The American Dream Podcast

Join us on the latest episode of 'The American Dream' podcast as we delve into the inspiring story of Belen (Aby) Houghton, a resilient individual who embarked on a transformative journey from Mexico to the United States in pursuit of the American Dream. Through candid conversations, Belen shares her challenges, triumphs, and the unique perspectives that shape their pursuit of success in a new lan...

In this episode of the American Dream podcast, we sit down with Afruzbek Numonov, a native of Uzbekistan, to explore his unique journey to achieving the American Dream. From their upbringing in Uzbekistan to their migration to the United States, Afruz shares personal anecdotes, cultural insights, and the challenges they faced along the way. Join us as we delve into the triumphs and tribulations of...

Welcome to a special episode of our podcast, where we explore the remarkable journey of Luis Carlos from Venezuela to the United States in pursuit of the American Dream. Join us as we uncover the unique experiences and challenges faced by Luis, offering a glimpse into the resilience and determination of those who dare to chase their dreams across borders.

Embark on an enriching journey with us on The American Dream Podcast as we sit down with Thatiana Zukas, a remarkable individual hailing from Brazil. In this compelling interview, Thatiana shares her captivating story of resilience, ambition, and the pursuit of the American Dream. From her roots in Brazil to her experiences in the United States, Thatiana offers profound insights into the challenge...

In this electrifying episode of the "American Dream" podcast, we embark on a journey that transcends borders and hurdles, as our special guest from Honduras shares her captivating tale of resilience and ambition. Join us as we delve into the life-changing narrative of someone who dared to dream beyond the confines of their homeland, navigating challenges and seizing opportunities in pursuit of a b...

Get ready for an exhilarating journey through the heart of the American Dream! 🎙️✨ In our upcoming season of "The American Dream Podcast," we explore inspiring stories of resilience, success, and the pursuit of happiness. Join us as we sit down with extraordinary individuals who have overcome challenges, achieved their dreams, and embody the spirit of the American Dream. From entrepreneurs and in...

Welcome back to the last episode of American Dream Podcast season 3! This episode is focused on the contrast between American people with different financial backgrounds and lifestyles. Real estate is one of the most popular ways of passive investing. Sam Coryell and Carol Carnes are the owners of TLC Properties that started their investing journey back in the 80s. They currently own properties in...

Owning your own business is the American Dream of many immigrants and a dream of many Americans. Coming up with a successful idea, creating a business plan, and making it profitable are challenging, and not everyone wants to take the risk. Kaitlin is a local entrepreneur that owns and co-owns a lot of different businesses - 417PedalTours, Pappos Pizza, and Kait's Cukes. The new business that she r...

"The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says that everyone in the United States has the right to practice his or her own religion, or no religion at all." Adam DeVizia and Linden Richards are both followers of their religious rights protected by the U.S Constitution. Adam is a Christian Executive Pastor at the Connect Church and Linden is a member of The Satanic Temple. Although they both ha...

"We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal." Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776 For this episode of The American Dream Podcast we are talking politics. Charles Taylor and Eric Burlison are on the opposite sides of the political views. While they might disagree on how the government should look like they're both want the same thing for their country - freedom. W...

Welcome back to the American Dream Podcast! This week I sat down and talked to a former inmate, and now a church pastor- John Stroup, and a Dallas County prosecutor- Jonathan Barker. Coming from different background and experiencing the life on the opposite ends of the law, John and Jonathan still believe in the American Dream. What is their American Dream and how well do they know about their ori...

“Almost always the creative, dedicated minority has made the world better. ” ― Martin Luther King Jr. Paige Lorenzo is a third generation immigrant. Both of her grandparents are from different countries and she is one of the few people on my podcast that actually knows about where her origin family comes from. Terrell Dawson is on the opposite end of that. His family history was erased and he stil...

Freedom attracts every immigrant that is moving to the United States. Being able to be yourself and express your sexuality freely is an American Dream of many people from all over the world. Amber Dlugosh and Dakota Jones are members of the LGBTQ+ community. Coming from different families and backgrounds both Amber and Dakota did not come out until a very mature age. What were their early coming-o...

