Financial literacy is not a passive activity. It’s a strategic tool for liberation.

That's because finances aren't just about budgeting or credit scores - it's a revolutionary act of self and collective liberation.

In this episode, Adina breaks down how money knowledge becomes a weapon when paired with intention and action - especially for immigrants navigating oppressive systems.

You’ll learn why financial education is one of the most concrete, powerful ways immigrants and allies can reclaim power, build wealth, and change what's possible - not just for themselves, but for their families, communities, and generations to come.

Whether you're the first in your family to invest or simply trying to understand where to begin, this episode is your call to rise.

In This Episode:

• Why financial systems were never built for immigrants - and how to change that

• How to use financial literacy to collapse survival mode and build wealth from a place of power

• Why learning money is like learning a new language - one that lets you decode and redistribute power

• The ripple effect: how financial empowerment creates collective momentum

• How to design your Liberation Plan

If this episode activated something in you, it’s time to go deeper.

Join Immigrant Finance School, our signature program designed to help immigrants and their families learn to build wealth, start investing, and grow financial power - regardless of immigration status.

👉 Enroll now at immigrantfinanceschool.com

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Listen in as we talk tech, AI, and data as a tool in the fight for immigrant rights.

In this episode, I’m joined by Bartlomiej Skorupa, Co-Founder & COO of Mobile Pathways, a tech nonprofit using AI and mobile data tools to support immigrants navigating the U.S. court system.

Bartlomiej’s story - from fleeing communism in Poland, to burning out in corporate America, to almost losing his vision in Madagascar, and eventually building a mission-led tech platform - is proof that purpose and impact are not linear. They're shaped through life experience and our values.

Together, we unpack:

• 📲 How Mobile Pathways uses AI to cut through time poverty to advance access to immigration legal services

• 🧠 The power of tech to sustain advocacy and scale social justice work - especially in the immigration system

• 🛠️ How changemakers can use tech ethically to support marginalized communities while minimizing harm

Whether you’re an immigrant, advocate, or social entrepreneur, this episode offers a grounded look at how innovation can drive structural change - without losing sight of humanity.

As Bartlomiej shares: “You can’t control chaos… but you can outlast it if you figure out the purpose in the moment.”

As changemakers, we can’t always control what’s happening - but we can choose how we respond.

And we can leverage technology - not as a threat, but as a tool for good.

That’s how we build sustainable change.

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Learn more about and support Bart’s work:

🔗 MobilePathways.com

🔗 LinkedIn: Bartlomiej Skorupa

More about Bart:

Bartlomiej (Bart) Skorupa is an immigrant social entrepreneur, investor, and best-selling author dedicated to inspiring leadership and championing fair access to justice. With a passion for launching mission-driven organizations, Bart works at the intersection of technology, philanthropy, and artificial intelligence to create powerful opportunities for change.
Bart's impactful work has been featured in prominent outlets such as NPR, Forbes, Men’s Journal, The San Francisco Chronicle, Bravo Network, and Bloomberg Businessweek. Dell recognized his contributions to global change in 2014, naming him one of the 25 World Change-makers alongside figures like Lauren Bush, Edward Norton, and Adam Braun.
He is an active member of influential communities including the Fast Forward, SOCAP, Opportunity Collaboration, Salesforce Ohana, and Summit Series.
Beyond his professional achievements, Bart finds inspiration in the joys of raising two disruptive daughters in a cabin in the woods.

In a world of collapsing systems and digital noise, your voice isn’t optional — it’s essential.

Especially if you're a changemaker.

In this episode, Adina reveals why visibility is not a vanity metric — it's a core part of wealth-building for changemaker entrepreneurs and first-generation financial leaders.

Whether you're advocating for yourself at a bank, educating your family about money, launching a business, or growing a movement — this conversation will show you why voice activation is a key financial strategy.

You'll hear:

1. Why silencing yourself costs you more than you think

2. How visibility is foundational to building wealth in today’s economy

3. The mindset shifts to move through resistance to sharing your voice and being seen

4. Real-life examples from Adina’s journey moving from anonymous blogger to vocal entrepreneur and advocate

5. What happens financially + energetically when you start speaking up consistently

This episode is an invitation to UNMUTE — not for ego, but for impact.

If you’re ready to claim your message, break your silence, and expand your income through clarity and consistency, this one’s for you.

💥 UNMUTED is now open for enrollment: https://www.internationalempowerment.com/unmuted

A 6-week intimate visibility incubator for mission-driven leaders who are ready to speak clearly and consistently, build trust with their audience, and finally share their voice.

DM @adinaappelbaum the explore if it's right for you.

💥 For private suport, book a Changemaker Growth Intensive: https://www.internationalempowerment.com/grow