8 Oct 2026
The Shadow of Success As First Gens: Ya Se Creen Los ‘Muy Muys’
So excited to share this special episode with you because I am bringing back previous guests that have become close amigos to have a conversation about the unexpected side that comes with 'being the good First Gen' you were raised to be.
I think there were soooo many things we could have talked about and I truly believe having convos like these in community is so powerful.
Let us know what shadows of success you have experienced as fellow first gens, les mandamos un abrazo!
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Get to Know Adri: Adriana “Adri” Rodriguez (she/ella) is a queer Salvadoran immigrant, Generational Healing Specialist, and licensed psychotherapist based in California. She came to the U.S. at 16 after a 10 year separation from her parents, an experience that deeply shapes her work with first gen folks, adult children of immigrants, and queer and Latinx communities.
Adri helps people move from survival mode into self trust, boundaries, and relationships that feel like home. She is the host of the podcast Entre Tías y Amiguis, where she shares stories on generational healing, chosen family, and the courage to break cycles, and she brings that same tía energy to her therapy, teaching, and community spaces.
Adri's Services & Socials :
Website: wellnesswithadri.com (http://wellnesswithadri.com/) and www.adrianarodrigueztherapy.com (http://www.adrianarodrigueztherapy.com/)
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/entre-t%C3%ADas-y-amiguis-with-adri-rodriguez/id1768672776
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/adri_rodriguezwellness?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adri_rodriguezwellness/ (https://www.instagram.com/adri_rodriguezwellness/)
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Get to Know Michael: Michael Lemus (He/Him/His) is the Founder and CEO of Reclaiming Your Happiness with Lemus LLC, a dynamic platform dedicated to uplifting voices, reclaiming joy, and helping people align with their truest goals and values.
As a proud bisexual Latino and first-generation college graduate, Michael leads with lived experience, bringing raw honesty and deep heart into every conversation, workshop, and piece of content. His work lives at the intersection of civic engagement, LGBTQ+ empowerment, first-gen narratives, healing, spirituality, and using content creation as a powerful tool for liberation. Michael is also the visionary behind Scholars of Color, a movement that celebrates and elevates the brilliance of scholars of color, carving out space where their voices aren’t just heard, but centered.
With a Bachelor’s in Psychology, a Master’s in Higher Education, and an unshakable mission to help others rise. Michael invites us all to live with joy, self-awareness, and unapologetic purpose!
Michael’s Services & Socials:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arisewithlemus (https://www.tiktok.com/@arisewithlemus%E2%81%A0)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arisewithlemus/ (https://www.instagram.com/arisewithlemus/%E2%81%A0)
Website: https://www.reclaimingyourhappinesswithlemus.com/ (https://www.reclaimingyourhappinesswithlemus.com/)
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https://linktr.ee/firstgenhealing (https://linktr.ee/firstgenhealing)
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Timestamps09:20 — The mixed messages of admiration and criticism23:51 — Questioning the old “North Star” of success28:01 — Being a mirror to others without dimming your own light33:40 — Moving beyond status questions toward joy and connection35:32 — Defining success as ease, peace, and financial stability50:20 — Immigrant pressure, family separation, and the weight of “making it worth it”53:00 — Doing the same things with different motivation
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