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Can you escape the “American Trap”—turning lifelong struggle into lasting wealth?In this episode, Sebastian Uzcategui reveals the transformational journey that led him from hardship in Venezuela to global stages and the creation of a financial learning revolution. Sebastian, founder of Stocks University and United Nations speaker, throws out the old rulebook. We dive deep into why traditional pathways to success keep so many locked out, why financial education is rigged, and how he’s opening the gates for everyone—with a disruptive pay-after-you-profit model. This episode isn’t just advice—it’s a model for rebuilding your life, whatever your starting point.What You'll Learn :Breaking the American Dream myth: How Sebastian’s family escaped poverty in Venezuela—only to face it again in the US.The predatory financial system exposed & why the poor stay excluded from wealth conversations.Behind the scenes at the UN Women’s Conference: Empowering those left out of global leadership.The genesis of Stocks Uni