We talked about art, memory, and what freedom actually means. About growing up in Cuba, leaving home, and watching familiar patterns appear again. About creativity when fear enters the room. About speaking carefully, and deciding when silence costs more. This conversation touches on photography, exile, and how systems like ICE shape the way people live and speak in the United States today. This was Monica’s first time sharing parts of her story publicly. I’m grateful she trusted me with it. The full conversation is out on YouTube and Spotify NOW. #cuba #communism #iceout #journalism #storytelling