ZAKA, College, AK (2025)

05/30/2025

Princess Jolie Charles, a fearless Haitian-American advocate, community strategist, and Co-Founder of FEWGI talks about what it really means to lead, to belong, and to fight for your voice. Raised in Brooklyn by her grandmother who spoke only Haitian Creole, Princess shares how navigating identity, faith, and adversity shaped her into “The Speaker of Humanity.” With raw honesty, she reflects on unsafe rooms, unspoken trauma, and unwavering faith offering testimony on resilience, God’s grace, and the power of knowing who you are and whose you are. From walking through Crown Heights with spiritual armor to coaching TEDx speakers at Harvard, Princess brings light to the struggles and strength of immigrant women everywhere. Princess reminds us: you are worthy, you are called, and you are never alone.

05/29/2025

Ever feel stuck in a cycle of discontentment, defeat, and doubt on your career journey?

Join , founder of and co-founder of Zaka for Mastering Your Mind, a powerful two-part workshop designed to help immigrant professionals interrupt limiting beliefs and step confidently toward their vision of success.

Sign up for a FREE membership at zakaconnect.com and reserve your spot today!

05/21/2025

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Valeria Feliciano, a proud Puerto Rican filmmaker, model, and storyteller, whose mission is to dismantle stereotypes and elevate the voices of Latinas in media. Valeria opens up about the struggles she faced embracing her natural curls in an industry that often celebrates narrow beauty standards. She recounts the emotional moment when a young woman of color told her, “You are the reason I participated,” and how that became a life-changing affirmation of her purpose. From rejecting roles that reduce Latinas to stereotypes to celebrating the beauty of bilingualism, Valeria challenges the status quo while inspiring others to own their identity unapologetically.

As an immigrant Latina navigating entertainment, Valeria shares her journey of persistence from being overlooked to co-hosting an event with Vanilla Ice after a cold outreach. She speaks candidly about the importance of seeing Latinas as leaders, not just background characters, and how her upcoming podcast aims to spotlight the women who are breaking barriers behind the scenes. Valeria’s leadership is rooted in authenticity, representation, and the power of visibility. Her story is a reminder that even when the world says no, your truth can still open doors for you and for those watching.

05/09/2025

In this compelling episode, we sit down with Vivian Otabor, a seasoned career coach, business consultant, and founder of Resilient Immigrant to explore the often-overlooked challenges skilled immigrants face when starting over in the United States. Vivian opens up about the emotional and professional hurdles she encountered after leaving a successful career in Nigeria, only to find her qualifications questioned and doors closed.

Now a Harvard-certified leader and Career Strategist for Agile Career Consulting, Vivian has transformed personal setbacks into platforms for systemic change. Through her nonprofit, she has helped hundreds of immigrants gain access to workforce opportunities and develop future-ready skills. With a unique blend of strategy, empathy, and storytelling, she shares what it takes to not only survive but rise and thrive in a new country.

This episode is a powerful reminder of what resilience looks like when paired with purpose, and how immigrant professionals can reclaim their narratives to build impactful careers.

05/08/2025

In our upcoming episode, we sit down with Vivian Otabor, a dynamic Nigerian-born leader whose journey is equal parts informative and inspiring. After a successful career in Nigeria, Vivian arrived in the United States full of hope, only to face the painful reality that her foreign degree and experience weren’t enough to open doors. She vulnerably shares the emotional toll of rejection after rejection, and how that struggle lit a fire within her to create a pathway not only for herself but for thousands of other skilled immigrants.

Vivian now stands as a Career Strategist and Executive Coach at Agile Career Consulting and founder of Resilient Immigrant, a nonprofit that champions economic opportunity and workforce development for immigrants navigating unfamiliar systems. A Harvard-certified leader and etiquette expert, she brings strategy, poise, and a deeply empathetic lens to her work with global brands like Coca-Cola and McKinsey.

This episode is a must-listen for every immigrant professional chasing dignity, belonging, and purpose in a new land. hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag

04/30/2025

TODAY! Register in the link in our bio 🚀

Don’t miss your chance to learn from , Inclusive Finance Strategist and Global Payments Leader, who’s known for bridging capital and community to create real impact.

