As a part of Financial Literacy Month, Dramos is joined by Dr. Paul Rivera—co-founder of BeActChange and a man whose journey spans academia, diplomacy, international economics, and strategic coaching. We dive into the harsh realities behind the so-called “American Dream,” especially for Latinos. From financial stress to mental health struggles, we unpack the hidden costs of chasing success in the U.S. and explore whether it’s all even worth it. Dr. Rivera shares his perspective as someone who left the U.S. to start a new life in the Dominican Republic with his family, offering a fresh lens on what real success can look like when you step outside the box and reject the hustle-at-all-costs mindset.

<p>As a part of Financial Literacy Month, Dramos is joined by Dr. Paul Rivera&mdash;co-founder of BeActChange and a man whose journey spans academia, diplomacy, international economics, and strategic coaching. We dive into the harsh realities behind the so-called &ldquo;American Dream,&rdquo; especially for Latinos. From financial stress to mental health struggles, we unpack the hidden costs of chasing success in the U.S. and explore whether it&rsquo;s all even worth it. Dr. Rivera shares his perspective as someone who left the U.S. to start a new life in the Dominican Republic with his family, offering a fresh lens on what real success can look like when you step outside the box and reject the hustle-at-all-costs mindset.</p>

“Life As A Gringo” is a podcast from Z100 On-Air Personality, Dramos. The show represents the voices of American-born Latinos who live their lives existing in a gray area. Those who are looked at as a gringo or “too white” by their family back in their native land, but were constantly reminded that their house smelled different or their parents music was “weird” by the people they grew up with. This is life as seen through our eyes.

“...one feels at home in both places, yet at home in neither place”
- Ed Morales

Life as a Gringo

“Life As A Gringo” is a podcast from Z100 On-Air Personality, Dramos. The show represents the voices of American-born Latinos who live their lives existing in a gray area. Those who are looked at as a gringo or “too white” by their family back in their native land, but were constantly reminded that their house smelled different or their parents music was “weird” by the people they grew up with. This is life as seen through our eyes.

“...one feels at home in both places, yet at home in neither place”
- Ed Morales

Gringo's Guide To: Thinking Beyond The American Dream

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