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When you hear the word immigrant, the word rich doesn’t always come to mind. Immigrants can attain financial independence; we can lead full lives in our new homes while maintaining our identities.Each Wednesday, join Dee Olateru, a 3-time immigrant, and your everyday aspiring rich immigrant, as she shares tips, and stories to help immigrants do just that. The Rich immigrant podcast was created to be what the next immigrant needs to thrive and what we need as a community of 1st and 2nd generation immigrants.If you’re a first or 2nd generation immigrant, or just want great but relatable money and life conversations, this is the podcast for you! For more inspiration, follow the @therichimmigrant on Instagram or at www.therichimmigrant.com
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Send us a text Ready to live your best life as a 1st or 2nd generation immigrant? Then this is the podcast for you! Welcome to the Rich Immigrant Podcast. Host Dee Olateru discusses topic relevant to immigrants all over the world as a 3-time immigrant herself. We'll have several money conversations, but we'll also talk about everything else in-between as it relates to life as an immigrant. Grab a cuppa, and get excited about what's to come in this space. Connect with us on Insta...
Send us a text Friendships end. Or at the very least, they evolve. We have manuals on ending romantic relationships or even leaving our jobs. But how do we handle the end or an evolution of a friendship we thought would last forever? In this episode of the podcast, I share about 4 instances where my friendships have ended or evolved, and the lessons I learned from each of those situations. I hope you'll check out this episode of the podcast. Thank you for the gift of your time and attenti...
Send us a text Well, we received an unexpected Thanksgiving surprise from one of the greatest investors of our time, Warren Buffet. In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm sharing my reactions to his latest letter and lessons that we can all draw from it. Do you agree or disagree, or this is a 001% problem? I'd love to read from you! Thank you for the gift of your time and attention. Thank you for listening to this episode of the Rich Immigrant podcast, please give the podcast a 5 s...
Send us a text The right money mindset is a foundation for financial independence and so I'm kicking off this podcast by taking care of this first. This podcast will challenge you and how you think about money. Many times we unconsciously inherit mindsets based on our parents' habits, our background, and our personal experiences. Things don't have to remain that way, we don't have to repeat any negative habits from our parents or guidance, we can be the generation that changes things. In thi...
Send us a text COVID-19 may just be the disruptor of our generation! While no one is left unscathed, immigrants are impacted in some unique ways and we talk about that in this episode. Listen to this episode of The Rich Immigrant for: A few ways that immigrants are impacted by COVID-19 (both financially and otherwise)Steps to take to support immigrants during this seasonIdeas for immigrants dealing with certain struggles and A shout out to immigrant essential workers <p> Tha...
Send us a text 2020 is a call to get our coins (finances) in order. What if I told you that this can be a season of massive growth for you? Understandably, it can also be a confusing, scary, and nerve-wracking time for many of us. This episode contains all the financial recommendations you need to consider and put in place right now! In this episode I break down: 1. One thing EVERYONE should be doing right now 2. What to do if you've lost your job/income source has dried up 3. What to do if ...
Send us a text Investing is not for everyone but it can be for ANYONE! Yes, even you. In reality, investing is not only for the rich or for those that understand financial jargon but I didn't always know this fact. The term investing is more intimidating than it is in reality and this episode provides you with the tools to build a healthy foundation as an investor. Are you looking for how to start investing? There are some things to take care of first. In this episode I break down: 1. ...
Send us a text We need to normalize talking about money by talking about our mistakes, financial wins, investing, salaries, goals, pricing strategies and so much more. As immigrants, women, and people of color, it is so important that we do this! In this episode I break down: 1. Why people hesitate to talk about money 2. Personal examples of my journey with money conversations 3. Why we need to have better conversations about Money 4. People to avoid while having money conversations Thank y...
Send us a text I want to live my best life, but I don't want to be 60 and broke, can you relate? This dilemma is the story of my life as a travel blogger and finance podcaster. Can you do both? Listen in and let's talk about the struggle to enjoy life and work towards financial independence. Hint: it can be done! In this episode I break down: 1. A formula to do both (YOLO + Living BYM - Below Your Means) 2. Identify the things that are important to you 3. Avoiding lifestyle inflation/creep a...
