Love Letters To Immigrants

Love Letters to Immigrants is a storytelling podcast that centers the human side of immigration. Through intimate conversations, immigrants share their journeys in their own words. Stories of leaving home, navigating uncertainty, building belonging, and finding meaning across borders. These are experiences too often reduced to headlines or political debates, stripped of their complexity and humanity. Hosted by immigration attorney Elizabeth Garvish, the show creates space for honesty, nuance, and connection. Drawing from her professional work supporting immigrant families and entrepreneurs, as well as her own experience navigating life in a new country, Elizabeth approaches each conversation with empathy and care. Each episode explores what it truly means to start over and includes a Love Letter to an Immigrant, a moment of encouragement offered to those carrying the emotional weight of migration. This podcast is for anyone seeking deeper understanding, human connecti

Love Letters To Immigrants is a society podcast hosted by Elizabeth Garvish, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Love Letters To Immigrants

  Starting Over and Betting on the American Dream with Marco Scanu

  Aug 26, 202647 min

  What happens when the life you planned changes overnight? In this episode of Love Letters to Immigrants, Elizabeth sits down with entrepreneur Marco Scanu, who shares his journey from Venezuela to the United States. After first falling in love with America as a college student, Marco dreamed of eventually building his life here. But in 2009, a frightening threat forced him and his family to leave Venezuela behind and start over sooner than they expected. Marco shares how his immigrant experience shaped his approach to entrepreneurship, resilience, and opportunity, and how he ultimately built a business that has helped thousands of immigrants pursue their own American dreams. Elizabeth and Marco also talk about the power of words, the importance of staying connected through our differences, and why optimism matters most when life doesn't go according to plan. Chapters 01:00 Meet Marco Scanu and his Venezuelan-Italian roots06:30 His father's immigrant story and entrepreneurial influence15:20 Marco's own journey to the United States17:30 Entrepreneurship, failure, and learning to start again22:00 The threat that changed everything27:30 The American dream, then and now34:15 The power of words, leadership, and connection40:20 What home means to Marco43:00 Marco's Love Letter to Immigrants Connect with Marco Visa Business Plans: visabusinessplans.comProfitWise: profitwiseonline.com Resources Learn more about Garvish Immigration Law Group:https://www.garvishlaw.com Connect with Elizabeth Garvish:https://www.elizabethgarvish.com Subscribe If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use a reminder that they belong exactly where they are. Every shared story helps create a more compassionate world.

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  Finding Home Within Yourself: Sarah Moody on Belonging, Resilience & Living in Alignment

  Jul 29, 202648 min

  What does "home" really mean when you've lived in multiple countries, cultures, and identities? In this heartfelt episode of Love Letters to Immigrants, Elizabeth Garvish sits down with executive coach and entrepreneur Sarah Moody to explore her remarkable immigration journey, from England to Jamaica to the United States, and the lessons she's learned about resilience, identity, and belonging along the way. Although Sarah's story may not fit the stereotype of an immigrant experience, her struggles will resonate with anyone who has ever felt like they didn't belong. She shares what it was like arriving in suburban Chicago as a 13-year-old with a British accent, grieving the loss of everything familiar, and eventually discovering that true belonging isn't found in a place, it's built from within. Together, Elizabeth and Sarah discuss alignment, entrepreneurship, personal growth, letting go of expectations, and why learning to love yourself may be the most important step in any journey. The episode concludes with an emotional Love Letter to Immigrants reminding listeners that the hardest chapters are often the beginning of something extraordinary. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Sarah's immigration story: England → Jamaica → America 05:40 Finding friendship and belonging 08:55 Alignment, identity, and crossing borders 17:55 What does "home" really mean? 22:30 Becoming an entrepreneur 25:40 The mindset shift that changed everything 32:15 Belonging to yourself 35:05 Family expectations, freedom, and authenticity 44:00 Sarah's Love Letter to Immigrants 47:55 Closing thoughts About Sarah Moody Sarah Moody is an executive coach, entrepreneur, and founder of two successful companies dedicated to helping leaders create meaningful success from the inside out. Drawing from her own immigration journey and decades of leadership experience, Sarah helps executives and entrepreneurs align their careers with their values while building resilience, confidence, and fulfillment. Sarah Moody's Website: https://www.rockyourbrainrockyourlife.com Connect with Sarah Moody on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmoody Learn more about Garvish Immigration Law Group: https://www.garvishlaw.com Connect with Elizabeth Garvish: https://www.elizabethgarvish.com Subscribe If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use a reminder that they belong exactly where they are. Every shared story helps create a more compassionate world.

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  What if the strongest people in the world are the ones willing to leave everything behind and begin again?

