I only wanted to spend 3 weeks in America, but a random chat with a stranger changed everything.

In this episode of The Thriving Immigrant Podcast, I sit down with Tersoo Hulugh, founder of Maxify, and Scholar who shares the unexpected story of how a chance encounter changed the course of his life. What was meant to be a three-week trip to the U.S. turned into an entirely new journey after meeting a stranger at a party who happened to be a professor at South Dakota State University. That conversation opened the door to a master’s program, and today, Tersoo is a leader at Amazon U.S.We talk about how his experiences in Nigeria shaped his resilience, why failures can be some of our best teachers, and the role of personal branding in creating opportunities. Tersoo’s story is a powerful reminder that success often comes from embracing unexpected paths and making the most of every moment.#TheThrivingImmigrant #personalbranding #personalfinance #scholarship #internationalstudent