#147 Zaka Presents My Journey Samantha Ramirez Herrera

We’re beyond excited to share our conversation with Samantha Ramirez-Herrera, a talenter filmmaker, advocate, and the founder of OffThaRecord. Sam’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and relentless advocacy. As a former undocumented immigrant, she has dedicated her career to addressing some of today’s most pressing issues such as economic justice, immigration, and reproductive rights

With election season upon us, public discourse around DACA, Dreamers, and immigration are in full swing. Sam’s story brings a deeply personal perspective to these important topics, humanizing the conversation and reminding us of the real lives being impacted.

Sam shares her journey from an undocumented immigrant to a celebrated filmmaker, her challenges as a Latina in a competitive industry, and how she continues to use her platform to uplift the communities she cares most about. Her story is a powerful reminder that anyone can turn adversity into a mission for change.