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

Are you curious about what it takes to build inclusive leadership on a global stage—and why representation truly matters in today’s interconnected world? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Carolina Guardiola Romo, CEO of the We Are All Human Foundation, a global nonprofit advancing Hispanic visibility, belonging, and leadership across business, cu...

Is your website attracting visitors—but not converting them into clients? In this episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Ari Krzyzek, CEO and Head of Strategy at Chykalophia, an award-winning website design and brand strategy agency that helps businesses turn their online presence into a high-converting platform for growth. With over 14 years of experience and more tha...

Are you successful on paper but still questioning what “enough” really means? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Sophia Toh, a CFO turned executive coach, leadership trainer, keynote speaker, and author. With decades of experience in corporate finance and global leadership at companies like Procter and Gamble and Kraft Heinz, Sophia shares her jou...

Are you feeling overwhelmed in your business, unsure where to focus, or stuck in constant catch-up mode? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Andrea Schulze Ingram, a strategic business consultant and clarity-driven planning expert who helps entrepreneurs cut through the chaos and build intentional, sustainable systems. Andrea shares how her Strateg...

Are you struggling to understand your relationship with money — or wondering why financial conversations feel so uncomfortable? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Dr. Darla Bishop, a financial wellness educator and founder of My FinanSIS. Darla specializes in helping people rethink money, energy, and the currencies we use to build a meaningful lif...

  Are you curious what it really takes to build a creative career across borders and cultures? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Himgauri, a dynamic graphic designer and visual strategist whose journey spans continents, creativity, and courage. Based in the United States and formerly rooted in the UAE, Himgauri specializes in interactive visuals,...

Are you a creative who’s been wondering how to break into the film industry — or whether inclusive storytelling can actually thrive in Hollywood? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Kendall Fletcher, an independent film and television producer with credits at SNL, FX, ABC, Hillman Grad, and multiple award-winning festival projects. Kendall shares h...

Are you a woman trying to find your purpose while navigating your career and faith journey? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Destiny Pierre, a digital marketer, strategist, and storyteller who helps women use social media with purpose, confidence, and faith. Destiny shares how she bridges faith and marketing to build impactful personal brands, c...

Are you striving for financial success but still feeling stress, fear, or confusion around money? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Leisa Peterson — a money coach, wealth strategist, and bestselling author of The Mindful Millionaire and The Money Catalyst. Leisa reveals how integrating emotional intelligence, spiritual alignment, and smart strate...

Are you passionate about representation, storytelling, and cultural transformation, but not sure where to begin? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Monica O. Montgomery, MA, a renowned cultural thought leader, curator, educator, and community engagement strategist shaping the future of public history, arts, and culture. With over 20 years of exper...

Are you striving to lead with authenticity while creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Michal Tapia, a bilingual Latina consultant, coach, and facilitator with over 20 years of experience across nonprofit, healthcare, and corporate sectors. As the founder of M. Tapia Consulting and creator of...

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to achieve the American dream — not just on paper, but in purpose? In this special episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings steps into the guest chair to share her powerful 10-year U.S. citizenship journey — a story of faith, resilience, and perseverance. Joined by interviewer Laura Kimball, podcast editor and founder of By the Lake VA, Anish...

🎙 NEW EPISODE LIVE! 🌟 From Systems Engineer to Leadership Strategist: Sairan Aqrawi on Reinvention, Resilience, and the American Dream Meet Sairan Aqrawi—an accomplished engineer, international transition coach, and business strategist who transforms complexity into clarity. In this episode of Your American Dream with Anisha: ⚙️ How Sairan blended engineering excellence with leadership developmen...

Are you struggling with confidence in your wardrobe or feeling like your style no longer reflects who you are? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Jaspreet “Jazz” Oberoi, a Certified Image Consultant, Color Analyst, and immigrant entrepreneur who helps women transform their wardrobes and rediscover confidence through personal style. Jazz shares her...

Are you searching for natural ways to restore balance and reconnect with traditional wisdom? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Khulan Enkhtaivan, a U.S.–certified nutritionist, Ayurvedic practitioner, and founder of Amu Nutrition. What started as Khulan’s search for healing solutions for her daughter has grown into a global mission—helping thousa...

Are you considering a career change or dreaming of pursuing your creative passions later in life? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Maria Imbalzano, an award-winning contemporary romance author who transformed her career from divorce lawyer to bestselling novelist. Maria shares her journey of discovering a love for storytelling after years in the...

Have you ever achieved career success but still felt like you didn’t belong? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Constance Howard, a four-time Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist turned transformational executive coach. After spending over 40 years in television news, Constance reveals how she went from feeling voiceless despite professional su...

Are you thriving professionally but feeling disconnected, exhausted, or unfulfilled? In this transformative episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Marina Zakharova, an ICF-certified professional coach (PCC) from Toronto who specializes in helping high-achieving professionals reconnect with themselves without burning out. Marina shares her unique approach to guiding suc...

In this episode of Your American Dream, get ready to be inspired by the story of Vicki Wright Hamilton - a 40-year corporate technology veteran turned multi-faceted entrepreneur whose journey is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and purpose-led leadership. After facing the challenges of balancing caregiving with a high-powered career, Vicki transformed her life and created VWH Consulting, a...

🎙In this episode of Your American Dream, get ready to be inspired by the story of Kavita Melwani—a Master Certified Jungian Success Coach and second-generation immigrant whose journey is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and purpose-led leadership. After facing burnout, Kavita transformed her life and created an intuitive leadership coaching framework designed to help heart-centered women of...

🎙 Your American Dream Podcast Guest: Susan Leger-Ferraro In this episode of Your American Dream, be inspired by Susan Leger-Ferraro — a visionary leader whose lifelong work bridges child development, education, and social justice. A granddaughter of Canadian immigrants, Susan grew up with strong values of community, resilience, and service. Those values fueled her journey to build a multi-million-...

In this episode of Your American Dream, get ready to be inspired by the story of Le Anne Harper—Co-Founder & COO of Unlock and Founder of Harper Consulting LLC—whose journey from adoptee immigrant to talent operations innovator is a testament to resilience, vision, and leadership excellence. After navigating the challenges of building a career as an immigrant in the competitive entertainment i...

🎙 Your American Dream Podcast Guest: Andrea McLean In this episode of Your American Dream, get ready to be inspired by the story of Andrea McLean—a first-generation Jamaican immigrant, board-certified coach, and corporate leader turned empowerment advocate—whose journey is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and purpose-led leadership. After facing the challenges of navigating corporate politi...

🎙 Your American Dream Podcast Guest: Amanda Spann — Innovation Strategist & Startup Ecosystem Builder In this episode of Your American Dream, join us for an inspiring conversation with Amanda Spann, an innovation strategist, startup coach, and co-founder of America’s first immigrant-focused accelerator. Recently named one of Business Insider’s 30 Most Important Women in Tech Under 30, Amanda h...

🎙 Your American Dream Podcast Guest: Krittika Mehrotra In this episode of Your American Dream, get ready to be inspired by the story of Krittika Mehrotra—an immigrant entrepreneur whose journey shines a light on cultural resilience, business acumen, and the power of redefining success. After navigating the complexities of love-based immigration to the U.S., Krittika faced the unique challenges of...