Summary

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Merjen takes us on a captivating adventure, sharing her humble beginnings in Turkmenistan to pursuing her dreams of studying in the United States, Merjen's story is one of ambition, sacrifice, and the unique struggles faced by a traditional Turkmen woman.

On this episode she shares the power of the love and support she received from their American host family, and her inspiring career journey which was by no means mapped out. Merjen's resilience is truly tested over the course of her life. She takes us through the darkest moments of her life and the transformative power of faith, love, and the unbreakable bonds of family. Throughout this emotionally charged episode, Merjen's strength and determination shine through as she breaks free from the things that bound her and finds her true purpose. With unwavering gratitude for the people who have supported her, Merjen shares her vision of creating opportunities for others and contributing to the betterment of society.

Merjen is from Turkmenistan and over the past 10 years she has been living in the United States. She came to the US in December of 2013 as a full-time scholarship holder to Moberly Area Community College in Missouri. She received her full scholarship from the PrepForSuccess program that is granted by American Councils for International Education (ACCELS). She was one of the most hardworking and “lucky” students who were able to earn the scholarship and get out of Turkmenistan. Then, in 2017 she was able to receive a full scholarship from Missouri Southern State University to pursue her bachelor’s in business management in 2019.

During her college years she achieved academic honors and graduated with couple of achievements on leadership and service. After college, Merjen started her career in the luxury automotive industry in Beverly Hills, then worked in High End Jewelry Manufacturing and, at this moment she is pursuing her new career in New York City Real Estate.

Merjen Speaks 3 languages Turkmen, Russian and English and in her free time she enjoys outdoor activities, yoga and meeting and connecting with others.

Merjen’s near future goals are to connect with her family after 10 years and become successful in her new career journey in the New York Real Estate industry.

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