“'I owed it to people in my family who were phenomenal individuals and to my own sense of pride to finish this book.” – Anya GillinsonToday’s featured author is a mom, wife, and immigration lawyer, Anya Gillinson. Anya and I had a chat about her book, “Dreaming in Russian: A Memoir”, her experiences as an immigrant from Russia to the United States, the importance of perseverance, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Anya’s father influenced her career and life valuesWhat inspired Anya to finally write and publish her bookThe emotional and structural challenges of writing her memoirWhat it’s like living between two cultures and the challenges of maintaining her identityAnya’s Site: https://www.anyagillinson.com/Anya’s Book: https://a.co/d/eSuJTfuThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like… Ep. 339.5 – “From Limited to Limitless” with Adri Kyser (@AdriKyserYoga): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3395-from-limited-to-limitless-with-adri-kyser-adrikyseryoga/Ep. 569 - "The Other Goddess" With Dr. Joanna Kujawa (@JoannaKAuthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-569-the-other-goddess-with-dr-joanna-kujawa-joannakauthor/