HeyJaredUndocuStartup™ with Juan Maya Hernandez
Overcoming epilepsy & obstacles as an undocumented/DACA immigrant, I launched my first business at 19 (without DACA) and scaled it to fund my UCLA studies.
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STOP Believing YOU HAVE NO OPTIONS Because You’re Undocumented | Ep 149 (opens the original)
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REPOST: In this episode, I break down five things that can hold us back as undocumented students: doubting ourselves, not knowing what’s legally possible, staying silent, getting trapped in survival mode, and feeling like we’re alone. I share parts of my own journey—from taking an $11-an-hour under-the-table restaurant job because I thought that was one of my only options, to navigating UCLA, asking for help, finding resources, and eventually building UndocuStartup™. One of the biggest lessons I
UndocuStartup Weekly #35: Lessons from UndocuStartup Week | Ep 148 (opens the original)
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In this episode, I break down eight lessons from running UndocuStartup™ Week, a free seven-day entrepreneurship program designed to make entrepreneurship more accessible to undocumented students across the U.S. After receiving 55+ applications with only one month of marketing, I’m reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and what needs to change. I share why stronger systems and follow-up matter, why future cohorts may need a more selective application process, what getting zero sponsors taught m
I Wanted to End My Life: A Story I Never Shared | Ep 147 (opens the original)
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In this episode, Juan Maya Hernandez joins Beatriz from the Sin Papeles Podcast to share the deeply personal journey that shaped his mission to empower undocumented students through entrepreneurship. From surviving childhood bullying, depression, and the challenges of growing up undocumented, to navigating UCLA on academic probation and eventually founding UndocuStartup™, Juan reflects on the mentors, community, and resilience that helped him persevere. He also shares why entrepreneurship became
UndocuStartup Weekly #34: The Marketing Playbook Behind UndocuStartup | Ep 146 (opens the original)
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In this episode, Juan Maya Hernandez shares the biggest marketing lessons he's learned while building UndocuStartup™ from an idea into the leading entrepreneurship program for undocumented students. From choosing the right name and crafting a compelling message to earning trust, building community, and pricing your services, this episode breaks down the principles that have shaped UndocuStartup's growth. Whether you're launching your first business or looking to strengthen your brand, these prac
UndocuStartup Weekly #33: Announcing One-on-One Coaching | Ep 145 (opens the original)
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📆 Ready to take the next step?Book a FREE 15-minute coaching call: https://calendly.com/jmayahern/15min-coach In this episode, Juan Maya Hernandez announces the launch of the very first UndocuStartup™ one-on-one coaching program. After helping more than 400 undocumented students nationwide build businesses, Juan shares why he's expanding into personalized coaching and how the new 12-month program is designed to help founders turn an idea into a legally established business with paying clients.
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