Podcast: Freedom to Thrive

The National Immigration Law Center’s Freedom to Thrive Podcast is powering pro-immigrant narratives one story at a time. The podcast sheds light on immigration truths missing from the national dialogue, while centering the humanity of immigrants through storytelling. On the show, Victoria engages in conversation with cultural influencers, artists, activists and people at the center of policymaking.

In Season One, we explore how we can create a society where everyone, regardless of how much money we have, what we look like, or where we were born, has the Freedom to Thrive.

The podcast host, Victoria Ballesteros, is a national immigrant rights leader, award-winning writer, storyteller, mom, daughter of Mexican immigrants and creative force behind Freedom To Thrive:

A Vision For All of Us. Victoria has developed several
impactful narrative and culture change initiatives including
#ImmigrantsAreEssential, which won a 2021 Shorty Award and
2022 Gold Anthem Award for Human & Civil Rights. Join her for
an engaging, informative and inspiring conversation!

Ep.#1 Dance Floor Democracy

In this episode of the NILC Freedom to Thrive podcast, host Victoria Ballesteros explores the powerful intersection of music and social justice with special guest, Hector Flores, co-founder of the band Las Cafeteras. Join us as Hector shares his journey from social justice organizer to musician, highlighting the inspiration behind songs like "Caravana," "Vivas Nos Queremos," and "La Bamba Rebelde." Discover how his music serves as a voice for immigrant communities and a call to action for listeners everywhere.
Freedom To Thrive
Freedom To Thrive
Ep.#1 Dance Floor Democracy
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Ep.#2 Food for Thought

In this episode of the NILC Freedom to Thrive podcast, host Victoria Ballesteros delves into a heartfelt conversation with internationally acclaimed Filipinx chef and author, Chef Angel Dimayuga. Join us as Chef Angel discusses discusses their journey from a young, ambitious cook to a renowned chef. Chef Angel explores the role of food in storytelling, preserving culture, and creating community, while sharing personal anecdotes and insights from their immigrant upbringing and Filipinx heritage.
Freedom To Thrive
Freedom To Thrive
Ep.#2 Food for Thought
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Ep.#3 A Bold Vision for Immigration

In this episode of the NILC Freedom to Thrive podcast, host Victoria Ballesteros sits down with Kica Matos, President of the National Immigration Law Center. Kica Matos is a social justice advocate, lawyer, and national immigrants' rights leader. Kica gets to the heart of America's immigration issues, sharing personal stories and professional insights.
Freedom To Thrive
Freedom To Thrive
Ep.#3 A Bold Vision for Immigration
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