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In this episode of the MíraLA Podcast, Arianna sits down with Julie Ear, a content creator, entrepreneur, and single mother born and raised in South Central Los Angeles.
As the daughter of Chinese and Mexican immigrants, Julie shares how her multicultural identity, upbringing, and experiences as a mother have shaped the woman and creator she is today. She also opens up about documenting her parents’ decision to self-deport to Mexico, the viral response to their story, and the important conversations it sparked about immigration and mixed-status families.
Julie reflects on transitioning from running a social media marketing business to becoming a full-time content creator, using her platform to advocate for her community, and finding joy even while confronting difficult realities.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Growing up Chinese and Mexican in South Central Los Angeles
• Building a career as a full-time content creator
• Navigating entrepreneurship and single motherhood
• Her parents’ journey of self-deportation
• The realities faced by mixed-status families
• Using social media for storytelling and advocacy
• Protecting joy while speaking out against injustice
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Credits:
Host: Arianna Lemus
Producer: Nadieme Villar
Intern: Kamryn Dominguez
Editor: Lianna Wainwright
Sponsor: Arres