The Immi-Wealth Builder Podcast

Tushar Sharma went from a small Himalayan town to building a MedTech company backed by top surgeons. In this episode, he shares how he turned doubt into innovation, used feedback to grow, and made the leap from PhD to CEO.

If you’re an immigrant or first-gen professional ready to turn your skills into something bigger—this story is your roadmap.

👤 Guest Bio

Tushar Sharma is the founder and CEO of Vivifi Medical, a MedTech company pioneering surgical solutions for prostate-related conditions. Originally from Mandi, India, Tushar earned his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UT Austin and spent years working at Intel on microprocessor R&D—where his innovations saved the company over $50M annually.

With more than 20 patents to his name, Tushar now builds tools that bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and clinical need. His journey is proof that your roots don’t limit you—they prepare you.

🔑 Key Insights

💡 You don’t need to know everything—you just need to stay curious and keep asking

💡 Feedback—even when it’s harsh—is data. Use it to get better.

💡 Your skills are more transferable than you think

💡 Trust is built by listening first

💡 The biggest ideas often start as "crazy"—until they work

💡 Grit, not degrees, makes the difference

💡 Being underestimated is your quiet edge

💡 Mentorship isn’t about asking for time—it’s about earning trust through action

💡 Immigrants bring a global lens to local problems and that’s a superpower

🕒 Timestamps

00:00 – From India to Innovation: Tushar’s Immigrant Journey

02:30 – The Spark Behind Vivifi Medical

03:50 – Learning Surgery Without Medical School

06:23 – Turning Rejection Into a Breakthrough

07:17 – The Grant That Changed Everything

11:42 – Why Tushar Became CEO (Even When He Didn’t Want To)

13:18 – Engineer to Fundraiser: Learning to Lead

15:52 – The Right Way to Find a Mentor

20:27 – How Vivifi is Redefining Prostate Treatment

22:17 – Managing Founder Chaos with the Eisenhower Matrix

💛 Charity Spotlight

Spectrum Fusion

— creating innovative programs and supportive communities to empower adults with autism

Website: https://spectrumfusion.org

Instagram: https://instagram.com/spectrumfusion

Facebook: https://facebook.com/spectrumfusionUS

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Spectrum_Fusion

🤝 Connect With Our Guest

Tushar Sharma

Founder & CEO, Vivifi Medical

Website: https://www.vivifimedical.com

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/stushar

👋 Connect with Your Host

Giang Nguyen

Founder, One River Capital

Website: https://onerivercapital.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thatsalsainvestor

Facebook: https://facebook.com/thatsalsainvestor

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What if your biggest wealth-building move doesn’t require quitting your job?

In this episode, we dive into the real story behind Vince Rodriguez’s journey from buying a beat-up triplex in Bakersfield to building a $10M real estate portfolio—all while holding down a full-time W2 job. From nightmare tenants to smart partnerships, Vince breaks down the honest (and hilarious) lessons he learned along the way. If you’re an immigrant, first-gen wealth builder, or a busy professional looking for a smarter path to financial freedom, this one’s for you.

👤 Guest Bio

Vince Rodriguez is a South India-born engineer turned real estate investor who scaled to over $10 million in assets under management without leaving his full-time job. Known for his no-fluff approach and sharp deal-making skills, Vince builds his portfolio with the people he trusts most—his friends, his team, and his family. Today, he focuses on helping others grow wealth through partnerships, shared ownership, and a deep commitment to impact over ego.

