Immigrant Success

Success isn't about status—it's about action. In Success Is the Power to Do: True Freedom Is the Joy in Effort, Vietnamese-American entrepreneur and educator Di Tran redefines what it means to live a meaningful life. Forget chasing titles, money, or applause. Real success, Di Tran argues, is found in the daily discipline of doing—serving others, building with love, and embracing effort as its own reward. 💡 This book is for you if: You're tired of success stories that feel fake or out of reach. You believe in effort, but feel unseen. You want to live with purpose—no matter your ...

Actor Kal Penn recounts why he rejected the advice of his aunties and guidance counselors and, instead of becoming a doctor or “something practical,” embarked on a surprising journey that has included confronting racism in Hollywood, meeting his future husband, and working in the Obama...

“In this vulnerable and courageous memoir, Prachi Gupta takes the myth of the exceptional Indian American family to task.”—The Washington Post “I read it in one sitting. Wow. It aims right at the tender spot where racism, sexism, and family dynamics collide, and somehow manages to be...

What if you could invest in something that built schools, housed families, healed communities, and still paid you back with profit? The Freedom Ecosystem is more than a book—it's a movement. Written by immigrant entrepreneur and community builder Di Tran, this powerful guide shares how real estate, cashflow businesses, and purpose-driven action can transform cities—one block, one building, one life at a time. From beauty schools to pharmacies, from affordable housing to AI-powered education, Di Tran shows how we can scale impact while keeping dignity at the center. Inside you'll ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER The courageous memoir of one woman’s globe-spanning journey of unraveling and awakening—breaking free of the narratives that once defined her and confronting the long-buried truths of a traumatic past—by the former CEO and co-founder of Embrace. “A brilliant and...

A journey of sacrifice, resilience, and triumph across generations. In The Unbreakable Spirit: 50 Years of Vietnamese Resilience, Contribution, and Triumph, Di Tran shares a powerful tribute to the Vietnamese people — and to every soul who has ever fought to build a better future from hardship. From mud huts and refugee camps to thriving businesses and vibrant communities, this inspiring book tells the story of families who planted seeds of hope with sweat, sacrifice, and love — and of children who rose on those shoulders to conquer new worlds with gratitude and service. Through ...

Life Launch Manual: Job Finding, Résumé, Interview & Essential Life Documents for Success The One Book You Wish Someone Gave You at 18 — The Complete Guide to Job Search, Life Documents, and Everyday Success Skills. No one teaches you how to apply for a job, write a résumé, prepare for an interview, or gather the life documents you need for work, school, housing, and more — until now. Life Launch Manual is your step-by-step, no-fluff guide to navigating real life like a pro — even if you’re starting with zero experience, zero connections, and zero idea where to begin. Written by...

In this stunning and compulsively readable memoir, the Oscar-winning star of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Goonies, and Everything Everywhere All at Once, Ke Huy Quan, tells the story of his journey from Vietnamese refugee to 80s child star to the most inspiring comeback in Hollywood...

Immigration is a fraught and misunderstood topic in America’s social discourse, with much of what we believe based largely on myth. Ran Abramitzky and Leah Boustan have spent the last decade searching for the facts. Their pioneering research digs deep into the data on immigration, linking the experiences of immigrants from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to those of immigrants today. Using powerful storytelling alongside big data, they provide new evidence about the past and present of the American Dream that will change our thinking and policies.

Undeterred is a moving ride through the life of one determined Vietnamese orphan boy named Long who, despite the bigotry and hate he faces, carves out a place for himself in America. This is a positive immigrant success story. With tanks approaching and bombs exploding mere yards away, five-year-old Long has only moments to decide whether to risk the jump to join his brother in the water below. The boys must leave everything they know to survive and unknowingly have embarked on an intense journey that will lead to a new life in America. The boys face new perils in the United States and find...

Long before creating Covet by Christos, the world's leading livestreamer of all things luxury, future founder and CEO Christos Garkinos grew up in Detroit as the gay son of Greek immigrants and started working in his parents' diner at the age of four. Seeking a bigger life post-college, Garkinos took a job under Richard Branson in the mid-90's heyday of Virgin Megastores. Beginning to rub shoulders with A-list celebrities, he embarked on a 25-year fashion and media career with many highs and lows.

