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The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)MaChan Taylor (Episode 222) - Part 3 The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theimmigrantexperience Listen to more episodes on: 💼 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN 💼 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE 💼 Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn 📱Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz 📱Connect with Simone! 💼 Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.org 📱 Follow us on Social Media: 💼 LinkedIn: / simonewjohnson 💼 Instagram: / theimmigrantexperiencepodcast 💼 TikTok: / theimmigrantexperience 📱 Share your story with us: 💼 simone.8.johnson@gmail.com Disclaimer: The Immigrant Experience in America...
2026-06-2431 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)MaChan Taylor (Episode 221) - Part 2The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theimmigrantexperience Listen to more episodes on: 💼 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN 💼 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE 💼 Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn 📱Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz 📱Connect with Simone! 💼 Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.org 📱 Follow us on Social Media: 💼 LinkedIn: / simonewjohnson 💼 Instagram: / theimmigrantexperiencepodcast 💼 TikTok: / theimmigrantexperience 📱 Share your story with us: 💼 simone.8.johnson@gmail.com Disclaimer: The Immigrant Experience in America podcast is produced in my personal...
2026-06-1721 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)MaChan Taylor (Episode 220) - Part 1 The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theimmigrantexperience Listen to more episodes on: 💼 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN 💼 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE 💼 Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn 📱Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz 📱Connect with Simone! 💼 Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.org 📱 Follow us on Social Media: 💼 LinkedIn: / simonewjohnson 💼 Instagram: / theimmigrantexperiencepodcast 💼 TikTok: / theimmigrantexperience 📱 Share your story with us: 💼 simone.8.johnson@gmail.com Disclaimer: The Immigrant Experience in America podcast is prod...
2026-06-1025 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Mental Health of Immigrants | Neither Here Nor There (Episode 218) - Part 3In this powerful episode of The Immigrant Experience in America, Simone W. Johnson sits down with Dr. Leide Porcu, psychotherapist, psychoanalyst, and author of Neither Here Nor There: A Guide for Immigrants and the Therapists Who Walk With Them. Drawing from her own lived experience as an immigrant and decades of clinical practice, Dr. Porcu unpacks the emotional and psychological realities many immigrants carry but rarely name, identity fragmentation, suppressed distress, and multilayered grief. This conversation explores why immigrants often feel unseen in their mourning, how cultural dissonance and acculturation stress show up in mental health, and...
2026-03-2530 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Mental Health of Immigrants | Neither Here Nor There (Episode 217) - Part 2In this powerful episode of The Immigrant Experience in America, Simone W. Johnson sits down with Dr. Leide Porcu, psychotherapist, psychoanalyst, and author of Neither Here Nor There: A Guide for Immigrants and the Therapists Who Walk With Them. Drawing from her own lived experience as an immigrant and decades of clinical practice, Dr. Porcu unpacks the emotional and psychological realities many immigrants carry but rarely name, identity fragmentation, suppressed distress, and multilayered grief. This conversation explores why immigrants often feel unseen in their mourning, how cultural dissonance and acculturation stress show up in mental health, and...
2026-03-1831 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Mental Health of Immigrants | Neither Here Nor There (Episode 216) - Part 1In this powerful episode of The Immigrant Experience in America, Simone W. Johnson sits down with Dr. Leide Porcu, psychotherapist, psychoanalyst, and author of Neither Here Nor There: A Guide for Immigrants and the Therapists Who Walk With Them. Drawing from her own lived experience as an immigrant and decades of clinical practice, Dr. Porcu unpacks the emotional and psychological realities many immigrants carry but rarely name, identity fragmentation, suppressed distress, and multilayered grief. This conversation explores why immigrants often feel unseen in their mourning, how cultural dissonance and acculturation stress show up in mental health, and...
2026-03-1131 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Leaving Everything Behind | A Child's Perspective on Cuban-American Journey (Episode 215) - Part 3In this conversation, Dr. Sam Rodriguez Morheim, respected periodontist and author, reflects on his family's Cuban American journey through the eyes of a child. In 1962, following the rise of the Castro regime, his family was forced to leave Cuba, abandoning their professions, possessions, and sense of certainty for an unknown future. Growing up in Brooklyn, Dr. Morheim shares how displacement, resilience, and memory shaped his identity and worldview. This episode explores migration not as a political talking point, but as a deeply human experience marked by loss, adaptation, and quiet strength. From the weight of what was...
2026-03-0417 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Leaving Everything Behind | A Child's Perspective on Cuban-American Journey (Episode 214) - Part 2In this conversation, Dr. Sam Rodriguez Morheim, respected periodontist and author, reflects on his family's Cuban American journey through the eyes of a child. In 1962, following the rise of the Castro regime, his family was forced to leave Cuba, abandoning their professions, possessions, and sense of certainty for an unknown future. Growing up in Brooklyn, Dr. Morheim shares how displacement, resilience, and memory shaped his identity and worldview. This episode explores migration not as a political talking point, but as a deeply human experience marked by loss, adaptation, and quiet strength. From the weight of what was...
2026-02-2529 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Leaving Everything Behind | A Child's Perspective on Cuban-American Journey (Episode 213) - Part 1In this conversation, Dr. Sam Rodriguez Morheim, respected periodontist and author, reflects on his family's Cuban American journey through the eyes of a child. In 1962, following the rise of the Castro regime, his family was forced to leave Cuba, abandoning their professions, possessions, and sense of certainty for an unknown future. Growing up in Brooklyn, Dr. Morheim shares how displacement, resilience, and memory shaped his identity and worldview. This episode explores migration not as a political talking point, but as a deeply human experience marked by loss, adaptation, and quiet strength. From the weight of what was...
2026-02-1832 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Antiblackness & The Stories of Authentic Allies: What True Allyship looks Like In Immigrant Journey (Episode 212) Part 3Dr Mazella Fuller is back to share her story. It bridges every system immigrants encounter: education, healthcare, and the daily coded rules that shape belonging. As co-editor of "Antiblackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies: Lived Experiences in the Fight Against Institutionalized Racism," she has curated voices that map the realities of navigating and confronting explicit and subtle bias in America's institutions. Her earlier book, "Treating Black Women with Eating Disorders: A Clinician's Guide," broke new ground by highlighting how race and migration intersect in mental health. Raised in an Afrocentric household in the South...
