Lucky to Be Here: Building Lives & Careers Abroad

About Lucky to Be Here: Building Lives & Careers Abroad

Building life abroad, navigating life, career and immigration changes, and transitions while living abroad are all at the heart of Lucky to Be Here. Hosted by Dr. Analía Gómez Vidal, C.P.C., this podcast shares moving and living abroad stories from people who have navigated major life and career changes across countries. Hear their lessons and career advice for relocating to a new country, defining success internationally, and building cross-border success on your own terms. Join our newsletter for additional career support following our Career as PlaygroundTM approach at https://www.agvservicesllc.com/luckytobehere (https://www.agvservicesllc.com/luckytobehere). This podcast is a production of AGV Services LLC.

Publisher

Dr. Analía Gómez Vidal, C.P.C.

Category

business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Oct 2025

Latest episode

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Oct 2026

   Finding Your Way From Korea to the U.S. and Its Immigration System with Joe Kwon

   This episode of Lucky to Be Here™️ is the first of two with our guest Joe Kwon. Joe Kwon is the founding attorney of Joe Kwon Law, PLLC, a boutique business immigration practice licensed in Tennessee and serving clients nationwide. He focuses on self-petition and extraordinary-ability cases (EB-1A, O-1A/O-1B, EB-2 NIW) with deep PERM labor-certification experience, and offers attorney-direct, flat-fee representation with first-class multicultural service. His approach is teach-don't-sell: honest case assessment and plain-language guidance over legalese. In our discussion, Joe shares his journey moving as a kid from South Korea to the US, his evolving identity as he adjusted to life in Tennessee and attending college as an international student, and how his experiences shaped his career in immigration law. Throughout our conversation, he shares his insights on navigating these cultural shifts, various career transitions, and the importance of viewing immigration as a journey rather than a destination. You can find Joe Kwon on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/joekwonlaw/), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joekwonlaw/), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/joekwonlaw) as @joekownlaw to follow him in Korean and English, and book your consultation. Keywords immigration, career development, cultural identity, legal career, international students, US immigration system, personal growth, professional journey, South Korea, immigrant children Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Joe Kwon and his background 02:08 Joe's childhood in Seoul and move to Nashville 03:55 Initial impressions of Nashville and cultural shock 08:50 Adjusting to a new environment and language barriers 12:54 The emotional whiplash of belonging and systemic barriers 18:58 Realization of career interests and law school journey 33:05 The shift from survival to self-actualization in career 43:52 Focus on immigration law and its significance 51:59 Advice to the 12-year-old immigrant self 54:00 Closing remarks and resources for listeners Lucky to Be Here™️ is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. Lucky to Be Here™️ is hosted by Dr. Analía Gómez Vidal, C.P.C. and produced by AGV Services LLC (https://www.agvservicesllc.com/). Visit our website https://www.agvservicesllc.com/luckytobehere (https://www.agvservicesllc.com/luckytobehere) to join our newsletter to receive our episodes in your inbox with career development reflections and resources and to connect in between episodes. Sponsored by Creative Colony Spaces (https://www.creativecolonyspaces.com/). Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: YYYMONAI8AICFIGC © 2026 AGV Services LLC. All rights reserved.

2. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Canadian Immigration 101 for International Students and Professionals with Veronica Sepehr

   In today’s episode, we reconnect with Season 1 guest Veronica Sepehr, Registered Canadian immigration consultant (RCIC), to talk about Canadian immigration and some of the key tips and information anyone interested in building a life and career in Canada post-graduation should know. If you have been thinking about Canada as a potential destination for your next professional steps, this episode is your starting point. After that, you can find Veronica Sepehr on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicasepehr/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicasepehr/) and work with her through her company, Westdale Immigration by visiting its website https://westdaleimmigration.com/ (https://westdaleimmigration.com/) and booking a consultation at https://tidycal.com/westdale (https://tidycal.com/westdale). She also recently started a newsletter that you can sign up for at https://nain.kit.com (https://nain.kit.com) Keywords Canadian immigration, regulated consultants, international students, permanent residence, work permits, immigration process, Canada education, visa tips Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Canadian immigration and Veronica Sepehr 02:03 Difference between Canadian immigration consultants and lawyers 03:58 The process of becoming a regulated Canadian immigration consultant 06:54 Key considerations for international students moving to Canada 10:03 Choosing designated learning institutions and their benefits 12:00 Steps to prepare for permanent residence in Canada 16:59 When and why clients typically reach out for immigration advice 21:51 Common misconceptions and the value of early preparation 27:05 Patience, timing, and staying informed in the immigration process 29:59 Final thoughts on Canada's opportunities and misconceptions Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. Lucky to Be Here is hosted by Dr. Analía Gómez Vidal, C.P.C. and produced by AGV Services LLC (https://www.agvservicesllc.com/). Visit our website https://www.agvservicesllc.com/luckytobehere (https://www.agvservicesllc.com/luckytobehere) to join our newsletter to receive our episodes in your inbox with career development reflections and resources and to connect in between episodes. Sponsored by Creative Colony Spaces (https://www.creativecolonyspaces.com/). Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: ZZ6YHENUCSA89QKZ, A4V6H0GQ4WRSHGWI © 2026 AGV Services LLC. All rights reserved.

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Building Lives Abroad While Paying It Forward: Season 2 Trailer

   Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. In Season 2, we are getting tactical and we expand into building more than our lives and careers… This new season features guests who decided to also build communities, resources, businesses and innovations to support other international students and professionals in different ways: from providing services that someone moving across countries might need to building spaces for community and trailblazing new discussions on what needs to be addressed systematically. We are more than Lucky to Be Here. We also pay it forward. Subscribe wherever you are listening or watching to receive our new episodes in your feed every other Wednesday. Lucky to Be Here is hosted by Dr. Analía Gómez Vidal, C.P.C. and produced by AGV Services LLC (https://www.agvservicesllc.com/). Visit our website https://www.agvservicesllc.com/luckytobehere (https://www.agvservicesllc.com/luckytobehere) to join our newsletter to receive our episodes in your inbox with career development reflections and resources and to connect in between episodes. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: WXIBOP9IRNSPILSB © 2026 AGV Services LLC. All rights reserved.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

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