Did Our Parents Leave Paradise for the American Dream? ft. Sister Analee

Episode 65 comes from Gadiel and Analee's grandparents' home in the Dominican countryside. Growing up Dominican-American, they understood why previous generations moved to the United States in search of greater economic opportunity. But after returning to their family's roots, they're asking a different question: What makes a life “better”? In this episode: • Returning to their grandparents' home in the Dominican Republic • What life in the campo teaches you about being present • Spending entire days at the river with the community • Dominican dating, age gaps and relationships • The American Dream through a Dominican-American perspective • Why their family left the Dominican Republic • Paradise vs. economic opportunity • America's obsession with work and productivity • Escaping the rat race • The disappearance of community in America • How smartphones changed childhood • Social media and the illusion of connection • Phone and algorithm addiction • Growing your own food and living closer to nature • Slowing down and enjoying life • Reconnecting with family, culture and your roots 🎥 Full video on YouTube • Clips on TikTok & IG @GadielDelOrbe📣 New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe & leave a 5★ review!💼 Business / booking: contact@gadieldelorbe.com