Axel sits down with Jasmine Minchez Lopez, a first-gen poet who turned her story into art. They talk about growing up between cultures, discovering poetry as a way to heal, and finding power in spaces like Get Lit. From family reactions to building her own path, Jasmine opens up about identity, courage, and the magic of using your voice when the world doesn’t expect you to. It’s honest, soulful, and a reminder that your story, exactly as it is, is worth telling.
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What is Mijo Podcast?
The go-to podcast for first-gen stories, Mijo Podcast is here for all the messy, funny, and hella real parts of figuring it out. Host Axel Perez dives into what it means to grow up caught between cultures, expectations, and your glow-up. From deep talks to laugh-out-loud moments, no topic is off limits. New episodes every other week. Follow along @mijopodcast, because being first-gen is confusing AF, but you’re not alone.