<p>Welcome to episode 64 of The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants Podcast. I am your host, Heidy De La Cruz, and I am on a mission to change the narrative of immigration one immigrant story at a time!</p> <p>Today’s guest is immigration attorney Hector Quiroga. Hector came to the US from Colombia to study English and eventually stayed. He initially was interested in NASA and studied in Texas, but then he moved to Washington and became an attorney. Hector comes from a family of attorneys from back in Colombia so it seems like that was his destiny, but immigration law wasn’t even his first choice. </p> <p>Hector is also the author of <a href="https://amzn.to/4gqKlVW">Prove Them Wrong: One Immigrant’s 10-Year Journey from Bankrupt to Millionaire</a> - where he shares his early struggles of becoming a lawyer, going bankrupt, meeting his wife, and overcoming his trauma of sexual abuse. </p> <p>Listen in to hear his incredible journey! </p> <p>With Love, Heidy</p> <p><br></p> <p>Connect with Hector:</p> <p>Website: <a href="https://www.abogadoquiroga.com/">https://www.abogadoquiroga.com/</a> </p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abogadoquiroga/">https://www.instagram.com/abogadoquiroga/</a> </p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AbogadoQuiroga">https://www.facebook.com/AbogadoQuiroga</a> </p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AbogadoQuiroga">https://www.youtube.com/@AbogadoQuiroga</a> </p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hectorquiroga/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hectorquiroga/</a> </p> <p><br></p> <p>VOTE FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM IN THE EYES OF IMMIGRANTS PODCAST TO WIN THE WOMEN IN PODCASTING AWARDS</p> <p>Click on this link </p> <p><a href="https://www.womenpodcasters.com/vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.womenpodcasters.com/vote</a></p> <p>Enter your name and email </p> <p>Click on vote for your favorite podcast </p> <p>Add your name and email again for verification. (this is to verify you&#39;re actually a human not a bot 😉 LOL )</p> <p>Scroll down to find my category, Society and Culture </p> <p>My podcast should be the third one from the top down, &quot;The American Dream In The Eyes of Immigrants Podcast&quot; </p> <p>Click on it and submit your vote! </p> <p>That simple 👌🏽 </p> <p>THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Tell your friends and family! </p> <p><br></p> <p>If you’d like to advertise your business or sponsor an episode, please email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heidy@heidydelacruz.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</p> <p><br></p> <p>Check out this podcast community on Substack!! There, you can comment on the episodes and interact with other listeners of the show!</p> <p>https://substack.com/@theamericandreampodcast</p> <p>I volunteer with Bethany Christian Services for their refugee resettlement program. They have a wish list for basic things that families usually need when they arrive in the United States. If you&#39;d like to donate items, the wish list is<a href="https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FK1KQTYTLB5C/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex"> here</a>.</p> <p><br>Want to start your own podcast? – My six-week podcast course has EVERYTHING you need to launch your podcast the simple way - more information at my Stan Store! <a href="https://stan.store/heidydelacruz">https://stan.store/heidydelacruz</a> </p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intheeyesofimmigrantstheamericandream/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intheeyesofimmigrantstheamericandream/support</a>

The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants

Heidy De La Cruz

From Bankrupt to Millionaire with Immigration Attorney Hector Quiroga Ep. 64

SEP 17, 202458 MIN
The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants

From Bankrupt to Millionaire with Immigration Attorney Hector Quiroga Ep. 64

SEP 17, 202458 MIN

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<p>Welcome to episode 64 of The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants Podcast. I am your host, Heidy De La Cruz, and I am on a mission to change the narrative of immigration one immigrant story at a time!</p> <p>Today’s guest is immigration attorney Hector Quiroga. Hector came to the US from Colombia to study English and eventually stayed. He initially was interested in NASA and studied in Texas, but then he moved to Washington and became an attorney. Hector comes from a family of attorneys from back in Colombia so it seems like that was his destiny, but immigration law wasn’t even his first choice. </p> <p>Hector is also the author of <a href="https://amzn.to/4gqKlVW">Prove Them Wrong: One Immigrant’s 10-Year Journey from Bankrupt to Millionaire</a> - where he shares his early struggles of becoming a lawyer, going bankrupt, meeting his wife, and overcoming his trauma of sexual abuse. </p> <p>Listen in to hear his incredible journey! </p> <p>With Love, Heidy</p> <p><br></p> <p>Connect with Hector:</p> <p>Website: <a href="https://www.abogadoquiroga.com/">https://www.abogadoquiroga.com/</a> </p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abogadoquiroga/">https://www.instagram.com/abogadoquiroga/</a> </p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AbogadoQuiroga">https://www.facebook.com/AbogadoQuiroga</a> </p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AbogadoQuiroga">https://www.youtube.com/@AbogadoQuiroga</a> </p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hectorquiroga/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hectorquiroga/</a> </p> <p><br></p> <p>VOTE FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM IN THE EYES OF IMMIGRANTS PODCAST TO WIN THE WOMEN IN PODCASTING AWARDS</p> <p>Click on this link </p> <p><a href="https://www.womenpodcasters.com/vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.womenpodcasters.com/vote</a></p> <p>Enter your name and email </p> <p>Click on vote for your favorite podcast </p> <p>Add your name and email again for verification. (this is to verify you&#39;re actually a human not a bot 😉 LOL )</p> <p>Scroll down to find my category, Society and Culture </p> <p>My podcast should be the third one from the top down, &quot;The American Dream In The Eyes of Immigrants Podcast&quot; </p> <p>Click on it and submit your vote! </p> <p>That simple 👌🏽 </p> <p>THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Tell your friends and family! </p> <p><br></p> <p>If you’d like to advertise your business or sponsor an episode, please email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</p> <p><br></p> <p>Check out this podcast community on Substack!! There, you can comment on the episodes and interact with other listeners of the show!</p> <p>https://substack.com/@theamericandreampodcast</p> <p>I volunteer with Bethany Christian Services for their refugee resettlement program. They have a wish list for basic things that families usually need when they arrive in the United States. If you&#39;d like to donate items, the wish list is<a href="https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FK1KQTYTLB5C/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex"> here</a>.</p> <p><br>Want to start your own podcast? – My six-week podcast course has EVERYTHING you need to launch your podcast the simple way - more information at my Stan Store! <a href="https://stan.store/heidydelacruz">https://stan.store/heidydelacruz</a> </p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intheeyesofimmigrantstheamericandream/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intheeyesofimmigrantstheamericandream/support</a>