Immigration and life in America
Life in the US through the eyes of Russian speakers: pros and cons, adapting, family, money and the psychology of starting over in a new country without losing yourself.
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75 minSunny Isles Beach mayor Larisa Svechin answers viewers: should you fear ICE, does the police report residents, and why checks often start with a license plate.
67 minTax expert Madina Bakhretdinova on declaring property and accounts back home, avoiding a $10,000 FBAR penalty, W-2 vs. 1099 and LLC vs. S-Corp.
13 minValentin Sherozia breaks down 6 steps of a sales presentation for a US business, and how a good ChatGPT brief gave him its structure in 5 minutes.
83 minFrom an entry-level job in Kovrov to vice president of a big company, Olya Kamenskaya on immigrating as an adult, beating cancer and winning a pageant crown.
76 minTV host with 27 years on Russian channels NTV and Channel One, now a coach and Florida realtor on an O-1 visa, on starting life over at 50.
58 minTV cameraman Oleg Mamedov on stage 4 stomach cancer, 12 rounds of chemo, $500,000 and faith, and how he now helps 150+ cancer patients through Instagram.
66 minYevgeny Lutsky, 6+ years in the National Guard and Air National Guard, on how an immigrant can serve, get a 0% down mortgage and real benefits.
58 minAlan and Kristina from North Ossetia arrived in 2023 and built ZAKFARM, a North Carolina dairy with Jersey cows, A2 milk and shipping to 29 states.
80 minPsychologist and family systems therapist Ksenia Yurieva on the millionaire mindset: what money really covers and why anxiety grows with income.
73 minLe Factory founder Alexander Serebryakov on packaging expertise, building a personal brand and why 90% of online courses don’t sell.
63 minFlorida real estate broker Olena Korchinska on buying a home in the US without losses: down payment, credit score, inspection and first-time buyer programs.
55 minDanil Arsenyev, a Miami coach who has prepared 10 IFBB Pro athletes including Arnold Classic overall champion Diana Volkova, on bodybuilding’s hottest topic.
38 minMiami coach Danil Arsenyev on finding clients through social media before moving, earning $200 an hour and preparing IFBB Pro athletes for the Olympia.
12 minEkaterina Odintsova on the secret behind 829K followers and how a woman builds a personal brand and PR without startup money.
7 minVlad Belov on why an immigrant’s savings should earn money instead of sitting idle.
73 minClassic Physique pro Kirill Khudaiev on life after the Olympia: the off-season, dealing with haters and getting ready for a new season.
85 minActor Artem Lyskov, star of the Russian TV series Ranetki, on moving from Vologda to New York on an extraordinary-talent green card and teaching at AADA.
67 minSergey and Ksenia, creators of the American Way family blog, on what happens off camera, handling hate and keeping their family strong.
64 minIFBB Pro and Mr. Olympia competitor Kirill Khudaiev on a homeless childhood in stairwells, Olympia judging and his friendship with Kai Greene.
55 minMiami event planner Yulia Di, founder of CloudNine, shares her secrets for surviving and thriving in one of the toughest industries in the US.
4 minValentina Mishina on the expectations that let newcomers down in their first months in America.
56 minSilicon Valley engineer Alex Zep, 25 years in tech and a Forbes member, on which jobs may disappear in 5 years and how to prepare yourself and your kids.
81 minLegendary IFBB Pro coach Bill Wilmore on finding a mentor who believes in you, why nutrition is 80% of success and old school vs. new school training.
69 minVoice and public speaking coach Vasily Chebanenko on why stage fright rivals the fear of death and what your pace, pitch and pauses reveal.
85 minWellness IFBB Pro Leo Chobu on qualifying for the 2025 Olympia, gaining 9 kg of muscle in 8 months and why you have to be a head above the Americans.
104 minAthlete and entrepreneur Valentina Mishina on the “I’ll do it myself” mindset that makes you strong in business but can wreck relationships.
27 minIFBB Pro Valentina Mishina talks frankly about real OnlyFans earnings, power, money and femininity, and what drives female athletes.
58 minBBC journalist Yuri Goligorsky, 30+ years in TV, who has spoken with world leaders including Margaret Thatcher, on why a pause beats any argument.
64 minFrom IT to aviation: Andrei Borisevich, 4,500+ flight hours and founder of SkyEagle Aviation Academy in Florida, on becoming a Boeing pilot earning up to $400K.
66 minPR director Svetlana Khachiyan, 12 years in the field, on how PR works in America and how to land in top US media without connections.
86 minA former sheriff’s detective on a real first-year salary of $100,000, retiring at 45, police academy requirements and whether you need US citizenship.
96 minAMEGA Production founder Grigory Odnovol on going from construction and taxi jobs to 33M+ subscribers across 17 channels in 12 languages.
66 minDancer, model and author of the book “Unbroken” Dima Kima on the accident that took his leg and his mission to help people with disabilities.
