Love Letters to Immigrants is a storytelling podcast that centers the human side of immigration.Through intimate conversations, immigrants share their journeys in their own words. Stories of leaving home, navigating uncertainty, building belonging, and finding meaning across borders.These are experiences too often reduced to headlines or political debates, stripped of their complexity and humanity.Hosted by immigration attorney Elizabeth Garvish, the show creates space for honesty, nuance, and connection. Drawing from her professional work supporting immigrant families and entrepreneurs, as well as her own experience navigating life in a new country, Elizabeth approaches each conversation with empathy and care.Each episode explores what it truly means to start over and includes a Love Letter to an Immigrant, a moment of encouragement offered to those carrying the emotional weight of migration.This podcast is for anyone seeking deeper understanding, human connection, and stories that remind us that immigration is not an exception to our history. It is part of who we are.If you believe listening can be an act of care, this show is for you.
Love Letters To Immigrants
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Podcast Overview
Love Letters to Immigrants is a storytelling podcast that centers the human side of immigration.Through intimate conversations, immigrants share their journeys in their own words. Stories of leaving home, navigating uncertainty, building belonging, and finding meaning across borders.These are experiences too often reduced to headlines or political debates, stripped of their complexity and humanity.Hosted by immigration attorney Elizabeth Garvish, the show creates space for honesty, nuance, and connection. Drawing from her professional work supporting immigrant families and entrepreneurs, as well as her own experience navigating life in a new country, Elizabeth approaches each conversation with empathy and care.Each episode explores what it truly means to start over and includes a Love Letter to an Immigrant, a moment of encouragement offered to those carrying the emotional weight of migration.This podcast is for anyone seeking deeper understanding, human connection, and stories that remind us that immigration is not an exception to our history. It is part of who we are.If you believe listening can be an act of care, this show is for you.
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July 1, 2026
What if the biggest risk isn't starting over, but staying where you are?
In this episode of Love Letters to Immigrants, Elizabeth Garvish sits down with renowned futurist, entrepreneur, author, and technology executive Cathy Hackl to explore the power of reinvention. Born in Costa Rica and raised across multiple countries because of her father's diplomatic career, Cathy shares how an international upbringing shaped her resilience, curiosity, and willingness to embrace change. From Emmy-nominated journalist to public relations executive, from international speaker to one of the world's leading voices in emerging technology, Cathy's career is a testament to what can happen when you're willing to walk into the unknown. Together, Elizabeth and Cathy discuss immigration, identity, entrepreneurship, motherhood, gaming, artificial intelligence, and why some of life's greatest opportunities begin with a leap of faith. Whether you're starting over in a new country, changing careers, or simply wondering what's next, this conversation is a reminder that reinvention isn't something to fear. It may be exactly where your greatest purpose is waiting. Chapters 00:00 – Immigration is a human story01:04 – Meet Cathy Hackl04:09 – Growing up between Costa Rica and the United States06:14 – From journalist to tech futurist07:48 – Finding the courage to reinvent yourself11:00 – Motherhood, Spain, and discovering technology14:20 – The moment everything changed18:04 – Raising kids in a digital world20:06 – What does home mean?22:09 – Reinvention as a lifelong journey24:17 – Cathy's love letter to immigrants26:33 – Where to find Cathy27:09 – Closing reflections Resources & Links Cathy Hackl: https://www.cathyhackl.com Cathy Hackl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyhackl HIAS: https://www.hias.org National Immigration Forum: https://immigrationforum.org National Immigration Law Center (NILC): https://www.nilc.org I Am An Immigrant: https://www.iamanimmigrant.com Garvish Immigration Law Group: https://www.garvish.com If this conversation resonated with you, consider supporting organizations that empower immigrants, refugees, and entrepreneurs building new lives around the world. Sometimes the most extraordinary journeys begin with the courage to start over.
June 10, 2026
Between Two Worlds: Identity, Ambition, and Belonging with Roman Zelichenko
What happens when an immigrant child grows up to help shape the future of immigration? In this episode of Love Letters to Immigrants, Elizabeth Garvish sits down with Roman Zelichenko, entrepreneur, former immigration attorney, and founder of LaborLess and GMI Rocket. Roman shares his family's journey from the former Soviet Union to the United States as Jewish refugees, arriving in America after spending time stateless and rebuilding their lives from the ground up. Together, Elizabeth and Roman explore the realities of growing up between cultures, the sacrifices immigrant parents make for their children, and how those experiences shape identity, purpose, and ambition. They also discuss entrepreneurship, creativity, navigating uncertainty, and why community remains one of the most powerful forces in any immigrant's journey. This conversation is a reminder that while immigration systems may change, the courage to begin again and the power of human connection remain constant. Chapters 00:00 – Immigration is a human story02:30 – Meet Roman Zelichenko03:20 – Leaving the Soviet Union and arriving in America05:30 – Starting over as a young immigrant family07:30 – Building careers and opportunities in a new country09:30 – From immigration attorney to entrepreneur11:30 – The idea behind LaborLess16:00 – Building businesses in the immigration space19:30 – Creativity, entrepreneurship, and finding your strengths22:00 – Letting go of certainty24:30 – What improv taught Roman about fear and resilience27:00 – Immigration, courage, and choosing love over fear29:00 – Building community and connection30:30 – Roman's love letter to immigrants33:12 – Closing reflections HIAS — https://www.hias.org National Immigration Forum — https://immigrationforum.org I Am An Immigrant — https://www.iamanimmigrant.com National Immigration Law Center (NILC) — https://www.nilc.org Garvish Immigration Law Group — https://www.garvish.com If this conversation resonated with you, consider supporting organizations that assist refugees, immigrants, and families navigating the immigration system. Every immigrant story begins with courage, but no one builds a new life alone.
May 6, 2026
What Does it Mean to Build a Life Between Two Countries?
In this episode of Love Letters to Immigrants, Elizabeth Garvish sits down with immigration attorney Natalia Munoz to talk about identity, belonging, motherhood, purpose, and the emotional realities of building a life far from home. Natalia shares her journey from Colombia to the United States, the unexpected twists that kept her here, and how her own immigration experience ultimately led her to a career helping others navigate the system. Together, Elizabeth and Natalia reflect on fear, resilience, practicing law with love, and the power immigrants bring to this country every single day. This episode is a reminder that home can exist in more than one place, and that beginning again is one of the bravest things a person can do. Chapters 00:00 – Immigration as a human story01:15 – Natalia’s journey from Colombia to the U.S.03:35 – Finding purpose in immigration law04:30 – Motherhood, work, and career shifts07:03 – Growing up in Colombia10:55 – Helping immigrants through difficult systems12:13 – Student visas and sponsorship challenges14:30 – H-1B setbacks and immigration uncertainty16:30 – Green cards, advanced parole, and citizenship19:15 – Practicing law with love20:23 – Expecting miracles in immigration cases23:42 – Why immigrant attorneys understand differently24:39 – Defining home between two countries26:30 – Natalia’s love letter to immigrants28:38 – Closing reflections Resources & Links If this episode resonated with you, consider supporting organizations that advocate for immigrant families, legal access, and human rights in immigrant communities. Learn more about the work discussed in this episode through Garvish Immigration Law Group.
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