Interview: How Lawyer Hector Quiroga Turned His Struggles Into His Mission and "Proved Them Wrong"

In an inspiring interview with Tara Devlin of Tarabuster, immigration lawyer and author Hector Quiroga shared his powerful journey of overcoming numerous obstacles as an immigrant from Colombia to achieve success in the United States.

Despite facing constant rejections and being told repeatedly he couldn't make it - from struggling with English, being denied from law schools 7 times, to being discouraged from starting his own firm - Hector persevered through sheer determination and hard work.

A key turning point was confronting the painful trauma of his childhood abuse, which had led to low self-esteem and undervaluing his own worth. Through this process of self-discovery, Hector was able to embrace success as an attorney and dedicate his life to empowering others and giving voice to the voiceless immigrant community.

Hector embodies the resilient spirit of immigrants, embracing challenges as opportunities rather than roadblocks. He explains, "The obstacle is the way...that's very much the spirit of immigrants in this country."

Whether it was the added difficulties under the Trump administration's policies or the constant societal doubts, Hector used the negativity as fuel to persist.

His law firm is now a vehicle for helping others navigate the complex immigration system and achieve their own American dreams. Hector's inspirational story proves that by making "your mess your message," one can transform personal trauma into a force for contributing to this "beautiful country." His journey exemplifies the resilience of immigrants pursuing their dreams in America.

It's all in "Prove Them Wrong: One Immigrant's Ten Year Journey from Bankrupt to Millionaire."

Please enjoy the inspiring interview with Hector Quiroga!





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There is nothing more progressive than pledging one's life, fortune and sacred honor to each other - not a King.

"We Stick Together, We Win" is another way of saying "E Pluribus Unum."

Real patriots don't leave anyone behind - be it on the battlefield of war, the battlefield of sickness, without living wages, sick and vacation leave or retirement security!

We progressives are the REAL patriots fighting for the promises in our founding documents!


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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:20 - Hector Quiroga's Powerful Immigration Success Story
00:01:47 - Proving Them Wrong as an Immigrant
00:03:18 - The Spirit of Immigrants in the United States
00:04:48 - Overcoming Immigration Obstacles
00:06:24 - The Challenges of Immigration Cases
00:07:48 - Immigration Defense and Deportation Cases
00:09:15 - Complex Factors in the Immigration Crisis
00:10:48 - The Connection between Drug Trade and Gang Violence
00:12:16 - The Human Drama at the South Border
00:13:38 - Personal Growth and Helping Others
00:15:24 - Struggling with Student Loan Debt
00:16:54 - Discovering my True Calling
00:18:19 - The Impact of Childhood Trauma
00:19:45 - The Perception of Protection
00:21:07 - Taking on Multiple Roles
00:22:50 - Personal Growth Leads to Business Growth
00:24:16 - The Importance of Sharing Personal Experiences
00:25:43 - Creating a Safe Space for Personal Growth
00:27:13 - The muscle of giving and receiving
00:28:47 - Finding us on social media and Hector The Protector website
00:30:29 - The Need for a Merit System
00:31:54 - Respect for the Law
00:33:23 - The Immigration Talk in the Country
00:34:56 - Backlog in Immigration Cases and Reform Ideas
00:36:33 - The Looming Immigration Crisis
00:37:58 - Obama's Immigration Agenda
00:39:31 - The Importance of Immigration
00:41:06 - Underestimating President Trump
00:42:33 - Overcoming the 2016 Election and Valuing Democracy
00:44:10 - Sharing Immigrant Stories
00:45:39 - Inspiring Personal Struggles