In this episode of \u201dAmerican Potential,\u201d Host Jeff Crank welcomes Yoel Diaz Cuni and Mari Daniela Diaz, a couple sharing Yoel\u2019s journey from Cuba to the United States. Yoel\u2019s emotional first experiences in America, from marveling at the abundance in grocery stores to opening his first American paycheck, provide a poignant perspective on the freedoms and opportunities often taken for granted. Mari shares her fascination with remote places, including plans to visit the Pitcairn Islands, contrasting Yoel\u2019s upbringing in a Cuban village without electricity, underscoring the stark contrasts between life in Cuba and the U.S.\n\n\n\nThe couple discusses the challenges of daily life in Cuba, from censorship and scarcity to the government\u2019s strict control over basic necessities like food and electricity. Yoel\u2019s reaction to his first American steak at Texas Roadhouse, a simple pleasure denied in his homeland due to stringent regulations, illustrates the profound appreciation immigrants have for the liberties afforded in the United States.\n\n\n\nThrough Yoel and Mari\u2019s stories, this episode explores the transformative power of freedom and opportunity. It serves as a reminder of the hardships faced by those living under oppressive regimes and the enduring hope and resilience of those who seek a better life in America. Their journey underscores the importance of cherishing and defending the liberties that define the American dream.\n\n\n\nCheck out American Potential here:\xa0https://americanpotential.com\n\n\n\nCheck out our Spanish episodes here:\xa0https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8wSZydeKZ6uOuFlT_1QQ53L7l6AmC83c\n\n\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPotentialPodcast \n\n\n\nInstagram:\xa0https://www.instagram.com/americanpotentialpodcast/\n\n\n\nX:\xa0https://twitter.com/AMPotentialPod