Financial empowerment for immigrants and entrepreneurial hearts

With backgrounds spanning law, finance, entrepreneurship, and human resources, we’re here to help guide you through the complexities of building strong finances and an impactful business.

Our journey, marked by the challenges immigrants face in the financial system and six years of online business entrepreneurship, has instilled in us practical financial, business, and strategic planning skills  to help you turn the big vision you have for you, your family, and your community into reality.

We envision a more welcoming world — one where societal barriers are dismantled and opportunities are accessible to all. Join us as we embark on this mission together, empowering you to shape the future and build a more inclusive and prosperous world.

Learn more about our financial journey, which led to the creation of International Empowerment®, here.

Adina Appelbaum, Esq., J.D., M.P.P., Co-Founder
Immigration attorney, financial empowerment & business and non-profit impact strategist, Accredited Financial Counselor®

Mauricio Castillo Ferri, M.A., SHRM-CP, Co-Founder
Human resources and operations professional, proud immigrant

INTERNATIONAL EMPOWERMENT® LLC