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The American Dream in The Eyes of ImmigrantsFrom South Africa to the U.S. to Canada with TEDx Speaker Irma Goosen - Ep. 95Welcome to episode 95 of The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants Podcast. I am your host, Heidy De La Cruz, and I am on a mission to change the narrative of immigration one immigrant story at a time!Irma Goosen shares her immigrant journey from South Africa to the United States. She talks about growing up in a country filled with racial tension and violence, and the traumatic attack at her daughter’s daycare that pushed her and her family to leave everything behind and seek safety in Houston, Texas.Irma opens up about th...2025-06-0349 min
Just Dumb Enough PodcastImmigration Problems with Irma GoosenIt seems that, in this day and age, Immigrating to another country is not all that uncommon. But with all the well known causes and issues, it's startling to actually hear them from someone who has experienced the inefficiency of our system. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Irma Goosen. She was born and raised in South Africa, came to the United States, and eventually settled in Canada; but the reasons and timeline of these changes will likely shock y...2025-03-261h 01
Just Dumb Enough PodcastImmigration Problems with Irma GoosenIt seems that, in this day and age, Immigrating to another country is not all that uncommon. But with all the well known causes and issues, it's startling to actually hear them from someone who has experienced the inefficiency of our system.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.
My guest today is Irma Goosen. She was born and raised in South Africa, came to the United States, and eventually settled in Canada; but the reasons and timeline of t...2025-03-261h 01
Fraternity Foodie Podcast by Greek UniversityIrma Goosen: Shocking Challenges LEGAL Immigrants Face Irma Goosen, a TEDx Speaker, Motivational Speaker, Immigrant Success Advocate, and Author, commands attention with her informed perspectives on immigrant integration, shaped by her personal path from South Africa to the US and Canada. Her clear, engaging speaking style makes complex topics of cultural adaptation and leadership accessible and relatable to a global audience. Furthermore, Irma dedicates time to youth leadership programs, focusing on nurturing the next generation of leaders. Her work in these programs is marked by a practical, hands-on approach, teaching young individuals vital skills in communication and resilience. Irma Goosen stands out as a multifaceted professional...2025-02-0536 min
The Immigrant EntrepreneursTEDx Speaker Irma Goosen: Breaking Boundaries and Harnessing Grit as an Immigrant Entrepreneur!Irma Goosen, a TEDx speaker 🎙️and author, shares her experiences as an immigrant and the challenges faced by immigrant women.
💥 She emphasizes the importance of adapting to a new country, learning the language, and finding support within the community. Irma also discusses the resilience and determination of immigrants, highlighting their potential as entrepreneurs.
🌞 She encourages immigrants to pursue their 🎯dreams, work hard, and take advantage of available resources and opportunities.
Irma's work focuses on supporting immigrant women in realizing their full potential and becoming leaders in their new countries.
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She Grabs The MicAn Ambassador Of Hope: With TEDx Speaker Irma GoosenHave you ever faced something so challenging you thought it just might break you? If so, know this. You are not alone. This week, we’re talking with a woman who faced that level of challenge, rose, rooted in hope, and dedicated her life to empowering others. Meet Irma Goosen, an immigrant success advocate, TEDx speaker, engineer, author, Mom, and a champion for immigration reform. She is a fiercely kind and accomplished woman who crushed fear and created her best life after legally immigrating- not once, but twice.Irma draws from her personal experience to empo...2024-03-0648 min
THE BACKSTORY WITH OMOBOLA STEPHENE027: SURVIVING MIGRATION: ADVOCATING INCLUSIVENESS AND SHARED DREAMS WITH IRMA GOOSENIrma Goosen is on a mission to help those who have made the laborious legal journey and dared to dream a different reality. As a professional speaker, her goal is to help legal immigrants adapt to their chosen country as soon as they possibly can. Just this week, Irma gave a powerful speech – The Bold Heartbeat of Legal Immigration – at the University of Oxford where she discussed her work with immigrant families and their supporters. She focused on the nuances of the difference between legal and illegal immigration; why we should advocate for immigrant inclusiveness; and why we should celebrate the...2024-01-1335 min
LIVE with The Famous Dr. ALDr Lycka with Irma GoosenDr Lycka with Irma Goosen2023-12-1130 min
bLUTalksIrma Goosen - If You Had To Start Over...Have you ever thought about what you'd do if you had to leave the country and start over and had no other choice...We hope you enjoy this talk by Irma Goosen that took place at the University of Calgary *Learn more about Irma at https://linktr.ee/irmagoosenLearn more about www.blutalks.com * bLU Talks is not affiliate with The University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-11-1318 minbLUTalksIrma Goosen - What would you do?What would you do if you had to leave your home and start over, because you felt you had no other option?That is what Irma Goosen talks about during this powerful talk that took place at the U of A in Alberta *You can find out more about Irma at https://linktr.ee/irmagoosenYou can find out more about bLU Talks at www.blutalks.com* bLU Talks is not affiliated with the University of Calgary 2023-10-0918 min