Couple of Immigrants

Hi guys! Meet our friend Tiffany Kelly. She's the founder and CEO and Curastory. Curastory allows creators to shoot and edit high-quality video, monetize shows, and distribute to all of their video channels, 100% free. Since starting the New York-based company, the former ESPN analyst has raised over $3 million in funding-grabbing the attention from major US investors-and is helping the company st...

Hey guys, meet our friend: Natalie Barbu! Natalie is a Youtuber, Founder of Rella, and Host of The Real Reel. In this conversation we talk about her self-discovery journey going from consulting at Accenture to going full-time as a YouTube creator and eventually starting her own company in the creator economy space. Yes - she does it all. She shows us the importance of trusting your gut and followi...

Hey y'all meet our friends: Sheryl Rubio and Luke Shapiro. Sheryl is a Venezuelan actress, singer, songwriter, content creator and business owner known for her role on Somos tú y yo. Luke is a renowned dentist in New York City. He studied abroad in Madrid, Spain and worked as a Spanish teacher in Seville. Sheryl and Luke met in Miami and got married in 2021. They now live in Manhattan, and in this...

Hey y'all meet our friend: Jerry Lee!  Jerry is the Co-founder and COO of Wonsulting and an ex-Senior Strategy & Operations Manager at Google. After graduating, Jerry was hired as the youngest analyst in his organization by being promoted multiple times in 2 years. He's amassed MILLIONS of followers across LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram. And his work has been featured on Forbes, Newsweek, Bu...

Hey y'all, meet our new friend: Gael Aitor, the creator of the largest teen mental health podcast in the world called Teenager Therapy, based in the US.   Learn about how he started this podcast and movement to talk about and improve mental heath,  and how they even got to interview Prince Harry and Megan Markle. Also in this episode you get to hear more about his upbringing and the decisions that...

Spoiler Alert: SHE SAID YES Hey guys! We got engaged, and in this episode we share they play by play of the proposal day, including David's struggle to get the ring delivered on time! It was a magical day in Prague with family and lots of surprises. WOW! I want to relive this day every day, but for now enjoy the episode! CoI links: our community: https://www.couple.nyc/ Podcast: https://open.spoti...

In this episode David and I delve deep into the fast-paced world of New York City's hustle culture, examining its impact on our daily lives and mental well-being. We unravel the allure and challenges of striving for success in the city that never sleeps. We explore the subtle art of balancing ambition with self-care, shedding light on the importance of prioritizing wellness amidst the constant whi...

**Amada's Solo Episode** In this heartwarming episode, we dive into the captivating world of being the eldest sister in a family. Join us as we explore the unique journey, responsibilities, and joys that come with this role. From forging unbreakable bonds with younger siblings to becoming a source of guidance and support, Amada, takes us through her personal odyssey of being the oldest of 5 sister...

Despite popular belief most people don't reach success overnight. In this episode David talks about his climb to Youtube success. After years of creating content, his youtube channel finally took off this week and it's reaching millions of people. Learn more about his start on youtube, how he remained consistent for 4+ years without any results, and most importantly tips for those that are looking...

In today's episode we get to sit down with the Co-founder of Kairos: Jay Welker. Kairos is a platform helping people take control of their finances and give them confidence in their financial future. Jay is living proof that the American Dream is possible and in this conversation he shares more on the importance of having mentors, perseverance and hard work. From climbing up the corporate ladder a...

**Solo Episode: David Drobik** Join me in this episode as we delve into my journey from Prague to the United States. I share my  experience of immigrating to the U.S., navigating cultural differences, and overcoming the numerous hurdles that arose along the path to obtaining permanent residency. In this episode,  I will offer unique insights into the challenges faced during the immigration process...

In this episode we talk about the top 5 reason why you shouldn't move to the US! From health, to education and lifestyle in general. Embarking on a journey to a new country, particularly the United States, is a life-altering decision that demands careful consideration.   Join us as we explore the multifaceted aspects that shape the American experience, we offer an analysis of the pros and cons, ch...

