Your American Dream | Success Stories of Immigrant Women and Women of Color Entrepreneurs
I’m your host, Anisha Jennings, a tech professional and entrepreneur, and I’m here to unpack the immigrant experience in America. When I first arrived from India, I thought I had to choose between my heritage and the American Dream. I quickly learned that success comes from embracing both. Each week on” Your American Dream,” we’ll dive into the topics crucial for immigrant success - from navigating workplace culture to building a thriving career while honoring our roots. I’ll share candid stories from my own journey, from the challenges of my first American job to launching my own tech business. Get ready for: Practical strategies to overcome cultural barriers Insights from successful immigrants across various fields Expert advice on career growth and entrepreneurship Real talk about balancing cultural identity in a new country Whether you’re fresh off the plane, a seasoned immigrant, or simply curious about the immigrant journey, this podcast is your guide to turning the American vision into your reality. Join me in rewriting the immigrant narrative. It’s time to claim your American Dream without losing yourself! Connect with me on Instagram @jenningstechcorner or visit my website https://jenningstechcorner.com/ Subscribe now, and let’s make our immigrant stories a testament to what’s possible in America!
Episodes
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 The Courage Connection, Michal sha...
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, Anisha opens up about her life-changing ...
🎙 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 development 🌍 Her immigrant journey from...
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 powerful journey from corporate bu...
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 thousands reclaim their health through si...
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 legal profession, offering insig...
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 success to helping women overcome sel...
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 successful individuals who appear to “...
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 seven-figure consulting firm that b...
🎙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 color discover their soulful purp...
🎙 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-dollar social justice enterprise t...
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 industry, Le Anne Harper transformed...
🎙 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 politics and relocation while building h...
🎙 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 has helped over 30,000 entrepreneur...
🎙 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 starting a business as an immigran...
In this special anniversary episode of Your American Dream, we’re flipping the script to hear from the woman behind the mic: Anisha Jennings—website strategist, podcast host, and founder of Jennings Tech Corner. For the past year, she’s been amplifying the voices of immigrant women entrepreneurs through powerful, purpose-driven storytelling.
Now, after producing over 50 impactful episodes, Anisha joins podcast editor Laura Kimball ...
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In this episode of Your American Dream, get ready to be inspired by the story of Dr. Y—a brilliant clinical psychologist whose journey bridges continents and cultures. With a rich background in forensics, trauma, and psychopharmacology, Dr. Y brings a global lens to mental healthcare and a passion for healing through culturally informed care.
After experiencing the differences in psycho...
🎙 Your American Dream Podcast: Pascale Sablan
In this episode of Your American Dream, get ready to be inspired by the story of Pascale Sablan—a visionary architect, diversity champion, and CEO of NY Studio at Adjaye Associates—whose journey is a testament to resilience, representation, and equity-driven leadership. After confronting the lack of diversity in the built environment, Pascale became a fierce advocate for inclusion in a...
🎙 Your American Dream Podcast — Featuring Wendy Cocke
In this special episode of Your American Dream, be inspired by the trailblazing story of Wendy Cocke—a Fortune 500 engineer turned bestselling author and leadership consultant whose journey proves that flexible work isn’t a limitation—it’s a launchpad. Wendy’s career evolution from chemical engineer to director, speaker, and founder of Engineering Leadership Solutions is a powe...
🎙 Your American Dream Podcast — Featuring Roma Agarwal
In this episode of Your American Dream, get ready to be inspired by the story of Roma Agarwal—a purpose-driven entrepreneur and immigrant professional turned sustainable business visionary. Roma’s journey from corporate life to founding Earth Swag is a powerful testament to mission-led entrepreneurship, environmental responsibility, and redefining success on your own terms.
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