Sonder is Sweet
A colorful multi-crepe display from the inside of Tornado Crepe, a dessert shop in Queens. Photo by Giuliana Vallejo.
“If I live in another strange place... maybe in a few days I’m going to get used to it. I think I’m kind of that person.”
By Giuliana Vallejo
Rachel Wu is a dedicated employee at Tornado Crepe in Jackson Heights, Queens. Rachel balances long work hours while pursuing a master’s degree in business and nurturing her dream of opening her own shop. An immigrant from China, Rachel reflects on her experiences of self-sufficiency since childhood and how they shape her journey. This episode highlights her resilience and captures the essence of what it means to be a New Yorker.
Giuliana Vallejo is a senior at Bard High School Early College Queens. She is an active member in her school's student leadership team and Latinx Dance club. When she's not busy with school, internships, or studying, she loves to drink coffee and watch the TV show Smiling Friends.
The Summer Youth Podcast Academy is The Bell’s immersive beginner podcasting workshop for New York City public school students. This year’s academy was made possible by support from the Spotify Studios Union.
