Two Suitcases & A Dream
A journey of faith, grit, and becoming the man God meant me to be.
(Chapter 1 Available for Free Download)
About Ariell
I came to Canada at 20 with two suitcases, a quiet dream, and no guarantees.
From basement rooms and night shifts to building a life of faith, family, and financial freedom, my journey has always been about discipline, gratitude, and God’s timing.
This book is my story: part memoir, part immigrant grit, part rebuilding season, written for anyone who’s trying to become the person they were meant to be.
If you’re starting over, chasing freedom, or rebuilding your identity, I hope this reminds you that you’re not late… you’re being prepared.
What This Book is About
Two Suitcases & A Dream is the real story of what happens when an immigrant starts from nothing and refuses to quit.
It’s about a young marriage, a one-way ticket to Canada, and a journey built on faith, grit, and quiet discipline.
From leaking basements and BRRRRs, to rebuilding identity after heartbreak, to finding purpose in God’s timing, this book follows the seasons that shaped me: survival, rebuilding, becoming, and stepping into assignment.
Part memoir, part financial wisdom, and part spiritual reflection, these pages share the lessons I learned about resilience, marriage, money, identity, and freedom.
If you’ve ever felt behind… this book will remind you:
You’re not late. You’re being prepared.
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Who This Book Is For
This book is for anyone rebuilding their identity, chasing freedom, or trying to become the person God meant them to be.
It’s for:
• New immigrants building from scratch
• Young families trying to find stability
• People healing from setbacks, heartbreaks, or financial pressure
• Those hungry for faith, discipline, and quiet confidence
• Anyone who feels “behind” in life
If that’s you, I wrote this with you in mind.
What You’ll Take Away
Inside these pages, you’ll learn:
• How to rebuild your identity after life hits you hard
• The mindset that helped me survive, rebuild, and rise
• How discipline beats motivation every time
• Financial lessons from BRRRRs, basements, and starting with nothing
• Why God’s timing is always better than your own
• The quiet strength that comes from living below your means
• How to chase freedom, not flex
Simple truths that can shift your direction forever.
Get the Book
This isn’t just my story, it’s a reminder that God’s timing is never late, and discipline can change the trajectory of a life.
From two suitcases to building a life rooted in faith, family, and quiet grit, this book is for anyone rebuilding, restarting, or redefining who they’re becoming.
If you’re in your own season of becoming, I wrote this for you.
Invite Ariell to Speak
If you’re hosting a church event, youth group, immigrant community program, or a family-focused workshop, I’d be honoured to share this message.
My talks cover:
• Faith and resilience
• Rebuilding identity
• Becoming who God meant you to be
• Immigrant grit and financial stewardship
Two Suitcases by Ariell Arevalo 