Give It a Go! Episode 3 "Mr. Venezuela" part 2

This interview is Part 2 of a 2 part series, where Dave and Mel interview Raul Hiteshew who has an amazing “American Dream” story. He spent most of his youth in Venezuela until his parents defected to the USA.

Raul discusses the challenges he and his family faced during the Chavez regime and the difficulties of coming to a new country, not knowing the language and starting life and careers completely over by reinventing themselves again and again. Though he experienced many failures in his pursuit of success, he never gave up and always Gave It a Go!
Melina has over 20 years experience in corporate and medical recruiting. She’s a self-professed meteorology nerd, NASA geek, and Corvette gal that also enjoys wine and whiskey, ¼ mile racing, working out, and engaging with friends and family. She is currently on a fitness goal mission with her London trainer and is the developer and host of the podcast “Give It a Go!”.

Dave is an IT professional with over 20 years experience. He lived in Beijing China for 4 years, and is an avid traveler, motorcyclist, and car guy. He co-founded the mobile app company and popular YouTube channel VINWiki. In 2013, Dave co-drove and set the Cannonball Record driving from NY to LA in 28:50, and in 2021, he and a friend set the Bandit Run record driving from Atlanta to Texarkana and back under 13:42. He is currently working towards racing the Dakar Rally on a motorcycle and has been comprehensively training, dieting, and exercising to complete the Dakar in 2024. You can read more about his journey at couchtodakar.com You can follow “Give It a Go” on Instagram and Twitter @daveandmelgiveitago.

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Presenters - Melina Zettlemoyer and Dave Black Senior Editor and Video Production Manager - Nicholas Zettlemoyer Music - Better Things Are Coming by Steven Penczu