From the Archives: Latin Heritage - Overcoming the Odds

My Most Authentic Life

As we prepare to launch new episodes in January, we’re revisiting some of host Fede Vargas’ favourite episodes from the archives. In this episode, Fede, interviews Helen Jurado, a self-made sales professional in the media and entertainment industry. Their conversation lends insight into Helen's life, shaped by the lives of her mother and grandmother. These strong Latina women taught her resilience, fearlessness, and the importance of education, which enabled her to become the first in her family to graduate college. Her upbringing instilled a strong work ethic and taught her to be humble, self-aware, and self-sufficient. A key thread in their conversation sees Helen highlight the importance of staying true to oneself, of building supportive communities, and how empowerement can stem from adversity. She underscores the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month and giving visibility to Latino stories.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back

00:17 Celebrating Latino Stories: A Tribute to Helen Jurado

00:52 Getting to Know Helen Jurado: The Early Years

02:42 The Power of Strong Women: Helen's Influences

02:58 Lessons from Helen's Grandmother

07:18 Helen's Mother: The Original Salesperson

09:23 Helen's Early Sales Career

11:27 The Importance of Self-Awareness and Resilience

26:24 Helen's Four Pillars: Education, Protection, Avoiding Pregnancy, and College

33:11 The Impact of Sharing Latino Stories

33:33 Conclusion: The Power of Kindness and Listening

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