Welcome to episode 112 of The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants Podcast. I am your host, Heidy De La Cruz, and I am on a mission to change the narrative of immigration one immigrant story at a time!
Milena Portillo shares her journey from Colombia to the United States, where she has built a career as an immigration attorney dedicated to helping others navigate the system she once had to adapt to herself.
In this episode, Milena reflects on her family background in Colombia, her early experiences with cultural adaptation, and the challenges she faced adjusting to a new language, community, and legal system. She opens up about the struggles of reestablishing her law career in the U.S., the hurdles of law school and the bar exam, and how those pivotal moments shaped her resilience and determination.
Milena takes us through her journey from practicing law in Colombia to working as a paralegal, then becoming a licensed immigration attorney in the U.S. She shares how she built her boutique law firm in Orlando and Plant City, Florida, the types of cases she specializes in, and why integrity and community connection are at the heart of her work.
With Love, Heidy
Connect with Milena Portillo:
Website: https://portilloimmigrationlaw.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abogadadeinmigracion1/
You can now become an official supporter of The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants podcast for just $10 a month!
Your support helps cover production costs, ensuring we continue bringing powerful immigrant stories to life. And as a thank you, you'll get exclusive access to:
✨ Behind-the-scenes content
🎙️ Special Q&A sessions with me
🔓 Ad-free episodes!
If this podcast has inspired you, moved you, or made you feel seen, this is your chance to be part of its growth. Your support truly makes a difference!
Sign up now and join our exclusive community on Substack!!! 💛
Check out the full list of different ways you can support the podcast.
*This podcast is sponsored by
For sponsorship opportunities, send an email to Heidy@heidydelacruz.com
Make a one-time donation here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2C3JDALUGTS6E
Looking to start a podcast? I created the perfect podcast course for you! Launch your podcast in 6 weeks or less!! Learn everything from tech, podcast hosting, editing, and more! Find out more information here
And if you refer a client to the course and they sign up, you will receive $50!
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.