Daring Abroad Sn3 Ep2: I Almost Gave Up on America - Lilly Richards, President, KWITU 

A diploma in Kenya means nothing in the US. My dad moved here with a green card in his 40s and couldn't handle it. He went right back to kenya. I on the other hand, I'm still here- i work as a nurse in an assisted living(most people in assisted livings can take care of themselves). Nursing is not for the faint at heart- there's a lot of $ in it but it's not by force you can always go back to school and do another course. 18yrs later i still love the US, i travel to Kenya yearly I get best of both worlds i guess. My advice to anyone looking to relocate, if you are doing good in Kenya- stay there, if you are struggling and get a chance to leave- do so knowing that you will have to work HARD!

Your guest, Lilly Richards, was practical, realistic, and down-to-earth. Her advice should help those hoping to make the journey to prepare properly, be ready to work hard, and NOT to expect streets paved with gold or free money for all new arrivals. Her multiple entrepreneurial initiatives are highly commendable. Her advice to plan and implement far in advance of need to invest in land and real estate back home is very, very, very wise (Of course everyone needs to do their own due diligence in matters of investments, particularly in land and real estate). Very astute lady! Thanks Mr, Chamwada

It's true. The host plays an important role. I thank God I got a good host and 5 years down the line, no regrets. Good work Alex Chamwada

I agree,the person who host you in America can mess you up or be a blessing in your life.

That's exactly where I started when I came to America. I didn't like my job at first but eventually loved it so much that I ended up becoming a manager and running the group home myself. I left 10 years later but I still miss the guys I worked with.

Reality at its best! #Facts 20 years and still remember where I came from. Lilly thanks for not sugar coating🥰. Great show @Chams

I am a so called African American and I am absolutely leaving the United States of America before the end of this decade. I am looking at both countries in West and East Africa.... I will be visiting a country in West Africa in 2022... and then a country in East Africa in 2023... I gave up on the United States of America a long time ago.

Lilly you are soo beautiful 😍and Mercy Atis talks highly of you. Thanks for sharing your story

Chamwada always with fresh inspirations good work sir

I love this lady, she's such a bosslady

Kenya to the world🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪💪💪💪👍👍👍

My first six months, I almost went back home. Yes I had a well paying job. It's called culture shock

America humbles you.. 😂😂😂 these days I’m very patient and organized in pursuing my dreams. All u need here is FOCUS. Create ur goals, then keep moving, no matter what happens, keep moving.

I guess US is not the same as UK. UK is totally different. Join me and see the difference between the two

Mindset has to change otherwise you will have difficulty in transition... anywhere away from home..

If you gave me a free house and a job for life I wouldn't live in that country for love nor money.

There are plenty opportunities in the U.S. but you must work hard to genuinely earn success.

Go go represent Madam President

America is over rated . 😒

very relatable

Thanks. Amazingly amazing.

next time meet LILLY and tell her she is an inspiration to me.....such a strong WOMAN THERE!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the Show Alex. What are the hotel room rates for the Sarova Woodlands? Do they have any special promotions for the diaspora? Asante ndugu!

Very good video!

When do you sleep? Can one survive for a week without sleep?

If someone has a good job/career why go to America and start from the bottom? Just asking, maybe it is a silly question to some.

Chamwada is the best

That’s the main reason why most immigrants mostly get into nursing because then you can work overtime with good pay. Imagine someone going to school 4 years for finance, and coming again to work in direct care cleaning old men and women?

I was born and raised in AmeriKKKa. Cant wait to leave and 'get out.'

When people say they don't take credits from Kenya, they are just telling half the truth They do take the credits you just have to know how to maneuver in the system. They might not take all of them but they take credits. But it's a land where one has to hustle.

Awesome 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Who's willing to give back to the society through me. I'd like to look for greener pasture out there

Travel and experience other people's cultures, it will blow your mind, even local travels if you can not make it abroad.

First here

What a way of marketing

Are you paid by youtube for the ads I stop skipping them? 🇰🇪🇰🇪

This women wanakuaga vichwa ngumu once they join this group! hasara!

How can i become a usa nurse or work in healthcare i have bcom degree

I have never seen a happy feminist.

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