Myra Wealth Podcast

Alexander Guastella is the founder of Quick’rCare, and has 12 years of healthcare tech and business development experience. He joins the show today to share his journey starting in health tech at a young age and finding his passion for providing simple solutions to patients, as well as how his upbringing as a second-generation Italian immigrant affected the way he handles money and goes about his career. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2oRFb0j

Nitesh Banta believes technology is a force to be reckoned with, which drove him to become the co-founder of B12, a human-assisted AI that builds your website in 60 seconds. An entrepreneur from a very young age himself, Nitesh has made it his mission to support first-time entrepreneurs. His company's goal is to dramatically reduce friction for global businesses when launching and growing their companies online. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/31YDJGM 

Francie Jain was looking for a space where people could go to make job changes and find assistance when transitioning in their career. When she found almost nothing available, she decided to create her own solution to this gaping issue: Next Chapter, a global services marketplace that connects talented coaches to people seeking career coaching and professional growth. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/31He7OK

Andrew Christodoulides is the founder of WeLivv, a retail and content website that aims to create a more intuitive online shopping experience in the home goods market. After his parents arrived in the United States with only $100 to their name, Andrew grew up as a second-generation immigrant, and he joins the show to share how his experience shaped him into who he is today. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2J1AcRk

Today's guest is the creator of an activewear company for Muslim women. A first-generation American from an Indian background, Arshiya Kherani joins the show to discuss the impact of her family and culture on how she does business and manages her money. The solutions she provides for active Muslim women, as well as her passion for sustainable and ethical business, are truly inspiring. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2VyJ8CW

Credit access is one of the many puzzling and complicated issues that people immigrating to the United States face. That's why Nicky Goulimis, cofounder and COO of Nova Credit, has made it her mission to find a solution that will help immigrants gain access to credit and enable them to rent, buy, and thrive in their new lives. In this episode, Nicky shares great insight into the world of cross-border credit and how to navigate it as smoothly as possible. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/30DK5e8

Born and raised in Moscow, Russia, today’s guest experienced the tumultuous time of the Soviet Union transitioning into a market economy. Artem Milinchuk, Chief Economist at Farm Together, joins us on the show to share his experience with a communist/socialist economy and the collapse of the Soviet Union. He opens up about how immigrating to North America changed him and his family. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2n7Vt3Y

I frequently get questions regarding visas, taxes, and money from people who have no understanding as to what their rights are in the United States. I'm asked everything from how to define whether you are a resident or a non-resident in the U.S. to how to figure out your tax status as an immigrant, so in today’s episode, I am going to answer these questions and more. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2OBIWTr 

Originally from Guyana, Adrian Deen grew up in England and ended up in the United States for college before going on to start a business. He joins the show today to share his journey through each of these countries and cultures, as well as what he has learned about money along the way. He also opens up about his passion for startups and how he went from corporate finance to building a business of his own. Listen in as he discusses the massive amount of opportunity presented when you know how to track, analyze, and implement data in your business. You'll discover why Adrian says that we have become complacent with how common failure is with startups, his take on the value of money, and how money enables him to pursue his dreams and help others. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2Kd9yEP 

Anand Kulkarni was brought up by Maharashtrian parents who believed you must find a career where you will make the most money. While many children might have decided to be doctors or engineers as a result, Anand decided to become an entrepreneur. Now the founder and CEO of Crowdbotics, he was named one of Forbes’ “Top 30 Entrepreneurs Under 30.” In this episode, we discuss how Anand launched two successful start-ups and why his definition of success has always been to provide comfort and stability for his family. He opens up about the social impacts he would love to make one day, his thoughts on "getting rich quick," and his top tips for starting up your own company and building a successful career. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2Gg2Dts 

Saving for college educational needs is getting more and more daunting with tuition inflation going on. There are quite a few savings vehicles that can help you start setting aside money and getting the benefit of tax deductions for your children, grandchildren, or even for your own education. In this episode, you will get to tune into the webinar I hosted on this topic, where I will be explaining all of these options. There are significant benefits that come along with using some of these savings options for your beneficiary’s education fund, but there are important aspects to understand in order to make sure you’re using them properly and not missing out on the deductions available. Listen in if you are looking into ways to save for education, as this will help you discover your options, learn how they work, and understand how to get started saving. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2Gf0qhS

