<p>In this powerful episode, Juan Rodas—CEO and co-founder of News Story Lending—shares his extraordinary journey from growing up with a physical difference and facing personal and financial adversity, to building a successful career in the mortgage industry.</p><p>Juan opens up about his childhood, brushes with the law, becoming a father at a young age, and how second chances and hard work led him to co-found a national lending company focused on making homeownership more accessible—especially for underserved communities.</p><p>This is a story of resilience, redemption, and what it means to turn street smarts into business savvy.</p><p>🔔 <em>Note: This episode contains a brief mention of suicide as part of a personal story. Please listen with care.</em></p><p>Follow and share if this story resonates. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support Peruvians of USA:</strong></p><ul><li><li><strong>Patreon:</strong> Become a member and get early access to episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and help us sustain the podcast. Join here: <a href="http://patreon.com/PeruviansofUSA"><u>patreon.com/PeruviansofUSA</u></a> </li></li><li><li><strong>Subscribe:</strong> Stay updated by subscribing to our <a href="https://peruviansofusa.com/newsletter"><u>newsletter</u></a>.</li></li><li><li><strong>Review:</strong> Love our content? Leave a review on  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peruvians-of-usa/id1525268992"><u>Apple Podcasts</u></a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7Fr4XTeEIgoLW5zcw3mhLl"><u>Spotify</u></a>.</li></li><li><li><strong>Shop:</strong> Check out our <a href="https://peruviansofusa.threadless.com/"><u>Online Store</u></a> and proudly wear our merch!</li></li><li><li><strong>Follow Us:</strong> Join the community on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peruviansofusa/"><u>@peruviansofusa</u></a>  and like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/peruviansofusa"><u>Facebook</u></a>!</li></li></ul>

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127 (English) Breaking Barriers: From Adversity to CEO with Juan Rodas

JUL 25, 202561 MIN
Peruvians of USA

127 (English) Breaking Barriers: From Adversity to CEO with Juan Rodas

JUL 25, 202561 MIN

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<p>In this powerful episode, Juan Rodas—CEO and co-founder of News Story Lending—shares his extraordinary journey from growing up with a physical difference and facing personal and financial adversity, to building a successful career in the mortgage industry.</p><p>Juan opens up about his childhood, brushes with the law, becoming a father at a young age, and how second chances and hard work led him to co-found a national lending company focused on making homeownership more accessible—especially for underserved communities.</p><p>This is a story of resilience, redemption, and what it means to turn street smarts into business savvy.</p><p>🔔 <em>Note: This episode contains a brief mention of suicide as part of a personal story. Please listen with care.</em></p><p>Follow and share if this story resonates. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support Peruvians of USA:</strong></p><ul><li><li><strong>Patreon:</strong> Become a member and get early access to episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and help us sustain the podcast. Join here: <a href="http://patreon.com/PeruviansofUSA"><u>patreon.com/PeruviansofUSA</u></a> </li></li><li><li><strong>Subscribe:</strong> Stay updated by subscribing to our <a href="https://peruviansofusa.com/newsletter"><u>newsletter</u></a>.</li></li><li><li><strong>Review:</strong> Love our content? Leave a review on  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peruvians-of-usa/id1525268992"><u>Apple Podcasts</u></a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7Fr4XTeEIgoLW5zcw3mhLl"><u>Spotify</u></a>.</li></li><li><li><strong>Shop:</strong> Check out our <a href="https://peruviansofusa.threadless.com/"><u>Online Store</u></a> and proudly wear our merch!</li></li><li><li><strong>Follow Us:</strong> Join the community on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peruviansofusa/"><u>@peruviansofusa</u></a>  and like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/peruviansofusa"><u>Facebook</u></a>!</li></li></ul>