All Roads Lead Here

Hey friends! On this episode of ALRH I had the pleasure of interviewing stellar immigration attorney, Tsui Yee. Tsui H. Yee is the founder of Law Offices of Tsui H. Yee P.C., and has been practicing immigration law since 1999.  She represents clients in family- and employment-based petitions and applications; removal (deportation) defense; asylum; and other immigration matters.   Ms. Yee graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles School of Law and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Tufts University.  She is admitted to practice law in the State of New York; the Second Circuit Court of Appeals; and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.Since 2016, Tsui has been selected to New York Metro Super Lawyers in the field of immigration law. She was also named one of the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business by the Asian American Business Development Corporation in 2016.  In 2012 Ms. Yee was the recipient of the Dena Coye Outstanding Woman Entrepreneurship Award from the National Minority Business Council, Inc.  She is a member of the New York City Bar Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Federal Bar Association, the Asian American Bar Association of New York, and the New York Inn of Court. Prior to forming the Law Offices of Tsui H. Yee P.C. in February 2017, Ms. Yee was a founding partner of two immigration firms, Guerrero Yee LLP in 2011 and Yee & Durkin, LLP in 2005.  A proud native New Yorker, Ms. Yee was born in Manhattan and raised in Little Italy/Chinatown.

On the latest episode of ARLH, I had the pleasure of interviewing the amazing Aras Toker. Aras grew up in Istanbul, Turkey as an Armenian and immigrated to the U.S when he was 18 to further his college education. Aras is a proud immigrant, an entrepreneur, and a business development veteran with over 15+ years of experience in sales and community building in startups and large corporations. He is a connector, enjoys relationship building, and truly cares about people's mental and physical health. After reversing his chronic health condition by lifestyle interventions, he co-founded a digital health startup, connecting chronically ill patients with integrative medicine practitioners. He is recently working on a community focused mental resilience program for workplaces called Peace of Mind. Aras studied Math-Economics at UCLA for his undergrad and got his MBA in Sport Management from University of San Francisco. He lives in San Francisco with his wife and son.

On this week's episode of ARLH I had the pleasure of interviewing Slava, aka Ivan, Siderman. Slava is a Russian born Award winning Adult and Horror filmmaker with a vast library of stories of his travels with his parents from the Soviet Union to United States during the late 1970's Cold War.  His journey includes stories of anti-semitism and the hardships of assimilating from one country so different from his birth land. 

This episode of ARLH jumps further into the world of immigrants doing big things in the realms of business and tech. Tem Nugmanov, originally from Almaty, Kazakhstan, lives in New York City. He's the CEO of Optemization, a digital transformation agency that helps startups build a unique culture and efficient productivity systems to thrive in the uncertain age of remote work. I hope you'll take a moment to listen to this episode! 

On this episode of ARLH, I was lucky enough to be able to interview visual creative, rising entrepreneur, and global adventurer Armando Vera Carvajal.  Armando serves as the Vice President of Product and Accelerator Director for Newchip, the largest global online accelerator focused on helping startups raise capital from professional investors. Come take a listen to start the new year! 

On this episode of ARLH,   I am joined by Fernando Moreno Cortina. Fernando is the Director of Startup Success at Newchip, an accelerator based in Austin, TX. He moved to the U.S. to get his MBA degree from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. Previously, attended Universidad Panamericana (Mexico) where he studied Industrial Engineering. Fernando has worked most of his professional life as a management consultant with a focus on strategic planning and processes improvement. During this time, he worked with government, profit, and non-profit organizations across Latin America. Fernando is an avid basketball fan, a PC gamer, and a watch enthusiast. Come listen to his story right now! 

On this Episode of All Roads Lead here I interview visionary, sex work activist and rule breaker, Maya Morena! We discuss all the things  you all want to know. Some of those things being her immigration journey, her documentation status and the status of human trafficking in the United States!

On this episode we explore the story of Maria Isabel Martinez. A double degree holding immigrant mother of one who is currently trying to reunite with her son who has been lost in the U.S immigration detention system. Her son, Jimmy Martinez, is 4 years old and is not allowed to communicate with his mother in any way shape or form. 

Join Jose Cordon and I on our journey to discuss his immigration advocacy, his love for words, and the real distinction between rap and poetry!

On this weeks episode Aileen "The Tech Latina" and I talk about what it means to carry two identities and what life is like living in border towns. We also talk about what it's like being a Latina in tech, as well as the struggles associated with that.  

On this weeks episode, I talk to Sabreet Rajeev, author of "Generation Zero: Reclaiming My Parents' American Dream." We discuss her parents struggles as well as her experience being a first generation Indian American of Sikh descent. 

Dung Duong, author of Shifting Optics: A Life in Perspective, joins me to not only talk about his book but also to share with me his personal immigration story. In this episode we talk about his experience leaving Vietnam after the war, his experience as a political prisoner, his new found life in America, and many other things! Tune in!

On this weeks episode, Victoria (21) and I talk about dancing, her experience  the US healthcare system, and moving across the world for love. Just what would you do for love? 

On this weeks episode, Funmi and I talk about growing up in Nigeria, our shared interest in public health, her medical school work load, and the need for a change within the medical field when it comes to racial representation!

Wollign Bellevue, 20, and I talk about the differences between growing up in Haiti and living in the United States.  

On this weeks episode I'm joined by the Associate Producer for The Takeaway and Contributor to The Intercept, Jose Olivares. We discuss his personal immigration story, the struggles he has faced, and his latest contribution to The Intercept that details alleged forced sterilization occurring in ICE detention facilities.  

Deyanira Aldańa shares her personal immigration story, her road to activism, and the amazing work that she's doing as the Immigration Lead for Make The Road New Jersey. As a result of New Jersey expanding drivers license access to all, Make The Road NJ is seeking Spanish speaking volunteers to help teach drivers classes that cover the information on the written portion of the exam. 

On this episode, Laura Villamizar (31) and I talk about our shared affection for the sea, the current state of US immigration, and what it really means for a place to be a home.

Mayra Espinal, 26, details her childhood in warm and vibrant Colombia, and her adjustment to the cold climate of New York City. Along the way we discuss growing up as an immigrant in NYC, the pressures of making your parents proud, and alternative medical treatments! 

Judith Mejia, 56, shares her story of growing up Catholic, leaving her island home to study, and finding love in the process. 

Maria Arteaga, 61, left her home country of Ecuador to pursue a passion in medicine. Along the way she discovered not only herself, but what it means to be citizen of this country. 

Sachin Raval Esq. is a Partner of Ramchand and Raval, PC (R&R). He represents corporations and individuals worldwide in business and employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, consular matters, naturalization and Department of Labor compliance. In this special episode, he shares his story of how his parents immigration story inspired him to pursue a career in immigration law and make a difference in the lives of the immigrants he represents. 

Zuzanna Sztul, 25, is a law student trying to balance school and family life between Wisconsin and Alabama. 

Ranim Hadeed, 30, shares her experience growing up in Syria, living through part of the war, and eventually leaving as a refugee.  

Sam Cheng, 27, talks about leaving Hong Kong, his adventures in Disney World, and growing up in New York City!

Yanni Loor, 21, goes into detail about his life growing up in Ecuador and the challenges and xenophobia he faced, and ultimately overcame, while in the United States. 

Celyn Ng, 28, shares her immigration story that has taken her from Malaysia to the United Kingdom to New York City!