In this episode, Tyler talks with Paul Rivera, a dynamic force for change, with a multifaceted career spanning academia, diplomacy, and international economics. Paul takes us into the deeply ingrained societal and cultural narratives that shape our perceptions of success, identity, and fulfillment. Drawing from his rich background and year of experience, Paul shares personal stories and insights that illuminate the struggles and triumphs of experiencing first hand the complexities of identity and purpose in a multicultural context. This conversation is not just about understanding the challenges; it's about finding the courage to pursue a life aligned with one's true purpose, breaking free from the constraints of outdated expectations, and inspiring a movement towards genuine self-actualization and societal change. Connect with Paul: Creating Your Limitless Life https://beactchange.com/  https://www.instagram.com/be.act.change  Impact Driven Leader: Impact Driven Leader Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@impactdrivenleader  https://www.instagram.com/impactdrivenleader/  Tyler is on: https://www.tylerdickerhoof.com/  https://www.facebook.com/tyler.dickerhoof.3  https://www.instagram.com/tyler_dickerhoof/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-dickerhoof-1960351b  Episode Highlights 00:00 Intro 02:21 Broken promises of the American dream 06:01 The let down of the American dream causes emotional damage 09:45 Oppression of immigrants is still present today 12:08 The struggles of Latino kids in schools 18:38 The Latino community is a huge community 19:16 You are meant to become so much more 23:16 The message that resonated with a lot of people 26:05 How do you disentangle yourself from your core assumptions? 29:14 How Latinos identify themselves as 34:00 The fundamental identity piece in the community 36:58 The culture of low trust 41:18 You are the source of your own power 45:20 Giving others the opportunity to change their fate  47:16 Where can you find Paul? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices