The American Dream Podcast

24/01/2024

🎉 Exciting News! 🎙️ Our American Dream Podcast is now available on multiple platforms for your listening pleasure! 🌟

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iTunes- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-dream-podcast/id1726852158?l=ru

🌍 Dive into Inspiring Immigrant Stories:
Tune in to hear captivating stories of resilience, ambition, and the pursuit of the American Dream from immigrants who have overcome challenges and achieved remarkable success.

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20/10/2023

Working on a new season! 👩🏻‍💻
A little spoiler...The new season will be MASSIVE! 🤯🌎

‼️ If you know someone who just moved to the U.S. and is willing to share their experience, please contact me!

07/06/2023

Crazy to think that The American Dream Podcast is almost 2 years old! When I just started it was nothing more than a school project...

When I was coming up with the concept of the first season I only knew 2 things- I want to interview people from Slavic countries and I want a good grade. So I came up with the script and wrote my list of guests to interview. Yakov Smirnoff was not on that list. I thought "I am a random student that barely knows how to interview and this is just a school project. There is no way he's got time for that...right?" Wrong.

When I reached out to Yakov he was VERY excited about this interview. We spent about 20 minutes prior to the interview talking and cracking jokes, which made me feel like I am in a room with my good friend. Meeting Yakov personally was life-changing and this interview got The American Dream Podcast its very first MBA award in 2022!
Take a listen in case you haven't by linking on the link below👇

Privet everyone!This week I got to interview comedian, actor, and writer - Yakov Smirnoff.Yakov went from working as a bartender to a worldwide-known comedia...

05/06/2023

The American Dream Podcast is now on YOUTUBE! 😍
Enjoy listening by clicking this link and stay tuned for a new season!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtVj3hA4jkjtsLnj7oYkbUw

04/06/2023

Missouri Broadcasters Association AWARDED THE AMERICAN DREAM PODCAST SECOND YEAR IN A ROW!! 🇺🇸🥰
I am beyond excited to share that my podcast got a first place in the entire state once again and I can not be more proud.

28/04/2023

Welcome back to the last episode of American Dream Podcast season 3! This episode is focused on the contrast between American people with different financial backgrounds and lifestyles.
Real estate is one of the most popular ways of passive investing. Sam Coryell and Carol Carnes are the owners of TLC Properties that started their investing journey back in the 80s. They currently own properties in Missouri, Arkansas, and Kansas and manage 28 multifamily apartment communities, consisting of almost 5000 units.
Kevin Michaels is a Chicago native that has become homeless due to a health condition. After Kevin was taken to a hospital in a different city, he had nowhere to go and Kevin ended up on a street. He is currently a client at the NAMI Hope Center and wants to get back into society.
What is the best thing that happened to them this week and
what's their biggest fear? How do people who are not homeless view people who are homeless? And finally, what do they think about the American Dream? Find out now by listening!

SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xXR7Z0XXF1OpDdRG9hwUf?si=Ji7MCqHDQmCW93a7dIpNvA

SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/theamericandreampodcast/the-american-dream-podcast-season-3-sam-coryell-carol-coryell-carnes-and-kevin-michaels?si=eef7f3ad939e4eb1956942eef5cd640d&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

21/04/2023

Owning your own business is the American Dream of many immigrants and a dream of many Americans. Coming up with a successful idea, creating a business plan, and making it profitable is very challenging, and not everyone wants to take the risk.
Kaitlin is a local entrepreneur that owns and co-owns a lot of different businesses - 417PedalTours, Pappos Pizza, and Kait's Cukes. The new business that she recently opened is called Shot Shack, located at 302 E Walnut St here in Springfield. ShotShack is a "hillbilly-inspired" bar that offers 100 unique shots like "Giant Fork," "Birds On The Bat" and "Sip & Spin."
Nils Seubold has known Kaitlin for a while and has been working at ShotShack since its opening. With Nils, we talked about his career goals, his work style, and why he decided to work for ShotShack.
How different is an American Dream of an employer different from its employee? What are some of the plans for ShotShack? And finally, what is success for them?