2026-02-1124 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Antiblackness & The Stories of Authentic Allies: What True Allyship looks Like In Immigrant Journey (Episode 211) Part 2Dr Mazella Fuller is back to share her story. It bridges every system immigrants encounter: education, healthcare, and the daily coded rules that shape belonging. As co-editor of "Antiblackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies: Lived Experiences in the Fight Against Institutionalized Racism," she has curated voices that map the realities of navigating and confronting explicit and subtle bias in America's institutions. Her earlier book, "Treating Black Women with Eating Disorders: A Clinician's Guide," broke new ground by highlighting how race and migration intersect in mental health. Raised in an Afrocentric household in the South...
2026-02-0422 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Antiblackness & The Stories of Authentic Allies: What True Allyship looks Like In Immigrant Journey (Episode 210) Part 1Today's episode is with Dr Mazella Fuller. Her story bridges every system immigrants encounter: education, healthcare, and the daily coded rules that shape belonging. As co-editor of "Antiblackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies: Lived Experiences in the Fight Against Institutionalized Racism," she has curated voices that map the realities of navigating and confronting explicit and subtle bias in America's institutions. Her earlier book, "Treating Black Women with Eating Disorders: A Clinician's Guide," broke new ground by highlighting how race and migration intersect in mental health. Raised in an Afrocentric household in the South, Dr...
2026-01-2830 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle (Episode 209) Part 2Urmi Hossain, a Bengali-Italian living in Montreal returned to share her immigration experience as well as my story of being a Third Culture Kid (TCK). Urmi is a blogger, YouTuber, self-published author, speaker, a female mentor, and advocate for women's empowerment. She is also the social media lead for Women in Leadership and campaign manager for Femme Influence. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg 📱Listen to more episodes on: 💼 Apple Podcast: https://apple...
2026-01-2223 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle (Episode 208) Part 1Today, Urmi Hossain, a Bengali-Italian living in Montreal shares her immigration experience as well as my story of being a Third Culture Kid (TCK). Urmi is a blogger, YouTuber, self-published author, speaker, a female mentor, and advocate for women's empowerment. She is also the social media lead for Women in Leadership and campaign manager for Femme Influence. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg 📱Listen to more episodes on: 💼 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK...
2026-01-1523 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Reverse Migration - Moving from New York to Jamaica & the Challenges of doing business in Jamaica (Episode 207) - Part 2Winthrop, born and raised in Long Island, New York, to Jamaican and Fijian parents, shares the struggle of balancing his Caribbean heritage at home with the pressure to assimilate as an American kid in the 90s. He details the impulsive decision to leave a finance career path in NYC to embrace entrepreneurship in Jamaica, revealing the intense culture shock and business lessons learned during his first four years in Negril. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg
2026-01-0726 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Reverse Migration - Moving from New York to Jamaica & the Challenges of doing business in Jamaica (Episode 206) - Part 1Winthrop, born and raised in Long Island, New York, to Jamaican and Fijian parents, shares the struggle of balancing his Caribbean heritage at home with the pressure to assimilate as an American kid in the 90s. He details the impulsive decision to leave a finance career path in NYC to embrace entrepreneurship in Jamaica, revealing the intense culture shock and business lessons learned during his first four years in Negril. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg
2025-12-3128 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)From Beginnings in Colombia to Author of Unmuting Myself - A Voice Silenced by Doubt Dared to Rise! (Episode 205) - Part 3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg 📱Listen to more episodes on: 💼 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN 💼 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE 💼 Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn 📱Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz 📱Connect with Simone! 💼 Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.org 📱 Follow us on Social Media: 💼 LinkedIn: / simonewjohnson 💼 Instagram: / theimmigrantexperiencepodcast 💼 TikTok: / theimmigrantexperience 📱 Share your story with us: 💼 simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
2025-12-2429 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)From beginnings in Colombia to becoming author of Unmuting Myself - A voice silenced by doubt dared to rise! (Episode 204) - Part 2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg 📱Listen to more episodes on: 💼 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN 💼 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE 💼 Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn 📱Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz 📱Connect with Simone! 💼 Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.org 📱 Follow us on Social Media: 💼 LinkedIn: / simonewjohnson 💼 Instagram: / theimmigrantexperiencepodcast 💼 TikTok: / theimmigrantexperience 📱 Share your story with us: 💼 simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
2025-12-1735 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)From beginnings in Colombia to Author of Unmuting Myself - A voice silenced by doubt dared to rise! (Episode 203) - Part 1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg 📱Listen to more episodes on: 💼 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN 💼 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE 💼 Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn 📱Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz 📱Connect with Simone! 💼 Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.org 📱 Follow us on Social Media: 💼 LinkedIn: / simonewjohnson 💼 Instagram: / theimmigrantexperiencepodcast 💼 TikTok: / theimmigrantexperience 📱 Share your story with us: 💼 simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
2025-12-1032 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Sandra Bothe Interview: Author of "Unmuting Myself" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg 📱Listen to more episodes on: 💼 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN 💼 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE 💼 Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn 📱Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz 📱Connect with Simone! 💼 Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.org 📱 Follow us on Social Media: 💼 LinkedIn: / simonewjohnson 💼 Instagram: / theimmigrantexperiencepodcast 💼 TikTok: / theimmigrantexperience 📱 Share your story with us: 💼 simone.8.johnson@gmai...
2025-12-0903 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)From Jamaica to Podcast Host: Podcaster Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown (Ep. 202) - Part 3The founder of Carry On Friends! Kerry-Ann was born in Jamaica and moved to Brooklyn, NYC as a teenager. Since starting Carry On Friends, have been a speaker at Podcast Movement, Haiti Tech Summit, Caribbean Digital Divas on a variety of topics including podcast, career, entrepreneurship and Caribbean culture. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg 📱Listen to more episodes on: 💼 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN 💼 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3...
2025-12-0317 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)From Jamaica to Podcast Host: Podcaster Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown (Ep. 202) - Part 2The founder of Carry On Friends! Kerry-Ann was born in Jamaica and moved to Brooklyn, NYC as a teenager. Since starting Carry On Friends, have been a speaker at Podcast Movement, Haiti Tech Summit, Caribbean Digital Divas on a variety of topics including podcast, career, entrepreneurship and Caribbean culture. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg 📱Listen to more episodes on: 💼 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN 💼 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3...
