In this heartfelt episode, we dive into the story of resilience, community, and ambition rooted in a small town in southern Minnesota. Fifteen people, including singles from a refugee camp with nowhere else to go, found shelter together under one rented roof. Led by Anousone’s family, everyone came together—working jobs, learning English, and sharing rent to build a new life from the ground up.As time passed, they each pursued education, taking ESL classes and working toward their GEDs. For Anousone, earning her GED was a deeply personal victory—proof that her determination could turn dreams into milestones. But her story didn’t stop there.In a town far removed from the bustling city, Anousone took a leap. Inspired by the Asian community’s love for 24-karat gold jewelry, she started buying and reselling gold—despite not knowing how to drive well or read maps. Every weekend, she got lost on her way to the city, but always came back with jewelry and a mission. Over time, she built a trusted customer base, offering payment plans and providing beautiful pieces to her community. Her efforts helped support her family and brought in significant income alongside two jobs she and many others worked to get ahead.Together, the group set goals: buy a house, get a car, and secure their place in this new country. What started with 15 people sharing a house became a powerful journey of grit, sacrifice, and gold—the kind you wear and the kind you carry inside.

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