Learn a new language with iTalki App: https://go.italki.com/heidy2604app Use Promo Code: HEIDY for $5 off a purchase of $10 or more in italki credits!!!!!!! But hurry, only valid for the first 50 users!!!!!    Welcome to episode 142 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! Nick Berg shares his powerful journey from Iran to the United States, reflecting on his childhood experiences, the cultural shock of starting over in a new country, and how those experiences shaped the story behind his book, Shadows of Tehran. In this episode, Nick reflects on growing up in Iran, the complexities of his family background—including his father’s connection to the CIA—and the life-altering transition of immigrating to the United States. He opens up about the cultural adjustments he faced, the challenges of navigating identity between two worlds, and the resilience it took to build a new life. Nick takes us through his journey from serving in the U.S. Army to building a career as a technology executive and AI instructor. He also shares how writing his book, Shadows of Tehran, became a therapeutic process that allowed him to process trauma, reflect on his experiences, and tell a story centered on resilience, identity, and perseverance. With Love, Heidy Connect With Nick: Instagram Shadows of Tehran Book   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  Capital BPG Far From Home Podcast Kaza Law Immigration Barbara Perez Law 360 Immigration 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 Because a podcaster 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 the 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.