Voices of the Undocumented: Resilience, Allyship, and Action with Sharet Garcia

Fear, uncertainty, and resilience define the lives of millions living undocumented in the U.S. In this powerful episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast, Dr. Lydia Luna, Ph.D., sits down with Sharet Garcia, founder of UndocuProfessionals, a national community created for and by undocumented individuals across career fields.

Together, they:
-Explore Sharet’s journey as a DACA recipient and entrepreneur.
-Share how UndocuProfessionals provides mentorship, resources, and solidarity.
-Reveal the reality of ICE raids, community trauma, and resilience in action.
-Discuss what real allyship looks like and why it matters now more than ever.

Whether you’re undocumented, an ally, or someone seeking to understand the fight for justice, this conversation will leave you inspired to take action and uplift voices too often left unheard.

Listen now and discover how resilience and community are reshaping what it means to live undocumented in today’s America.

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Connect with Sharet Garcia:
Email: info@undocuprofessionals.net
Website: www.undocuprofessionals.net
Instagram: @undocuprofessionals

Connect with Dr. Lydia Luna, PhD:
Website: www.mooncollectivesanctuary.com
Youtube:    / @mooncollectivesanctuary  
IG: @lydialunaphd & @mooncollectivesanctuary
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mooncollectivesanctuary

Resources: @rootedinresiliencealliance

Chapter Markers:
00:29 Guest Introduction: Sharet Garcia and On UndocuProfessionals
00:46 The Impact of Immigration Policies
03:04 Sharet‘s Personal Journey with DACA
05:27 Challenges Faced by Undocumented Individuals
07:02 Entrepreneurship as a Solution
08:18 The Birth of UndocuProfessionals
09:43 Mentorship and Community Support
18:37 The Role of Allies
26:43 The Importance of Knowing Your Rights
31:02 Witnessing the ICE Raid
31:27 Military Presence and Overreaction
32:46 Documenting the Incident
33:27 Tear Gas and Unnecessary Force
35:31 The Reality of Living in Fear
36:26 Personal Stories and Trauma
38:55 Community Response and Support
46:01 The Need for Policy Changes
48:31 Call to Action and Community Involvement