2025-11-2630 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)From Jamaica to Podcast Host: Podcaster Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown (Ep. 202) - Part 1The founder of Carry On Friends! Kerry-Ann was born in Jamaica and moved to Brooklyn, NYC as a teenager. Since starting Carry On Friends, have been a speaker at Podcast Movement, Haiti Tech Summit, Caribbean Digital Divas on a variety of topics including podcast, career, entrepreneurship and Caribbean culture. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg 📱Listen to more episodes on: 💼 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN 💼 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3...
2025-11-2033 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)From Nigeria to Nursing Professor: Idongesit Obeya (Ep. 201) - Part 3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg 📱Listen to more episodes on: 💼 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN 💼 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE 💼 Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn 📱Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz 📱Connect with Simone! 💼 Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.org 📱 Follow us on Social Media: 💼 LinkedIn: / simonewjohnson 💼 Instagram: / theimmigrantexperiencepodcast 💼 TikTok: / theimmigrantexperience 📱 Share your story with us: 💼 simone.8.jo...
2025-11-1141 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)From Nigeria to Nursing Professor: Idongesit Obeya (Ep. 200) - Part 2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg 📱Listen to more episodes on: 💼 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN 💼 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE 💼 Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn 📱Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz 📱Connect with Simone! 💼 Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.org 📱 Follow us on Social Media: 💼 LinkedIn: / simonewjohnson 💼 Instagram: / theimmigrantexperiencepodcast 💼 TikTok: / theimmigrantexperience 📱 Share your story with us: 💼 simone.8.jo...
2025-11-0432 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)From Panama to Pastoral Leadership: Dr. Renaldo White's Journey of Faith, Culture & Resilience (Ep. 198) - Part 3In this four‑part conversation on The Immigrant Experience in America, host Simone W. Johnson‑Smith sits down with Dr. Reynaldo White, a Panamanian‑born pastor, educator, author, musician, and community advocate whose life journey traverses Panama, Miami, and rural Alabama. Dr. White recounts his upbringing in extreme poverty near the Panama Canal and his family's move to the United States when his father joined the U.S. Army. He reflects on learning English and navigating identity in Miami, then describes the cultural adjustment of pastoring in Alabama—a state where racial categories rarely include Afro‑Latinos and where...
2025-10-2230 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)From Panama to Pastoral Leadership: Dr. Renaldo White's Journey of Faith, Culture & Resilience (Ep. 197) - Part 2Episode Summary In this extended conversation from The Immigrant Experience in America, host Simone W. Johnson-Smith talks with Dr. Reynaldo White—a Panamanian‑born pastor, educator, author, and former concert pianist now living in Alabama. Over three parts, they explore Dr. White's journey from growing up in poverty near the Panama Canal to serving as a pastor and community leader in the American South. He explains how his Ph.D. in educational leadership and his bilingual books opened doors both in Alabama and abroad. The episode traces the evolution of his writing career—starting as stories for his st...
2025-10-1527 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)From Panama to Pastoral Leadership: Dr. Renaldo White's Journey of Faith, Culture & Resilience (Ep. 196) - Part 1In this episode of The Immigrant Experience in America, host Simone W. Johnson-Smith talks with Dr. Reynaldo White—a Panamanian-born pastor, educator and author now living in Alabama. Dr. White recounts his childhood in extreme poverty near the Panama Canal, his family's move to Miami when his father joined the U.S. Army, and the adjustments he faced learning English and finding his identity in America. They discuss how his Ph.D. in educational leadership opened doors and how his students encouraged him to write his childhood stories, which evolved into a series of books in English an...
2025-10-0835 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Decoding America and Thrive Abroad with Thriving In Intersectionality Podcast (195)Part 2 of the interview: I was recently interviewed on the Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast by Lola Adeyemo. Listen to Thriving In Intersectionality Podcast Apple podcastYouTube MusicSpotifyAmazon Audible If this episode resonates, subscribe, like, and share with others navigating life across borders. Comment below your experiences or questions—we love hearing your story! ______________________________________________________ The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg 📱Listen to more episodes on: 💼 Apple Po...
2025-10-0120 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Decoding America and Thrive Abroad with Thriving In Intersectionality Podcast (194)I was recently interviewed on the Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast by Lola Adeyemo. Listen to Thriving In Intersectionality Podcast Apple podcastYouTube MusicSpotifyAmazon Audible If this episode resonates, subscribe, like, and share with others navigating life across borders. Comment below your experiences or questions—we love hearing your story! ______________________________________________________ The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg 📱Listen to more episodes on: 💼 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN
2025-09-2425 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Culture, Community, and Belonging (My Interview on The Kreashon Podcast Part 2) (Ep. 193)In the second half of my conversation with Maanarak on The Kreashon Podcast, we go deeper into the work I do today. I talk about building community for immigrants, the hidden emotional and financial costs of advocacy, and my drive to help high-achieving immigrants decode workplace dynamics and feel a genuine sense of belonging. This part is all about turning personal challenges into a platform for change. ______________________________________________________ Check out the full episode on The Kreashon Podcast here Connect with Maanarak: YouTube Instagram Facebook Li...
2025-09-1027 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep 185: Shadows of Tehran: Healing, Identity & the Power of Story with Nick Berg (Part 3)In the final chapter of this unforgettable three-part series, Nick Berg and host Simone Johnson dive deep into the healing journey that followed a life of war, exile, and dual identity. Nick opens up about the process of writing Shadows of Tehran—his fictionalized autobiography—as a form of healing and advocacy, reconnecting with his roots while confronting painful truths. He speaks candidly about the emotional legacy of his past, how he found peace through storytelling, and why he believes that sharing immigrant stories—especially those shaped by conflict—is essential to collective healing and understa...
