American Immigrant Show (audio)

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

NowMedia Television — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:33:59 +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 to Louise L. Yafouri and Her Work
(00:03:15) - What the Classroom Taught About Real Barriers
(00:06:14) - Navigating Immigration Pathways and Family Situations
(00:09:45) - Designing Programs With People, Not For Them
(00:11:13) - Break and Network Promo
(00:13:21) - Economic Mobility and Workforce Barriers
(00:15:38) - Cultural Adjustment and Culture Shock
(00:18:31) - Mentorship, Employer Myths, and Untapped Talent
(00:22:38) - Range of English Proficiency Among Newcomers
(00:24:18) - Break and Network Promo
(00:24:51) - Cross-Sector Collaboration in Integration Work
(00:29:19) - Culturally Responsive Practice Beyond the Surface
(00:31:54) - Managing Multi-Agency Initiatives and Capacity Gaps
(00:34:40) - Break and Network Promo
(00:36:31) - Defining True Integration vs Assimilation
(00:39:57) - Business Opportunities in Immigrant Integration
(00:42:39) - Systemic Change, Belonging, and Immigrant Contribution
(00:45:30) - Louise's Book and Closing Remarks

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

NowMedia Television — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:38:38 +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 and Diva Gill's Immigrant Journey
(00:03:00) - Lessons from Billion-Dollar Corporate Finance
(00:04:42) - Common Financial Gaps in Small Businesses
(00:06:35) - Building Strong Financial Habits Early
(00:08:10) - Real Estate Ownership and Tax Advantages
(00:10:01) - Depreciation, Cost Segregation, and Advanced Real Estate Strategies
(00:14:41) - Break - Now Media TV Promo
(00:15:58) - Key Financial Reports Owners Need Monthly
(00:20:43) - Compliance vs Internal Controls as Companies Grow
(00:24:33) - Break - Now Media TV Promo
(00:25:39) - Building Financial Systems Before Growth Demands It
(00:29:34) - Founders as Bottlenecks and Delegating Financial Authority
(00:31:50) - Why Accounting Gets Neglected by Entrepreneurs
(00:32:56) - Financial Systems Build Confidence and Proactive Leadership
(00:36:07) - Break - Now Media TV Promo
(00:37:29) - Corporate vs Small Business Financial Management Compared
(00:42:16) - Speed and Resources in Small vs Large Companies
(00:43:54) - Financial Literacy as the Key to Business Success
(00:46:13) - Closing Thoughts and Thanks

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

NowMedia Television — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:16:51 +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 the American Immigrant Show
(00:02:02) - Hubert McIntosh's Immigrant Journey from Jamaica
(00:08:15) - Tax Filing Habits for New Immigrants
(00:10:44) - Assessing New Clients: Income, Cash Flow, Planning
(00:12:20) - Break and Show Promo
(00:13:20) - Welcome Back and Show Recap
(00:15:00) - History of Social Security and Retirement Concepts
(00:21:21) - Understanding Qualified vs Non-Qualified Retirement
(00:25:19) - Break and Show Promo
(00:26:12) - Entrepreneurship, Business Structure, and Cash Flow
(00:30:46) - Comparing S Corp, C Corp, and LLC Taxation
(00:33:43) - The Augusta Rule Explained
(00:36:00) - Break and Show Promo
(00:36:50) - Final Segment: Legacy and Financial Independence
(00:38:44) - Taxes and Legacy Planning for Families
(00:40:04) - Trusts, Wills, and Asset Protection
(00:43:05) - How to Contact Hubert McIntosh
(00:44:21) - Closing Remarks and Thanks

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

NowMedia Television — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:24:39 +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

NowMedia Television — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:47:00 +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

NowMedia Television — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:08:34 +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) - The American Immigrant Show with Dennis Burke
(00:02:14) - Immigration Law in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
(00:04:40) - How the US Legal System affects my immigration status
(00:07:44) - 911 and the future of immigration
(00:10:42) - Dr. Burke on Immigration and the Future
(00:12:24) - American Immigrant Show
(00:14:25) - 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
(00:30:27) - Wyoming Family Law Issues with an Immigrant Parent
(00:34:11) - What Law Advocates Need to Protect Beyond the Family Law Case
(00:37:28) - American Immigrant Talk
(00:38:51) - Choosing an Attorney for Immigration Law
(00:40:37) - What mistakes do you see people make when they wait too long to
(00:42:45) - Know your rights in immigration matters
(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

NowMedia Television — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:16:20 +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.

NowMedia Television — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:02:21 +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

NowMedia Television — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:42:37 +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

NowMedia Television — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:30:28 +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.