The Immi-Wealth Builder Podcast

In this episode, Giang Nguyen welcomes Christiane Silveira — a small business owner who successfully pivoted into full-time real estate investing, commercial lending, and private money lending, and coliving investments

Christiane shares her inspiring journey from running a beauty salon business to building real estate wealth — all while prioritizing family, flexibility, and freedom. Tune in to learn how to pivot industries, protect your investments, and create financial security through private lending. 🏡✨

⭐ Speaker Bio

Christiane Silveira is a small business owner turned full-time real estate investor and lender. Originally from Brazil and now based in Atlanta, she built a chain of beauty salons before pivoting into real estate to create a life of financial independence. Through fix-and-flips, PadSplit housing, and private money lending, Christiane empowers others to invest smartly, grow wealth, and achieve true freedom.

⭐ Key Insights

💡 How Christiane transitioned from running salons to full-time real estate investing

💡 Pivoting through rising interest rates and market shifts

💡 Why private lending can create passive income and flexibility

💡 Practical steps to vet borrowers and protect your investment

💡 How your past experiences prepare you for future opportunities

💡 Lessons on resourcefulness, resilience, and building community

⭐ Timestamps

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

00:42 – Christiane’s Immigrant Story: From Brazil to Building Businesses in Atlanta

03:08 – How Buying a Salon Led to 10 Locations and Entrepreneurial Lessons

06:50 – Why She Pivoted Away From Salons to Real Estate

09:25 – Becoming a Loan Officer and the Power of Choosing Your Schedule

11:50 – How Rising Interest Rates Shifted Her Toward Private Lending

14:20 – What Private Money Lending Actually Looks Like (And How to Start)

17:40 – How to Vet Borrowers and Protect Your Capital as a Lender

19:40 – Final Lessons: Resilience, Resourcefulness, and Building Wealth Through Action

⭐ Connect With Our Guest

Christiane Silveira

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecolivinggirl

Facebook: https://facebook.com/thecolivinggirl

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

⭐ 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 Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh, a pharmacist-turned-real estate investor, educator, and entrepreneur. Rachel shares her inspiring journey from crushing $500,000 in student loan debt to building a thriving portfolio of luxury short-term rentals. Tune in to discover actionable strategies, lessons on resilience, and how Rachel empowers others to achieve financial freedom through real estate.

⭐ Speaker Bio

Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh is the founder of Short-Term Gems, a company specializing in luxury short-term rentals. Born in Haiti and raised in Miami's inner city, Rachel pursued a career in pharmacy before transitioning into real estate to create financial freedom.

Through her portfolio of 18 high-performing properties, Rachel demonstrates the potential of thoughtful investment strategies. A passionate educator, she also coaches others to generate wealth through real estate while balancing purpose and profitability.

⭐ Key Insights

💡 How Dr. Rachel transitioned from pharmacy to real estate while tackling $500,000 in debt

💡 Leveraging luxury short-term rentals for financial freedom and work-life balance

💡 The 2-door strategy: Why less can be more in real estate investing

💡 How to tap into the lucrative market of midterm rentals for displaced families

💡 Overcoming limiting beliefs to unlock new financial opportunities

💡 The importance of resourcefulness and using what you already have to get started

⭐ Timestamps

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

00:42 – Rachel Gainsbrugh’s Journey to Financial Freedom

05:58 – Investing in Real Estate with Student Debt

07:36 – How to Buy Your First Property

14:00 – Mid-Term Rentals and AI Pricing

24:33 – Is the 2-Door Strategy Right for You

27:23 – The 2-Door Strategy to $10K/Month

29:00 – Life Lesson: "Who, Not How"

30:08 – Giving Back: Village Impact

⭐ Mentioned In This Episode

🔸 Frameworks

Who Not How by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Unlock bigger success by finding the right people to help you, instead of doing everything alone

https://links.theimmiwealthbuilder.com/who-not-how

🔸 Charity Spotlight

Village Impact

Building schools and empowering children through education in Kenya

https://villageimpact.com

If you found value in this episode, we encourage you to support Village Impact, a charity close to Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh’s heart.

