As Victoria sees it, "To become an American, you have to put in a lot of work." After all, that's been her story. Victoria's path to the U.S. started with a stroke of luck: Her mother won the visa lottery, granting her and her daughter entry to the country; but as many immigrants soon learn after they arrive, the streets in America are not paved with gold. At one point becoming homeless, acts of kindness and generosity helped them survive. Eventually, the gifted loaves of bread, the teachers who went the extra mile, and their hard work paid off. Victoria has achieved the "American Dream," having earned her PhD and achieved success in the medical equipment business. Her story is an inspiration and shows how America is made better, and richer, when we welcome the most needy of people who ask to enter.
For another take on the American immigration story, check out episodes #042 & #043 to hear the about the Baba sisters and their family's journey from Sudan to the U.S. to Sudan to the U.S. (No, that's not a typo!) Get in touch with comments, suggestions or interview recommendations:#059: Trapped In Wuhan During COVID-19 | Jen Knight
#058: Studying Anxiety In Expats In the Time of COVID-19 | Chris Barnhart
#057: Emergency Pod with Coronavirus Expats
#056: The Expats Are Alright | Dr. Sonia Jaeger
#055: Big Trouble On the Little Island of the Gods | Alisa Rutherford-Fortunati IV
#054: Mental Health In A 'Global Nomad's World' | Daniela Tomer
#052: A Passion for Naked Nut Butters | Meredith Sides
#051: Building Community with Qmmunity | Gabby Gabriel
#050: Thriving In the Expat Music Scene | Steven McKinney
#049: The Challenge of Caring for Elder Family While Abroad | Shannon Martin
BONUS 04: The Bittersweet Life #270, "STATES"
#048: Documenting Her 'Bittersweet Life' | Katy Sewall
#047: Her Grades Made Her Do It & Plant-based Consulting | Chaniece Brackeen
BONUS 03: Ricci Scholars Special
#046: Ricci Scholars 2 - Examining Migrant Housing | Alaina Miller
#045: Ricci Scholars 1 - Contrasting Cultures Thru Real Estate | Olivia Muszynski
#044: Uncovering the Untold Story of 'The Six' | Steven Schwankert
BONUS 02: The Stoop #07 - Coming to America
#043: From Sudan to America to 'The Stoop' | Hana Baba
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