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Diaspora Dialogue Series With LASTRUGGLES, TRIUMPHS & BIG DREAMS: DR. CHICHI NWAJEI'S DIASPORA STORYJoin Dr. Chichi Nwajei on Diaspora Dialogues Series as she shares her inspiring journey of pursuing a career in Optometry in the US, overcoming cultural challenges, and blending her Nigerian roots with her American life. Hear how her father's legacy, a childhood encounter, and her determination to dream big shaped her path.Watch as Dr. Chichi candidly shares her experiences, struggles, and triumphs, offering valuable insights for anyone navigating the diaspora experience.Subscribe to Diaspora Dialogues Series for more inspiring stories!Support the show2025-07-1239 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LATHE TRUTH ABOUT DIASPORA LIFE THAT NOBODY TELLS YOUJoin Dr. Toyin Opesanmi and Dr. Lillian Agbeyegbe on Diaspora Dialogues Series as they candidly share their journeys of pursuing a medical career abroad. From overcoming obstacles to achieving their dreams, these inspiring women reveal the unspoken truths of diaspora life. Get ready for a raw and honest conversation that will leave you motivated and informed.Support the show2025-07-0544 min
Diaspora Dialogue Series With LAFAITH, RESILIENCE AND SUCCESS: MODUPE'S DIASPORA STORY | DIASPORA DIALOGUES SERIESJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Modupe Ogunlaja as she shares her remarkable journey of faith, resilience, and success. From pursuing higher education to starting an Afrocentric business and impactful missionary work across Africa and the US, Modupe's story is a testament to the power of unwavering trust in God.Watch now and be blessed!Subscribe to Diaspora Dialogues Series for more uplifting stories from the diaspora!Support the show2025-06-2140 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LAFROM PROPHECY TO REALITY: MY 40-YEAR JOURNEY TO THE USA | BABAJIDE AJISAFE | DIASPORA DIALOGUEJoin Babajide Ajisafe on the Diaspora Dialogue Series as he shares his incredible journey of responding to a 40-year-old prophecy of moving to the US! Hear his inspiring story of faith, transition, and navigating life abroad. Don't miss this powerful conversation! 👉 Subscribe for more Diaspora Dialogues episodes! #DiasporaDialogues #ProphecyFulfilledSupport the show2025-06-1443 min
Diaspora Dialogue Series With LARAISING KIDS ABROAD: THE CHALLENGES NO ONE TALKS ABOUTJoin Dr. Rael Odengo and Dr. Lillian Agbeyegbe in a soul-stirring conversation about the realities of raising kids abroad, building community, and navigating entrepreneurship as a diasporan. Get ready for honest insights, valuable lessons, and inspiring stories. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Diaspora Dialogue Series episodes! #DiasporaDialoguesSupport the show2025-05-3147 min
Diaspora Dialogue Series With LAEMBRACING HERITAGE: A NIGERIAN DIASPORA STORYJoin Dr. Lillian Agbeyegbe in an inspiring conversation with Aderayo Sanni-Aderibigbe as she shares her journey from Nigeria to the US, exploring the beauty of her homeland and the blessings of a new land. Hear about her passion for Adire Design and philanthropic projects that give back to the community.Subscribe for more Diaspora Dialogue Series episodes! #DiasporaDialogues #NigerianDiaspora #AdireDesign #PhilanthropySupport the show2025-05-2429 min
Diaspora Dialogue Series With LAFROM KENYA TO CONNECTICUT: MY EYE-OPENING JOURNEYIn this episode join Dr. Lillian Agbeyegbe and Lydiah Owiti-Otieno in this week's Diaspora Dialogue Series as they explore the challenges and triumphs of being a Kenyan military spouse in the US. Discover how Lydiah navigates cultural adaptation, builds a strong family, and preserves her Kenyan heritage. Watch now and be inspired!Support the show2025-05-1052 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LAHOW ONE MAN CAN AFFECT A SYSTEM WITH SOLOMON AYALEW| IMMIGRATIONIn this episode of the Diaspora Dialogue series, Dr.Lilian Agbeyegbe interviewed Solomon Ayalew, an Ethiopian immigrant. Solomon shared his experiences growing up in Ohio and his current life in Maryland, a diverse state with a large African population. He discussed the cultural differences between his homeland and the United States, such as the concept of nursing homes and the importance of community. Solomon highlighted the opportunities and structured processes in the United States that have contributed to his success in the social service space. He also reflected on his experiences visiting Ethiopia in 2018, where he reunited with his...2025-05-0535 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LABringing African Culture to the US Entertainment Industry with Hawanatu KamaraJoin Dr. Lillian Agbeyegbe and Hawanatu Kamara as they discuss Hawanatu's inspiring journey of migrating to the US and building a thriving business in the entertainment industry. #DiasporaDialogueSeries #AfricanCulture #USentertainment #HawanatuKamara #DrLillianAgbeyegbeSupport the show2025-03-2237 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LACreating Room for the African Artform in the Diaspora: A Conversation with Dr. Lookman SanusiIn this episode of The Diaspora Dialogue Series, Dr. Lillian Agbeyegbe sits down with Dr. Lookman Sanusi to explore his inspiring artistic journey. From his roots to his experiences in the diaspora, Dr. Sanusi shares his unique story, challenges, and triumphsSupport the show2025-03-1531 min