🔑 Key Insights

💡You don’t need to quit your job to start investing

💡Turn one small property into multi-million dollar momentum

💡Scale faster by sharing equity, not control

💡Invest with people you trust—especially family

💡Build your dream team or stay stuck solo

💡Grit matters more than the perfect deal

💡Real estate is a path to care for aging parents

💡Start with mindset, scale with systems

💡Focus on your strengths, delegate the rest

🕒 Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: Welcome to The Immi-Wealth Builder Podcast

01:02 – From South India to $10M AUM

04:09 – First Triplex: Tenants, Lawsuits, and WTF Moments

06:22 – Scaling Real Estate While Working a Full-Time Job

10:23 – Airbnb Chaos & Why Vince Gave Up Management

12:49 – Giving Up Equity, Gaining Time: How Vince Scales Smarter

15:17 – U.S. vs. International Investing: The Currency Trap

17:04 – Only Investing With People He Trusts (Even If It’s Family)

19:50 – Why He Avoids Raising Capital From Strangers

22:56 – Mindset Over Money: Long-Term People Win Long-Term Games

⭐️ Mentioned In This Episode

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

https://links.theimmiwealthbuilder.com/rich-dad-poor-dad

- a game-changing book on wealth, mindset, and financial freedom through investing

🤝 Connect With Our Guest

Vince Rodriguez

Co-founder of AnVi Invest

Website: https://anviinvest.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/anviinvest / https://instagram.com/vince.capital

Facebook: https://facebook.com/anviinvest

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/vincerodriguezz

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@anviinvestment

👋 Connect with Your Host

Giang Nguyen

Founder of One River Capital

Website: https://onerivercapital.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thatsalsainvestor

Facebook: https://facebook.com/thatsalsainvestor

FREE Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/giangnguyen/lets-connect-one-river-capital

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What if you didn’t wait to feel ready — and just started building wealth scared?

In this episode, Tracy Keffer shares her journey from immigrant life in Ohio to becoming a successful real estate investor and agent. From buying her first fixer-upper to finding creative ways to scale, Tracy shows us that you don’t need a perfect plan to get started — just the courage to try. This is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt behind or unprepared.

👤 Guest Bio

Tracy Keffer is a real estate investor, licensed agent, and immigrant wealth builder based in Columbus, Ohio. Originally from Vietnam, she spent seven years in advertising before moving to Texas to pursue an MBA. What started as a temporary escape from burnout turned into a whole new path — one that led her to the U.S., to real estate, and to building wealth one bold move at a time. Her story shows how reinvention, hustle, and courage can create real freedom.

🔑 Key Insights

💡 Start scared — but start anyway

💡 Your first deal is a mindset shift

💡 You don’t need all the answers to begin

💡 Real estate creates family stability

💡 Not all debt is bad

💡 Hard things build strong investors

💡 Your background is your advantage

🕒 Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction: The Immi-Wealth Builder Podcast

00:47 – Starting with Nothing: Buying a House with No Job

03:00 – Living in a Fixer-Upper While Renovating It Yourself

05:20 – From Vietnam Advertising Executive to U.S. Real Estate Investor

07:00 – How a PowerPoint Postcard Landed Her First Client

07:37 – Living Below Your Means to Build Passive Income

10:44 – Shifting the Immigrant Mindset Around Debt

12:15 – Using Leverage to Invest in Commercial Real Estate

14:00 – Why Multifamily Rentals Aren’t Truly Passive

16:56 – Out-of-State Real Estate Investing Strategies

20:00 – Finding the Right Real Estate Path for Your Life

22:18 – Life-Changing Move: Choosing to Stay in the U.S.

24:05 – Giving Back to Vietnam: Supporting Orphaned Children

25:11 – How to Connect with Tracy Keffer

🤝 Connect With Our Guest

Tracy Keffer

Team Leader at Powerhouse Team

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: (614) 949-4270

Website: https://www.powerhousecolumbus.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/tracyrealtormortgage / https://instagram.com/powerhouseteamcolumbus

Facebook: https://facebook.com/truc.tran.9 / https://facebook.com/powerhousecolumbus

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tracykeffer

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@powerhouseteam-kellerwilli6429

👋 Connect with Your Host

Giang Nguyen

Founder, One River Capital

Website: https://onerivercapital.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thatsalsainvestor

Facebook: https://facebook.com/thatsalsainvestor

FREE Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/giangnguyen/lets-connect-one-river-capital

FREE Guide: https://invest.onerivercapital.com/51863/your-ultimate-guide-to-multifamily-syndication

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What if everything you believed about yourself—your limits, your worth, your identity—was shaped by someone else’s rules?

