The Migrant Mentor

Victoria Colombato left home at 18. No plan. Just courage. What followed was a decade across 6 continents - leading growth teams at Mercado Libre and MURAL, learning how to build products people genuinely love by understanding not just systems, but people. Then burnout hit. And the version of success she'd built stopped feeling like her own. She tried everything. Therapy. Journaling. Breathwor...

From a shy, bullied kid to finding his voice as a migrant in Australia and amassing millions of views, Shiv’s journey wasn’t built overnight. Arriving as an international student with English as a second language, he struggled with confidence, identity, and belonging. After knocking on 8,000 doors in sales, he learned the real rules of confidence and human connection. In this episode of The Migran...

What if the man washing your dishes today… became the founder of Australia’s most-reviewed Indian restaurant tomorrow? That’s the journey of Dharmesh Rangparia , who arrived in Sydney on a student visa with a borrowed curry recipe and a dishwashing job. Today, he’s the co-founder of Chatkazz - a street food empire with six buzzing locations, 250+ dishes, 40+ chefs, and 28,000+ reviews . Praised by...

From a eureka moment in the lab to pioneering a revolutionary breast cancer detection test, Dr. Dharmica Mistry’s journey is one of science, resilience, and breaking barriers. As a migrant navigating cultural identity and imposter syndrome, she co-founded BCAL Diagnostics, proving that science is about impact. Now a leader in medtech, she’s championing women in STEM and paving the way for future g...

In Episode 7 of The Migrant Mentor , I sit down with my close friend and one of the sharpest minds in finance, Nikhil Sreedhar. Imagine starting with just $3K as a teenager and growing it into a $5M portfolio—that’s Nikhil’s story. From his middle-class roots to becoming an investment powerhouse, Nikhil opens up about his journey, the mentors and life lessons that shaped him, and the financial str...

This isn’t just a story about success —it’s about overcoming self-doubt, embracing diversity, and turning every obstacle into an opportunity. Max’s journey is filled with lessons on perseverance, leadership, and the power of believing in your own potential. In this episode of The Migrant Mentor Podcast , we dive deep into Max’s extraordinary life. Raised across six cities in France, Max’s story is...

In this episode, we sit down with Neil Kulkarni, a once-shy kid from Pune who transformed his life after moving to Australia. Neil's journey is a testament to the power of resilience, mentorship, and the relentless pursuit of success. From navigating the challenges of a new country to overcoming a life-changing injury, Neil has emerged as a confident and ambitious entrepreneur. Join us as we e...

Welcome back to The Migrant Mentor Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to bring you the extraordinary journey of Shani Raja. From his humble beginnings as a trade journalist to becoming a senior editor at the Wall Street Journal, Shani's story is a testament to relentless pursuit and passion. Shani has earned his place as one of the world’s top-ranked writing instructors, empowering countless a...

In Episode 3 of The Migrant Mentor, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Roy Cooke, a Sri Lankan-born entrepreneur who has raised over $100 million in venture capital. Roy’s story is one of resilience, ambition, and remarkable achievement. From winning a scholarship to study in the US and earning an MBA from the prestigious Wharton School, to experiencing the fast-paced world of Wall Street...

Join us in this episode of The Migrant Mentor as we delve into the inspiring journey of Navneesh Garg, CEO and co-founder of Adactin Group. Starting from ground zero in 2010, Navneesh has built an IT empire that now generates $48 million in annual revenue. Navneesh shares his path from a humble garage setup in India to leading a successful IT consulting firm in Australia. With expertise in automat...

Welcome to our debut episode of The Migrant Mentor, where tales of grit, growth, and ambition cross borders. I’m Suraj, and I’m joined by my father, Khimji, whose journey from India to the UK and eventually to Australia embodies resilience and ingenuity. From navigating new cultures to pioneering business ventures, his experiences offer invaluable lessons in adaptation and entrepreneurial spirit....