Diaspora Dialogue Series With LAMAINTAINING CULTURAL IDENTITY IN A NEW LANDIn this inspiring episode, we dive into Dr. Anthony Olalere's inspiring journey as he navigated the new land as a PhD student- uncovering the challenges, triumphs, and the profound impact it had on his perspective on religion, family & career.Support the show2025-03-0842 min
Diaspora Dialogue Series With LAExploring Opportunities & Embracing Cultural Connection in a New LandThis episode of the Diaspora Dialogue series features an interview with Tope Adeoju, a Nigerian-American living in Maryland, who shares his experiences growing up in Nigeria and transitioning to the United States. Tope discusses his cultural observations, the challenges of navigating cultural identity, and his desire to contribute to Nigeria's development from afar. The conversation touches on themes of nostalgia, cultural integration, and the importance of adapting best practices to address societal issues in both Nigeria and the United States.Support the show2025-02-1558 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LANot Everyone Needs To Start With CNA in the USAIn this episode, we dive into Dr. Lola Akolo's inspiring journey as she navigates the new land as a nurse - uncovering the challenges, triumphs and profound impact it had on her mindset. Support the show2025-02-0939 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LAThe new land made it possible for me to pursue my passion - Gertrude AgboliIt is not uncommon for parents to "determine" the career path for the children. Add being a last child to the mix, and you can pretty much give up on pursuing your passion. In this episode, Gertrude Agboli, a Nigerian-American, shares how the mindset of the new land allow a redirection from the path of being a medical doctor, to being an independent film producer/director today! Her father's professional life was the path that got her to finally settle in the United States. In those days, as a freshman in college, she didn't readily speak in class...2025-01-2635 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LAGuest: Prince Temitope OyeyemiWelcome to 2025! I am excited to share my conversation with serial entrepreneur, Prince Temitope Oyeyemi! It is probably safe to say the Prince had his first business meeting in the delivery room - business is in his blood. He started out from the bottom of the ladder but had risen to become a successful entrepreneur in Nigeria. So why leave? The opportunity to play in the big business league in the United States where the daily trading on the New York Stock Exchange is astronomical, and where you can readily get the resources to expand your business, i...2025-01-1146 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LAGuest: Dr. Lookman SanusiRenowned thespian, Dr. Lookman Sanusi, ED, Bubbles FM joins me as my first non-US member of the diaspora on the Dialogue Series. He shares about his journey to the Diaspora through the Highly Skilled Migrant Program for professionals. He talks about filling a vacuum in his "new land" - meeting the need of bringing authenticity to African materials on London stages with productions such as "Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again," "Awolowo the Musical" and the "Obasanjo Presidential Library" project. Language is one part of the culture we always try to pass to our children, and Dr. Sanusi is...2024-09-0438 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LASpecial Edition: Nigerians in the Diaspora CollaboratingIn the episode, we feature thoughts on the relationship between Nigerians abroad and those at home, and how they can work together from past guests - Mr. Kunle Faleti, (Mr. Housing), Mr. Chuks Eleonu, and Mr. Gbenga Ogunjimi.Share your thoughts in the comments! What resonates with you? What do you agree or disagree with?Want to share your diaspora story? Email me at diasporadialoguewithla@gmail.comSupport the show2024-07-0324 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LAGuest: Babajide AjisafeWe are sharing our diverse stories on the Diaspora Dialogue Series. In this episode, Babajide Ajisafe shares that his journey to the diaspora was foretold before he was born! He did grow up in Nigeria where he focused more on money than his education. He got to go back for his Bachelor degree in his 