In this eye-opening episode, Lydia Knight shares her extraordinary journey from being raised in a cult to becoming the CEO of a global coaching company. She shows us how to break free from limiting beliefs, rewire our minds, and boldly create lives of purpose, freedom, and impact. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to let go of fear and take back their story.

⭐️ Guest Bio

Lydia Knight is a cult survivor, author, executive coach, and the founder of The SHE Center, a top 2% woman-owned business that helps high-achieving women reprogram limiting beliefs and step fully into their power. Her neuroscience-based work has transformed the lives of thousands — from women battling eating disorders to executives at Adobe and the U.S. Army. Lydia’s story is one of resilience, healing, and creating generational change, especially for women reclaiming their voice and value.

⭐️ Key Insights

💡 Rewrite your identity — it was shaped by others

💡 Freedom starts in the mind

💡 Change your wiring to change your reality

💡 Poverty is a mindset, not a destiny

💡 Identity must match the future you want

💡 Women are taught to stay small — and it’s time to break that

💡 Speak your thoughts aloud to expose hidden fears

💡 Mentors appear when you fully commit

💡 Perfectionism delays your greatness

⭐️ Timestamps

00:00 – What if your identity was never really yours?

04:00 – Growing up in a cult and discovering the truth

07:30 – The invisible programming holding immigrants and women back

10:00 – Rewiring your mind for lasting change

13:30 – Lydia’s neuro-hack for breaking limiting thoughts

16:00 – Perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and how women are taught to stay small

19:30 – Building a top 2% business and breaking poverty cycles

24:00 – Reuniting with her father after 25 years

27:00 – Lydia’s memoir Split and her mission to elevate women globally

⭐️ Mentioned In This Episode

📚 The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates

https://links.theimmiwealthbuilder.com/the-moment-of-lift

- highly recommended by Lydia for shifting mindset on philanthropy and women’s empowerment

📚 Split by Lydia Knight and James Fan

https://links.theimmiwealthbuilder.com/split

- Lydia’s upcoming double memoir—details both her and her father’s stories

💛 Charity Spotlight

Gates Philanthropy Partners: Empowerment and Opportunity Fund

- creating lasting change by supporting leadership, economic power, and reproductive freedom for women and girls worldwide.

Website: https://www.gatesphilanthropypartners.org

Facebook: https://facebook.com/gatesfoundation

Instagram: https://instagram.com/gatesfoundation

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@GatesFoundation

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/gates-foundation

If this episode spoke to you, consider supporting Gates Philanthropy Partners — a cause close to Lydia’s heart and one of the top charities supported by The SHE Center.

⭐ Connect With Our Guest

Lydia Knight

Founder & CEO, The SHE Center

Website: https://theshecenter.org

Instagram: https://instagram.com/theshecenter

Facebook: https://facebook.com/centerofshe

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lydia-knight-tsc

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheSheCenter

⭐ Connect with Your Host

Giang Nguyen

Founder, One River Capital

Website: https://onerivercapital.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thatsalsainvestor

Facebook: https://facebook.com/thatsalsainvestor

FREE Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/giangnguyen/lets-connect-one-river-capital

FREE Guide: https://invest.onerivercapital.com/51863/your-ultimate-guide-to-multifamily-syndication

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In this episode, Giang Nguyen speaks with Valentina Brega about her journey from arriving in the U.S. with just $400 to creating a multi-7-figure virtual assistant business.

Valentina shares how she overcame housing and credit challenges, rose as a $9M+ revenue leader in real estate, and built a global VA placement agency helping entrepreneurs scale through smart hiring and delegation.

This episode is filled with powerful insights on mindset, scaling your business, hiring virtual assistants, immigrant resilience, and how to build generational wealth through strategic action.

⭐ Guest Bio

Valentina Brega is the CEO of HireTrain VA, a global virtual assistant placement and training company. She immigrated from Moldova to the U.S. in 2018 with $400, no job, and a 1-year-old daughter. Through grit and vision, she built a thriving company that supports hundreds of real estate professionals by matching them with skilled VAs. Valentina is passionate about empowering immigrant families and creating freedom through remote work, systems, and support.

⭐ Key Insights

💡 Rejection is redirection

💡Delegate sooner — you can’t afford not to

💡Build wealth by staying in your genius zone

💡Apply relentlessly — clarity comes from action

💡Immigrants are wired to see and seize opportunity

💡You don’t need experience — you need hunger

💡Hire for attitude, train for skill

💡A strong VA can transform your business

💡Leadership is knowing when to let go

💡Work is part of life — not separate from it

⭐ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & Valentina’s journey

03:15 – Moving to the U.S. with $400 & a baby

06:49 – Landing the job that changed her life

09:03 – Scaling to $9M in real estate

09:33 – Starting HireTrain VA

13:24 – How to delegate & free up time

15:45 – Calculating your true hourly rate

18:32 – Common hiring mistakes

22:18 – CEO mindset: stay in your genius zone

25:06 – Mental health, resilience & your "why"

⭐ Mentioned In This Episode

📘 The Emigrant Edge by Brian Buffini

https://links.theimmiwealthbuilder.com/the-emigrant-edge

- a must-read for immigrants seeking business success through mindset and resilience

💛 Charity Spotlight – OUR Foundation (Operation Underground Railroad)

- an organization dedicated to rescuing children from sex trafficking and exploitation worldwide

If you found value in this episode, we encourage you to support OUR Foundation, a non-profit organization close to Valentina’s heart.

Website: https://ourrescue.org

Facebook: https://facebook.com/OurRescue

Instagram: https://instagram.com/ourrescue

YouTube: https://youtube.com/ourrescue

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/ourrescue

⭐ Connect With Our Guest

Valentina Brega

CEO, HireTrain VA

Website: https://hiretrainva.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/valentina_brega

Facebook: https://facebook.com/valentina.brega.1

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/valentina-brega

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ValentinaBrega

⭐ Connect with Your Host

Giang Nguyen

Founder, One River Capital

Website: https://onerivercapital.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thatsalsainvestor

Facebook: https://facebook.com/thatsalsainvestor

FREE Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/giangnguyen/lets-connect-one-river-capital

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In this episode, Giang Nguyen welcomes real estate investor and entrepreneur Sarah-Jade Lacoursiere for a powerful conversation on building wealth in the U.S. as an immigrant. Originally from Canada, Sarah shares how she went from corporate executive to full-time real estate agent, investor, and team leader—creating financial freedom through house hacking, rental properties, and mindset shifts.

If you’re an immigrant, first-gen professional, or someone looking to break into real estate investing, this episode is packed with real-world strategies and inspiration to help you start where you are and grow from there.

⭐ Speaker Bio

Sarah-Jade Lacoursiere is a licensed real estate agent, investor, and team leader at OneSource Real Estate in Atlanta. Originally from Quebec, she built her U.S. real estate career across Nevada, Florida, and Georgia—turning personal moves into strategic wealth-building opportunities.

With a background in business development and brand growth, Sarah-Jade now specializes in helping investors and first-time buyers build long-term wealth through real estate. She’s passionate about financial freedom, immigrant empowerment, and making real estate more accessible to all.

⭐ Key Insights

💡 Your first home can be your first investment

💡 House hacking is a fast track to financial freedom

💡 Being an immigrant is a strategic advantage

💡 Start before you're ready — clarity comes with action

💡 Optimism and vision are business superpowers

💡 Real estate is built on relationships, not perfection

⭐ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to The Immi-Wealth Builder with Giang Nguyen

00:59 – From Quebec to the U.S.: Sarah-Jade’s leap of faith

04:19 – How optimism helped launch global beauty brands

07:32 – Real estate investing as an immigrant: Starting with one home

10:10 – House hacking strategy: Living for free and scaling fast

14:06 – Landlording mindset shift: From fear to service

18:09 – Building a multi-state real estate business (NV, FL, GA)

21:46 – How Sarah confidently left her 9–5 to go full-time in real estate

25:08 – Growing a mission-driven team of investor-agents

27:58 – Marketing matters: How to evaluate any real estate deal

⭐ Mentioned In This Episode

🔸 Charity Spotlight

Dress for Success

- empowering women to achieve economic independence by providing support, development tools, and professional attire for work and beyond.

