We hear words of wisdom from Samantha Zelade, a Latina from Austin, who learned about love and loss through her long distance relationship with a Colombian musician.

Samantha Zelade was born and raised in Austin, Texas. Her mother is from Nuevo León, Mexico so she has spent a lot of time there. She graduated from the University of Texas with a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Latin American studies. She is currently studying Geographic Information Studies. Her hobbies are dancing and playing the accordion with the conjunto ensemble at the University of Texas.