American Immigrant Show

American Immigrant Show (Aired 10-05-26) Refugee Workforce Integration: Turning Global Skills Into U.S. Careers

Juan D Guevara Torres — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:45:24 +0000

In this episode of American Immigrant Show, host Denis Burke sits down with Louise El Yaafouri, founder of DiversifyED Consulting, to examine the systemic barriers that can prevent refugees and immigrants from fully using their education, professional experience, and skills in the United States. Her work spans workforce integration, multilingual education, professional development, and direct support for newcomer communities.

Chapters

(00:00:01) - Introduction and Guest Background
(00:03:07) - Classroom Lessons: Systemic Barriers for Newcomers
(00:06:14) - Family Circumstances and the Immigration Maze
(00:09:45) - Designing Programs With Communities, Not For Them
(00:11:13) - Break: Now Media TV
(00:13:21) - Economic Mobility and Workforce Integration
(00:14:25) - Credential Gaps and Cultural Adjustment at Work
(00:17:34) - Culture Shock and the Grief Cycle
(00:18:31) - Mentorship and Teaching People to Fish
(00:19:56) - What Employers Should Understand About Hiring Immigrants
(00:22:38) - Language Levels Among Newcomers
(00:23:47) - Break: Now Media TV
(00:24:51) - Cross-Sector Collaboration in Integration Work
(00:29:14) - Deep Cultural Awareness Beyond Surface Training
(00:31:36) - Managing Multi-Agency Projects and Storytelling
(00:33:17) - Capacity Gaps in Serving Immigrant Communities
(00:34:19) - Break: Now Media TV
(00:36:31) - Defining True Integration vs Assimilation
(00:40:26) - Business Opportunities in Immigrant Integration
(00:42:39) - Systemic Change and Credential Recognition
(00:44:19) - Belonging, Community, and Closing Thoughts
(00:46:20) - Book, Contact Info, and Farewell

American Immigrant Show (Aired 09-28-26) Financial Systems Every Growing Business Needs

Juan D Guevara Torres — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:38:36 +0000

In this episode of American Immigrant Show, host Denis Burke sits down with Divya Gill, CPA, financial strategist, and business advisor, to examine the financial systems that small and mid-sized businesses need to grow without losing control.

Drawing from her experience inside billion-dollar organizations and her work with entrepreneurs, Divya explains why relying on bank balances or waiting until tax season can leave business owners without a clear picture of profitability, cash flow, or financial risk.

Chapters

(00:00:01) - Introduction to Diva Gill, CPA
(00:01:55) - Lessons from Billion-Dollar Corporations
(00:04:42) - Common Financial Gaps in Small Businesses
(00:06:35) - Building Strong Financial Habits Early
(00:08:10) - Real Estate Tax Advantages
(00:10:01) - Depreciation, Cost Segregation, and Rental Strategies
(00:14:41) - Break: Now Media Television Promo
(00:15:58) - Key Financial Reports Every Owner Needs
(00:20:44) - Compliance vs Internal Controls
(00:25:07) - Break: Now Media Television Promo
(00:25:39) - Building Financial Systems Before Growth Demands Them
(00:29:18) - When the Founder Becomes the Bottleneck
(00:31:50) - Why Entrepreneurs Neglect Accounting
(00:32:56) - Financial Systems as a Source of Confidence
(00:36:07) - Break: Now Media Television Promo
(00:37:29) - From Billion-Dollar Firms to Main Street Businesses
(00:42:16) - Resources vs Bureaucracy: Big vs Small Companies
(00:44:21) - Financial Literacy as the Key to Success

American Immigrant Show (Aired 09-21-26) Tax Planning and Retirement Strategies for Building Long-Term Wealth

Juan D Guevara Torres — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:16:49 +0000

In this episode of American Immigrant Show, host Denis Burke sits down with financial strategist, CPA, and author Hubert McIntosh to examine how tax planning, retirement strategy, and business structure can affect the wealth families ultimately keep and pass forward.

Drawing from his journey from Jamaica to the United States and decades in accounting and taxation, Hubert explains why understanding the U.S. tax system is especially important for immigrants and entrepreneurs.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Introduction to Hubert McIntosh and the Show
(00:02:02) - Hubert's Immigrant Story: From Jamaica to CPA
(00:08:30) - Financial Habits for Immigrants and New Clients
(00:12:20) - Break and Show Preview
(00:13:20) - Return and Sponsor Message
(00:14:34) - History of Social Security and Understanding Retirement
(00:20:56) - Tax Diversification and Qualified vs Non-Qualified Retirement
(00:25:26) - Break
(00:26:12) - Entrepreneurship, Business Structure, and Cash Flow
(00:30:46) - S Corp vs C Corp Taxation Explained
(00:33:30) - The Augusta Rule Explained
(00:36:00) - Break and Sponsor Message
(00:36:50) - Return and Introduction to Legacy Planning
(00:38:44) - Taxes and Legacy Planning for Families
(00:40:04) - Trusts, Asset Protection, and Estate Planning
(00:43:05) - Contact Information and Closing Remarks

American Immigrant Show (Aired 09-14-26) Opening a Restaurant in America: The Costs, Risks, and Lessons

Juan D Guevara Torres — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:44:42 +0000

In this episode of American Immigrant Show, host Denis Burke sits down with Farah Coopman, a French entrepreneur and owner of 35 Bistro and Wine Bar, to explore the financial and operational realities of opening a restaurant in the United States.