If you found value in this episode, we encourage you to support Dress for Success, an incredible organization close to Sarah-Jade’s heart.

Website: https://dressforsuccess.org

Facebook: https://facebook.com/DressForSuccess

Instagram: https://instagram.com/dressforsuccess

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DFSWW

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/dress-for-success-worldwide

⭐ Connect With Our Guest

Sarah-Jade Lacoursiere

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://facebook.com/SarahJadeLRealtor

Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahjade.realtor

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sarah-jade-lacoursiere

OneSource Real Estate

- a boutique brokerage specializing in working with investors in Atlanta, GA

Website: https://www.listtosellatl.com

Facebook: https://facebook.com/OneSourceRE

Instagram: https://instagram.com/onesource_realestate

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/onesource-real-estate-llc

⭐ Connect with Me

Giang Nguyen — One River Capital

Website: https://onerivercapital.com

Facebook: https://facebook.com/thatsalsainvestor

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thatsalsainvestor

FREE Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/giangnguyen/lets-connect-one-river-capital

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In this episode, Giang Nguyen welcomes Sara Jung, a real estate investor, developer, and entrepreneur whose journey spans from South Korea to the Midwest to Silicon Valley—and beyond. Sara shares how she built a thriving career in mortgage lending, pivoted into real estate investing, and now leads international development projects in Belize. Tune in for real stories about resilience, seizing opportunity, and building wealth without waiting for permission.

⭐ Speaker Bio

Sara Jung is a real estate investor, developer, and founder of multiple businesses focused on wealth-building through real estate. After becoming a top 1% mortgage originator in the U.S., she transitioned to investing in multifamily and development projects, including international developments in Belize. Sara’s mission is to inspire others—especially immigrants and adoptees—to build financial freedom through smart, strategic investing.

⭐ Key Insights

💡 Resilience matters more than a perfect plan

💡 Acting before you're ready creates momentum

💡 Strategic action beats waiting for the “right time”

💡 Out-of-state and international investing is possible

💡 Trust the numbers, not your fears

💡 Path of Progress: follow growth to find great deals

💡 Risk is real—but not taking action is riskier

💡 Mentors and strong teams are the shortcut to success

⭐ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to The Immi-Wealth Builder Podcast

01:02 – Meet Sara Jung: From South Korea to California

02:24 – Becoming a Top 1% Mortgage Originator

05:56 – Making Six Figures in Six Months (While Broke)

10:12 – First Investment: Buying a House Sight Unseen

12:56 – Why Sara Started Investing Outside the U.S.

14:58 – Belize and the Power of Path of Progress

15:30 – Buying Dirt Cheap Land and Building Wealth

21:00 – Why Taking Action Matters More Than Perfection

⭐ Mentioned In This Episode

🔸 Charity Spotlight

GOAL (Global Overseas Adoptees’ Link)

- a nonprofit supporting international Korean adoptees through resources, reunifications, and advocacy.

If you found value in this episode, we encourage you to support GOAL, a nonprofit organization close to Sara Jung’s heart.

Website: ⁠https://goal.or.kr

Facebook: https://facebook.com/goal.kr

Instagram: https://instagram.com/goalkorea

⭐ Connect With Our Guest

Sara Jung — Real Estate Investor & Developer

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarajung_legacybloom

Facebook: https://facebook.com/sarajung2024

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sarajunginvestor

⭐ Connect with Me

Giang Nguyen — One River Capital

Website: https://onerivercapital.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thatsalsainvestor

Facebook: https://facebook.com/thatsalsainvestor

FREE Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/giangnguyen/lets-connect-one-river-capital

FREE Guide to Investing in Multifamily Syndications: https://invest.onerivercapital.com/51863/your-ultimate-guide-to-multifamily-syndication

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In this episode, Giang Nguyen welcomes Mtende Roll, a powerhouse entrepreneur, real estate investor, and published poet. Mtende shares her inspiring journey from house hacking one room to building a thriving construction company and real estate portfolio—all without a traditional background in either industry. Tune in for a conversation on resourcefulness, mindset, taking bold action, and creating wealth on your own terms.

