Wise Immigrants

About Wise Immigrants

Wise Immigrants Podcast shares powerful stories of immigrants, leaders, entrepreneurs, public servants, and community builders who are shaping America. Produced by co-founders of Miss Immigrant USA, each episode highlights real journeys, challenges, success, culture, identity, leadership, and civic impact. Our mission is to amplify immigrant voices, inspire confidence, and show that immigrants are not only part of the American story — we help write it. With Love, Magdalena & Sha

Publisher

Miss Immigrant USA

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Jul 2026

Latest episode

23 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Jul 2026

   Immigrant Identity, AI, and Public Accountability - Raj Goyle for New York State Comptroller

   Raj Goyle brings a powerful mix of immigrant identity, public accountability, technology, law, and civic leadership into one conversation. His story reflects the journey of someone who understands both the personal meaning of heritage and the public responsibility of government oversight. In this episode of Wise Immigrants by Miss Immigrant USA, we speak with Raj Goyle, who joined us as a candidate for New York State Comptroller. The conversation explores public trust, financial accountability, the role of the comptroller, artificial intelligence, immigrant identity, government transparency, and the future of responsible public leadership. This episode is especially meaningful because it expands the idea of immigrant leadership beyond culture and representation. Immigrant identity also belongs in conversations about finance, technology, public systems, pension oversight, state accountability, and the future of government. Raj’s interview helps connect community values with serious questions about power, resources, and responsibility. At Miss Immigrant USA, we believe immigrant voices should not be limited to symbolic spaces. They belong in discussions about budgets, law, education, technology, healthcare, democracy, and every institution that shapes public life. Watch the video podcast with Raj Goyle at: https://www.missimmigrantusa.com/podcast/ (https://www.missimmigrantusa.com/podcast/) Please like this episode, follow Wise Immigrants by Miss Immigrant USA, share it with your community, and leave us a review. Your support helps us continue building a public-benefit platform for immigrant identity, civic education, leadership, and community impact. This episode is presented for civic education and public-interest storytelling. Appearance on Wise Immigrants by Miss Immigrant USA does not imply endorsement, campaign support, fundraising support, contribution, or political recommendation.

2. 

   22 Jul 2026

   From the Community, Not From Politics - Vichal Kumar for Congress NY-7

   Vichal Kumar’s story is rooted in New York communities, public voice, and the belief that representation should come from lived experience, not only from political systems. His journey reflects the energy of neighborhoods where immigrant families, working people, young voters, small businesses, and longtime residents all share space, struggle, and hope. In this episode of Wise Immigrants by Miss Immigrant USA, we speak with Vichal Kumar, who joined us as a candidate for U.S. Congress in New York’s 7th Congressional District. The conversation explores immigrant identity, representation, civic participation, community leadership, and the responsibility of bringing new voices into public life. New York’s 7th District includes parts of Brooklyn and Queens, communities where immigrant stories are not separate from American life — they are central to it. This episode highlights why public conversations must include identity, culture, belonging, and the voices of people who understand their communities from the inside. At Miss Immigrant USA, we believe civic education should be accessible, human, and connected to real stories. Wise Immigrants creates space for candidates, leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, and community voices to speak about service, identity, public life, and the future of belonging in America. Watch the video podcast with Vichal Kumar at: https://www.missimmigrantusa.com/podcast/ (https://www.missimmigrantusa.com/podcast/) Please like this episode, follow Wise Immigrants by Miss Immigrant USA, share it, and leave us a review. Your support helps us continue building a platform for immigrant visibility, leadership, civic education, and community impact. This episode is presented for civic education and public-interest storytelling. Appearance on Wise Immigrants by Miss Immigrant USA does not imply endorsement, campaign support, fundraising support, contribution, or political recommendation.

3. 

