The Rich Immigrant

Send us Fan Mail We form different friendships in different phases of our lives. From childhood to high school, to college, through our kids, careers and so much more.  A great friendship is a beautiful thing to create, build, and nurture over time. Friendships are some of the most profound relationships of our lives by choice. When it comes to finances, our friendships should also propel us forwa...

Send us Fan Mail In continuing with this season's theme around money and relationships, we're tackling the discussion around lending to family. Many experts say not to mix money and family, but is this practical for most? Especially for immigrant families? Probably not. I share examples for times where I've borrowed from family and I also shared an experience where I had to turn dow...

Send us Fan Mail We are continuing with part 2 of the conversation with Korma & Jonny, picking up on the day they made the last payment on a total of $75k in debt. We talk about: 1. How they celebrated paying off their debt 2. Losing their job 3 months later due to the COVID-19 Pandemic 3. The comparison trap that we fall into all too often 4. Celebrating Milestones on the journey 5. Communica...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the podcasts my very first guests are Korma and Jonny Stuckmayer. They paid off $75k in debt while paying for a wedding and dealing with Korma being unemployed for about half of that journey. They paid off the debt in just under two years! In this first half of the conversation with them, we talk about: 1. The Aha moment of when they decided to attack their debt 2. How bo...

Send us Fan Mail There's a good chance you've heard of a vision board but what about financial vision boards? There's no better time than now to create the financial vision for your life and then identify goals to help you attain that vision. This episode will walk you through: 1. What a financial vision board is 2. Why you need a financial vision board 3. How to create a vision boa...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 of the Rich Immigrant Podcast! We are back with a bang and with a plan to continue to equip 1st and 2nd generation immigrants to thrive.  I’m Dee Olateru, and I’m still your host! The podcast returns next week with an episode everyone needs to listen to right now. Beyond episode 1, this season will cover topics around relationships and money, and yes, I have a...

Send us Fan Mail If you could define an ideal wealthy life, what would that look like? Do you know why you're building wealth? It is the season finale of Season 1 of the Rich Immigrant podcast. We did it! In this episode, we go back to our why and I ask you to define what a rich/wealthy life means for you.  In this episode I break down: 1. Why it is important to build wealth 2. What being wea...

Send us Fan Mail You want to pay off your debt but you don't know where to start? This episode is just for you. In this episode, I share a bit about my debt payoff journey as I share tips to help you come up with a debt payoff plan that works, and that is perfectly suited to you. In this episode I break down: 1. The very first step you need to take - committing to paying off your debt 2. Writ...

Send us Fan Mail We spend so much of our lives at work. We certainly can't have a conversation about living full lives without talking about how we show up at work. In this episode, I break down 5 ways we must show up at work as immigrants 1. Show up with your accent 2. Your work doesn't have a voice, you do. Use it 3. Have the courage to ask for what you want 4. You already stand out, d...

Send us Fan Mail You've checked, you're ready to invest! Congratulations! This episode is just for you. It is the follow up to Season 1 Episode 4: "Are you ready to invest?" Take the next step into investing (don't just keep the money in a savings account), but first, listen to this episode.  In this episode I break down: 1. Paying yourself first 2. When to start investing...

Send us Fan Mail I want to live my best life, but I don't want to be 60 and broke, can you relate? This dilemma is the story of my life as a travel blogger and finance podcaster. Can you do both? Listen in and let's talk about the struggle to enjoy life and work towards financial independence. Hint: it can be done! In this episode I break down: 1. A formula to do both (YOLO + Living BYM...

Send us Fan Mail We need to normalize talking about money by talking about our mistakes, financial wins, investing, salaries, goals, pricing strategies and so much more. As immigrants, women, and people of color, it is so important that we do this! In this episode I break down: 1. Why people hesitate to talk about money 2. Personal examples of my journey with money conversations 3. Why we need to...

Send us Fan Mail Investing is not for everyone but it can be for ANYONE! Yes, even you. In reality, investing is not only for the rich or for those that understand financial jargon but I didn't always know this fact.  The term investing is more intimidating than it is in reality and this episode provides you with the tools to build a healthy foundation as an investor. Are you looking for how...

Send us Fan Mail 2020 is a call to get our coins (finances) in order. What if I told you that this can be a season of massive growth for you? Understandably, it can also be a confusing, scary, and nerve-wracking time for many of us. This episode contains all the financial recommendations you need to consider and put in place right now! In this episode I break down: 1. One thing EVERYONE should be...

Send us Fan Mail COVID-19 may just be the disruptor of our generation! While no one is left unscathed, immigrants are impacted in some unique ways and we talk about that in this episode.  Listen to this episode of The Rich Immigrant for: A few ways that immigrants are impacted by COVID-19 (both financially and otherwise) Steps to take to support immigrants during this season Ideas for immigrants d...

Send us Fan Mail The right money mindset is a foundation for financial independence and so I'm kicking off this podcast by taking care of this first. This podcast will challenge you and how you think about money. Many times we unconsciously inherit mindsets based on our parents' habits, our background, and our personal experiences. Things don't have to remain that way, we don't...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to live your best life as a 1st or 2nd generation immigrant? Then this is the podcast for you! Welcome to the Rich Immigrant Podcast. Host Dee Olateru discusses topic relevant to immigrants all over the world as a 3-time immigrant herself.  We'll have several money conversations, but we'll also talk about everything else in-between as it relates to life as an immig...