From South Africa to the U.S. to Canada with TEDx Speaker Irma Goosen - Ep. 95

Welcome to episode 95 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!

Irma Goosen shares her immigrant journey from South Africa to the United States. She talks about growing up in a country filled with racial tension and violence, and the traumatic attack at her daughter’s daycare that pushed her and her family to leave everything behind and seek safety in Houston, Texas.

Irma opens up about the challenges of adapting to American culture, navigating the immigration process, and the emotional toll of starting over from scratch. Today, she uses her experience to empower immigrant youth through coaching—helping them find their voice, gain confidence, and share their own stories.

With Love, Heidy

Connect with Irma:

Website: https://www.irmagoosen.com/ 

TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/5zMHiihyGqI?si=YtvIWQZdRHtjt_Db 

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🔓 Bonus insights you won’t hear anywhere else!

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 

SoVerve Marketing Group 

Ir Al Sol Swimwear

Capital BPG

For sponsorship opportunities, send an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[e-mail]

My 6-week podcast course is perfect for busy moms with limited time but want to launch a podcast. And it’s perfect for busy women entrepreneurs looking for a different way to market their business that doesn’t involve social media! Find out more information here. And if you refer a client to the course and they sign up, you will receive $50!