Send us a text You've checked, you're ready to invest! Congratulations! This episode is just for you. It is the follow up to Season 1 Episode 4: "Are you ready to invest?" Take the next step into investing (don't just keep the money in a savings account), but first, listen to this episode. In this episode I break down: 1. Paying yourself first 2. When to start investing 3. What to invest in first? 4. Learn the basics of investing through different media (I share foundational books to ...
Send us a text We spend so much of our lives at work. We certainly can't have a conversation about living full lives without talking about how we show up at work. In this episode, I break down 5 ways we must show up at work as immigrants 1. Show up with your accent 2. Your work doesn't have a voice, you do. Use it 3. Have the courage to ask for what you want 4. You already stand out, don't shrink back 5. Know when to leave Thank you for listening to this episode of the Rich Immigrant pod...
Send us a text You want to pay off your debt but you don't know where to start? This episode is just for you. In this episode, I share a bit about my debt payoff journey as I share tips to help you come up with a debt payoff plan that works, and that is perfectly suited to you. In this episode I break down: 1. The very first step you need to take - committing to paying off your debt 2. Writing down everything you owe and organizing your debt 3. Avalanche or Snowball? Which one is it? 4. All...
Send us a text If you could define an ideal wealthy life, what would that look like? Do you know why you're building wealth? It is the season finale of Season 1 of the Rich Immigrant podcast. We did it! In this episode, we go back to our why and I ask you to define what a rich/wealthy life means for you. In this episode I break down: 1. Why it is important to build wealth 2. What being wealthy and having a rich life truly encompasses 3. Being wealthy is having solid life-giving relatio...
Send us a text Welcome to Season 2 of the Rich Immigrant Podcast! We are back with a bang and with a plan to continue to equip 1st and 2nd generation immigrants to thrive. I’m Dee Olateru, and I’m still your host! The podcast returns next week with an episode everyone needs to listen to right now. Beyond episode 1, this season will cover topics around relationships and money, and yes, I have a couple of inspiring interviews that are primed for you and me this season. In the meanti...
Send us a text There's a good chance you've heard of a vision board but what about financial vision boards? There's no better time than now to create the financial vision for your life and then identify goals to help you attain that vision. This episode will walk you through: 1. What a financial vision board is 2. Why you need a financial vision board 3. How to create a vision board 4. How to track your progress I hope you dream big and I hope your visions blow you away. Thank...
Send us a text Today on the podcasts my very first guests are Korma and Jonny Stuckmayer. They paid off $75k in debt while paying for a wedding and dealing with Korma being unemployed for about half of that journey. They paid off the debt in just under two years! In this first half of the conversation with them, we talk about: 1. The Aha moment of when they decided to attack their debt 2. How both partners came on board (one person came onboard first) 3. How they navigated being in one incom...
Send us a text We are continuing with part 2 of the conversation with Korma & Jonny, picking up on the day they made the last payment on a total of $75k in debt. We talk about: 1. How they celebrated paying off their debt 2. Losing their job 3 months later due to the COVID-19 Pandemic 3. The comparison trap that we fall into all too often 4. Celebrating Milestones on the journey 5. Communication as a couple and the impact of their different backgrounds on their money mindset 6. Secret ac...
Send us a text In continuing with this season's theme around money and relationships, we're tackling the discussion around lending to family. Many experts say not to mix money and family, but is this practical for most? Especially for immigrant families? Probably not. I share examples for times where I've borrowed from family and I also shared an experience where I had to turn down a family members' request for a loan In this episode, I cover 5 Things To Consider In Making Your Decisio...
Send us a text We form different friendships in different phases of our lives. From childhood to high school, to college, through our kids, careers and so much more. A great friendship is a beautiful thing to create, build, and nurture over time. Friendships are some of the most profound relationships of our lives by choice. When it comes to finances, our friendships should also propel us forward. In keeping with the theme of Money & Relationships, this episode delves into Mo...
Send us a text It's the first episode of 2021 and it is the day after the US just gained its first female, first black, first asian, Vice President. Madam VP Kamala Harris. I did not plan to record the episode on this historic day but I'm so glad it worked out this way. A Rich Immigrant is in THE White House!!! Asides from that, I am coming clean on this episode. In keeping with the theme of Money & Relationships, this episode delves into my relationship with money specifically foc...
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