He Was a Chinese Movie Star, She Was a Wall Street Banker — Then Chabad Changed Everything | Yael & Matt Trusch
He Was a Chinese Movie Star, She Was a Wall Street Banker — Then Chabad Changed Everything | Yael & Matt Trusch  
Podcast: Stories Of Hope With Tzipora Grodko
Published On: Sun Jul 20 2025
Description: A Chinese Movie Star & Puerto Rican Wall Street Analyst’s JourneyThis is the incredible true story of Matt and ‪Yael Trusch —a Chinese movie star from Houston, Texas, and a Wall Street analyst from Puerto Rico—who each found their Jewish identity in the most unexpected places… and ultimately found each other. Once a rising actor in Chinese television, Matt was living a life of glamor and fame. But a chance encounter with a Chabad rabbi in Shanghai turned his life upside down — or rather, right-side up. Yael, a powerhouse in the world of finance, was climbing the corporate ladder in New York and Miami, until a deeper calling led her to explore Torah, Shabbat, and building a meaningful Jewish life. This is not just their story — it’s a story for every Jew. A story of purpose. Of teshuva. Of love. Of divine design. You can reach Yael and Matt Trusch via email: yael@yaeltrusch.com or matttrusch@gmail.comThis episode was brought you in part by:►PZ DealsDownload The PZ Deals App and Never Pay Full Price Againhttps://app.pz.deals/install/soh___________________________► Raquel Couture: Your destination for exclusive bridal gowns, evening gowns, and ready to wear dresses. Offering a wide range of prices to suit every budget without compromising on quality or style!⁠ ⁠⁠Follow @raquel_couture on instagram for behind the scenes and to be updated on daily new arrivals!5% off ready to wear and evening-wear when you mention Stories of Hope**Promotion is valid at time of purchaseValid on ready to wear dresses and gown purchaseshttps://www.instagram.com/raquel_couture/Or visit their website https://www.raquelcouture.com___________________________►Pizza BizaDelight your guests with our expansive menu and a culinary experience that exceeds expectations.https://www.pizzabiza.com__________________________► Colel Chabad Pushka App - The easiest way to give Tzedaka https://pushka.cc/__________________________► Better than a SegulahWhen one is faced with life challenges, the merit of Torah learning can effect miraculous salvations. Whatever your need – shidduchim, parnassah, zera kayama, health, nachas from one’s children – the merit of Torah study is a segulah you will want to rely upon. We understand your needs and provide a wide range of options to meet those needs. Whatever the circumstance, we can guide you to an appropriate course of Torah study to be completed by our team of elite Torah scholars. Let us help you help yourself.Order your personalized Torah Study program today.https://betterthanasegulah.org/________________________________► Lalechet  We're a team of kosher travel experts, here to carry you off to your dream destination swiftly, safely, and seamlessly in an experience you will forever cherish.https://www.lalechet.com___________________________► Meaningful Minute PlusMeaningful Minute is releasing its first-ever feature film: Homeless — a powerful story about exile, identity, and return.Www.soh.plus ___________________________► Live Better Academy🎉 To celebrate 52 episodes of Stories of Hope, enjoy 80% off Live Better Academy!*Use code SOH100* at checkout and start your journey today. 💫  LINK: https://www.tziporagrodko.com/live-better-academy-1