Meeting With Americans

Jake Strange is an American entrepreneur, real estate investor, and former Hollywood Hills influencer-house resident who opens up about chasing success, status, and identity in modern America. On Meeting With Americans, he talks about growing up around wealth, becoming obsessed with success, and the night he came face to face with every homeowner's nightmare. We talk about: ▪️Growing up privileged...

Nesto Farinas is a Venezuelan immigrant, former tennis player, and acro yoga instructor who moved to the United States to pursue his dream of becoming a professional athlete. On Meeting With Americans, he opens up about failing in tennis, rebuilding his confidence from scratch, and realizing how much of his self-worth was tied to validation from women. We talk about: ▪️Growing up in Venezuela and...

Emily Birmingham is the daughter of a pastor who grew up between the United States, Turkey, and South Korea — surrounded by faith, structure, and strong beliefs about life.  On Meeting With Americans, she opens up about losing her sense of direction in her early twenties, the experiences that shaped her identity, and the moment she was told it was her fault after a sexual assault.  We talk about:...

Valerie Pableo is a Filipino-American nursing student, creative, and hit-and-run survivor who came to the United States as an immigrant child. On Meeting With Americans, she opens up about the DNA test that changed her identity, the car accident that nearly killed her, and the $333,000 hospital bill that followed. We talk about: ▪️Growing up as an immigrant child in America and feeling the pressur...

Karlie Redd is a reality TV star, entrepreneur, and licensed sex therapist best known for her role on Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. On Meeting With Americans, she opens up about the reality behind fame, her public divorce, and why she believes discipline matters more than talent. We talk about: ▪️Why going through a divorce is even harder when everything becomes public ▪️The relationship she thought she...

Ken Yasger is a gay war veteran, recovering alcoholic, and Republican candidate running for Governor of Georgia. On Meeting With Americans , he opens up about the darkest night of his life, his struggle with addiction and mental health, and why he ultimately turned against Donald Trump. We talk about: ▪️The moment Ken nearly ended his life — and what stopped him ▪️Why he criticizes both Democrats...