SOUNDCLOUD- https://soundcloud.com/theamericandreampodcast/the-american-dream-podcast-season-3-kaitlin-oxenrider-and-nils-seubold?si=dc63edfc726d443a851182567c85bccc&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

SPOTIFY-https://open.spotify.com/episode/0InCDmVYGBDuDkfez0AGE3?si=1E_L4qhTSumksPYdno8_JA

14/04/2023

"The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says that everyone in the United States has the right to practice his or her own religion, or no religion at all."
Adam DeVizia and Linden Richards are both followers of their religious rights protected by the U.S Constitution. Adam is a Christian Executive Pastor at the Connect Church and Linden is a member of The Satanic Temple. Although they both have opposite religious views, Adam and Linden have a lot of love and respect for the constitution and country they were born and raised in.
In this episode, we cover what Satanism is and how to become a member of the temple, where do they get their morality from and what they think of each other's religions.

SPOTIFY- https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bF3cGzIapbfMXWz1yoPBh?si=IQbD4pU_RJ-7sue-WdK3_g&dd=1

SOUNDCLOUD - https://on.soundcloud.com/4S1wkN9GgBY8eTam8

08/04/2023

"We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal."
Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776
For this episode of The American Dream Podcast we are talking politics. Charles Taylor and Eric Burlison are on the opposite sides of the political views. While they might disagree on how the government should look like they're both want the same thing for their country - freedom. What is one thing they hope that America can achieve? What are some of the keywords or phrases that unite and divide people in the U.S? And finally, what do they think about the American Dream? Find out now by listening!

SPOTIFY- https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Lx5ddGXfRP8peQbgPBWbJ?si=fyFU_NT3TbaMohQpduQKcw&dd=1

SOUNDCLOUD- https://on.soundcloud.com/g4u2nctFvAa3ckHv9

31/03/2023

Welcome back to the American Dream Podcast!

This week I sat down and talked to a former inmate, and now a church pastor- John Stroup, and a Dallas County prosecutor- Jonathan Barker. Coming from different background and experiencing the life on the opposite ends of the law, John and Jonathan still believe in the American Dream. What is their American Dream and how well do they know about their origin family? What good can come from being in jail and what is the daily routine of a prosecutor? Tune in as I sit down and talk to them about these topics as well as death penalty, law and freedom.

SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7yBbTpmy034Vs5pxSflDXW?si=xIV4mR7MQRKqB7Tr5litOQ

SOUNDCLOUD- https://soundcloud.com/theamericandreampodcast/the-american-dream-podcast-season-3-john-stroup-and-jonathan-barker?si=22a592bf889842f89dfb953c2cea0f0c&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

24/03/2023

“Almost always the creative, dedicated minority has made the world better. ” ― Martin Luther King Jr.
Paige Lorenzo is a third generation immigrant. Both of her grandparents are from different countries and she is one of the few people on my podcast that actually knows about where her origin family comes from. Terrell Dawson is on the opposite end of that. His family history was erased and he still doesn't know how exactly his family ended up in the U.S.
Paige and Terrell are both minorities. Listening to their perspective on the American Dream and current issues that the minorities face in the U.S was eye-opening. Have they experienced any negative attitudes or discrimination because of your race/ethnic group? What is the main thing minority groups needs? And finally is there still racism in America?
Tune in to hear what Terrell and Paige think now!

SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ely7r3L8MjySTmehNh6n4?si=Bp_lscfEQU6SQnb-m5yn1w

SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/theamericandreampodcast/the-american-dream-podcast-season-3-terrell-dawson-and-paige-lorenzo?si=4f892cbeb11d4e548c0c7b0806ce51c1&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

17/03/2023

Freedom attracts every immigrant that is moving to the United States. Being able to be yourself and express your sexuality freely is the American Dream of many people from all over the world.
Amber Dlugosh and Dakota Jones are members of the LGBTQ+ community. Coming from different families and backgrounds both Amber and Dakota did not come out until a very mature age. What were their early coming-out experiences like? What advice would they give to LGBTQ+ immigrants coming to the U.S? What is an American Dream to the LGBTQ+ community members? And finally, how was it to come out to their family and friends?
Tune in as they share their challenging journeys!

SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hPhZpwDpcqQeUvon2gTgp?si=sHD68TIoQnOy5N7f3hgcIA

SOUNDCLOUD -
https://soundcloud.com/theamericandreampodcast/the-american-dream-podcast-season-3-amber-dlugosh-and-dakota-jones?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

10/03/2023

“Music is the universal language of mankind.”
― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Dallas Jones and Parker McCollum are country music artists with years of experience in the industry. Dallas is a very well-known musician in the 417 community, he is constantly on demand for a variety of events and his American Dream right now is to be a homeowner. Parker's music career has taken a different route. After releasing his first single in 2013, his debut album in 2015, followed by the success of the song "To Be Loved By You" in 2019, Parker has become a nationally-known country singer. He is now living the dream life of many people. A successful career, popularity with hundreds of thousands of fans all over the U.S., and a happy marriage. But did he reach his American Dream? How is a career goal of a local music artist different from that of a nationally-known music artist? And finally, what's next for them? Find out now by listening!

SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5oO5rPtjiRlaT1AXGZArpB?si=ed28fa44d6104a38

SOUNDCLOUD -
https://soundcloud.com/theamericandreampodcast/the-american-dream-podcast-season-3-parker-mccollum-and-dallas-jones?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

03/03/2023

We are kicking off the third season of the American Dream Podcast! This week I spoke with a Baby Boomer - Virginia Kelley and a Gen Zer - Jayden Tiko. Virginia dreams about using her passport one day to see the world, while Jayden became social media famous at the age of 14 and constantly gets to travel. How do different generations in the United States view the concept of the American Dream? How much do they know about their family tree? And finally, what's the most important thing in life to them?

SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ArIh2SUOsnJjnpdszCBXE?si=m9YYaTQNQzSa18Ncha2B9Q

SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/theamericandreampodcast/the-american-dream-podcast-season-3-virginia-kelley-and-jayden-tiko?si=a0b181d695c947e4be74d46b5d21729e&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

24/02/2023

We are kicking off the THIRD SEASON of The American Dream Podcast!
This time I am interviewing Americans with completely different political, financial and social backgrounds to hear their opinions of the concept of the American Dream. How is American dream of a Gen Zer different from an American dream of Baby Boomer? What do Republicans think of it compared to Democrats? Would an American Dream of a Christian be different from a member of a Satanic Temple? All of this and more coming up this season! Stay tuned every Friday!🇺🇸

We are kicking off the THIRD SEASON of The American Dream Podcast! This time I am interviewing Americans with completely different political, financial and social backgrounds to hear their opinions of

30/08/2022

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24/06/2022

For the very last episode of the season, I choose to interview a Taiwanese citizen Erin Heschong. Erin moved to the United States at 27 and never had a specific American Dream. However, she always had a long-term goal, "I want to take care of my little girl inside of myself". Tune in as we discuss the concept of the American Dream from a Taiwanese perspective, what shocked Erin the most, and if she is planning to come back to Taiwan!
🟠SOUNDCLOUD-https://soundcloud.com/theamericandreampodcast/season-2-erin-heschong-taiwan/s-Th5LbkbH5UA?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

🟢SPOTIFY-https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Weqha0BYbweJTVlhrTxqR?si=p3BjTsuPQ9OTdwsod4C02A

22/06/2022

Don’t forget to check out the latest episode with the owners of The Jerk Spot restaurant in Branson- Cavene Crosdale and Craig Morris.
🟠SOUNDCLOUD- https://soundcloud.com/theamericandreampodcast/season-2-cavene-crosdale-and-craig-morris-jamaica/s-LFSV4Gi2CXE?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
🟢 SPOTIFY-https://open.spotify.com/episode/5WCgfHJooKRP2pI9KnnPSc?si=J7JwXOCBRQOsGAxNEICFOQ

17/06/2022

This week I interviewed the owners of The Jerk Spot restaurant in Branson- Cavene Crosdale and Craig Morris. Both of them were born and raised in Jamaica but decided to go after the American dream and moved here about 10 years ago. Learning their immigration story was very inspirational and educational and I hope you will enjoy learning about them as much as I did!