2025-06-0522 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep 184: Shadows of Tehran: From Soldier to Storyteller with Nick Berg (Part 2)In Part 2 of this gripping conversation, host Simone Johnson continues her discussion with Nick Berg—author of Shadows of Tehran and U.S. Special Operations veteran—as he reflects on life in the military, what it meant to serve the very country he once viewed from afar, and how those experiences shaped his evolving identity. Nick shares powerful insights into his missions across conflict zones in Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and Bosnia, the psychological toll of war, and how his training pushed him beyond the limits of fear and survival. This episode explores the intersection of patr...
2025-05-2919 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep 183: Shadows of Tehran: From Revolution to Resilience with Nick Berg (Part 1)In this powerful and emotional episode of The Immigrant Experience in America, host Simone Johnson sits down with Nick Berg—author, U.S. Army veteran, and self-described "citizen of the earth"—as he shares his remarkable journey from Tehran to America. Born to an Iranian mother and American father, Nick's story spans continents, cultures, revolutions, and wars. Nick Berg is an American-Iranian author and former U.S. Special Operations soldier, best known for his autobiographical novel Shadows of Tehran. His work explores themes of resilience, cultural conflict, and transformation. In this deeply personal conv...
2025-05-2123 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep 182: Exploring Identity, Cultural Conflict, and the Struggle for Visibility with Suhein Beck (Part 3)Welcome to Part 3 of this podcast episode. In this episode, Suhein shares her compelling journey of navigating complex cultural identities as an immigrant in America, the challenges of balancing two worlds, and her journey toward reclaiming her Circassian heritage. From confronting racial assumptions to launching a skincare business rooted in family tradition, Suhein unpacks the layers of assimilation, resilience, and the drive for cultural visibility. 💔 Key Themes Explored: Suhein reflects on her experiences growing up as a Circassian immigrant in America, the tension of fitting into American culture, and the unique challenges of be...
2025-04-3032 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 180: Exile, Identity, and the Amazon Warrior Spirit with Suhein Beck (Part 1)In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, host Simone Johnson Smith sits down with the incredible Suhein Beck, known to many as The Culture Cultivator. What unfolds is not just a conversation—it's a masterclass in resilience, identity, and the ongoing search for belonging. Suhein Beck is a dynamic Speaker, Author, and Entrepreneur, a proud Circassian with ancestral roots tracing back to the legendary Amazon Women of the Caucasus. She's currently leading an International Speaking Tour & Campaign that challenges mainstream narratives and inspires transformational leaders to develop their own higher standards and adopt a personal Code of Honor....
2025-04-1629 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 179: Chinese-American: Richard Hsung (Part 2)Richard Perkins Hsung was born in China in 1966 and was one of the first teens to leave China legally after Mao's Cultural Revolution. He earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Chicago and became a professor at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, retiring in 2022. He spent ten years editing and completing Spring Flower (Earnshaw Books) by his mother, Jean Tren-Hwa Perkins, MD. The three-volume memoir chronicles her life as an adopted child of American medical missionaries, survivor of China's brutal communist regime, ophthalmologist, immigrant, and mother. Hsung lives in Madison,WI with h...
2025-03-1229 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 178: Chinese-American: Richard Hsung (Part 1)Richard Perkins Hsung was born in China in 1966 and was one of the first teens to leave China legally after Mao's Cultural Revolution. He earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Chicago and became a professor at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, retiring in 2022. He spent ten years editing and completing Spring Flower (Earnshaw Books) by his mother, Jean Tren-Hwa Perkins, MD. The three-volume memoir chronicles her life as an adopted child of American medical missionaries, survivor of China's brutal communist regime, ophthalmologist, immigrant, and mother. Hsung lives in Madison,WI wit...
2025-03-0525 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 177: British Expat Experience: James Wilson (Part 2)James Wilson is an expat coach and accredited therapist with over 16 years of experience in behavioural change. Having worked in the UK, France and the US, James understands the challenges of adapting to a new culture and redefining one's professional identity abroad. Through his coaching practice, he helps fellow expats navigate transitions, overcome barriers, and build fulfilling lives in alignment with their values. He also hosts the podcast On Being Good Enough, where he explores the emotional realities of expat life. My links are: Website: ww...
2025-02-2622 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 176: British Expat Experience: James Wilson (Part 1)James Wilson is an expat coach and accredited therapist with over 16 years of experience in behavioural change. Having worked in the UK, France and the US, James understands the challenges of adapting to a new culture and redefining one's professional identity abroad. Through his coaching practice, he helps fellow expats navigate transitions, overcome barriers, and build fulfilling lives in alignment with their values. He also hosts the podcast On Being Good Enough, where he explores the emotional realities of expat life. My links are: Website: w...
2025-02-1928 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 175: The Burnout Medical Doctor: Grenadan-American Dr. Nicole Perrotte (Part 2) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg Listen on: Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz Connect with Simone! Click the link below to purchase a copy of Simone's newly released book...
2025-02-1224 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 174: The Burnout Medical Doctor: Grenadan-American Dr. Nicole Perrotte (Part 1) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg Listen on: Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz Connect with Simone! Click the link below to purchase a copy of Simone's newly released book...
2025-02-0533 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 173: A Ukrainian-American Experience: Alina Trigub (Part 2)With over a decade of experience in real estate investing and a background in tax-efficient strategies, Alina Trigub help IT professionals explore passive real estate opportunities that align with their goals—without disrupting their demanding schedules. www.SAMOFinancial.com info@samofinancial.com 201-754-8251 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg Listen on: Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3...
2025-01-1529 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 172: A Ukrainian-American Experience: Alina Trigub (Part 1)With over a decade of experience in real estate investing and a background in tax-efficient strategies, Alina Trigub help IT professionals explore passive real estate opportunities that align with their goals—without disrupting their demanding schedules. www.SAMOFinancial.com info@samofinancial.com 201-754-8251 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg Listen on: Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN Sp...
2025-01-0825 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 171: A Russian-American Experience: Anya Gillinson (Part 3)Anya Gillinson was born in Moscow, Russia, into the family of a renowned physician and a concert pianist. When she was thirteen years old, her father was killed during a botched robbery on his first and last visit to New York. Two years after his death, Anya moved to New York with her mother and younger sister and went on to graduate from high school, college, and eventually law school. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Of...