American Immigrant Show (Aired 09-07-26) Multifamily Real Estate Distress: Where the Opportunities Are

Juan D Guevara Torres — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:46:58 +0000

In this episode of American Immigrant Show, host Denis Burke sits down with real estate investor and educator Rod Khleif to examine the shifting U.S. commercial real estate market and the opportunities emerging from today’s multifamily distress.

Rod explains how higher interest rates, rising operating expenses, maturing debt, tighter refinancing conditions, and pressure on rents are forcing some apartment owners to sell or face foreclosure creating opportunities to acquire properties at significant discounts.

American Immigrant Show (Aired 08-31-26) When Criminal Charges Put Immigration Status at Risk

Juan D Guevara Torres — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:08:32 +0000

In this episode of American Immigrant Show, host Denis Burke sits down with attorney Elisabeth M. W. Trefonas to examine how criminal, immigration, and family law can intersect and why a seemingly minor legal decision can have serious consequences for an immigrant’s future.

The conversation explores how traffic citations, DUI charges, drug-related offenses, guilty pleas, and other criminal matters can affect green cards, visas, admissibility, and deportation risk.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - American Immigrant Show
(00:02:14) - Immigration Law in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
(00:04:40) - misconceptions immigrants have about the US Legal System
(00:10:42) - Dr. Burke on Immigration and the Future
(00:12:24) - American Immigrant Show
(00:14:24) - Can a Criminal Charge Make You Inadmissible?
(00:22:02) - criminal defense strategy and immigration strategy
(00:25:38) - Family Stability and the Human Side of the Law
(00:30:26) - Family Law Issues Become More Complicated When Immigration Status Is Included
(00:34:10) - What Does Good Legal Advocacy Need to Protect?
(00:37:28) - American Immigrant Talk
(00:38:51) - Choosing an Attorney for Immigration Law
(00:40:36) - What mistakes do undocumented immigrants make in seeking legal advice?
(00:47:25) - Thank you for your work on American Immigrant Issues

American Immigrant Show (Aired 04-16-26) Immigration Paperwork Mistakes: How Small Errors Can Delay or Deny Your Case

Juan D Guevara Torres — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:16:16 +0000

In this episode of American Immigrant Show, host Denis Burke sits down with immigration attorney Cesar Gomez to break down one of the biggest challenges immigrants face: navigating complex U.S. immigration paperwork.

From choosing the correct forms to avoiding small but costly mistakes, this conversation highlights how even minor errors such as missing information or incorrect translations can lead to serious delays or denials.

American Immigrant Show (Aired 04-06-26) Starting Over as a Doctor: The Immigrant Journey to Rebuild a Medical Career in the U.S.

Juan D Guevara Torres — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:02:19 +0000

In this episode of American Immigrant Show, host Denis Burke sits down with Dr. Julio Cantero to explore the demanding journey immigrant physicians face when rebuilding their medical careers in the United States.

From learning a new language to passing rigorous licensing exams and adapting to an entirely different healthcare system, this conversation highlights the emotional, cultural, and professional challenges doctors encounter when starting over.

American Immigrant Show (Aired 03-30-26) Taxes, Money & Mistakes: How Immigrants Can Avoid Costly Financial Errors

Juan D Guevara Torres — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:42:34 +0000

In this episode of American Immigrant Show, host Denis Burke is joined by financial expert Thembi Mlalazy to break down the challenges immigrants face when managing money and navigating the U.S. tax system.

From the fear of making mistakes to the confusion around tax laws, deadlines, and financial responsibilities, this conversation focuses on the real issues that can cost individuals time, money, and peace of mind.

American Immigrant Show (Aired 03-23-26) Lost in Immigration: Mistakes, Delays, and How to Take Back Control

Juan D Guevara Torres — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:32:13 +0000

In this episode of American Immigrant Show, host Denis Burke sits down with immigration attorney Roberto Ortiz to unpack the biggest challenges immigrants face when navigating the U.S. immigration system.

From the confusion many experience at the very beginning to the most common mistakes that can delay or derail a case, this conversation offers clear, practical guidance.