From a New American family, to 20 years in banking, to building a luxury short-term rental empire - this is a masterclass in betting on yourself.
In this episode, Fouad Bazzi shares his journey from W-2 banker to entrepreneur, walking away from a stable career to prioritize faith, family, and freedom. After paying off all debt and hitting major financial milestones with his wife, Fouad took the leap - launching a coffee shop, navigating COVID shutdowns, and ultimately building a thriving Airbnb portfolio.
Today, he owns nine luxury properties across Arizona and Florida and co-leads a management company overseeing 80+ short-term rentals nationwide.
We dive into:
Why asking permission to pick up his kids changed everything
Turning adversity (COVID + family health challenges) into opportunity
Raising money to scale real estate
Luxury vs. long-term rentals
Risk mitigation vs. risk elimination
What he’d tell his 10-year-old self about entrepreneurship
How to raise entrepreneurial kids in today’s world
This episode is about more than real estate - it’s about designing a life on purpose.
16 Oct 2025
Leadership, Identity & Being Unstoppable - Payal Nanjiani
In this episode of The New American Media Podcast, Greg sits down with globally acclaimed leadership coach, author, and speaker Payal Nanjiani. As one of the few South Asian women in the executive coaching space, Payal shares her powerful journey from corporate America to becoming a global voice on leadership transformation.
They dive into:
Why traditional corporate training often fails
The inner game of leadership and becoming “unstoppable”
Challenges women and people of color face in the workplace
Payal’s path to publishing after 22 rejections
Practical insights for thriving in any industry: tech, finance, or beyond
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, corporate professional, or someone striving for more impact, this episode is packed with inspiring lessons and real-world strategies.
Don’t miss Payal’s latest book: Make It to the Top – Available on Amazon.
23 Jul 2025
From England to the American Dream - Nila Patel
In today’s episode, Greg is joined by Nila Patel, Business Development Specialist at 513 Capital. Nila’s story is both fascinating and layered—she went from being a Gujarati Patel growing up in England to moving across the world to a small town in Missouri at the age of 12.
She had to quickly adapt to life in America as her parents purchased their first motel and began building it into a family business. Growing up living and working in the motel, Nila learned countless valuable lessons that shaped her path into a long-standing career in hospitality, and later, into commercial real estate and business financing.
Her wide-ranging skill set and deep business experience have helped shape her into the strong, independent business woman she is today. While she may have lost her accent over the years, she hasn’t forgotten what it felt like to be a 12-year-old girl arriving in America in search of opportunity—an opportunity she seized and transformed into her own American Dream.
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