Unshackled: An Immigrant’s Guide to Thriving in the US - Trailer

Soundarya Balasubramani, an NIT Trichy and Columbia graduate, writer, and founder of Unshackled.club, details her journey from India to the U.S. Her career shifts from Salesforce to entrepreneurship, and even ventures into writing, including her blog Curious Maverick and books 'Admitted' and 'Unshackled'. The discussion spans her motivations, the importance of writing in her professional growth, insights into self-publishing, navigating U.S. immigration, and her latest decision to step back from Unshackled.club to focus on writing. Soundarya provides valuable advice for immigrant entrepreneurs and shares her vision for her next writing project, leveraging her experiences and challenges to guide and inspire others in their personal and professional journeys.
Key Takeaways:
The persistence and resilience it takes to navigate the hardships of U.S. immigration
What to consider when applying for an O1 visa
The power of writing a journal for clarity of thought, problem-solving and emotional processing and the app that’ll make it easy to maintain
Understanding the book writing process and marketing as a self publishing author
How to strategically use social media to market yourself
The act of writing on paper, particularly journaling, serves as a powerful tool for
Key Topics Discussed:
Journaling, author, legal immigration system, ONA visa, O1 visa, H1B, L1, EB2 National Interest Waiver, RFE, Unshackled

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