What if building a successful life in America didn't have to be confusing, overwhelming, or filled with costly mistakes? For millions of immigrants, arriving in the United States is the beginning of a dream. It is also the beginning of countless questions. Where do you live? How do you find work? How do you build credit? How do you avoid scams? How do you navigate healthcare, taxes, schools, and everyday life in a completely unfamiliar system? The difference between struggling for years and building a secure future often isn't determination. It's knowing what to do next. The American Dream:...

After a career of navigating in the dark, Hang Thi Yen Black shares her story of breaking free from the confines of generic formulas to become a tenacious woman, mother, and Silicon Valley leader armed with skill, will, and tenacity. Hang's motivation is simple—pave the path with nearly three decades of experience developing resources and resilience so that other women, marginalized by cultural biases, may learn how to level the playing field and arrive at any destination they choose on their own merits, on their own terms, with dignity and authenticity.

Professionalism: Mastering the Art of Self-Discipline and Excellence is not just a guide to succeeding at work — it is a powerful philosophy for living a life of purpose, respect, and lasting impact. Written by Di Tran, a Vietnamese immigrant who arrived in America with no English, no money, and no connections — yet went on to build multiple successful businesses, graduate nearly 2,000 students, and create hundreds of jobs — this book offers real-life lessons from decades of relentless work, unwavering self-discipline, and service-driven leadership. At the heart of this book is a ...

LET US BE EXPLOITED Why Hard Work Is the Highest Form of Appreciation in America By Di Tran What if being “exploited” isn’t an insult — but proof of value? In LET US BE EXPLOITED, Di Tran challenges the modern fear of hard work and flips one of the most misunderstood words of our time. This book is not about abuse, victimhood, or being taken advantage of. It is about voluntarily giving yourself to work, responsibility, and effort as a strategy to build skill, trust, leverage, and freedom. Written from the lived experience of an immigrant, entrepreneur, educator, and founder of Di ...

Chasing My Dream: An African Immigrant Story in America is a story of courage, resilience, and perseverance in the face of life challenges. In this audiobook, Komi Afetse talks about his early years in Togo, West Africa, his adjustments to America, his life of service as a US Army Officer, and how he went from earning minimum wage to become financially independent in 14 years.

A Century of Immigration: African Survival and Success Guide in Britain by Yemi Adesina is both a history and a handbook — a vital resource for African families navigating life in the United Kingdom. Drawing on over 100 years of migration history — from the Irish and Jewish arrivals, to the Windrush generation, to today’s African professionals and students — this book uncovers how each community faced hostility, exclusion, and prejudice, yet carved out belonging and left a lasting mark on Britain. It places the African journey in that wider story, showing how challenges of racism, ...

Think Like an Immigrant The Immigrant’s Guide to Success: Achieve Your American Dream in 14 Powerful Steps Millions of immigrants have achieved the American Dream. Now it's your turn. In a nation built by immigrants, success stories abound. But what sets these individuals apart? Think Like an Immigrant The Immigrant's Guide to Success unlocks the 14 powerful principles that fuel their remarkable achievements—principles you can harness to achieve your own dreams. This inspiring guide is more than just a book; it's your roadmap to a brighter future. Whether you were born here or arrived ...

What if the strongest life is not the loudest one — but the most principled one? The Principled Life of Di Tran is a deeply human, intellectually serious, and emotionally grounded exploration of love, discipline, immigrant resilience, education, service, and the long-horizon building of a meaningful life. This is not a celebrity memoir. It is not motivational noise. And it is not a book about image, status, or performance. It is a reflective and practical study of how one immigrant life — rooted in Phương Lâm, Đồng Nai, Việt Nam and later shaped in Louisville, Kentucky — ...

Whether you’re a business leader seeking to strengthen your leadership bench, an HR executive committed to diversity and inclusion, or an immigrant professional rising through the ranks, ImmiGRIT is an urgent wake-up call and an indispensable guide to leveraging the full power of immigrant leadership. Don’t get left behind in the global war for talent—discover how to harness ImmiGRIT and watch your organization soar.