Roma McCaig is a second-generation immigrant from India with a passion for business management, leadership, and guiding young entrepreneurs. Vice President of Campbell's Soup Company and former Efficiency & Excellence Leader for Uber, Roma joins the show to share how she achieved success in business operations, as well as her insight on how her upbringing affected the way she handles life, work, and money. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2FZ47rO 

Susanne (Susie) Klepsch is a true global citizen. Originally from Austria, Susie lived all over the world before ending up in the United States, and she joins the show to talk about her impressive journey, both around the globe and in the startup tech world. Listen in to hear Susie open up about her experience joining the U.S. market as a European business, as well as the benefits of moving her particular business into the United States. You'll learn where she initially got the nudge to start a business of her own, the trials she had to go through to find success in the U.S. market, and how being involved in an Accelerator program became a defining part of her startup growth. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2Lp5HH7 

After being born and spending most of his childhood in Vietnam, Duy Vo moved to the United States at the age of 10 with hopes of a better future. Now the founder and CEO of Productfy, a platform for building your own financial application, Duy has made that dream a reality. In this episode, he discusses how the kindness of others helped him to get his education and why he wants to live life on his own terms. Listen in to hear about the importance of doing work that challenges you and allows you to grow, how Duy discovered his love of computers, and how his drive to provide for his family kept him going when times got tough. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2XjSeru 

Ran Harveno came to the United States through corporate and immigrated as an entrepreneur. Although Ran had a lot of success in Corporate America, today he opens up about the ways he really struggled getting on his feet while living in the U.S. and describes how he and his partner ran into issues when it came to language, housing, personal finance, and more. Listen in to hear him talk about the people who came into his life to help guide him and his wife, as well as why he feels it’s so important to build a community of immigrants. You'll learn about the website Ran built to create a way for other immigrants to find community and basic assistance wherever they go, how money helps people find the security they need to live life to the fullest, and what resources he wished he'd had when he first came to the U.S. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2WCCtul 

Although she was born in the United States, Jodi Reynhout’s family moved to Venezuela for the majority of her childhood, returning to the U.S. when she was 16 years old. With a bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts from Northwestern University and an MBA from the Wharton School, Jodi now serves as the Vice President of Administration at Esperanza, a faith-based non-profit organization whose aim is to strengthen Hispanic communities through education, economic development, and advocacy. In this episode, Jodi shares how her upbringing allowed her to have a better insight into the lives of people with financial constraints and why she has taken her career in the direction of a non-profit organization. Listen in to hear Jodi’s best and worst financial decisions, her experience growing up in Venezuela, and how she hopes to be remembered one day. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2MasBE4 

After growing up in India and spending his early years working for his family’s agricultural business, Renju Jose Kuruvila relocated to the United States for his education. But instead of going back to India after he earned a Master’s degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Renju decided to get his U.S. citizenship. Now, he serves as Senior Vice President for the multinational corporation National Oilwell Varco. In this episode, Renju shares what made him decide to remain in the United States after completing his education, as well as his experience securing his citizenship. He also opens up about his personal finance strategies and why the legacy he wants to leave has little to do with money. Listen in to hear how he defines success for himself and his advice for those who have followed or wish to follow a similar path. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly

George Kinder is internationally recognized as the father of the life planning movement, and he joins the show today to share his expertise and what he's learned over his 30 years of experience in the field. From key mindset shifts to what constitutes a successful life-planning session, George discusses how he helps people discover the meaning in their lives in order to drive themselves to success. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2H7rrEI

We help immigrants and their families with their finances, but we often get questions that are related to immigration, as well. We cannot provide immigration advice to them, so I’m very pleased and excited to have Xiao Wang on the show today. Xiao owns Boundless, a firm that helps families navigate the complex immigration system confidently, rapidly, and affordably. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2GYJQni

Yulan Shen grew up in China in a Korean-Chinese family, and today she shares what it was like to be split between two cultures, as well as how the different generations of cultures have changing views of money and success. Walking us through her education and career journey, Yulan explains why she initially came to the United States and why she ended up staying. Listen in to hear her explain how education freed her and how she is pursuing more freedom and purpose-filled meaning in life. You'll learn why education is so significant in her life (especially being a female), why she is so glad she spent the time and money to invest in herself, and what is most important when it comes to making sure you are being compensated fairly in the workplace. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2vkOiGo