Episode 21
From Refugee to CEO: How Roma Boots is Changing the World
February 8, 2026
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IN THIS EPISODE
In this episode of Insights with Marsha, we sit down with Samuel Bistrian, the visionary founder and CEO of Roma Boots. Born in communist Romania as one of 12 children, Samuel shares his incredible journey from arriving in the U.S. as a refugee to managing the fur department at Neiman Marcus, and finally launching a global social enterprise.