From Visas to Venture: How Tech Streamlines Global Relocation
October 21, 2025
In this Passport to Wealth™ episode, Arielle Tucker talks with Saaya Sorrells-Weatherford, CEO and co-founder of Emigreat, about her inspiring journey from immigrant to entrepreneur and how she’s transforming the global mobility space by making relocation transparent, accessible, and human-centered.
In this episode of the Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, sits down with Saaya Sorrells-Weatherford, the CEO and co-founder of Emigreat, a regtech startup simplifying the global relocation process for companies and immigrants alike.
Saaya shares her deeply personal story of navigating complex immigration systems across multiple countries, from her multicultural upbringing in Japan to building a purpose-driven tech company in Sweden. Together, Arielle and Saaya discuss the realities of moving abroad, the hidden challenges of cross-border living, and the rising global trends shaping immigration policy. This thoughtful conversation unpacks what it means to be an “accidental entrepreneur,” the biases immigrants face in international job markets, and how technology can make relocation fairer and more transparent.
Whether you’re an aspiring expat, startup founder, or globally minded professional, this episode offers practical insights into resilience, adaptability, and building meaningful impact through innovation.