About this episode
In the final installment of our three-part series featuring Sophia's mother's extraordinary journey, we witness her resilience as she plants roots in American soil. After escaping Vietnam during the Fall of Saigon and navigating the challenges of refugee life, Mom faces her next great adventure—building a life in a completely foreign culture. Join Tim "The Homesteading Realtor" and Sophia "The Homesteading Lender" as they guide listeners through Mom's captivating stories of adaptation and determination: learning to drive a stick shift on America's highways, mastering the art of negotiation in a new economy, securing her first job, and conquering the English language one conversation at a time. This episode reveals the profound challenges Mom faced not only from the outside world but within her own family. While Dad fought against their new reality and repeatedly threatened to return to Vietnam, Mom stood resolute in her decision to make America work—driven by dreams of providing a better future for her child. Her unwavering commitment in the face of this additional adversity showcases the true depth of her courage and vision. This episode completes the arc that began with Mom's early years in French-influenced Vietnam and continued through the harrowing experiences of war and Communist rule. Her journey from refugee to self-sufficient American embodies the very spirit of homesteading we celebrate on The Call to Farms. But this isn't goodbye—Mom's wisdom doesn't end here! Stay tuned for future episodes where she'll return to share her expertise in entrepreneurship, financial stewardship, traditional cooking techniques (including her famous nourishing broths), and preparing future generations for self-reliance. Don't miss this moving conclusion that honors family legacy and reminds us why understanding our roots empowers us to build more resilient futures. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Be sure to check out our Home Buying 101 Webinar on Friday, Mar 28th at 6 pm EST. Register for this Free Webinar Here! Save 15% on Redmond Products by using our discount code: GOODSOIL Join us in person at the 2025 Modern Homesteading Conference in Coeur d’Alene, ID on June 27th and 28th, 2025! Get tickets here. SAVE 10% on General Admission with code: SPRINKLE10 Tune in now and join the Call to Farms ! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date with the latest happenings!