🟠SOUNDCLOUD- https://soundcloud.com/theamericandreampodcast/season-2-cavene-crosdale-and-craig-morris-jamaica/s-LFSV4Gi2CXE?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
🟢 SPOTIFY-https://open.spotify.com/episode/5WCgfHJooKRP2pI9KnnPSc?si=J7JwXOCBRQOsGAxNEICFOQ

16/06/2022

🇰🇿 Don’t forget to listen to the latest episode with Baurjan Amangerov from Kazakhstan. Also stay tuned for a new one tomorrow! I got something special coming for y’all!!!😁
🟠SOUNDCLOUD- https://soundcloud.com/theamericandreampodcast/season-2-baurjan-amangerov-kazakhstan?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

🟢 SPOTIFY- https://open.spotify.com/episode/3HYBnTXHYCSwJFGe4KquxO?si=LjGp1QzJQ76gelLVvSnvJQ

12/06/2022

Missouri broadcasters association gave THE AMERICAN DREAM PODCAST A FIRST PLACE!🥲❤️ SO THANKFUL!!!!!!!!!!!

10/06/2022

Welcome back! My next guest is a Kazakhstan citizen - Baurjan Amangerov. Born in a small town where you can have electricity on for only a few hours, once at night, Baurjan made a wish while laying under the stars. "I wanted to move to America, be with an American woman, and have an American car", little did he know that his dream was meant to come true. He is now a father, a self-made man, and owns a car he could only have dreamed of. However, all of that didn't come easily. Tune in to find out his story now!
🟠SOUNDCLOUD- https://soundcloud.com/theamericandreampodcast/season-2-baurjan-amangerov-kazakhstan?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

🟢 SPOTIFY- https://open.spotify.com/episode/3HYBnTXHYCSwJFGe4KquxO?si=LjGp1QzJQ76gelLVvSnvJQ

08/06/2022

Don’t forget to check out the latest episode with Lisbeth Ramirez…and stay tuned for a new one this Friday🙃😁

🟠SOUNDCLOUD- https://soundcloud.com/theamericandreampodcast/season-2-lisbeth-ramirez-venezuela?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

🟢 SPOTIFY- https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZrMxOPwhqv9OZMHWDykRY?si=a8OviYrXR_2J6seNjiqRcg

04/06/2022

This week I interviewed Lisbeth Ramirez. Being born in Venezuela, all Lisbeth ever dreamed of was safety for her and her family. She came to America with a "dream of peace" and is now living it. What was it like growing up/ living in Venezuela? What was her immigration journey like? And finally, what does she miss about Venezuela the most? Find out now by listening!
🟠SOUNDCLOUD- https://soundcloud.com/theamericandreampodcast/season-2-lisbeth-ramirez-venezuela?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
🟢 SPOTIFY- https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZrMxOPwhqv9OZMHWDykRY?si=a8OviYrXR_2J6seNjiqRcg

01/06/2022

Don’t forget to check out the latest episode!👇🇿🇼

🟠SOUNDCLOUD- https://soundcloud.com/theamericandreampodcast/season-2-alex-green-zimbabwe?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

🟢 SPOTIFY- https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OoC9dPpA6T1SgHyTRDYKJ?si=FDiCsSeFR8S4Bd6i8j0baQ

27/05/2022

Welcome back! This week, I'm in a studio with a very exciting guest from Zimbabwe - Alex Green! Alex was born and raised in Africa and moved to America with his traveler's visa. Alex had a pretty successful path here in the States and is living his American Dream. But what was the hardest part about leaving Zimbabwe? What surprised him the most when he moved here? And finally, what advice does he has to those who are planning to move to the U.S from Africa? Tune in to find out.

🟠SOUNDCLOUD- https://soundcloud.com/theamericandreampodcast/season-2-alex-green-zimbabwe?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

🟢 SPOTIFY- https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OoC9dPpA6T1SgHyTRDYKJ?si=FDiCsSeFR8S4Bd6i8j0baQ

25/05/2022

Don’t forget to give a listen to the latest episode with Laura Rubio! 🇲🇽

🟠 SOUNDCLOUD- https://soundcloud.com/theamericandreampodcast/season-2-laura-rubio-mexico

🟢 SPOTIFY- https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KbYnbXYgLvb6ODAWuhPdV?si=jaCTRH-ETY61O5C02j8PXw

17/11/2021

15/11/2021

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