  Jul 15, 202648 min

  In this episode of Love Letters to Immigrants, Elizabeth Garvish welcomes immigration attorney Giedrė Dailidėnaitė, whose own immigration story began when her father won the Diversity Visa Lottery, giving their family the opportunity to leave Lithuania and build a new life in the United States. Giedrė shares the remarkable history that shaped her family, from her grandfather's imprisonment in Siberia under the Soviet regime to arriving in America as a 17-year-old determined to build a future through education and hard work. Together, Elizabeth and Giedrė discuss resilience, the immigrant spirit, practicing law with compassion, and the realities of representing clients in one of the most challenging moments in modern immigration history. This conversation is both a celebration of the courage it takes to start over and a reminder that even in uncertain times, hope, kindness, and perseverance remain some of our greatest strengths. Chapters 00:00 – Immigration is a human story01:18 – Meet Giedrė Dailidėnaitė03:31 – A family history shaped by resilience05:44 – Winning the Diversity Visa Lottery08:25 – Starting over in America at 1711:39 – Why immigration law15:17 – Learning resilience through failure17:42 – Practicing immigration law during uncertain times21:34 – Inside today's immigration courts30:53 – Fighting for clients who deserve a chance35:14 – Why immigrants make America stronger40:57 – Finding hope in difficult moments45:36 – Giedrė's love letter to immigrants47:15 – Closing reflections Resources & Links If this conversation resonated with you, consider supporting organizations that advocate for immigrants, refugees, and families navigating the immigration system. Every act of compassion helps build a more welcoming future, and sometimes hope begins with simply refusing to give up. American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA): https://www.aila.org HIAS: https://www.hias.org National Immigration Forum: https://immigrationforum.org National Immigration Law Center (NILC): https://www.nilc.org I Am An Immigrant: https://www.iamanimmigrant.com Garvish Immigration Law Group: https://www.garvish.com

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  What if the biggest risk isn't starting over, but staying where you are?

  Jul 1, 202628 min

  In this episode of Love Letters to Immigrants, Elizabeth Garvish sits down with renowned futurist, entrepreneur, author, and technology executive Cathy Hackl to explore the power of reinvention. Born in Costa Rica and raised across multiple countries because of her father's diplomatic career, Cathy shares how an international upbringing shaped her resilience, curiosity, and willingness to embrace change. From Emmy-nominated journalist to public relations executive, from international speaker to one of the world's leading voices in emerging technology, Cathy's career is a testament to what can happen when you're willing to walk into the unknown. Together, Elizabeth and Cathy discuss immigration, identity, entrepreneurship, motherhood, gaming, artificial intelligence, and why some of life's greatest opportunities begin with a leap of faith. Whether you're starting over in a new country, changing careers, or simply wondering what's next, this conversation is a reminder that reinvention isn't something to fear. It may be exactly where your greatest purpose is waiting. Chapters 00:00 – Immigration is a human story01:04 – Meet Cathy Hackl04:09 – Growing up between Costa Rica and the United States06:14 – From journalist to tech futurist07:48 – Finding the courage to reinvent yourself11:00 – Motherhood, Spain, and discovering technology14:20 – The moment everything changed18:04 – Raising kids in a digital world20:06 – What does home mean?22:09 – Reinvention as a lifelong journey24:17 – Cathy's love letter to immigrants26:33 – Where to find Cathy27:09 – Closing reflections Resources & Links Cathy Hackl: https://www.cathyhackl.com Cathy Hackl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyhackl HIAS: https://www.hias.org National Immigration Forum: https://immigrationforum.org National Immigration Law Center (NILC): https://www.nilc.org I Am An Immigrant: https://www.iamanimmigrant.com Garvish Immigration Law Group: https://www.garvish.com If this conversation resonated with you, consider supporting organizations that empower immigrants, refugees, and entrepreneurs building new lives around the world. Sometimes the most extraordinary journeys begin with the courage to start over.

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  Between Two Worlds: Identity, Ambition, and Belonging with Roman Zelichenko

  Jun 10, 202632 min

  What happens when an immigrant child grows up to help shape the future of immigration? In this episode of Love Letters to Immigrants, Elizabeth Garvish sits down with Roman Zelichenko, entrepreneur, former immigration attorney, and founder of LaborLess and GMI Rocket. Roman shares his family's journey from the former Soviet Union to the United States as Jewish refugees, arriving in America after spending time stateless and rebuilding their lives from the ground up. Together, Elizabeth and Roman explore the realities of growing up between cultures, the sacrifices immigrant parents make for their children, and how those experiences shape identity, purpose, and ambition. They also discuss entrepreneurship, creativity, navigating uncertainty, and why community remains one of the most powerful forces in any immigrant's journey. This conversation is a reminder that while immigration systems may change, the courage to begin again and the power of human connection remain constant. Chapters 00:00 – Immigration is a human story02:30 – Meet Roman Zelichenko03:20 – Leaving the Soviet Union and arriving in America05:30 – Starting over as a young immigrant family07:30 – Building careers and opportunities in a new country09:30 – From immigration attorney to entrepreneur11:30 – The idea behind LaborLess16:00 – Building businesses in the immigration space19:30 – Creativity, entrepreneurship, and finding your strengths22:00 – Letting go of certainty24:30 – What improv taught Roman about fear and resilience27:00 – Immigration, courage, and choosing love over fear29:00 – Building community and connection30:30 – Roman's love letter to immigrants33:12 – Closing reflections HIAS — https://www.hias.org National Immigration Forum — https://immigrationforum.org I Am An Immigrant — https://www.iamanimmigrant.com National Immigration Law Center (NILC) — https://www.nilc.org Garvish Immigration Law Group — https://www.garvish.com If this conversation resonated with you, consider supporting organizations that assist refugees, immigrants, and families navigating the immigration system. Every immigrant story begins with courage, but no one builds a new life alone.

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