A quarterly television franchise · Returning 2026
They Came From Somewhere Else.
They Built Something Extraordinary.
This Is Their Story.
Imported Dreams is a quarterly television franchise — four themed editions a year, each profiling the builders, entertainers, innovators, and champions who came from somewhere else and shaped American culture, business, sports, and science.
47M+
People Who Came from Somewhere Else and Now Call America Home
44%
Of Fortune 500 Companies Built by People Who Came from Somewhere Else
2021
Nationally Syndicated — Top Nielsen Ratings in New York, Atlanta & Detroit
Four Editions. One Mission.
Imported Dreams tells achievement stories — across every industry, every background, every corner of the globe. Each quarterly edition profiles a new cohort of subjects united by theme.
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Year 1 · Quarter 1
The Entertainers
Dancers, musicians, actors, athletes. The people who came from somewhere else — and gave America its culture.
Year 1 · Quarter 3
The Innovators
Scientists, engineers, educators. The people who came from somewhere else — and changed what was possible.
Year 1 · Quarter 2
The Builders
Founders, entrepreneurs, investors. The people who came from somewhere else — and built American business from the ground up.
Year 1 · Quarter 4
The Champions
Olympic medalists, professional athletes, coaches. The people who came from somewhere else — and competed on the biggest stages in the world.
The People Behind the Impact
Defining achievements from individuals whose journeys changed everything.
From Turkey
Hamdi Ulukaya
Bought a bankrupt factory and built America's #1 yogurt brand
A Kurdish immigrant who arrived in the U.S. with roughly $3,000, he purchased a defunct yogurt factory in upstate New York and built Chobani into America's top-selling yogurt brand within five years. He's a major philanthropist, founded the Tent Partnership for Refugees, and is known for hiring refugees and sharing equity with employees.
From Romania
Alexandra Potora
Called the Britney Spears of Romania, now founder/CEO of VREA Cosmetics
She emigrated from communist Romania to the U.S. at age 18 and built a major social media presence around lifestyle, beauty, and empowerment content. She's credited with creating over 1,000 U.S. jobs since 2020.
From Rwanda
Sherrie Silver
Choreographed one of the most watched music videos in history
Choreographer, actress, and activist who choreographed Childish Gambino's "This Is America" music video, winning the 2018 MTV VMA for Best Choreography. Born in Rwanda, she relocated to the UK as a child and has worked with artists like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Burna Boy, and Cardi B. She's also a UN IFAD Advocate for Rural Youth.
From Italy
Bruno Abate
Chef, restaurateur, and founder of "Recipe for Change"
Chef and restaurateur born in Naples and raised in Milan, now based in Chicago. He's the owner of Tocco restaurant and founder of "Recipe for Change," a nonprofit culinary training program inside Cook County Jail that teaches inmates artisan pizza-making and life skills. The program has achieved a remarkable track record - reportedly none of its graduates have returned to jail. He was featured on 60 Minutes for this work.
From France
Les Twins
Twin brothers who became the world's most sought-after dancers
Identical twin dancers and choreographers known for their pioneering "new style" hip-hop. They rose to global fame after a viral World of Dance performance, became Beyonce's featured male dancers across multiple world tours, and won Season 1 of NBC's World of Dance. They're also the first dancers to sign with the Jordan brand.
From Mexico
Daniel Suarez
First driver from Mexico to win a major NASCAR title
He became the first foreign-born driver to win a major NASCAR national series championship (2016Xfinity Series) and recently became a U.S. citizen. He drove to the U.S. as a teenager in a beat-up VW
Beetle without speaking English.
Why This Show. Why Now.
Imported Dreams exists because of one observation — made over and over, in rooms where it should have been impossible to miss
"I kept walking into the most powerful rooms in America and seeing immigrants — and nobody was telling their full story. Not the political story. The achievement story. That changes now."
— Lotten Bridgetta Yeaney, Creator & Executive Producer. 10LOTS LLC
Be First to Know
Edition announcements. Subject reveals. Premiere dates. One list. Zero noise.