Episode 73: Building an Empire Brick by Brick—Linna Reakes’ Inspiring Journey from Migrant Nurse to Property Investment Leader

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of Pivot to Thrive! 🚀 Today’s episode is extra special: Dr. Priya Jaganathan sits down with Linna Reakes, Founder and Director of OMR Properties, to explore her powerful story of resilience, vision, and transformation.

💡 From dreaming about the Eiffel Tower as a little girl in China to building a multimillion-dollar property portfolio in Australia, Linna’s journey shows how grit, strategy, and adaptability can overcome even the biggest challenges. As a migrant mom and businesswoman, Linna shares her real, raw story—including struggles with language, career transitions, single parenting, and starting over from scratch.

🔥 In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ How Linna overcame early struggles with language and culture

✅ The pivotal moment was when she left a secure nursing career for entrepreneurship

✅ Why mindset shifts are crucial for migrants and investors

✅ How strategic property investment built her financial freedom

✅ The power of mentorship, faith, and a multicultural business model

🎯 Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction: Celebrating Migrant Mom Entrepreneurs

01:40 - Why Freedom Matters More Than a Secure Job

06:44 - Starting Life as a Student in Australia

12:34 - Overcoming Language Barriers & Academic Challenges

17:57 - Top 3 Success Tips for Migrants

25:12 - Linna’s Darkest Night and How She Rebuilt Her Life

30:43 - Discovering Property Investment as a Path to Freedom

36:42 - Building a Multicultural Team & Helping Communities

52:15 - Investment Mindset Shifts Every Migrant Needs

1:00:26 - Action Steps to Start Your Property Portfolio Journey

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭: 𝐃𝐫. 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧

Dr. Priya is the founder of 𝐏𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐭 𝟐 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 and creator of the 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐈𝐕𝐎𝐓™ Framework. She empowers entrepreneurs and migrants to thrive through strategic business planning, CRM mastery, and mindset transformation.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫. 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐲𝐚:

🌐 Website: www.pivot2thrive.com.au/automationbootcamp

📧 Email: team@pivot2thrive.com.au

🔗 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/priyajaganathan

🔗 Instagram: www.instagram.com/drpriyajaganathan

🔗 Facebook: www.facebook.com/pivottothrive

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐧n𝐚 𝐑eakes:

🌐 Website: www.omrproperty.com.au

📧 Email: linna@omrproperty.com.au

🔗 Instagram: www.instagram.com/reakeslinna

🔗 Facebook: www.facebook.com/OMRPropertybyLinnaReakes

🔗 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/omr-property

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞:

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