About this episode

Kofi Douhadji shares his journey and insights on how immigrants can build wealth in North America.

Kofi Douhadji is an Investment Advisor and bestselling author who helps French-speaking immigrants turn income into assets by understanding and leveraging the North American financial system. Originally from Togo, Kofi experienced firsthand what it means to earn in a new country without understanding the rules that govern money. After a decade in civil engineering and serving as a U.S. Air Force officer, he identified a pattern: high-earning immigrants were working hard, but without a system, their income wasn't translating into ownership. 🔗 Connect with Kofi Djouhadi: @kofi.douhadji on all platforms Heartbeat for Hire has been nominated for its 4th award- Best Business Podcast from Women in Podcasting. Please vote at this link. It's 1 vote per email. We are so grateful for your support! Thank you! https://www.womenpodcasters.com/lyndsay-dowd 📝 Episode Summary: In this episode, Kofi shares his remarkable journey from a small village in West Africa — where his father once told him airplanes "weren't for us" — to becoming a commissioned US Air Force officer, a published author, and the founder of Flying Wings, a consulting firm dedicated to helping French-speaking immigrants…

People in this episode

Host: Lyndsay Dowd

Guest: Kofi Douhadji

Topics covered

• immigrant wealth building
• financial literacy
• North American financial system
• investment advice
• personal finance

Keywords

• immigrants
• wealth
• financial system
• investment
• assets
• income
• financial freedom

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Flying Wings, Women in Podcasting

Places: Togo

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