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

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. 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. This is a story of resilience, redemption, and what it means to turn street smarts into business savvy. 🔔 Note: This episode contains a brief mention of suicide as part of a personal story. Please listen with care. Follow and share if this story resonates. Support Peruvians of USA: Patreon: Become a member and get early access to episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and help us sustain the podcast. Join here: patreon.com/PeruviansofUSA  Subscribe: Stay updated by subscribing to our newsletter. Review: Love our content? Leave a review on  Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Shop: Check out our Online Store and proudly wear our merch! Follow Us: Join the community on Instagram @peruviansofusa  and like us on Facebook!