2025-01-0126 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 170: A Russian-American Experience: Anya Gillinson (Part 2)Anya Gillinson was born in Moscow, Russia, into the family of a renowned physician and a concert pianist. When she was thirteen years old, her father was killed during a botched robbery on his first and last visit to New York. Two years after his death, Anya moved to New York with her mother and younger sister and went on to graduate from high school, college, and eventually law school. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Of...
2024-12-2531 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 169: A Russian-American Experience: Anya Gillinson (Part 1)Anya Gillinson was born in Moscow, Russia, into the family of a renowned physician and a concert pianist. When she was thirteen years old, her father was killed during a botched robbery on his first and last visit to New York. Two years after his death, Anya moved to New York with her mother and younger sister and went on to graduate from high school, college, and eventually law school. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America O...
2024-12-1830 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 168: Decoding America & Coming Home To Yourself - The Immigrant ExperienceIn Decoding America & Coming Home to Yourself: The Immigrant Experience, author Simone Johnson Smith offers hope and guidance in navigating the complexities of immigrant life. Drawing from her own journey and insights from her acclaimed podcast, in the Immigrant Experience in America, Smith skillfully explores the immigrant's disorienting shi from a collectivist to an individualistic culture, delving into the profound culture shock and the transformative process of becoming a hybrid identity, which she terms a " third-Culture Person" capable of bridging both cultures. is book is a practical guide and a powerful call to action, urging you to embrace and h...
2024-12-1106 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 167: An Iraqi-American Experience: Sairan Aqrawi (Part 2)Sairan Aqrawi is the CEO of International Transition Expert, a successful transformation coach, an engaging speaker, a knowledgeable and attentive mentor, a co-author of a bestselling book, and so much more! A humble yet professional leader, Sairan has the knowledge and motivation to help you live your best life. Her goal is to leverage your strengths and empower you to transform your life, finding your true happiness, and making you feel at home wherever you are. Sairan is an ACC Associate Certified Coach and a distinguished mentor at George Washington University's Women in Engineering (WiE) and Women i...
2024-12-0428 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 166: An Iraqi-American Experience: Sairan Aqrawi (Part 1)Sairan Aqrawi is the CEO of International Transition Expert, a successful transformation coach, an engaging speaker, a knowledgeable and attentive mentor, a co-author of a bestselling book, and so much more! A humble yet professional leader, Sairan has the knowledge and motivation to help you live your best life. Her goal is to leverage your strengths and empower you to transform your life, finding your true happiness, and making you feel at home wherever you are. Sairan is an ACC Associate Certified Coach and a distinguished mentor at George Washington University's Women in Engineering (WiE) and Women i...
2024-11-2823 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 165: Palestinian-American Experience: Olivia Abousaid (Part 3) Master Certified Coach Olivia Abousaid understands the profound impact of self-improvement through her own journey. Born and raised in Dallas to Palestinian parents, Olivia has cultivated a deep appreciation for personal growth and transformation while navigating the complexities of cultural and political externalities. Now based in Los Angeles, she harnesses her life experiences and coaching expertise to empower individuals to transform grief into action. Olivia's grief and transformation coaching transcends one-size-fits-all solutions. She creates a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their unique goals, navigate grief, overcome challenges, and embrace their authentic selves. Here's where p...
2024-11-2026 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 164: Palestinian-American Experience: Olivia Abousaid (Part 2) Master Certified Coach Olivia Abousaid understands the profound impact of self-improvement through her own journey. Born and raised in Dallas to Palestinian parents, Olivia has cultivated a deep appreciation for personal growth and transformation while navigating the complexities of cultural and political externalities. Now based in Los Angeles, she harnesses her life experiences and coaching expertise to empower individuals to transform grief into action. Olivia's grief and transformation coaching transcends one-size-fits-all solutions. She creates a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their unique goals, navigate grief, overcome challenges, and embrace their authentic selves. Here's where p...
2024-11-1329 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 163: Palestinian-American Experience: Olivia Abousaid (Part 1) Master Certified Coach Olivia Abousaid understands the profound impact of self-improvement through her own journey. Born and raised in Dallas to Palestinian parents, Olivia has cultivated a deep appreciation for personal growth and transformation while navigating the complexities of cultural and political externalities. Now based in Los Angeles, she harnesses her life experiences and coaching expertise to empower individuals to transform grief into action. Olivia's grief and transformation coaching transcends one-size-fits-all solutions. She creates a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their unique goals, navigate grief, overcome challenges, and embrace their authentic selves. Here's where p...
2024-11-0628 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 162: Afghan-American: Sara Stanizai (Part 2)Sara Stanizai, LMFT (she/her) is a licensed therapist who founded Prospect Therapy to create a queer- and trans-affirming practice that focuses specifically on serving first-generation American and immigrant communities. As a queer first-gen herself, Sara's clinical and professional work focuses on serving the Afghan diaspora, specifically fellow Afghan-American women, through retreats and group experiences that help participants find community and reconciliation with self, culture and ancestry. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Offi...
2024-10-2326 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 161: Afghan-American: Sara Stanizai (Part 1)Sara Stanizai, LMFT (she/her) is a licensed therapist who founded Prospect Therapy to create a queer- and trans-affirming practice that focuses specifically on serving first-generation American and immigrant communities. As a queer first-gen herself, Sara's clinical and professional work focuses on serving the Afghan diaspora, specifically fellow Afghan-American women, through retreats and group experiences that help participants find community and reconciliation with self, culture and ancestry. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Offi...
2024-10-1627 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 160: Hong Kong Immigrant to the UK: Summie Yeung (Part 2)Summie Yeung is a Life & Career Transition Coach, dedicated to empowering multicultural people in English-speaking countries to break free from traditional career paths and cultural expectations. Summie's immigrant journey began when she was 15, when she arrived in the UK from Hong Kong without her parents. She started her career with the conventional path of securing a stable job in technology consulting. Amidst turbulence at her last workplace, she read the book "Third Culture Kids," which illuminated the impact of cultural identity on career choices. This realization, coupled with her own career dissatisfaction, led her to seek coaching and e...