🔸 Projects & Resources:

Short Term Gems

Empowers professionals to achieve financial freedom by leveraging luxury short-term rentals

Website: https://www.shorttermgems.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/short.term.gems

Facebook: https://facebook.com/shorttermgems

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

75 Gems (https://www.shorttermgems.com/75gems)

A curated list of top cities for short and midterm rentals by Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh

⭐ Connect With Our Guest

Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh

Instagram: https://instagram.com/short.term.gems

Facebook: https://facebook.com/rachel.gainsbrugh

⭐ 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 sits down with Michelle and Minhdoan Ngo—an immigrant couple who turned personal struggle into a powerful calling, building a thriving real estate portfolio and a soul-centered wellness retreat in Hawaii.

From Silicon Valley hustle to island healing, their story is a real look at what it means to chase purpose, build generational wealth, and stay rooted in family.

If you’ve ever felt burned out or dreamed of designing a life that actually feels good—this episode is for you.

⭐ Speaker Bio

Michelle and Minhdoan Ngo are a husband-and-wife team blending real estate, wellness, and mental health advocacy. Michelle, a former tech consultant, transitioned into real estate after witnessing schizophrenia impact her family. Minhdoan, a Marine Corps veteran and Vietnamese American, brings deep operational expertise and mentorship. Together, they co-founded Lotus Rising, a retreat space focused on healing and generational wealth—while growing a portfolio of 100+ doors.

⭐ Key Insights

💡 Merge passion with service to find purpose

💡 Turn pain into purpose for meaningful impact

💡 Take action—clarity follows momentum

💡 Build your business around family and values

💡 Systems are key to avoiding burnout

💡 People-first businesses need real human care

💡 Test, learn, and evolve your approach

💡 Know your strengths, and lean on others

⭐ Timestamps

00:00 – Meet Michelle & Minhdoan

00:30 – From Corporate Careers to Questioning Success

02:56 – Finding Purpose Through Pain

04:00 – Real Estate as the Gateway to Freedom

06:30 – Discovering Wellness and Building a Retreat

13:30 – Renovating While Pregnant & Hosting Their First Retreat

16:30 – Burnout, Systems, and Scaling the Business

25:45 – Balancing Family, Purpose, and What’s Next

⭐ Mentioned In This Episode

🔸 Frameworks

The Ikigai Framework

Find your purpose through passion, mission, vocation, & profession

https://links.theimmiwealthbuilder.com/the-ikigai-framework

Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold

Craft a clear and detailed future vision for your goals

https://links.theimmiwealthbuilder.com/vivid-vision

🔸 Charity Spotlight

Aerial Recovery Group

Supporting veterans, disaster relief, and anti-trafficking

https://www.aerialrecoverygroup.com

If this episode resonated, please consider supporting Aerial Recovery, a cause close to Michelle and Minhdoan’s hearts.

🔸 Projects

Lotus Rising Retreats

Transformational healing retreat in Hawaii designed to help individuals heal, connect, & recharge

Website: https://lotusrisingretreats.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/lotusrisingretreats

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@LotusRisingRetreats808

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/102959120/admin/feed/posts

Millionaire Mindset Mentorship

Michelle’s coaching program for women entrepreneurs

https://lotusrisingretreats.com/exclusive-mastery-program

Contagious Healer

Minhdoan’s movement helping men lead with purpose

https://www.instagram.com/contagious.healer

⭐ Connect with Our Guests

Michelle Ngo

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miso.mind

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelleannwong

Minhdoan Ngo

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minhdoan.ngo

⭐ 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 of The Immi-Wealth Builder Podcast, Giang Nguyen sits down with real estate investor and community builder Andresa Guidelli. Andresa shares how she went from Brazil to the U.S., shifted from corporate life to real estate, and co-founded The Real Estate InvestHER, a global movement empowering women to build wealth through real estate. Tune in to hear her inspiring immigrant journey, the mindset shifts that fueled her success, and the key steps she used to grow her wealth—and her community.

