Gabriela & Marbeth
Gabriela's Story
My name is Gabriela, and I am from Zacatecas, Mexico. My mom brought me to Chicago in 2000 when I was 16 years old. I have had different jobs. I worked at a factory, a daycare and cleaning restaurants. Now I have a food stand where I sell diced cactus, fruit and other items.
I am happy living in the United States because I feel welcomed in my community. My children were born here and have grown up here. I am grateful for my health, for each new day, for my children and for my work. My dream for my future would be to buy a house and have my own home. I want to tell those who read my story to be brave and work hard for what they want, because if we work hard, we can achieve success.
En Español
Mi nombre es Gabriela y soy de Zacatecas, México. Mi mamá me trajo a Chicago en 2000 cuando tenía 16 años. He tenido diferentes trabajos, como en una fábrica, en una guardería de niños y limpiando restaurantes. Ahora me dedico a vender nopales picados y fruta. Estoy contenta viviendo en Estados Unidos porque me siento bienvenida en mi comunidad.
Mis hijos nacieron aquí y aquí han crecido. Estoy agradecida por mi salud, por cada nuevo día, por mis hijos y por mi trabajo. Mi sueño en un futuro es ahorrar para comprar una casa y tener un hogar propio. Quisiera decirle a quienes lean mi historia que tengan ánimo y le echen ganas, porque si le echan ganas pueden salir adelante.
Marbeth's Story
My name is Marbeth Barradas, and I am from Michoacán, Mexico. I came to Chicago in 1999, when I was 21 years old. I feel welcomed in my community because in the La Villita neighborhood of Chicago, we are mostly Latino so it feels like being back home. My partner and I own our own restaurant. I am grateful for him, my children, and my parents and for having a house and a job. I dream of being an entrepreneur and of opening another small business in addition to the restaurant. I would like to tell people to believe in themselves and to not let fear stop them from pursuing their dreams. Don't be afraid because you can always do what you set your mind to.
En Español
Mi nombre es Marbeth Barradas y soy de Michoacán, México. Llegué a Chicago en 1999, cuando tenía 21 años. Me siento bienvenida en mi comunidad porque en La Villita de Chicago, somos casi todos Latinos así que es como estar en casa. Mi pareja y yo somos dueños de nuestro propio restaurante. Estoy agradecida por él, mis hijos, mis padres y por tener un techo y un trabajo. Mi sueño es ser microempresaria y tener mi propio negocio, además del restaurante. Me gustaría decirle a la gente que crean en sí mismos y que no los detenga el miedo. No tengan miedo a salir adelante porque uno siempre puede.
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