In this powerful workshop, immigrant professionals will learn how to turn their lived experiences into leadership presence, build a personal brand that opens doors, and make their voices not only heard but unforgettable.

See you there!

04/21/2025

Undocumented immigrants contributed more than $30 billion in federal, state, and local taxes in 2022 alone and yet, conversations about their economic impact remain limited. 💰

Here’s why those contributions matter:

👉🏾 Revenue Loss Hurts Everyone
A 10% drop in tax filings from undocumented immigrants could cost the U.S. government over $9.5 billion, according to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy.
👉🏾 Support for Public Services
These tax dollars help fund schools, healthcare, infrastructure, and emergency services.
👉🏾 Economic Stability
Immigrants (documented and undocumented) not only work in essential industries but also boost the economy through billions in consumer spending and entrepreneurship.
👉🏾 Filling Critical Labor Gaps
From healthcare to construction, immigrant workers keep entire industries running. Their tax contributions help sustain the very services they support.
👉🏾 Long-Term Fiscal Health
Ignoring immigrant tax contributions isn’t just short-sighted, it undermines long term economic growth and community development.

Policy conversations must reflect the reality: Immigrants are not a burden, they’re essential.

04/17/2025

🚨 35 out of 50 spots are already taken! Secure your spot before it fills up 👉🏾 Link in bio!

Don’t miss your chance to learn from , Inclusive Finance Strategist and Global Payments Leader, who’s known for bridging capital and community to create real impact.

In this powerful workshop, immigrant professionals will learn how to turn their lived experiences into leadership presence, build a personal brand that opens doors, and make their voices not only heard but unforgettable.

04/02/2025

Building wealth isn’t just about today, it’s about securing your family’s future for generations to come. 💰

Join us for How to Build Generational Wealth with David Carlor, a Private Client Financial Advisor, as he shares proven strategies to grow, protect, and pass down wealth.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the financial knowledge you need to create a lasting legacy!

Sign up for this workshop on zakaconnect.com

03/31/2025

Which industries employ the most immigrant workers?

Immigrants are the backbone of education and healthcare! Nearly 5.5 million foreign-born professionals are shaping minds in classrooms and saving lives in hospitals.

03/22/2025

We sit down with Mina Brower, a distinguished Mexican-American attorney, author, and advocate whose journey captures the strength and complexity of the immigrant experience. Mina shares how coming to the United States at a young age, without speaking the language, forced her to grow up quickly. As the first in her family to learn English, she became the default advocate, translating documents, navigating public systems, and even taking the lead at grocery store checkouts. These early responsibilities laid the foundation for her passion for justice and advocacy, ultimately shaping her path to becoming a partner at her law firm and a mentor to young women in law.

But Mina’s story doesn’t end in the courtroom. In 2024, she self-published A God of Moonlight and Stardust, a romance fantasy novel that explores themes of power, truth, and survival in a post-apocalyptic world. Her debut has earned critical acclaim from Kirkus Reviews and Publisher’s Weekly, placing her firmly in the spotlight as a rising literary voice. Mina speaks candidly about the duality of living between cultures, the healing power of writing, and why her story while personal is shared by so many in the immigrant community.

03/01/2025

In this uplifting episode, we sit down with Lauren Brockett, SPHR, an immigrant, HR leader, and determined advocate for economic empowerment. Lauren has dedicated her life to helping immigrants, refugees, and underserved communities build brighter futures creating pathways to employment, financial stability, and long-term success. From establishing Atlanta’s first career center for war survivors to launching community lending circles during the pandemic, her impact is both profound and personal.

As someone who has walked this journey herself, Lauren knows firsthand the struggles of finding purpose and opportunity in a new country. She’s turned her challenges into a mission: ensuring others don’t have to navigate that path alone. We explore her inspiring story, the wisdom behind her book Always Employed, and practical strategies to help you land the right job, stay resilient, and create the future you deserve.

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