Axel shares his experience growing up first-gen, from navigating college culture and family expectations to finding belonging and pride in his story. He opens up about the challenges, the culture shocks, and the moments of resilience that shaped him along the way. Axel also reflects on what it means to carry family dreams while creating your own path, a heartfelt tribute to identity, growth, and everyone building the blueprint from scratch.
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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.