“Music is the universal language of mankind.” ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Dallas Jones and Parker McCollum are country music artists with years of experience in the industry. Dallas is a very well known musician in the 417 community, he is constantly on demand for a variety of events and his American Dream right now is to be a home owner. Parker's music career has taken a different route. After r...

We are kicking off the third season of the American Dream Podcast! This week I spoke with a Baby Boomer - Virginia Kelley and a Gen Zer - Jayden Tiko. Virginia dreams about using her passport one day to see the world, while Jayden became social media famous at the age of 14 and constantly gets to travel. How do different generations in the United States view the concept of the American Dream? How...

We are kicking off the THIRD SEASON of The American Dream Podcast! This time I am interviewing Americans with completely different political, financial and social backgrounds to hear their opinions of the concept of the American Dream. How is American dream of a Gen Zer different from an American dream of Baby Boomer? What do Republicans think of it compared to Democrats? Would an American Dream o...

For the very last episode of the season, I choose to interview a Taiwanese citizen Erin Heschong. Erin moved to the United States at 27 and never had a specific American Dream. However, she always had a long-term goal, "I want to take care of my little girl inside of myself". Tune in as we discuss the concept of the American Dream from a Taiwanese perspective, what shocked Erin the most, and if sh...

This week I interviewed the owners of the Jerk Spot restaurant in Branson- Cavene Crosdale and Craig Morris. Both of them were born and raised in Jamaica but decided to go after the American dream and moved here about 10 years ago. Learning their immigration story was very inspirational and educational and I hope you will enjoy learning about them as much as I did!

Welcome back! My next guest is a Kazakhstan citizen - Baurjan Amangerov. Born in a small town where you can have electricity on for only a few hours, once at night, Baurjan made a wish while laying under the stars. "I wanted to move to America, be with an American woman, and have an American car", little did he know that his dream was meant to come true. He is now a father, a self-made man, and ow...

This week I interviewed Lisbeth Ramirez. Being born in Venezuela, all Lisbeth ever dreamed of was safety for her and her family. She came to America with a "dream of peace" and is now living it. What was it like growing up/ living in Venezuela? What was her immigration journey like? And finally, what does she miss about Venezuela the most? Find out now by listening!

Welcome back! This week, I'm in a studio with a very exciting guest from Zimbabwe - Alex Green! Alex was born and raised in Africa and moved to America with his traveler's visa. Alex had a pretty successful path here in the States and is living his American Dream. But what was the hardest part about leaving Zimbabwe? What surprised him the most when he moved here? And finally, what advice does he...

This week I got to interview my high school friend Laura Rubio. Laura was born in Mexico where she lived with her mom and siblings while her dad was living in the U.S. More than anything they wanted to unite as a family but that didn't come easily... In our interview, she shared her immigration journey challenges, the process of adaptation as a child, and her thoughts on the concept of the America...

Welcome back! This time I am joined in the studio with John Tsahiridis. John was born here in the States but moved to Greece when he was 1 month old. He lived there long enough to get to know Greece and its culture which inspired him to open a restaurant when he moved back. John Tsahiridis owns "Greek Belly" here in Springfield and has a very interesting opinion on the concept of the American Drea...

The First Amendment and Freedom of Religion is the American Dream for a lot of immigrants. However, that seems not to be the case for Czechs. Even though the Czech Republic has a lot of religious imagery, most Czechs are atheists. This is a huge contrast to the U.S, where most Americans claim to be Christian. So what motivates Czechs to immigrate to the U.S? Find out now by listening as I sit down...

My first guest for this season is going to be Shanil Patel, a businessman from India. Shanil moved to the United States around the same age I did and has achieved a lot in this country. He owns multiple hotels, houses, and apartments but did he reach his American Dream? Being the second-largest immigrant group in the United States, how do Indian immigrants look at this concept? Find out now by lis...