40s. Our conversation covers how going with the flow is readily a calendar plan in his growing up days in Nigeria. Listen for more of my conversation with him. Email me at diasporadialoguewithla@gmail.com if you would like to be my guest.2024-06-2543 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LAGuest: Boye AsenugaThank you for tuning in to this episode of the Diaspora Dialogue Series with LA. In this episode, love wins again! Designer icon, Boye Asenuga trained as a lawyer, but her love for fashion, growing up with a fashionista mother, had her designing and making clothes while she was an undergraduate. She came to the United States to join her husband. She is proud that the Nigerian culture of respecting the elderly stands her children out. She is grateful for the blessings of the new land and its educational opportunities for her and her children. Listen for more on...2024-06-1744 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LAGuest: Engr Tinah IbironkeHi! Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Diaspora Dialogue Series with LA. My guest, Engineer Tinah Ibironke grew up to follow in her father's footsteps and become an engineer. She did not remain in Nigeria to join his firm as love brought her to the United States to marry her spouse. She likes the opportunities the United States offer, especially in education for her and her children. She remembers her boss being caught off balance because she stood up for him to sit down - what would have been a standard practice in N...2024-06-1147 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LAGuests: Mr. Babafemi Okubanjo and Eni Okubanjo In this episode, my guests are Mr. Babafemi Okubanjo and his daughter, Eniola. Mr. Okubanjo was living his best life, having retired as a Permanent Secretary with a state government, and being a pioneer staff with the federal government's Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation, when the US visa lottery figuratively "knocked on his doors." That opportunity almost went with the wind, with a notification slip that could have blown away. In time though, he relocated with his family to the United States, and one culture shock was the level of respect for elders, far different from Nigeria's. Eniola, appreciates the o...2024-06-0342 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LAGuest: Boma Akainy Hi! Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Diaspora Dialogue Series with LA. My guest, Boma Akainy, got in trouble for saying she would live in the United States one day, when she was growing up. No female person from her village had ever lived in the US! She absolutely believed the tale that keys were left in cars in the US, and people just hopped in and out of cars! She never heard about domestic violence until she came to the US but now works in that space both in the US and in...2024-05-2829 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LAGuest: Dr. Chichi NwajeiHi! On this episode of the Diaspora Dialogue Series with LA, my guest is Dr. Chichi Nwajei. an optometrist based in Maryland. Dr. Chichi was visiting the US and volunteered with an eye clinic, where she learned lessons that encouraged her to stay and do more. Today, she is an author, TV show host and more. She is founder of "The Peacock House" - a name she picked for her business at the age of seven. She remembers how you don't necessarily have to go to a hotel to get special treatment in Nigeria as people are very hospitable...2024-05-2041 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LAGuest: Gbenga OgunjimiGbenga Ogunjimi grew up wanting to be a military officer from growing up when the Nigerian leadership was military rule. He found out that his core interest was in leadership. That gave him the opportunity for a "Reverse Peace Corp" type program by the US State Department in the United States.Today, he runs the first Nigerian Community Center in the US, which he co-founded in Washington, DC. His was a "rude awakening," arriving in the US during winter - to "dead trees" and a somewhat lackluster "Almighty America." Listen to our conversation on this and more...2024-05-1343 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LASpecial EditionIn this episode, we listen to previous guests, Mr Kunle Faleti, Mrs Felicia Omoni, Mr Chuks Eleonu, Rev. Dr Dayo Ekundayo and Attorney Tinu Akinshola share some notable cultural differences between Nigeria and the diaspora, what they miss about Nigeria, and thoughts on "retiring and going back home."Listen and share!Let us know what experiences resonate with you and if there are any surprises.Support the show2024-05-0720 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LAGuest: Attorney Tinu AkinsholaAfter Attorney Tinu Akinshola graduated with her degree in law, she got married and relocated to the United States to join her husband. She was not able