81 minSinger and producer Arsen Petrosov on the story behind his hit “Kaifuem,” an anthem for Russian-speaking youth, and how music helps you get through life as an immigrant.
66 minMiami artist Yulia Dogan, whose work is shown every year at Art Basel Miami, on the philosophy of her conceptual pop realism.
64 minPrima ballerina Nadezhda Gonchar debunks ballet myths and talks about the sacrifices it takes to succeed and what happens backstage.
94 minMedia producer Anton Prokhorov, who works with business owners and big brands, on the truth about content, monetization and how bloggers really earn.
73 minImmigration attorney and law firm founder Elizaveta Samorukova on how the immigration process and the green card work, and on building a team.
96 minDenis Paniv on going from a Chicago pizzeria to his own trucking company, and why English opens doors for immigrants.
79 minEntrepreneur Ilya Prusenko, sexologist Natalia Muzyka and Artur Murodyan share the festival’s philosophy, their impressions and stories from the playa.
45 minLarisa Svechin, mayor of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, on a dirty campaign, accusations of “Putin’s money,” overcoming negativity and serving the community.
66 minMaxim Zakharchuk on his career, choosing a business partner, building the Vse Svoi community and the American dream.
139 minNatalia Butkevich, creator of the Butkevich Shop brand and methods on abundance and harmony, on symbols, meditation and energy work.
57 minEntrepreneur Ilya Prusenko, owner of a US staffing company, on how the staffing business works, leadership and scaling even when skeptics push back.
34 minMother and daughter Ira and Yasya Nedyalkova on creative ties between generations, family support, music and standing up to haters.
80 minIFBB Pro Bikini athlete Diana Volkova shares advice for beginner athletes and a story of determination and family support.
35 minEngineer and entrepreneur Vladimir Gusev on his boat project, brand strategy and building a business in the US from scratch.
127 minIFBB Pro Classic Physique athlete Kirill Khudaiev on succeeding in the fitness industry and advice for athletes who also work full-time.
65 minPhotographer, mentor and mom of a popular blogger, Irina Nedyalkova on turning hate into fuel and acting even when it feels like the world is against you.
108 minAlex Glikman and I talk about Russian-speaking life in America, podcasts as a bridge between cultures and how Russian, American and Canadian women differ.
82 minYuri Goligorsky, three decades at the BBC World Service, on the craft of journalism and a historic live broadcast with Margaret Thatcher.
65 minEvent host Dmitry Sahno, official host at the 2018 FIFA World Cup with 2,000+ events since 2004, on his career, losing 25 kg and getting a green card.
68 minFormer flight attendant Valeria Timoshova on going from a hostel to founding her own dance studio in New York from absolute zero.
45 minInside the Body Rejuvenation clinic: services from Botox to IV therapy, and the success story of one of its clients.
89 minAlexey Chebelyuk on starting over after moving to the US, when even the phone stopped ringing, and turning every setback into a step forward.
97 minVitaly Markov, founder of Custom Wrap Design in Miami, started in America eight years ago from scratch, with no English and no plan.
67 minIFBB Pros Valentina Mishina and I debunk myths about women’s bodybuilding: choosing a coach, IFBB federations, PED safety and posing on stage.
62 minLas Vegas illusionist David Frost on going from animal trainer and clown to a star of shows for Amazon and Microsoft, and the hard truth of show business.
64 minIFBB Pro Valentina Mishina on health, mastery, pharmacology and women’s path into professional bodybuilding in America.
98 minComposer Yulia Osina-Fridman, whose songs are performed by Lolita and LOBODA, on how she was cheated out of the rights to the hit “Orientatsiya Sever.”
25 minAttorney Vladislav on the fiancé visa, the petition, common mistakes and how your status in the US affects the visa and green card process.
42 minAsylum after crossing the Mexican border, business and extraordinary-ability visas, the EB-5 program and US immigration policy changes since 2022.
48 minMiami immigration attorney Vladislav Salaridze on his path in law, the principles of legal ethics and how they fit with personal growth.
90 minElena Donskaya, who traded Wall Street for spiritual mentorship, on what spirituality is, why you need a mentor and healing generational trauma.
106 minThree-time Olympia competitor Valentina Mishina, the first Russian woman in the Women’s Physique top 6 (6th in 2019), on the price of elite sport.
38 minChef Alex Krestnikov on the story of his business banya, working with wealthy clients, building a brand and starting a catering business in America.
29 minChef Alex Krestnikov, creator of a business banya in Miami, opens up about his own path to success in the culinary world.
46 minActor and IFBB Pro Vladimir Sizov, with roles in Water for Elephants (2011) and Jack Reacher (2015), on his personal growth and career in the US.
60 minMiami realtor Yana Sitnichenko on starting a business from scratch in the US, from cleaning toilets to buying a $250,000 dream car.
45 minMassage therapist and rehab specialist Ivan Eltsov on what cellulite really is, why it appears and whether you can actually get rid of it.
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