The Climb: From Communist Cuba to the American Dream

In this episode, I sit down with my own mom, Barbara Martinez, to hear her incredible story of immigrating from Communist Cuba in the early ’70s. She shares her journey of resilience—pursuing higher education, earning a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, and navigating life as a single mother while raising a rebellious son (me) and working tirelessly to build a better future. This is a story of sacrifice, perseverance, and the unbreakable will to succeed.