2024-10-0931 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 159: Hong Kong Immigrant to the UK: Summie Yeung (Part 1)Summie Yeung is a Life & Career Transition Coach, dedicated to empowering multicultural people in English-speaking countries to break free from traditional career paths and cultural expectations. Summie's immigrant journey began when she was 15, when she arrived in the UK from Hong Kong without her parents. She started her career with the conventional path of securing a stable job in technology consulting. Amidst turbulence at her last workplace, she read the book "Third Culture Kids," which illuminated the impact of cultural identity on career choices. This realization, coupled with her own career dissatisfaction, led her to seek coaching and e...
2024-10-0235 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 158: Overcoming the Challenges of H4 Spousal Visa - Varuni Sinha (Part 3)Varuni Sinha is a New York City-based writer and multimedia producer. She has written for The Post and Courier, Time Out New York, and created 360-degree campaigns for global brands such as Yamaha and Panasonic. A former guest lecturer at the University of Delhi, where she taught "Race and Politics Through Literature" and wrote a dissertation on the history of Indian comic superheroes, tracing their origin story to Hindu gods and their American cousins. Her paintings have been displayed in solo and group exhibitions in galleries across India. Support Varuni's Book: "Golden Handcuffs: An I...
2024-09-2528 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 157: Overcoming the Challenges of H4 Spousal Visa: Varuni Sinha (Part 2)Varuni Sinha is a New York City-based writer and multimedia producer. She has written for The Post and Courier, Time Out New York, and created 360-degree campaigns for global brands such as Yamaha and Panasonic. A former guest lecturer at the University of Delhi, she taught "Race and Politics Through Literature" and wrote a dissertation on the history of Indian comic superheroes, tracing their origin story to Hindu gods and their American cousins. Her paintings have been displayed in solo and group exhibitions in galleries across India. Support Varuni's Book:
2024-09-1841 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 156: Overcoming the Challenges of H4 Spousal Visa: Varuni Sinha (Part 1)Varuni Sinha is a New York City-based writer and multimedia producer. She has written for The Post and Courier, Time Out New York, and created 360-degree campaigns for global brands such as Yamaha and Panasonic. A former guest lecturer at the University of Delhi, she taught "Race and Politics Through Literature" and wrote a dissertation on the history of Indian comic superheroes, tracing their origin story to Hindu gods and their American cousins. Her paintings have been displayed in solo and group exhibitions in galleries across India. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe...
2024-09-1039 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 155: Costa Rican Black Expat Experience: Frederick Mines (Part 2)Frederick Mines is an expat from the U.S. who has lived in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica for over 20 years. Listen to his re-entry to the U.S. after being gone for 20+ years and his immigrant experience living in the Caribbean coast of central America. Visit Fred's tour buisness at https://www.landovertours.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg Listen on: Goo...
2024-08-1422 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 154: Costa Rican Black Expat Experience: Frederick Mines (Part 1)Frederick Mines is an expat from the U.S. who has lived in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica for over 20 years. Listen to his re-entry to the U.S. after being gone for 20+ years and his immigrant experience living in the Caribbean coast of central America. Visit Fred's tour buisness at https://www.landovertours.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg Listen on: Goo...
2024-08-0421 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 153: Costa Rica Afro-Caribbean Experience: Dr. Armando Jackson (Part 2) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg Listen on: Google: https://bit.ly/3OorihJ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz Connect with Simone! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000773...
2024-08-0135 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 152: Costa Rica Afro-Caribbean Experience: Dr. Armando Jackson (Part 1) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg Listen on: Google: https://bit.ly/3OorihJ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz Connect with Simone! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php...
2024-07-2135 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 150: Reverse Migration: An American Experience migrating to Costa Rica (Part 2)Nikki Singletary is a software engineer and a Chow Chow owner who frequently travels for a change of scenery, to check out a webdev conference, or simply to satisfy her travel bug. She recently moved to Costa Rica to experience the nomadic life with her pupper. Her travel blog - https://www.breakfastincluded.co/. More about Nikki at: https://www.breakfastincluded.co/author/nikki-singletary ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Of...
2024-06-0534 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 149: Reverse Migration: An American Experience migrating to Costa Rica (Part 1) Nikki Singletary is a software engineer and a Chow Chow owner who frequently travels for a change of scenery, to check out a webdev conference, or simply to satisfy her travel bug. She recently moved to Costa Rica to experience the nomadic life with her pupper. Her travel blog - https://www.breakfastincluded.co/. More about Nikki at: https://www.breakfastincluded.co/author/nikki-singletary Other projects: Taco Bun Bun - A web development agency Nikki offers over 10 years of experience in software engineering and full stack web development. In addition to a BS...
2024-05-2933 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 148: Reverse Migration: A Canadian Experience migrating to Jamaica (Part 3)Connect with Cami: Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@camiathomeyoutube Medium: https://medium.com/@camiathome Website: https://camiathome.com/ Ebook: https://camiathome.com/getting-remote-job/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg Listen on: Google: https://bit.ly/3OorihJ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE
2024-05-2227 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 147: Reverse Migration: A Canadian Experience migrating to Jamaica (Part 2)Connect with Cami socials: Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@camiathomeyoutube Medium: https://medium.com/@camiathome Website: https://camiathome.com/ Ebook: https://camiathome.com/getting-remote-job/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg Listen on: Google: https://bit.ly/3OorihJ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE...
2024-05-1537 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 146: Reverse Migration: A Canadian Experience migrating to Jamaica (Part 1)Connect with Cami socials: Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@camiathomeyoutube Medium: https://medium.com/@camiathome Website: https://camiathome.com/ Ebook: https://camiathome.com/getting-remote-job/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg Listen on: Google: https://bit.ly/3OorihJ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE...
2024-05-0937 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 145: Nutrition In America: You Are What You Eat! with Marci Kenon (Part 2) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg Listen on: Google: https://bit.ly/3OorihJ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz Connect with Simone! Facebook: h...
2024-05-0146 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 144: Nutrition In America: You Are What You Eat! with Marci Kenon (Part 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg Listen on: Google: https://bit.ly/3OorihJ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz Connect with Simone! Facebook: https...