⭐ Speaker Bio

Andresa Guidelli is a Brazilian-born real estate investor, entrepreneur, and community builder. She came to the U.S. for graduate school, earning two Master’s degrees before discovering real estate. A former door-to-door salesperson, Andresa co-founded The Real Estate InvestHER, a platform helping women achieve financial freedom through real estate investing.

⭐ Key Insights

💡 Embracing the immigrant edge to build resilience and creativity

💡 The power of community in accelerating success

💡 Overcoming fear and taking bold action in real estate

💡 Why asking for help is a game-changer for women investors

💡 Building wealth with purpose and long-term vision

⭐ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction & Giang’s first impression of Andresa

01:30 – Andresa’s immigrant journey: From Brazil to the U.S.

06:00 – How door-to-door sales led to real estate investing

09:00 – Andresa’s first real estate deal

13:30 – Why The Real Estate InvestHer was born

18:45 – Overcoming mindset blocks & asking for help

24:00 – Community, networking & scaling in real estate

26:30 – The role of mentorship & leadership

29:30 – Andresa’s most treasured possessions

31:30 – Charity spotlight & closing thoughts

⭐ Mentioned in This Episode

🔸 Frameworks:

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

🔸Charity Spotlight:

Village Impact

https://villageimpact.com

- a charity building schools and providing education in underserved communities in Kenya

If this episode brought you value, consider supporting Village Impact to help expand access to education and opportunity. Your contribution not only helps their mission but also shows appreciation for the wisdom Andresa shared with us.

🔸Community & Resources:

InvestHER Con

https://investhercon.therealestateinvesther.com

- a one-of-a-kind conference for women real estate investors this June in Florida

InvestHER Plus

https://plus.investhercommunity.com

- a networking & educational platform for women investors

⭐ Connect with our Guest

Andresa Guidelli, The Real Estate InvestHer

- a thriving community dedicated to empowering women to achieve financial freedom through real estate investing. Co-founded by Andresa Guidelli and Liz Faircloth, it provides education, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help women invest with confidence while creating a balanced life.

Website:https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/therealestateinvesther

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/therealestateinvesther

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealestateinvesther

⭐ Connect with Me

Giang Nguyen, One River Capital

Website: https://onerivercapital.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsalsainvestor

Facebook: https://www.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 first solo episode of The Immi-Wealth Builder Podcast, I’m going to share the real talk behind wealth-building that most people don’t tell you — especially if you grew up in a culture where money was taboo, investing felt risky, and saving was the only plan.

As a Vietnamese immigrant turned multifamily investor, I’ll dive deep into the three powerful mindset shifts that helped me go from surviving on a W-2 income… to building true financial freedom. I’ll get personal — from childhood bubble tea dilemmas 🧋 to deep-rooted money trauma, to taking small, scary steps that changed my life.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever asked, “Where do I even start?”

You’re not behind. You’re just getting started. And you don’t have to do it alone.

⭐ What You’ll Learn

💡 Why saving money isn’t enough to build wealth

💡 How your childhood beliefs about money might still be holding you back

💡 The secret wealthy people know about risk (that most immigrants don’t)

💡 3 actionable steps to shift your financial mindset starting today

💡 Why you don’t need to have it all figured out to start investing

⭐ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction & Giang’s personal money story

01:00 – Mindset Shift #1: Money needs a purpose

02:30 – Action steps to give your money a purpose

04:30 – Mindset Shift #2: Rewire your money beliefs

05:30 – Childhood money stories & how they affect your beliefs

07:00 – Action steps to rewrite your money beliefs

07:30 – Mindset Shift #3: Risk is inevitable but manageable

08:30 – Action steps to manage financial risk

10:30 – Recap of the three mindset shifts

11:30 – Final thoughts & invitation to take action

⭐ Connect with Me

Giang Nguyen, One River Capital

Website: https://onerivercapital.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsalsainvestor

Facebook: https://www.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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This podcast is for immigrants and first-gens rewriting the rules — to build wealth, care for family, and live a life by design.

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