   21 Jul 2026

   Running Through 32 Towns to Listen and Serve - Matt Adams for Congress NJ-12

   Matt Adams approached public life with a simple but powerful idea: show up, move through the district, listen to people, and learn directly from the communities you hope to serve. His story is about presence — not only speaking to voters, but physically entering towns, neighborhoods, and public spaces with humility and purpose. In this episode of Wise Immigrants by Miss Immigrant USA, we speak with Matt Adams, who joined us as a candidate for U.S. Congress in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. The conversation explores civic participation, public service, listening, leadership, community outreach, and what it means to connect with people across many towns and backgrounds. Matt’s story is important because democracy is not only built through speeches and platforms. It is built through direct contact, trust, and the willingness to understand people’s real concerns. His interview highlights the human side of campaigning and the importance of reaching communities where they are. For Miss Immigrant USA, this conversation connects to our mission of public-benefit storytelling. We believe immigrant identity, civic education, and community leadership should be visible in American public life. Wise Immigrants helps bring these conversations to audiences who care about belonging, representation, and participation. Watch the video podcast with Matt Adams at: https://www.missimmigrantusa.com/podcast/ (https://www.missimmigrantusa.com/podcast/) Please like this episode, follow Wise Immigrants by Miss Immigrant USA, share it with your community, and leave us a review. Your support helps us continue amplifying immigrant voices, civic engagement, leadership, and community impact. This episode is presented for civic education and public-interest storytelling. Appearance on Wise Immigrants by Miss Immigrant USA does not imply endorsement, campaign support, fundraising support, contribution, or political recommendation.

4. 

   20 Jul 2026

   The Son of Colombian Immigrants Running Against Fear - Brian Romero for NY Assembly District 34

   Brian Romero’s story begins in Queens, shaped by Colombian roots, immigrant family values, neighborhood challenges, and the belief that public service should be close to the people. His journey reflects the experience of many first-generation Americans who grow up translating not only language, but also systems, expectations, and responsibilities for their families and communities. In this episode of Wise Immigrants by Miss Immigrant USA, we speak with Brian Romero, who joined us as a candidate for New York State Assembly District 34, representing communities connected to Queens neighborhoods such as Astoria, Corona, East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, and Woodside. The conversation explores immigrant identity, housing, public service, fear, representation, social work, and what it means to lead in one of the most diverse areas of New York. Brian’s story matters because immigrant identity often becomes a source of responsibility. It teaches people how to listen, how to serve, and how to understand the pressure families face when systems are difficult to navigate. This episode highlights how personal experience can become a public mission. At Miss Immigrant USA, we believe immigrant stories belong in civic spaces. Through Wise Immigrants, we bring forward conversations that connect identity, leadership, cultural representation, and public engagement. Watch the video podcast with Brian Romero at: https://www.missimmigrantusa.com/podcast/ (https://www.missimmigrantusa.com/podcast/) Please like this episode, follow Wise Immigrants by Miss Immigrant USA, share it with your community, and leave us a review. Your support helps us continue creating public-benefit content that uplifts immigrant voices, civic education, and community leadership across the United States. This episode is presented for civic education and public-interest storytelling. Appearance on Wise Immigrants by Miss Immigrant USA does not imply endorsement, campaign support, fundraising support, contribution, or political recommendation.

5. 

   17 Jul 2026

   Cuban Roots, Army Service, and Listening First - Royal Webster for Congress FL-11

