Resilience, Hope, and Chasing Dreams at Any Age with Jenisbel Acevedo. Ep. 212

Welcome back to Becoming HER, the space where we celebrate women who rise, rebuild, and keep dreaming no matter the odds.

Today’s guest, Dr. Jenisbel Acevedo, is a doctor, philanthropist, content creator, and mother of two whose story is rooted in courage and hope.

At just nine years old, Jenisbel left Cuba on a handmade raft built by her father — a journey that taught her to face change with faith and to hold onto her dreams through uncertainty. Her new book, Un Barco de Sueños — A Raft of Dreams — captures that same spirit of resilience and reminds us that it’s never too late to chase what calls your heart.

Jenisbel, welcome to Becoming HER.

In this episode…

The power of courage and faith in the face of adversity

How to hold onto your dreams even when the odds feel impossible

What it means to start again — and chase purpose later in life

The story behind Un Barco de Sueños and its message of hope

How the Acevedo Foundation is creating impact and changing lives

Quotes

“The antidote to suffering is service.” - Nikki Spo