As National Entrepreneur Month highlights the rising economic impact of immigrant-founded businesses, former Vietnamese refugee and business leader Dr. Emily Letran announces a national speaking tour and the release of her new nonfiction book on resilience, leadership, and the American entrepreneurial experience.
LOS ANGELES, CA November 25, 2025— As the United States observes National Entrepreneur Month and new data reveals that 46.2% of the 2025 Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants or their children, Dr. Emily Letran—a former Vietnamese refugee who built multiple successful businesses—has announced a national speaking tour aligned with the release of her new nonfiction book documenting her journey from survival to leadership.
The American Immigration Council’s 2025 analysis shows immigrant-founded companies collectively generate trillions in revenue, employ millions of Americans, and remain a cornerstone of U.S. economic innovation. Dr. Letran’s story reflects this national trend: she arrived in the United States as a teenager after fleeing Vietnam, learned English through immersion, put herself through school, and built a career as a multi-practice business owner and international speaker.
Her new book, From Refugee to Renaissance Leader, arrives at a moment of national conversation around leadership, resilience, and workplace well-being. Recent polls show that employee burnout and small-business owner stress remain at a 10-year high, with U.S. entrepreneur sentiment dropping to its lowest point in six months (NFIB, Oct. 2025). Industry analysts say stories of personal transformation and leadership under pressure are increasingly relevant to American workers and business owners.
“Her announcement arrives during National Entrepreneur Month, when the United States formally recognizes the impact of business creators, innovators, and immigrant-founded companies that shape the American economy,” said Dr. Tamara Patzer, founder of Daily Success Media Network™. “Emily’s journey is not political. It is a story about determination, possibility, and what’s achievable when someone refuses to give up.”
Dr. Letran’s national tour, launching in December and expanding through 2026, will bring her message of resilience and leadership to entrepreneurs, women’s groups, universities, and professional organizations across the country. Events will include keynote presentations, book signings, and interactive leadership workshops.
“My hope is that people see themselves in my story,” Dr. Letran said. “You don’t have to start with confidence. You don’t have to start with perfect English. You don’t need the ideal circumstances. What matters is courage, consistency, and believing that your future can be bigger than your past.”
Tour dates and cities will be released in early December, with additional stops announced throughout the year.
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About Dr. Emily Letran
Dr. Emily LeTran is a business owner, author, and international speaker known for her work in leadership development, emotional resilience, and entrepreneurial growth. After arriving in the United States as a refugee from Vietnam, she built multiple successful businesses and now teaches professionals worldwide how to overcome adversity and step into purpose-driven leadership. For more information about Dr. Emily Letran, see https://www.dremilyletran.com.
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