 In today's episode David and I talk about what is like living in NYC and visiting California after a long time! We were used to the hustle and bustle of New York City, with its towering skyscrapers, yellow taxis, and never-ending energy. But stepping into Danville, a suburban small town in California was like entering a whole new universe. Instead of honking horns and crowded sidewalks, we were g...

Our very first LIVE podcast, recorded on the rooftop of CitizenM Hotel. David and I brought together some incredible people we've met in nyc to talk all things social media and short form videos.  ​This episode is for people and brands looking to leverage TikTok, IG reels, Youtube shorts and FB reels to get in front of MILLIONS of people organically. ​Are you a founder, social media manager or cre...

In today's episode we get to sit down with the one and only Vincent Chan. Vincent is a creator helping millions of people live a wealthier and healthier life. He achieved 300,000+ organic subscribers on YouTube in 17 months, but *wait* he now has over 500,000 people subscribed to his channel and is also the founder of Daily Market Briefs, a media brand with a focus on making financial, and busines...

Couple of Immigrants is more than a weekly show, we're a movement celebrating how powerful it is to live in a country where we there are so many different fabrics but that together make a whole.  My name is Amada and I'm from Guatemala City, Guatemala and David is from Prague, Czech Republic. We have so much more in common that we can even understand! We got so lucky to have met in the U.S and eve...

In this *very personal* episode we talk about our decision to wait until marriage. It has not been an easy one, but it is a choice we have made with careful consideration and shared values. We both believe that being emotionally, mentally, and spiritually ready to become parents is of utmost importance, and we see this choice as an essential step in preparing for that future. For us, the potential...

Culture shock happens to just about everyone visiting a foreign country for the first time. David and I are both immigrants but we still have different experiences navigating through the everyday things that have shocked us the most about living in the US. In this episode we unpack 4 of the things that we have found the most surprising about living in the US. Couple of Immigrants   Podcast: https:...

In this episode we breakdown the 5 easy steps we took to get our podcast from an idea to 30,000 viewers and listeners per episode. You don’t need to be a very technical person, nor do you require a lot of money, to learn how to start a podcast.  This guide will be your A to Z step-by-step walkthrough on how to get started with your first podcast. We’ll cover everything from the very technical to t...

Brett Dashevsky joins us to talk about the creator economy, creating great content, how you can monetize your online presence, getting started as a content creator, building and selling Healthcare Huddle “the morning brew for healthcare”, and currently managing creators at Workweek.  We dive into starting a newsletter from scratch, how to scale your audience and ultimately sell it to a media compa...

We went to Guatemala to meet Amada's family and initially we just thought it would be a fun trip to spend some days away from the NYC winter. It turned out to be an incredible opportunity for us to deepen our relationship in ways we didn't know were possible. We challenged ourselves to do something we've both NEVER done before and it was truly transformative and a bit scary! In this episode we bre...

Entrepreneur, leader, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with an MBA from the Wharton School of Business and an Amazon best seller author. Mona Bijoor is a partner at Kings Circle Capital, an investment firm. She is also the founder of JOOR, the premier online global B2B marketplace for wholesale buying, and the founder of SolTV, a wellness Web3 creator platform. She was recognized by Cr...

In this episode we sit down to answer some of the internet's most burning questions around dating! We get really personal and share more about our own experiences and learning lessons in our own relationship. Don't forget this is advice not instruction so take what serves you but remember that is based on individuals with different values, priorities, goals and more! So let's get to answering thes...

Shannon Almeida is the co-founder and CoCEO of Volv, a new media company " 9-second articles for our smart but chaotically busy generation using ChatGPT."  In this conversation, we spoke about Shannon's journey going from law school to starting an app. Building as a female founder in a male dominated tech space. And even writing such great cold emails that got her a response from Oprah, and amongs...

Andrew Yeung is a Product Lead at Google, startup advisor, community builder, investor, writer and the host of nyc’s most exclusive parties that bring together founders, investors, operators, creators and the tech-curious. In this episode Andrew talks about his journey starting when he was a kid and moving a lot to then settling down in Canada and realizing his dream was to move to New York City o...