The Migrant Mentor

Episode 11: How Victoria Built Products People Love, Burned Out and Turned That Into Her Life's Work

Victoria Colombato left home at 18. No plan. Just courage. What followed was a decade across 6 continents - leading growth teams at Mercado Libre and MURAL, learning how to build products people genuinely love by understanding not just systems, but people. Then burnout hit. And the version of success she'd built stopped feeling like her own. She tried everything. Therapy. Journaling. Breathwork. Nothing stuck. Then she found hypnotherapy - and for the first time, something actually shifted. In this episode we learn how Victoria rebuilt her identity from the inside out, what burnout really looks like when you're winning on paper, and how that journey became Tabula Rasa; a business helping high-achievers navigate their own moments of transition. This one went places we didn't expect. Connect with Victoria: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriacolombato/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriacolombato/] - https://www.instagram.com/vickycolombato [https://www.instagram.com/vickycolombato] - https://tabularasa.one/ [https://tabularasa.one/]

Episode 10: What No One Tells Migrants About Confidence - Shiv on Communication and Identity

From a shy, bullied kid to finding his voice as a migrant in Australia and amassing millions of views, Shiv’s journey wasn’t built overnight. Arriving as an international student with English as a second language, he struggled with confidence, identity, and belonging. After knocking on 8,000 doors in sales, he learned the real rules of confidence and human connection. In this episode of The Migrant Mentor Podcast, we explore storytelling, self-belief, and why the most powerful communicators focus on being interested, not just interesting.

Episode 9: Building Chatkazz - The Values That Shaped a Restaurant Empire on the World Stage with 28,000+ Reviews

What if the man washing your dishes today… became the founder of Australia’s most-reviewed Indian restaurant tomorrow? That’s the journey of Dharmesh Rangparia, who arrived in Sydney on a student visa with a borrowed curry recipe and a dishwashing job. Today, he’s the co-founder of Chatkazz - a street food empire with six buzzing locations, 250+ dishes, 40+ chefs, and 28,000+ reviews. Praised by leaders and powered by purpose, Dharmesh is proving success isn’t just about food - it’s about resilience, culture, and staying true to your roots. https://www.chatkazz.com.au/

Episode 8: Science, Identity & Resilience – Dharmica Mistry’s Journey to Innovation

From a eureka moment in the lab to pioneering a revolutionary breast cancer detection test, Dr. Dharmica Mistry’s journey is one of science, resilience, and breaking barriers. As a migrant navigating cultural identity and imposter syndrome, she co-founded BCAL Diagnostics, proving that science is about impact. Now a leader in medtech, she’s championing women in STEM and paving the way for future generations. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on innovation, identity, and chasing dreams. Dharmica's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharmicamistry/

Episode 7: How Nikhil Turned $3K into a $5M Wealth-Building Journey?

In Episode 7 of The Migrant Mentor, I sit down with my close friend and one of the sharpest minds in finance, Nikhil Sreedhar. Imagine starting with just $3K as a teenager and growing it into a $5M portfolio—that’s Nikhil’s story. From his middle-class roots to becoming an investment powerhouse, Nikhil opens up about his journey, the mentors and life lessons that shaped him, and the financial strategies that anyone can apply, no matter where they’re starting. Together, we explore what makes the wealthy tick, the value of financial literacy, and Nikhil’s own three-bucket philosophy for balancing health, wealth, and relationships. Whether you’re wondering how to take your first investment steps or looking for inspiration to fuel your own entrepreneurial path, Nikhil shares practical, honest advice that’s within reach for everyone. Check out Nikhil’s current venture, Handle Properties, here [https://www.handle.properties/], or follow their Instagram @handle.properties [https://www.instagram.com/handle.properties/] for top real estate tips and investment strategies. Connect with Nikhil on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhil-s-5b43b429/] to stay updated on his latest projects and insights.