   Royal Sylvester Webster II brings a story shaped by Cuban roots, military service, education, travel, and a deep belief in listening before leading. His life reflects many layers of American identity — heritage, discipline, public service, family history, and the desire to understand people across backgrounds and experiences. In this episode of Wise Immigrants by Miss Immigrant USA, we speak with Royal Webster, who joined us as a candidate for U.S. Congress in Florida’s 11th Congressional District. The conversation explores immigrant identity, belonging, Army service, education, civic responsibility, and the importance of hearing people’s stories before asking for their trust. Royal’s interview is important because it reminds us that leadership is not only about policy positions. It is also about character, memory, listening, and service. His Cuban American background and military experience open a broader conversation about what it means to belong in America while carrying family history and cultural roots. Miss Immigrant USA created Wise Immigrants to bring public-interest conversations into the civic space. We believe democracy becomes stronger when communities hear from candidates and leaders as full human beings — not just names, slogans, or campaign signs. Watch the video podcast with Royal Webster at: https://www.missimmigrantusa.com/podcast/ (https://www.missimmigrantusa.com/podcast/) Please follow the podcast, like this episode, share it with your community, and leave us a review. Your support helps us amplify immigrant identity, civic education, cultural representation, public service, and community impact. This episode is presented for civic education and public-interest storytelling. Appearance on Wise Immigrants by Miss Immigrant USA does not imply endorsement, campaign support, fundraising support, contribution, or political recommendation.

6. 

   16 Jul 2026

   Public Service, Dignity, and the Finger Lakes - Scott Comegys for NY State Senate District 54

   Scott Comegys brings a community-centered voice into public life — one rooted in dignity, local connection, and the belief that people deserve to be seen beyond party labels, economic pressure, and political noise. His story is not only about a campaign. It is about the people of the Finger Lakes, the meaning of service, and the desire to build communities where every person can live with purpose and respect. In this episode of Wise Immigrants by Miss Immigrant USA, we speak with Scott Comegys, who joined us in a civic conversation connected to New York State Senate District 54. The discussion explores public service, dignity, representation, community leadership, and the importance of listening to people whose daily struggles are often overlooked. For Miss Immigrant USA, this conversation connects to a larger mission: bringing identity, belonging, and civic participation into public life. Immigrant communities, working families, and local leaders all share a common need — to be heard, respected, and included in decisions that shape their future. Wise Immigrants is not only a podcast. It is a public-interest platform where candidates, civic leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and community voices can share the human stories behind public service. These conversations help our audience understand democracy through people, not just headlines. Watch the video podcast with Scott Comegys at: https://www.missimmigrantusa.com/podcast/ (https://www.missimmigrantusa.com/podcast/) Please support this work by following Wise Immigrants, liking the episode, sharing it with your community, and leaving a review. Every review helps us grow a platform dedicated to immigrant visibility, civic education, public benefit, and community impact. This episode is presented for civic education and public-interest storytelling. Appearance on Wise Immigrants by Miss Immigrant USA does not imply endorsement, campaign support, fundraising support, contribution, or political recommendation.

7. 

   15 Jul 2026

   A Salvadoran American Story of Voice and Belonging - Effie Phillips-Staley for Congress NY-17

   Effie Guadalupe Phillips-Staley’s story begins with identity, family, and the courage to step into spaces where voices like hers have not always been fully seen or heard. Her Salvadoran American background is not just a personal detail; it is part of the larger American story of families, sacrifice, cultural memory, and the desire to build something meaningful for the next generation. In this episode of Wise Immigrants by Miss Immigrant USA, we speak with Effie Phillips-Staley, who joined us as a candidate for U.S. Congress in New York’s 17th Congressional District. The conversation explores immigrant identity, public service, representation, women’s leadership, belonging, and what it means to bring personal history into civic life. This episode matters because representation is not only about a name on a ballot. It is about who feels invited into democracy, who sees their story reflected, and who believes their voice belongs in public decisions. Effie’s journey opens a wider conversation about Latino identity, family values, community leadership, and the responsibility of public service in a changing America. At Miss Immigrant USA, we believe immigrant identity deserves visibility in civic spaces. Through Wise Immigrants, we create conversations that help communities understand leaders as human beings first — people shaped by family, culture, struggle, purpose, and service. Watch the video podcast with Effie Phillips-Staley at: https://www.missimmigrantusa.com/podcast/ (https://www.missimmigrantusa.com/podcast/) Please like this episode, follow the podcast, share it with someone who cares about immigrant stories, and leave us a review. Your support helps Miss Immigrant USA continue building a public-benefit platform for immigrant visibility, civic education, cultural representation, and community impact. This episode is presented for civic education and public-interest storytelling. Appearance on Wise Immigrants by Miss Immigrant USA does not imply endorsement, campaign support, fundraising support, contribution, or political recommendation.

