Beatriz McNelly

In this episode of the Immigrant Businesswomen Circle Member Spotlight podcast, hosted by IBWC Founder & accomplished Entrepreneur Beatriz McNelly, she chats with Rose Mary Flores Troche, VP Business Banking – Relationship Manager and long-time member of IBWC. Join us for an inspiring and fresh episode as we welcome Rose.

From Bolivia, the heart of South America to Virginia: An Immigrant Woman’s Journey for the Love of her Family.

From the bustling streets of La Paz, Bolivia’s seat of government, to the unforeseen adventure of American shores, Rose Mary’s life took an unexpected turn. Her roots were deeply planted in the Andean city, where she had flourished in the realms of banking and aviation. The thought of leaving her homeland seemed as distant as the stars – until her son’s academic aspirations set in motion a chain of serendipitous events.

Unbeknownst to Rose Mary, her mother had sown the seeds of change years ago, applying for the family’s permanent residency in the United States. As if orchestrated by fate, the approval papers arrived just days after her son’s decision, presenting an opportunity too remarkable to ignore.

In a whirlwind of courage and hope, Rose Mary and her family bid farewell to their familiar lives in Bolivia. They embarked on a journey that would transplant their dreams, careers, and futures to American soil, proving that sometimes, the most extraordinary chapters of our lives begin with a leap into the unknown.

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