Welcome to episode 133 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! Rebecca Vera Cox, an HR executive and founder of Ventura Group, shares her inspiring journey from Guyana to the Cayman Islands and eventually to the United States, where she built a powerful career rooted in adaptability, leadership, and resilience. In this episode, Rebecca reflects on her upbringing in Guyana, her early professional experiences abroad, and the courage it took to keep moving forward in pursuit of growth. She opens up about the cultural shocks she faced when transitioning to life and work in New York—especially around communication styles, workplace expectations, and navigating professional spaces as an immigrant woman. Rebecca takes us through her career evolution from gaining international experience to establishing herself as a respected HR leader in the U.S. She shares how earning advanced HR certifications and a master’s degree in HR risk and compliance helped shape her leadership path, and how founding Ventura Group became a way to leverage her global perspective and professional expertise. Her immigrant identity continues to influence how she leads, builds relationships, and creates opportunities for others. With Love, Heidy Connect with Rebecca Vieira Cox: Website Facebook Looking for a tax preparer for the 2026 season? Get your taxes done with me and the Dedicated Tax Pros Family! Send me an email for a free estimate: [email protected]   You can now become an official supporter of The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants podcast for just $10 a month! Your support helps cover production costs, ensuring we continue bringing powerful immigrant stories to life. And as a thank you, you'll get exclusive access to: ✨ Behind-the-scenes content 🎙️ Special Q&A sessions with me 🔓 Ad-free episodes!    If this podcast has inspired you, moved you, or made you feel seen, this is your chance to be part of its growth. Your support truly makes a difference! Sign up now and join our exclusive community on Substack!!! 💛   Check out the full list of different ways you can support the podcast.    *This podcast is sponsored by  Ir Al Sol Swimwear Capital BPG Far From Home Podcast Kaza Law Immigration Barbara Perez Law For sponsorship opportunities, send an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]   Make a one-time donation here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2C3JDALUGTS6E   Start your podcast in 6-weeks or less with The V.O.I.C.E. Method Podcast Launch Course! Learn everything from tech, podcast hosting sites, editing, Podcast SEO, and more! Find out more information here. And if you refer a client to me and they sign up for 1:1 Podcast Launch Strategy, you will receive $50! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.