Property of the Revolution: Immigration, Identity & the Power of Storytelling with Ana Hebra Flaster

35min | 12/02/2025

Description

Guest: Ana Hebra Flaster
Episode Theme: Immigrant stories, family legacies, and the bravery it takes to start over.

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Mature Allure, host Sherri O. sits down with award-winning writer Ana Hebra Flaster to explore her family’s refugee journey from Cuba to New Hampshire, the complexities of the U.S. immigration experience, and the emotional legacy carried across generations.

Ana’s memoir, Property of the Revolution, chronicles her family’s abrupt escape from Cuba, the resilience of the women who held everything together, and the brave storytelling tradition that preserved her cultural identity. She shares how trauma, memory, and courage shaped her life’s work—and why understanding immigrant stories matters now more than ever.

Together, Sherri and Ana unpack:

The difference between refugees, immigrants, and migrants
How U.S. political interests shape immigration policies across decades
Why storytelling can be both protective and painful
What Ana wants future generations of Cuban Americans to remember
How her family survived New Hampshire winters with zero snow experience

This honest and deeply human conversation offers context, compassion, and cultural insight—especially at a time when immigration dominates national headlines.

Highlights

1. Refusing Victimhood: “Ponte Guapa—Make Yourself Brave”

2. Immigration Then vs. Now

3. Storytelling as Cultural Survival

Connect with Ana Hebra Flaster

Website: anacubana.com
Newsletter/Blog: CubaCurious (Substack)
Purchase her memoir Property of the Revolution: available via links on her site (Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Simon & Schuster) anacubana.com
Book info: https://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2025/11/20/freedom-flights-cuba-us-immigration-policy-castro-trump-ana-hebra-flaster

Learn more about Sherri O.:

Website: https://matureallure.net/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4matureallure/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mature.allure

Instagram: @mature.allure

Subscribe to the Mature Allure podcast for more inspiring stories and discussions on self-love and empowerment. For feedback, questions, or suggestions for future episodes, reach out to us through our website or social media channels. We’d love to hear from you!

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Mature Allure

At Mature Allure, we believe that age is not a limitation but a celebration of life's unique experiences and perspectives. Our goal is to inspire women over 40 to embrace the beauty, wisdom, and empowerment that comes with age. We share knowledge that encourages healthy aging and self-discovery. Our podcast and blog feature incredible individuals with diverse skills, experiences, stories, and viewpoints, all sharing their journeys and insights; encouraging women to look forward to aging, not fear it.

People who listen to the Mature Allure podcast come for conversations, insight, and community. We inspire women to love themselves at every stage of life and break free from the constraints of ageism. A go-to source for the celebration of life's journey, we're here to help you tap into your "Mature Allure."

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Mature Allure

At Mature Allure, we believe that age is not a limitation but a celebration of life's unique experiences and perspectives. Our goal is to inspire women over 40 to embrace the beauty, wisdom, and empowerment that comes with age. We share knowledge that encourages healthy aging and self-discovery. Our podcast and blog feature incredible individuals with diverse skills, experiences, stories, and viewpoints, all sharing their journeys and insights; encouraging women to look forward to aging, not fear it.

People who listen to the Mature Allure podcast come for conversations, insight, and community. We inspire women to love themselves at every stage of life and break free from the constraints of ageism. A go-to source for the celebration of life's journey, we're here to help you tap into your "Mature Allure."

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

Guest: Ana Hebra Flaster
Episode Theme: Immigrant stories, family legacies, and the bravery it takes to start over.

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Mature Allure, host Sherri O. sits down with award-winning writer Ana Hebra Flaster to explore her family’s refugee journey from Cuba to New Hampshire, the complexities of the U.S. immigration experience, and the emotional legacy carried across generations.

Ana’s memoir, Property of the Revolution, chronicles her family’s abrupt escape from Cuba, the resilience of the women who held everything together, and the brave storytelling tradition that preserved her cultural identity. She shares how trauma, memory, and courage shaped her life’s work—and why understanding immigrant stories matters now more than ever.

Together, Sherri and Ana unpack:

The difference between refugees, immigrants, and migrants
How U.S. political interests shape immigration policies across decades
Why storytelling can be both protective and painful
What Ana wants future generations of Cuban Americans to remember
How her family survived New Hampshire winters with zero snow experience

This honest and deeply human conversation offers context, compassion, and cultural insight—especially at a time when immigration dominates national headlines.

Highlights

1. Refusing Victimhood: “Ponte Guapa—Make Yourself Brave”

2. Immigration Then vs. Now

3. Storytelling as Cultural Survival

Connect with Ana Hebra Flaster

Website: anacubana.com
Newsletter/Blog: CubaCurious (Substack)
Purchase her memoir Property of the Revolution: available via links on her site (Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Simon & Schuster) anacubana.com
Book info: https://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2025/11/20/freedom-flights-cuba-us-immigration-policy-castro-trump-ana-hebra-flaster

Learn more about Sherri O.:

Website: https://matureallure.net/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4matureallure/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mature.allure

Instagram: @mature.allure

Subscribe to the Mature Allure podcast for more inspiring stories and discussions on self-love and empowerment. For feedback, questions, or suggestions for future episodes, reach out to us through our website or social media channels. We’d love to hear from you!

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Mature Allure

At Mature Allure, we believe that age is not a limitation but a celebration of life's unique experiences and perspectives. Our goal is to inspire women over 40 to embrace the beauty, wisdom, and empowerment that comes with age. We share knowledge that encourages healthy aging and self-discovery. Our podcast and blog feature incredible individuals with diverse skills, experiences, stories, and viewpoints, all sharing their journeys and insights; encouraging women to look forward to aging, not fear it.

People who listen to the Mature Allure podcast come for conversations, insight, and community. We inspire women to love themselves at every stage of life and break free from the constraints of ageism. A go-to source for the celebration of life's journey, we're here to help you tap into your "Mature Allure."

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Mature Allure

At Mature Allure, we believe that age is not a limitation but a celebration of life's unique experiences and perspectives. Our goal is to inspire women over 40 to embrace the beauty, wisdom, and empowerment that comes with age. We share knowledge that encourages healthy aging and self-discovery. Our podcast and blog feature incredible individuals with diverse skills, experiences, stories, and viewpoints, all sharing their journeys and insights; encouraging women to look forward to aging, not fear it.

People who listen to the Mature Allure podcast come for conversations, insight, and community. We inspire women to love themselves at every stage of life and break free from the constraints of ageism. A go-to source for the celebration of life's journey, we're here to help you tap into your "Mature Allure."

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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