to pursue her interests to join federal agencies immediately because though she had a green card, those were reserved for United States citizens. For professionals who come to the United States, they have to be ready to "stoop to conquer" as their foreign transcripts need to be evaluated. They may have to start at a lower rung. She notes that while discrimination is an issue of concern in the United States, there...2024-04-2957 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LAGuest: Rev. Dr. Dayo EkundayoIt was exciting news to have received a government scholarship to attend graduate school in Nursing in the United States in 1986. What Dayo Ekundayo did not know then was that shortly after arriving in the United States, she would have to sleep at the train station with her four-years old son and her four months old baby! And when she got a place to live shortly after then, she had to request police escort to return home safely. Returning back home to Nigeria began to make sense. She preserved. She ended up earning her doctorate degree in Nursing, worked...2024-04-2243 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LAGuest: Chuks EleonuIn this episode, host, Dr. Lillian Agbeyegbe speaks to Chuks Eleonu, who is in the DMV area. Chuks story is an interesting one, from choosing to come to America over going to Europe to cut the time of learning a new language, to having his father live with him, and experience him raising his children differently than he was raised. For Chuks, there won't be any "retiring and going back home" - you may guess the reason incorrectly.Support the show2024-04-1548 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LAGuest: Mrs. Felicia Olaitan OmoniToday's guest, Mrs. Felicia Olaitan Omoni shares about her journey to the United States. She came with her husband and they made several efforts to go back to Nigeria when he graduated from the seminary. It was years later when her husband needed a liver transplant that she appreciated their inability to return home. Their children, who all have Yoruba names, drew the line on calling everyone "Daddy" and "Mummy" but did learn that respect involves not calling older people by their names. She is glad to be aging in the United States because she still gets to be...2024-04-0841 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LAGuest: Kunle Faleti - "Mr. Housing."One day, Kunle was in Nigeria, married and "making change." Another day, he was arriving in the United States, a beneficiary of the American visa lottery. How did he fit into the banking industry? What did he think of his experience with blue collar workers? What does he think Nigerians in the US need to do better about? Kunle reveals these and more in my conversation with him.Support the show2024-04-0136 minDiaspora Dialogue Series With LAIn the beginning...I am Lillian Agbeyegbe, presenter of "The Diaspora Dialogue Series with LA." I am a Nigerian-American and I have been in the diaspora for over two decades. During this time, I have come to realize that our experiences as an immigrant aren’t fully heard. We are often considered "one and the same" with people transferring the experiences of the one member of the diaspora they have engaged with to others. Yet, we are all different, and so are our experiences. On this platform, we get to share our UNIQUE stories- whether it’s about adapti...2024-04-0102 min
2020 Human Trafficking Awareness Month with Joy KeysLillian Agbeyegbe is the Community Engagement Manager on the Strategic Initiative on Sex Trafficking team. She is the lead on a Safety Net Expansion Initiative for Polaris Big Fight that seeks to reduce sex trafficking in 25 cities across the United States over the next ten years.
At Polaris, Lillian was the lead author of “Human Trafficking at Home: Labor Trafficking of Domestic Workers.” She also contributed to other publications including “Human Trafficking on Temporary Work Visas: A Data Analysis 2015-2017” and “On-Ramps, Intersections, and Exit Routes: A Roadmap for Systems and Industries to Prevent and Disrupt Human Trafficking.”
Lillian earned her Doctor of...2021-01-2333 min2021 Human Trafficking Awareness Month with Joy KeysLillian Agbeyegbe is the Community Engagement Manager on the Strategic Initiative on Sex Trafficking team. She is the lead on a Safety Net Expansion Initiative for Polaris Big Fight that seeks to reduce sex trafficking in 25 cities across the United States over the next ten years.
At Polaris, Lillian was the lead author of “Human Trafficking at Home: Labor Trafficking of Domestic Workers.” She also contributed to other publications including “Human Trafficking on Temporary Work Visas: A Data Analysis 2015-2017” and “On-Ramps, Intersections, and Exit Routes: A Roadmap for Systems and Industries to Prevent and Disrupt Human Trafficking.”
Lillian earned her Doctor of...2021-01-2333 min