Introducing the Dobladillo sisters

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Whitney and Samantha Dobladillo, the duo behind Peruvian Sisters, launched their storytelling platform in 2020 to connect with others navigating the complexities of being Peruvian American. Growing up in mostly white schools on Long Island, they often felt out of place, especially when classmates stared at their home-packed lunches like caldo de gallina.

In this episode, the sisters reflect on those early experiences of othering, the online and in-person community they’ve built around the message “I am Peruvian enough,” and how their bond as siblings, and their mom’s encouragement, has fueled their work.

Read more: https://epicenter-nyc.com/being-peruvian-enough-with-your-sisters/

Follow on Instagram at @peruviansisters and on TikTok at @peruviansisters_ 

Whitney and Samantha Dobladillo, the duo behind Peruvian Sisters, launched their storytelling platform in 2020 to connect with others navigating the complexities of being Peruvian American. Growing up in mostly white schools on Long Island, they often felt out of place, especially when classmates stared at their home-packed lunches like caldo de gallina.
In this episode, the sisters reflect on those early experiences of othering, the online and in-person community they&rsquo;ve built around the message &ldquo;I am Peruvian enough,&rdquo; and how their bond as siblings, and their mom&rsquo;s encouragement, has fueled their work.
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://epicenter-nyc.com/being-peruvian-enough-with-your-sisters/">https://epicenter-nyc.com/being-peruvian-enough-with-your-sisters/</a>
Follow on Instagram at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/peruviansisters/">@peruviansisters</a>&nbsp;and on TikTok at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@peruviansisters_">@peruviansisters_</a>&nbsp;

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Production: https://www.pirateaudio.co/ 

Powered by Epicenter NYC, Making It Here shares the real stories behind entrepreneurs, artists, creators, and business leaders forging their own path. In each episode we&rsquo;ll explore the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned that will inspire you and even help shape your own journey. You&rsquo;ll hear from a diverse range of voices&mdash;those shaping the future through resilience, creativity, and grit&ndash;&ndash;who are Making It Here. For more stories like this visit us at <a href="https://epicenter-nyc.com/">https://epicenter-nyc.com/</a>.
Production: <a href="https://www.pirateaudio.co/">https://www.pirateaudio.co/</a>&nbsp;

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