Yvonne grew up in a tightly knit Latino community in California before moving to a less culturally familiar Nashville, Tennessee in her adolescence. She found strength and culture in the home with the introduction of a long lost brother and in watching her mother modeling compassion and inclusion. Years later, when forced with a move that would present the same cultural challenges for her daughter, Yvonne decided to follow the lessons of her upbringing and open her doors to bring vulnerable children into her home. 

This episode was hosted by Liz Rebecca Alarcón, it was produced & written by Maribel Quezada Smith, Mark Pagan, & Charlie Garcia. Editing by Charlie Garcia and Mark Pagán.

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