8. 

   14 Jul 2026

   From Ambulance Calls to Albany: Omar Mohamad for NY State Senate District 23

   Omar Mohamad’s story begins with service — not the polished kind that starts on a campaign stage, but the kind that happens in real neighborhoods, during emergencies, when families need someone to show up. His life has been shaped by South Brooklyn, Staten Island, immigrant family roots, working people, and the frontline experiences that come from seeing hardship up close. In this episode of Wise Immigrants by Miss Immigrant USA, we speak with Omar Mohamad, who joined us as a candidate for New York State Senate District 23. The conversation moves beyond politics and becomes a deeper discussion about public service, affordability, immigrant identity, working families, dignity, and what it means to use your voice for people who often feel ignored. Omar’s story connects strongly with the mission of Miss Immigrant USA because immigrant identity is not only about where someone comes from. It is about courage, contribution, belonging, and the decision to participate in public life. Through this interview, we explore how personal history can become civic responsibility, and how communities become stronger when more voices are invited into the conversation. Wise Immigrants by Miss Immigrant USA is a public-interest podcast platform created to spotlight immigrant voices, civic leaders, candidates, professionals, entrepreneurs, and community advocates shaping the future of America through leadership, storytelling, and service. Watch the video podcast with Omar Mohamad at: https://www.missimmigrantusa.com/podcast/ (https://www.missimmigrantusa.com/podcast/) Please support this public-benefit storytelling work by following the podcast, liking the episode, sharing it with your community, and leaving us a review. Your support helps us amplify immigrant identity, civic education, and community leadership across the United States. This episode is presented for civic education and public-interest storytelling. Appearance on Wise Immigrants by Miss Immigrant USA does not imply endorsement, campaign support, fundraising support, contribution, or political recommendation.

9. 

   13 Jul 2026

   Kyle Little: From Fitness to Congress, Community Strength & Belonging in NJ-12

   What does it mean to run — not only in fitness, but in public life? In this episode of the WISE Immigrants Podcast by Miss Immigrant USA, Magdalena Kulisz speaks with Kyle Little, candidate for U.S. Congress in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. Kyle is a fitness entrepreneur, small business owner, college professor, and New Jersey native. In this conversation, he shares why he decided to run for Congress, what shaped his leadership, and how his background in fitness, education, and community service connects to his vision for strengthening communities. This episode goes beyond politics. Kyle speaks about affordability, housing, student loan debt, childcare, healthcare, public education, small businesses, voting rights, gerrymandering, and the concerns he hears from young people in New Jersey. He also discusses identity and representation as a Black openly gay man, and reflects on Bayard Rustin, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the March on Washington, and the continuing meaning of civil rights and voting rights in America. At Miss Immigrant USA, when we say “immigrant,” we are not speaking only about legal status. We are speaking about roots, culture, family history, movement, contribution, adaptation, and belonging. This conversation with Kyle Little opens a larger civic question: Who gets to feel seen, heard, and represented in America? Kyle reminds us that strong communities are built like strong bodies — with discipline, endurance, education, support, and the courage to keep going. This episode is part of Miss Immigrant USA / WISE Immigrants’ nonpartisan civic-education work, helping communities better understand democracy, leadership, representation, public service, and belonging. Disclaimer: Miss Immigrant USA / WISE Immigrants is a nonpartisan civic and cultural platform. This episode is for public education, community awareness, and civic engagement. It does not endorse or oppose any candidate, campaign, political party, or political committee. Listen to the full conversation and join us in exploring immigrant identity, democracy, civic participation, and the meaning of belonging in America.

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