work and other stories at cafeconpam.comListeners, thank you so much for hanging out with me today, y como siempre STAY SHINING!*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of BMO. BMO sponsors the podcast but does not influence or endorse the specific discussions or viewpoints shared herein. BMO Bank N.A. Member FDIC*Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.