Felipe de Jesus Galván with Galván Produce in Austin Texas

Driving in East Austin, on the side of Pleasant Valley Road, I stumbled upon a fruteria (fruit stand). The owner, Felipe de Jesus Galván is originally from Monclova Coahuila.

I asked him what the fruit stand means to him. Does it have to do the with American dream? Or is it just another job? “It has to do with the American dream” he said. A person who was visiting the stand and listening to our conversation uttered the words “se aburre uno de jalar (one gets tired of working)” referring to the fact that after years of working for a boss, some people decide to start their own businesses.

According to Mr. Galván, a family business is a test to see if God chooses prosperity for the owner. “It's the American dream and we're trying to see what God can provide us” he said.

Felipe de Jesus Galván with Galván Produce in Austin, Texas. November 6, 2014