Welcome to episode 120 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!

Lonnie Mitchell shares her journey from Ireland to the United States, where her family moved in search of better economic opportunities after winning the green card lottery. Today, Lonnie is a life coach who helps women in entrepreneurship and motherhood find inner peace, confidence, and authenticity through self-development and healing.

In this episode, Lonnie reflects on her family’s immigration story, from their early years adapting to American culture to maintaining their strong Irish roots. She opens up about the cultural shocks her family faced, including differences in education, communication styles, and social expectations. Lonnie also shares heartfelt memories of her father, whose hard work and resilience deeply shaped her values and purpose.

Lonnie takes us through her personal healing journey following her father’s passing—a pivotal time that led her to discover her true calling as a life coach. She describes her transition from working as a business analyst to creating Weightless Warrior, a podcast and platform dedicated to helping women release emotional burdens, embrace self-love, and live with purpose.

To Lonnie, the American Dream means having the opportunity to pursue your dreams—both personal and professional—and to create a life rooted in freedom, growth, and authenticity.

With Love, Heidy

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