⭐ Speaker Bio

Mtende Roll is an unstoppable entrepreneur, published author, and co-owner of a construction company and a growing real estate portfolio in North Carolina. Born in South Africa to Malawian parents, Mtende brings a unique perspective to building wealth as an immigrant, a woman of color, and a first-generation investor. She is passionate about financial freedom, creativity, and empowering others to bet on themselves.

⭐ Key Insights

💡 Start with what you have, right now

💡 House hacking can change your financial future

💡 You don’t need to come from a real estate background to succeed

💡 Resourcefulness beats resources

💡 Imposter syndrome affects everyone—keep going anyway

💡 Building systems is key to scaling

💡 Creativity is a superpower in business and investing

💡 Support causes that empower others

⭐ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to the Immi-Wealth Builder Podcast

01:00 – From South Africa to Building in the U.S.

01:20 – Their First Real Estate Move (and What Happened Next)

02:50 – An $8 Fix That Changed Everything

04:15 – How They Launched a Construction Company From Scratch

09:03 – What It’s Like Growing Two Businesses at Once

10:40 – Creative Ways to Fund Your Real Estate Deals

13:49 – The Hidden Side of Being a Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur

23:10 – Real Talk: Identity, Confidence & Building in Public

⭐ Mentioned In This Episode

🔸 Book

Poetic Persona

https://links.theimmiwealthbuilder.com/poetic-persona

- Mtende Roll’s first published poetry book, a celebration of self-expression and creative courage

🔸 Charity Spotlight

Benevolence Farm

https://benevolencefarm.org

- supporting formerly incarcerated women by providing housing, jobs, and hope in North Carolina.

If you found value in this episode, consider supporting Benevolence Farm, a cause close to Mtende Roll’s heart.

⭐ Connect With Our Guest

Mtende Roll

Instagram: https://instagram.com/mtenderoll, https://instagram.com/mtende_theinvester

Facebook: https://facebook.com/mtende.roll

Roll Construction

- transforming spaces with care and craftsmanship, creating lasting value for families, businesses, and communities

Website: https://www.rollconstruction.co

Instagram: https://instagram.com/rollconstruction

Facebook: https://facebook.com/rollconstruction

⭐ Connect with Me

Giang Nguyen — One River Capital

Website: https://onerivercapital.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thatsalsainvestor

Facebook: https://facebook.com/thatsalsainvestor

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In this episode, Giang Nguyen welcomes Dr. Latifat Akintade, a physician-turned-money coach, author, and founder of Money Fit MD. Dr. Latifat shares her powerful journey from carrying $200K in debt and financial overwhelm to achieving freedom and helping other women physicians do the same. Tune in for a real talk on money mindset, reclaiming your time, and building wealth your way.

⭐ Speaker Bio

Dr. Latifat Akintade is a physician, money coach for women physicians, and author of the bestselling book Done With Broke: The Woman Physician’s Guide to More Money and Less Hustle. As the founder of MoneyFitMD and host of the MoneyFitMD podcast, she empowers women physicians—especially those of color—to take control of their finances, ditch burnout, and live life on their own terms. Her mission is clear: get more money into the hands of women physicians so they can do more good in the world.

