Jun 09 2023 35 mins
In this captivating episode, we had the privilege of interviewing Silvia Benun, a resilient Cuban refugee who overcame tremendous obstacles to create a new life in the United States. Silvia takes us on a deeply personal journey as she recounts her family's harrowing escape from Cuba at the tender age of 6 and the challenges they faced upon arriving in a new country without knowing the language. With heartfelt honesty, she shares her experiences as a mother, shedding light on the difficulties and profound joys that come with raising a family. Join us as we explore Silvia's inspiring story of resilience, cultural adaptation, and the transformative power of love and determination.
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01:14 Intro to Silvia
01:44 What Is your Definition of Success?
02:57 Her Childhood as she grew up in Cuba
05:47 What do you remember about communism taking over as a young girl?
06:46 How did you parents chose to flee Cuba?
09:02 Arriving to the US from Cuba
09:51 Were you ready to be a mother?
11:01 Who was the most difficult child?
11:12 What is something, when it came to motherhood, that no-one could have prepared you for?
11:39 What were you doing before you had kids?
13:02 What do you think you learned about yourself from being a parent?
14:06 What would your 3 biggest tips to future parents or mothers be?
15:19 Why bring your kids on vacations?
17:10 Continuing the story of Silvia arriving to the US from Cuba
20:51 Did you start working at a younger age?
22:14 Did you find your passion before you had kids?
24:01 Why and when did you decide to go back to work after having kids?
29:06 How was creating your own business easier or harder than you expected?
31:28 Are you satisfied with where your business is at?
33:07 What do you need to work on to grow your business?
33:28 What is your greatest success in life so far?
34:02 Word Association
34:51 Closing
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