Stretch Knowledge Podcast
1) Stretch Knowledge #15 - Shahruz Mullajonov
From the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to the fast-paced world of American trucking, today’s guest shares an inspiring journey of grit and determination. Arriving in the U.S. in 2012, he cho...Show More
2) Stretch Knowledge #13 - Bahodir Sharafov
Today’s episode is something truly special. I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with a veteran journalist whose career spans over 30 years — a name that’s especially well known in Samarkand, U...Show More
3) Stretch Knowledge #12 - Muhammad Aslamov
In this episode, we sit down with Muhammad Aslamov, a driven entrepreneur who moved to the United States just a few years ago with a dream—and made it a reality. In early 2025, with the support of his...Show More
4) Stretch Knowledge #11 - Davlat Allaberganov
Today’s guest is a true example of hustle, resilience, and ambition. Originally from the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, he made the bold move to the United States in 2023. In just a short tim...Show More
5) Stretch Knowledge #10 - Ozod Soliev
Today on the podcast, I’m excited to welcome someone who truly embodies the American Dream. In 2003, he arrived in the United States with just $400 in his pocket and a drive to build a better life. Th...Show More
6) Stretch Knowledge #9 - Alia Asanova - UZB
Our guest today embodies the American dream in its truest form. Imagine moving to a new country, starting a new life, and through sheer grit and ambition, carving out incredible success. From her earl...Show More
7) Stretch Knowledge #8 - Raj Patel
Today, I’m excited to welcome Raj Patel to the podcast. Raj is currently an analyst at Uline in Allentown and a graduate of Temple University. We first connected while working together as pharmacy tec...Show More
8) Stretch Knowledge #7 - Firuz Rahmatov
From humble beginnings to top performer — this is the story of Firuz Rahmatov.In 2015, Firuz left everything he knew behind in Samarkand Uzbekistan, chasing a dream and a better future here in the Uni...Show More
9) Stretch Knowledge #6 - Paul Siwek
Today’s guest has lived multiple lives—first as a police officer on the tough streets of Philadelphia, then behind the wheel as a truck driver logging thousands of miles across the country. Now, he’s ...Show More
10) Stretch Knowledge #5 Daler & Doniyor Mahmudov
Today, I had the pleasure of sitting down with two inspiring brothers—Daler and Doniyor Mahmudov—visionaries behind a growing family business that's putting Uzbek cuisine on the map here in the United...Show More