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Podcast: Hella Latin@
Episode: Del Pueblo al U.S. Embassy
Description: Karen Vasquez O'Donnell was born and raised in El Salvador, and moved to the United States at 13 years old with her family. In this episode, she talks about her childhood living in a rural pueblito in El Salvador to her first U.S. embassy visit to navigating and overcoming new challenges in Pennsylvania. Karen's upbringing is one many immigrants in our community experience. She grew up in El Salvador away from her parents while they worked in the United States—an experience that made her the tough jefa she is today. Connect with Karen @karenvasquezodonnell on Instagram and find her...