⭐ Key Insights

💡 Your past doesn’t define your financial future

💡 Financial freedom starts with awareness

💡 Rethink what’s “worth” spending on

💡 Avoid the “high-income trap”

💡 Time is your most valuable asset

💡 Mindset matters more than spreadsheets

💡 Financial wellness enables deeper impact

💡 You don’t need to do this alone

⭐ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to The Immi-Wealth Builder Podcast

00:12 – Meet Dr. Latifat Akintade

02:22 – The Wake-Up Call: Facing $200K in Debt

06:00 – Paying Off Debt Without Budgeting or Burnout

09:14 – Common Financial Traps for High Earners

18:54 – Redefining “Wasting Money” as an Immigrant

28:28 – A Moment of True Financial Freedom

33:13 – Charity Spotlight: Feeding America

⭐ Mentioned In This Episode

🔸 Frameworks

Done With Broke – The Woman Physician’s Guide to More Money and Less Hustle

- a practical guide to help women physicians take control of their finances with more confidence and less stress

🔸 Charity Spotlight

Feeding America

- fighting hunger across the U.S. by connecting people with food and supporting local food banks

If you found value in this episode, we encourage you to support Feeding America, a charity close to Dr. Latifat Akintade’s heart.

⭐ Connect With Our Guest

Dr. Latifat Akintade — Money Fit MD

- a powerful community to help women physicians take control of their finances and build lasting wealth. Through education, coaching, and real conversations, it empowers women to ditch burnout, invest with clarity, and live life on their own terms.

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.moneyfitmd.com

Facebook: https://facebook.com/MoneyfitMD

Instagram: https://instagram.com/moneyfitmd

⭐ Connect with Me

Giang Nguyen — One River Capital

Website: https://onerivercapital.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thatsalsainvestor

Facebook: https://facebook.com/thatsalsainvestor

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In this episode, Giang Nguyen sits down with Susan Noh, a powerhouse entrepreneur and real estate investor who’s never worked a 9-to-5. Susan shares how she turned personal tragedy into fuel for building a thriving real estate business—from wholesaling to land development and automating multiple companies. If you’re curious about creative investing strategies and scaling without burnout, this episode is a must-listen.

⭐ Speaker Bio

Susan Noh is a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate investor with over a decade of experience—and zero time spent as an employee. Since launching her first business with her husband in 2014, she’s built a diverse portfolio that includes rental properties, land development, Airbnb management, and creative financing. Now running three mostly automated companies, Susan focuses on connecting people and empowering others through education, mentorship, and community. She also serves as president of the Korean American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia and a business advisor for the Overseas Agency of Korea.

⭐ Key Insights

💡 You don’t need perfect credit, capital, or connections to start in real estate

💡 Wholesaling is a powerful entry strategy for new investors

💡 Creative financing—like mortgage assumptions—can unlock deals others overlook

💡 Systems and SOPs are key to growing without burning out

💡 Delegation, automation, and deletion are your tools to scale

💡 Every process you build should be simple enough for anyone to follow

💡 Laugh through the setbacks—mindset matters as much as strategy

💡 Local chambers and business alliances are powerful yet underutilized resources

⭐ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to The Immi-Wealth Builder Podcast

00:34 – Susan’s Journey: From Korea to Real Estate

01:25 – Losing Her Father & Becoming Head of Household

06:12 – Getting Started in Wholesaling

08:04 – Creative Financing & Mortgage Assumptions

1:45 – Scaling Through Buy-and-Hold, Land, and BRRRR

15:25 – Building and Automating Short-Term Rental Systems

18:10 – How to Start Systemizing Your Business

22:28 – Hiring, Onboarding, and Team Building

25:58 – Susan’s Process for Handling Setback

⭐ Mentioned In This Episode

🔸 Charity Spotlight

Korean American Chamber of Commerce for Philadelphia (KCCP)

https://www.facebook.com/KCCPhila

- supporting Korean-American entrepreneurs and fostering business growth through networking, mentorship, and advocacy.

If you found value in this episode, we encourage you to support KCCP, a non-profit organization close to Susan Noh’s heart.

⭐ Connect With Our Guest

Susan Noh

Instagram: https://instagram.com/re_susannoh

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/susan-noh

⭐ Connect with Me

Giang Nguyen — One River Capital

Website: https://onerivercapital.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thatsalsainvestor

Facebook: https://facebook.com/thatsalsainvestor

FREE Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/giangnguyen/lets-connect-one-river-capital

FREE Guide to Investing in Multifamily Syndications: https://invest.onerivercapital.com/51863/your-ultimate-guide-to-multifamily-syndication

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