"I lived in a shelter, but I never stopped believing": The message of a Cuban woman who started her business in Germany



A Cuban woman in Germany is moving people on TikTok by sharing her story of overcoming challenges; after living in a shelter, she started her manicure business. Her efforts inspire the Cuban community in exile.

Cuban in GermanyPhoto © @cubana_enalemania / TikTok

A young Cuban resident in Germany has moved thousands of TikTok users by sharing her story of overcoming challenges, after successfully moving out of a shelter and starting her own home-based manicure business.

"Just a month ago, I managed to move after having lived in a shelter, and today, between working in a store and cleaning on the weekends, I'm still pushing towards my true dream of becoming a professional manicurist," shared the user @cubana_enalemania in her viral video.

The young woman explained that she started with the bare minimum, but with great determination: "I began at home, with a small table and a lot of enthusiasm. It’s small, but it’s the beginning of something I know will be great. And you? What dream are you pursuing right now?"

Her message of hope and determination has sparked a wave of support on social media, where hundreds of Cubans in exile have resonated with her story and praised her for her perseverance.

"What pride it is to see a Cuban succeed in another country," "You are an inspiration for many of us starting from scratch," were some of the comments the video received, which has already amassed thousands of views.

The story of this young woman encapsulates the sacrifice and determination of many Cuban immigrants who, far from their homeland, fight every day to build a decent life and achieve their dreams through hard work and faith.

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Yare Grau

Originally from Cuba, but living in Spain. I studied Social Communication at the University of Havana and later graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Valencia. I am currently part of the CiberCuba team as an editor in the Entertainment section.