2024-04-2339 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 141: A Sierra Leone/UK Immigrant Experience in America (Part 3)Nina Lewis, a seasoned leader in clinical operations, brings a wealth of global experience to her role as Senior Director at Altesa. With a dynamic career spanning diverse countries and continents, Nina's journey has been marked by a commitment to excellence and a passion for serving both professionally and within her community. Originally hailing from Sierra Leone, Africa, Nina's career has taken her across the globe, from London, UK, to her current home base in Atlanta, GA, USA. Her extensive international exposure has enriched her understanding of diverse cultures and perspectives, which she...
2024-04-0320 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 140: A Sierra Leone/UK Immigrant Experience in America (Part 2)Nina Lewis, a seasoned leader in clinical operations, brings a wealth of global experience to her role as Senior Director at Altesa. With a dynamic career spanning diverse countries and continents, Nina's journey has been marked by a commitment to excellence and a passion for serving both professionally and within her community. Originally hailing from Sierra Leone, Africa, Nina's career has taken her across the globe, from London, UK, to her current home base in Atlanta, GA, USA. Her extensive international exposure has enriched her understanding of diverse cultures and perspectives, which she...
2024-03-2733 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 139: A Sierra Leone/UK Immigrant Experience in America (Part 1)Nina Lewis, a seasoned leader in clinical operations, brings a wealth of global experience to her role as Senior Director at Altesa. With a dynamic career spanning diverse countries and continents, Nina's journey has been marked by a commitment to excellence and a passion for serving both professionally and within her community. Originally hailing from Sierra Leone, Africa, Nina's career has taken her across the globe, from London, UK, to her current home base in Atlanta, GA, USA. Her extensive international exposure has enriched her understanding of diverse cultures and perspectives, which she...
2024-03-2134 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 137: Feed Drop: Deep Culture Podcast: Three Brains, Two Minds, and One PersonWe are taking a break from our regularly scheduled episodes. This week I will be presenting a signature talk about my forthcoming book, "Come Home to Yourself: An Immigrant Experience Decoding America, Fall 2024" at the London Intercultural Institute, EmpowerHer 2024. March 7-8, 2004. The event will be streamed live on LinkedIn. Registration for Zoom closes today., March 6. I will present at 1:15 p.m. EST. https://londoninterculturalcenter.co.uk/empowerher-2024 Feed Drop: Deep Culture Podast, Episode 5. In this episode, hosts Yvonne van der Pol and Joseph Shaules reflect on a question they...
2024-03-0621 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 136: Russian Immigrant Experience: Author of UnlimitedInterview with the Eugina Jordan, author of Unlimited - The 17 proven laws for success in a workplace not designed for you. Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg Listen on: Google: https://bit.ly/3OorihJ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn Support our Patreon: htt...
2024-02-2829 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 135: Puerto Rican Immigrant Experience (Part 2) - Aramis JordanEpisode Summary In this heartfelt conversation, host Simone W. Johnson‑Smith sits down with Aramis Jordan, a Puerto Rican‑born immigrant who came to the United States at age 12. Aramis opens up about growing up in poverty, being the first of eleven children to graduate from high school and college, and overcoming trauma inflicted by an alcoholic mother and abusive relatives. He recounts a near‑death experience caused by a urinary blockage that illustrates the precariousness of life in rural Puerto Rico and the kindness of a stranger who helped him reach a distant hospital. Now a successful businesswoman and au...
2024-02-2130 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 134: Puerto Rican Immigrant Experience (Part 1) - Aramis JordanIn this heartfelt conversation, host Simone W. Johnson‑Smith sits down with Aramis Jordan, a Puerto Rican‑born immigrant who came to the United States at age 12. Aramis opens up about growing up in poverty, being the first of eleven children to graduate from high school and college, and overcoming trauma inflicted by an alcoholic mothim and abusive relatives. He recounts a near‑death experience caused by a urinary blockage that illustrates the precariousness of life in rural Puerto Rico and the kindness of a stranger who helped him reach a distant hospital. Now a successful businesswoman and author, Aramis...
2024-02-1433 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 133: Healthcare for Humans - Dr. Raj Sundar (PT 2)Dr. Raj Sundar is a full-spectrum family physician and community organizer. He hosts Healthcare for Humans , a podcast dedicated to educating others on how to care for culturally diverse communities so they can be better healers. He works with others to create systems that treat each person with dignity, respect their histories, celebrate their joys, and honor their hopes Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg Listen on:...
2024-02-0731 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 132: Healthcare for Humans - Dr. Raj Sundar (PT 1)Dr. Raj Sundar is a full-spectrum family physician and community organizer. He hosts Healthcare for Humans, a podcast dedicated to educating others on how to care for culturally diverse communities so they can be better healers. He works with others to create systems that treat each person with dignity, respect their histories, celebrate their joys, and honor their hopes. Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg Listen on: Goo...
2024-01-2830 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 131: Feed Drop: Deep Culture Podcast - Culture from the brain-mind-science perspectiveThis week we are taking a break from our regularly scheduled interviews. This podcast - Deep Culture podcast from the Japan Intercultural Institute by Dr. Joseph Shaules and team has helped me under the disorientation that one experiences after moving to a foreign country. I am sharing a few episodes with you because I think it will help you understand your own immigrant experience. In season 1, episode 4 of the Deep Culture podcast, Yvonne and Joseph dive deep into talk about culture from the brain-mind-science perspective. They share their excitement about new...
2024-01-2323 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 130: Daughter of Chinese Immigrants Experience, Author of Unfinished Business: Breaking Down The Great Wall of Adult Child & Immigrant Parent (Pt 2)This is Part 2 of the previous episode. Amy Yip is a Somatic Life Transformation and Mental Fitness coach, keynote speaker, author, and self-confidence trainer. She works with women of color leaders to strengthen their mental fitness, heal intergenerational wounds, find their voice and the courage to speak up, and have agency to let go of all the 'shoulds' so that they can be the authors of their own life stories. Her mission is to empower AAPI women to be seen, to be heard, and to f-ing rock the boat. Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on Y...
2024-01-1430 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 129: Daughter of Chinese Immigrants Experience, Author of Unfinished Business: Breaking Down The Great Wall of Adult Child & Immigrant Parents (Part 1)This is Part 1 of the episode. Amy Yip is a Somatic Life Transformation and Mental Fitness coach, keynote speaker, author, and self-confidence trainer. She works with women of color leaders to strengthen their mental fitness, heal intergenerational wounds, find their voice and the courage to speak up, and have agency to let go of all the 'shoulds' so that they can be the authors of their own life stories. Her mission is to empower AAPI women to be seen, to be heard, and to f-ing rock the boat. Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: htt...
