In this heartfelt episode, Alex Perry sits down with hislongtime employee turned friend, Antero Rojas, to discuss the immigrant experience in America. From starting work at age 8 in rural Mexico to facing deportation despite having American children, Antero's story highlights both the struggles and triumphs of Latino immigrants. Learn how his unwavering positive attitude, work ethic, and passion for music sustained him through the years of building a better life. This inspiring conversation sheds light on the essential contributions of immigrants to America's economy while celebrating the resilience required to pursue happiness against all odds.
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This season, Alex Perry On Fire is making a monetary contribution to each guest’s charity of choice. Antero’s charity is St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude is a leading pediatric center focused on treating and curing catastrophic childhood diseases, especially cancer. Families never receive a bill for care, and St. Jude shares its research worldwide to help more children survive.
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