'Si Se Puede Mija': The Language Of Our Legacies
Tue Feb 03 2026
We often think of legacy as something left behind in a dusty will or a bank account after we're gone. But what if your legacy is actually a "compact package" of history and faith passed down through the very phrases your parents whispered in your ear?
For many of us, navigating the "first-gen tightrope" means balancing individual success with the deep-seated cultural weight of familismo, the loyalty we feel toward those who sacrificed for us to be in the room.
Today, we are joined by Yurisa Garcia, a high school counselor and the founder of the Si Se Puede Scholarship. Yurisa took her father's mantra and turned it into a financial lifeline for students in the Rio Grande Valley, proving that leadership isn't just about climbing the ladder, it's about throwing a rope back down.
In this episode, you will learn how to identify your "received gifts," recognize the friction points in your own community, and design a "catalytic intervention" that creates a lasting impact without needing a million-dollar checkbook.
Amiga, your legacy isn't waiting for you at the finish line. It's in the "Si se puede" you whisper to yourself today and the door you hold open for the woman coming up behind you. You are already a leader, now go translate that wisdom into action.
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We often think of legacy as something left behind in a dusty will or a bank account after we're gone. But what if your legacy is actually a "compact package" of history and faith passed down through the very phrases your parents whispered in your ear? For many of us, navigating the "first-gen tightrope" means balancing individual success with the deep-seated cultural weight of familismo, the loyalty we feel toward those who sacrificed for us to be in the room. Today, we are joined by Yurisa Garcia, a high school counselor and the founder of the Si Se Puede Scholarship. Yurisa took her father's mantra and turned it into a financial lifeline for students in the Rio Grande Valley, proving that leadership isn't just about climbing the ladder, it's about throwing a rope back down. In this episode, you will learn how to identify your "received gifts," recognize the friction points in your own community, and design a "catalytic intervention" that creates a lasting impact without needing a million-dollar checkbook. Amiga, your legacy isn't waiting for you at the finish line. It's in the "Si se puede" you whisper to yourself today and the door you hold open for the woman coming up behind you. You are already a leader, now go translate that wisdom into action.