Emo Brown: The Interviews: Marcela Miranda-Caballero

About This Episode

This week, we sit down with Marcela Miranda-Caballero—DACA recipient, political strategist, and founder of MMC Strategies. From overcoming obstacles to reshaping local politics in the South Bay, Marcela shares her journey of turning struggle into strategy and impact.

In this episode:

From Dreamer to Doer – Marcela opens up about her journey as a DACA recipient, the challenges of navigating education and career opportunities, and how she turned obstacles into motivation.
Politics with Purpose – A behind-the-scenes look at her work managing campaigns, fighting for change, and what it really takes to influence local elections.
Border Life & Identity – Growing up in San Diego as a Mexican-American, Marcela reflects on the unique challenges and privileges of being part of a border community.
Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges – How mentorship, resilience, and community shaped her success—and why she’s paying it forward.

Real change, powered by community, corazón, and hustle. Tap in!

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