Únete a nosotros en este episodio completo mientras Nicolás García, de Health Insurance Couple, comparte su viaje desde Perú a los Estados Unidos y su transición de carrera hacia la industria del seguro de salud. Profundizamos en las complejidades del seguro de salud en los EE. UU., desde entender términos clave como copagos, coseguro y deducibles, hasta elegir el plan de salud adecuado para trabajadores independientes, dueños de pequeños negocios y empleados. Aprende sobre los impactos de la Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio, las diferencias entre los sistemas de salud en EE. UU. y Perú, y la creciente tendencia del turismo médico. Nicolás ofrece consejos invaluables sobre cómo tomar decisiones informadas durante la inscripción abierta, comprender el seguro patrocinado por el empleador y navegar deudas médicas. Sintoniza para recibir asesoramiento experto sobre cómo gestionar eficazmente tus gastos de salud y aprovechar tus opciones de seguro para lograr tranquilidad.

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In this episode of Peruvians of USA, Chef Carmen shares her inspiring journey from Peru to the United States. Now a nutrition educator and founder of Healthy con Gusto, Carmen discusses how she blends her culinary heritage with modern health needs. From raising bilingual children to adapting Peruvian cuisine for dietary restrictions, Carmen offers valuable insights into maintaining cultural pride while promoting health and wellness. Tune in to learn about gluten-free Peruvian dishes, the importance of probiotics, and tips for raising culturally aware, bilingual kids.

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En este episodio de Peruvians of USA, la anfitriona Nathalie conversa con Américo Mendoza Mori, un distinguido investigador y profesor peruano en la Universidad de Harvard. Juntos exploran el camino de Américo como inmigrante peruano en EE.UU. y su misión de revitalizar el idioma quechua y reconectar con las raíces indígenas de Perú.

Américo comparte sus reflexiones sobre las complejidades de la identidad peruana, abordando los estigmas relacionados con los orígenes provinciales e indígenas, y cómo el quechua y otras lenguas indígenas pueden contribuir a resolver los problemas sociales actuales. La conversación también resalta la importancia de la literatura, la danza, la gastronomía y los eventos comunitarios para preservar la cultura andina, así como el papel de las universidades en el fomento del entendimiento cultural.

Este episodio profundiza en la intersección entre la academia, la cultura y la comunidad — ¡imperdible para quienes están interesados en la revitalización cultural y el poder del idioma!

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En este episodio de Peruvians of USA, Giuseppe Lanzone, cofundador del negocio de comida Peruvian Brothers, comparte su viaje desde Perú a Estados Unidos, sus logros deportivos en remo y la creación y crecimiento de su negocio de food trucks y restaurantes peruanos en Washington, D.C. Giuseppe habla sobre los desafíos enfrentados durante la pandemia, sus esfuerzos para apoyar a la comunidad local y sus planes futuros, destacando la importancia de preservar y promover la cultura y cocina peruana.

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In this episode of Peruvians of USA, we sit down with Chris Corinthian, also known as “TheFinLitGuy,” to explore his inspiring journey from Georgia to becoming a leading advocate for financial literacy. Chris shares valuable insights into navigating the college financial landscape, including how to secure scholarships, tips for new graduates to achieve financial independence, and essential personal finance strategies.

Whether you're a student preparing for college or a graduate facing student loans, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you thrive without debt. Tune in to discover how you can get a debt-free degree and build a solid financial future.

Special thanks to our sponsors Allpa Foods and the NYU Peruvian Student Association for making this episode possible.

Visit Chris's website at yourdebtfreedegree.com for more resources and to schedule a personalized consultation.

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In this episode, Cynthia Paniagua, a renowned dancer and choreographer, shares her journey of representing her Peruvian and Puerto Rican heritage through dance. She discusses her involvement in the documentary Soy Andina, her motivations behind applying for the Fulbright grant, and the creation of her Dance Your Ancestors program, which reconnects Peruvians in the diaspora with their roots through dance. Cynthia is also recognized for her work in the movie In the Heights, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda and directed by Jon M. Chu. This episode is a powerful testament to the transformative power of cultural dance and reconnecting with one's roots.

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In this episode of Peruvians of USA, host Nathalie interviews Elias Burrell, the founder of Allpa Foods, a Peruvian-inspired food brand featuring products like coffee, quinoa, and maca powder. Elias shares his story of blending his Peruvian and Paraguayan heritage, his entrepreneurial journey, and the importance of self-care while balancing a full-time career in supply chain. The episode also highlights his family's influence and his advice on starting small in business. Tune in for insights on cultural connection, business growth, and wellness.

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Diego Corzo is a Forbes-featured millennial real estate entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and ⁠TEDx speaker⁠. Diego was born in Lima, Peru and moved to the United States with his family when he was 9 years old, undocumented. Diego embraced adversity and overcame many obstacles as an undocumented immigrant in the U.S. Diego graduated top 1% from Florida State University with two bachelor's degrees in less than four years. DACA allowed him to start working in corporate America as a software developer for General Motors and soon discovered that he wanted a career shift. After realizing that corporate America wasn't for him, Diego pursued his passion for Real Estate. Diego is a real estate investor, he is on a path to financial freedom and aspires to help others, especially millennials, become financially free and reach their full potential. Diego's story has now been featured in ⁠Forbes⁠, ⁠CNN Money⁠, Inc.com, ⁠Entreprenuer.com⁠, Fox News, Telemundo, and Univision.

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In this special episode of "Friends of Peruvians of USA", Nathalie chats with Maribel Francisco. Maribel is the daughter of Mexican indigenous immigrants, and she is an immigrant money coach and speaker. Maribel has worked with the immigrant community for over 10 years as a certified income tax preparer. She has been featured in The New York Times and has appeared on the Immigrant Investor Show. Maribel Francisco knows what it’s like to be first: the first in her family to attend university, the first to enter corporate America, and the first to invest in the stock market. She also knows what it’s like to live on the streets and cope with a parent’s deportation. Now, with an international business degree and expertise in finance, Francisco is paying it forward with Our Wealth Matters, a fully bilingual resource where U.S.-based immigrants can learn to earn, save, and invest.

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In this conversation, Nathalie and Cindy discuss how our Latinx community can overcome debt and achieve financial freedom. We discuss Cindy's book "⁠Overcoming Debt, Achieving Financial Freedom: 8 Pillars to Build Wealth⁠," where she shares her story of going from a negative six-figure net worth to a positive six-figure net worth.

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⁠Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez⁠ is the Founder of ⁠Zero-Based Budget⁠, where she offers personal finance education on saving, investing, and strategies for debt repayment. She has been featured in national media, including Good Morning America, Forbes, Business Insider, Kiplinger, and Bloomberg Opinion, and received her law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

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Andrea was born in Lima, Peru, and came to the US at a young age. Right out of college, her starting salary was $22,000/year. This ignited her personal finance journey - out of necessity. After 18 months, she managed to save $8,000. Andrea has gone through many stages in her money journey - from saving aggressively and struggling with overspending to eventually learning how to invest & make her money work for her. In 2019, she started a financial education company, Building Gen Wealth, to share her passion for money with women of color. BGW exists to empower women of color to take control of their finances and confidently and unapologetically start building generational wealth.

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