Your American Dream | Success Stories of Immigrant Women and Women of Color Entrepreneurs

Are you dreaming of starting or growing a business but unsure where to begin? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Melba, Founder of Excelencia Latina and Director of Colorado's only Women's Business Center at Mi Casa Resource Center. Melba specializes in empowering Latina entrepreneurs and women business owners through leadership development, busin...

Are you working hard but still wondering how to build lasting wealth, break financial barriers, and create a legacy for your family? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Dr. Violeta García, Founder and CEO of Ecosistema Design LLC and creator of the 100 Women Millionaires program. Dr. García specializes in helping women of color, entrepreneurs, and...

Are you navigating the complex U.S. immigration system or wondering how to turn your immigration journey into a pathway for success? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Jocabed Botello-Avelar, the Founding and Managing Attorney at Global Immigration Connection, who specializes in U.S. immigration law and employment-based visas. Jocabed shares her j...

Are you struggling to find where you belong while balancing your career ambitions and personal identity? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream Podcast, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Urmi Hossain, a finance professional, author, speaker, and podcast host based in Canada who specializes in finance, leadership, and empowering women through mentorship and storytelling. Urmi shares her...

Are you a skilled professional, entrepreneur, or founder trying to navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Swatilina Barik, immigration attorney, founder of Visa Architect, and creator of TerraBridge AI. Swati shares how strategic storytelling can transform immigration outcomes, helping talented individual...

Are you a high-performing leader who feels overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from your health and purpose while building success? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Dr. Alicia Newsome, an executive advisor, hormone expert, physician, and 3x bestselling author who specializes in helping founders, entrepreneurs, and senior leaders achieve sus...

Are you navigating career change, leadership challenges, or wondering how to thrive in industries traditionally dominated by men? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Ashwini Balasubramanian, Vice President of Research & Development for the Transportation & Energy Business Unit at 3M, author, nonprofit leader, and advocate for women in engin...

Are you thinking about starting a podcast, sharing your story, or building a purpose-driven platform? In this inspiring episode of the Your American Dream Podcast, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Heidy De La Cruz, a podcaster, speaker, podcast launch coach, and host of the award-winning podcast The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants, where immigrants share their inspiring journeys of com...

Are you a high-achieving woman who looks successful on the outside but feels exhausted, unseen, or disconnected on the inside? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream Podcast, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Britney Glass, a Quality of Life Designer, interior designer, and life coach who helps radically ambitious women design lives that feel as good as they look. Britney shares her pe...

Are you struggling to move forward from past pain or wondering if true healing is possible? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Blanca E. Rodriguez, owner and CEO of Wounded Healer, LLC, TEDx speaker, storyteller, educator, licensed massage therapist, canine massage therapist, group fitness instructor, and best-selling co-author. Blanca shares her...

Are you thriving in your career but secretly feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or on the brink of burnout? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Marjorie Jenkins, a Corporate Wellness Strategist, author, and Executive Wellness Coach who specializes in helping high-performing women of color and leadership teams overcome burnout and achieve sustainable s...

Are you navigating change in your life or career and wondering how to stay grounded while building meaningful connections? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Yolanda Reshemah, a strategist, communicator, and advocate for authentic relationships, whose work spans law, strategic communications, and organizational change management. Yolanda shares he...

Are you an immigrant professional struggling to navigate the U.S. licensure process or a working mother trying to balance high-level ambition with family life? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Gloria Kloter, an award-winning architect, founder, and CEO of Glow Architects who specializes in empowering immigrant design professionals and women in l...

Are you struggling to secure funding for your nonprofit or turn bold ideas into real-world impact? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Pradnya Haldipur, a social impact strategist and fundraising expert from Strategy. Creativity. Mentorship. who specializes in transformational fundraising, donor engagement, and revenue growth. Pradnya shares how or...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your business finances or unsure how to take control of your numbers? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Tania Blaize, Founder and CEO of Blaize Accounting Services, who specializes in helping entrepreneurs gain clarity, confidence, and control over their finances. Tania shares how business owners can move from finan...

Are you feeling stuck between the stability of corporate life and the pull to build something of your own? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Luana Mendoza Evans, founder of Thread Studio, a boutique brand strategy and fractional Chief of Staff consultancy that helps entrepreneurs and corporate escapees build brands rooted in clarity and authentic...

Are you searching for deeper connection to your identity, heritage, or personal story? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Marissa Ferola, a Korean adoptee pastry chef and creative storyteller who designs immersive culinary experiences exploring identity, belonging, and Asian-American culture. Marissa shares how she transforms desserts into powerfu...

Are you passionate about mental health equity but wondering how to create real, lasting change in underserved communities? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Gloria Correa, Chief Executive Officer of Creating Change Counseling Center in New Jersey, who specializes in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, community-rooted mental health services....

Are you questioning whether traditional aid systems truly empower the communities they aim to serve? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Parisa Pirooz, founder of Creshendo — a global organization building community-led systems that return power to refugee and migrant communities. Parisa shares her journey of rethinking integration, belonging, and...

Are you navigating complex leadership challenges while trying to stay purpose-driven and human-centered? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Sirisha Swahari, a transformational, multi-hyphenate executive and board leader from CGI who specializes in leading large-scale technology operations at the intersection of innovation, people, and purpose. Sir...

Are you putting yourself out there but still wondering why the visibility isn’t turning into real income? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Carrolee Moore, a Jamaican-born entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of The Podcast Pitching Society, who specializes in helping experts turn strategic visibility into sustainable revenue. Carrolee shares how s...

Are you craving more authenticity, inclusion, and purpose in your work — but unsure how to lead with your whole self? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Terri Huggins Hart, an award-winning journalist, editorial consultant, and advocate whose work lives at the intersection of identity, equity, and joy. Terri shares how storytelling can be a powerf...

Are you struggling to grow your online visibility without sacrificing your values or burning out on “quick-fix” marketing tactics? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Cinthia Pacheco, founder of Digital Bloom IQ, a digital marketing agency that specializes in intentional, values-driven SEO strategies for small and medium-sized businesses. Cinthia s...

Are you a high-achieving leader feeling burned out, overextended, or stuck in constant “doing” mode? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Sharmin Banu, an accomplished Executive Coach with over 25 years of experience across technology, leadership, and executive coaching. After a successful career as a Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft, Sharm...

Are you balancing a demanding career while dreaming of more freedom, flexibility, and financial security? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Vanessa Nelson — a single mom of three, audit assistant at a CPA firm, and global digital entrepreneur who is redefining what success and stability look like for working women. With over a decade of experienc...