2024-01-1031 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 125: A Senegalese Experience (Part 2)This is Part 2 to Episode 124. Connect with Aicha: Aicha's TED Talk: Deconstructing the Color of Language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxgQ0WqV0Zc Start In The Beginning (SITB): www.sitbstudio.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aichaly Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg Listen on: Google: https://bit.ly/3OorihJ Apple Podcas...
2023-12-1128 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 124: A Senegalese ExperienceAïcha is an executive, speaker, and CEO with 15 years of experience in Strategic Insights across multiple industries and Fortune 500 companies including Comcast, Independence Blue Cross, and URBN Inc. She is currently Head of Consumer Insights at Opensignal, the leading global provider of insights integrating network experience and market performance. Aïcha is also the Founder & CEO of Start in The Beginning (SITB) where she helps professionals and entrepreneurs learn how to communicate their value so they can make a lasting impression, expand their influence, and accelerate their growth. A native of Senegal, West Africa, she draws fr...
2023-12-0435 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 123: International Student Journey - Part 2This is Part 2 of Episode 122 featuring Crystelle Desnoyer. Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg Listen on: Google: https://bit.ly/3OorihJ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz Connect with Simone!
2023-11-2553 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 120: Being Jewish In Belarus, Part II Marina Raydun's published works of fiction include a compilation of novellas One Year in Berlin/Foreign Bride, a suspense novel entitled Joe After Maya, as well as a two-part series, Effortless. Year One is her first (fictionalized) memoir. Born in the former Soviet Union, Marina grew up in Brooklyn, NY. She holds a J.D. from New York Law School and a B.A. in history from Pace University. She is an avid music fan, a cat lover, and an enthusiastic learner of American Sign Language. Whenever she is not writing, Marina enjoys spending time with her family, catching...
2023-11-0740 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 119: Being Jewish in Belarus, Part 1 Marina Raydun's published works of fiction include a compilation of novellas One Year in Berlin/Foreign Bride, a suspense novel entitled Joe After Maya, as well as a two-part series, Effortless. Year One is her first (fictionalized) memoir. Born in the former Soviet Union, Marina grew up in Brooklyn, NY. She holds a J.D. from New York Law School and a B.A. in history from Pace University. She is an avid music fan, a cat lover, and an enthusiastic learner of American Sign Language. Whenever she is not writing, Marina enjoys spending time with her family, catching...
2023-11-0146 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 118: From Brazil To Google Evangelist & Telling Empowering Stories, Part II Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, and a passionate storyteller, Sil loves to explore the world and different cultures. She believes her mission is to build bridges that connect people to their goals, so bridging cultural gaps is one of her strengths. With 30 years of experience in companies such as Google and WPP ad agencies, Sil left the corporate world to focus on her company, STORY by Sil Curiati, where she helps people Talk the Walk by making sense of their fragmented stories, feeling proud about them, and developing the ability to identify their superpowers. As a l...
2023-10-2434 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 117: From Brazil To Google Evangelist & Telling Empowering Stories Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, and a passionate storyteller, Sil loves to explore the world and different cultures. She believes her mission is to build bridges that connect people to their goals, so bridging cultural gaps is one of her strengths. With 30 years of experience in companies such as Google and WPP ad agencies, Sil left the corporate world to focus on her company, STORY by Sil Curiati, where she helps people Talk the Walk by making sense of their fragmented stories, feeling proud about them, and developing the ability to identify their superpowers. As a l...
2023-10-1742 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 116: From Dominican Republic, Gen. Z Retires Her Parents At Age 24!Part II Stephanie Nuesi is a first-gen and proud latina. She grew up in a small town in the Dominican Republic and came to the US in 2015. Without speaking a word of English, she found her way to her dream roles by overcoming rejections. She currently work in Finance at Google, supporting the company's growth and profitability efforts. She graduated from Baruch College with a BBA in Accounting, Information Systems Technology, and Social Responsibility. With more than 60M+ views, she shares my career advice and content creation tips with millions of people on LinkedIn, Instagram...
2023-10-1022 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 115: From Dominican Republic, Gen. Z Retires Her Parents At Age 24!Stephanie Nuesi is a first-gen and proud latina. She grew up in a small town in the Dominican Republic and came to the US in 2015. Without speaking a word of English, she found her way to her dream roles by overcoming rejections. She currently work in Finance at Google, supporting the company's growth and profitability efforts. She graduated from Baruch College with a BBA in Accounting, Information Systems Technology, and Social Responsibility. With more than 60M+ views, she shares my career advice and content creation tips with millions of people on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Stephanie has been featured...
2023-10-0434 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 110: An American In Japan: How Wanderlust, change, new cultures led to a wife, life and new home abroad In the engaging Part 2 of our podcast, we delved into how Dr. Shaules started his Deep Culture Podcast. Our conversation revolved around the topic of deep culture, its subtle impact on individual behaviors, beliefs, values, and perceptions—whether consciously acknowledged or not. We uncovered the concealed hurdles of global living, illuminating the profound role culture plays in shaping cognition, influencing thought processes and our experience of the world. Dr. Shaules also graciously shared insights into his online learning course, a masterclass focusing on the fascinating intersection of culture, brain, and mind. Connect with Dr...
2023-08-3035 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 107: Dr. Glen Laman, Jamaican Entrepreneur, Author and KC Old Boys AssociationDr. Glen Laman was born in rural Jamaica in the parish of St. Ann. He attended high school at Kingston College and worked briefly for Reynolds Jamaica Mines. In 1969, he migrated to the USA where he attended Pace University and Brenau University for undergrad and master's degrees respectively. He has had an extensive career in corporate America as an Information Technology and Business Project Manager, having worked at major corporations such as the Coca-Cola Company, J C Penney and AT&T. Some 40 years after completing his undergraduate degree, he graduated from the University of Management and Technology...
2023-08-0830 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 106: 2021 Global Teacher Prize Winner (Keishia & Dr. Treisha Thorpe) - Part 3This is the final part (Part 3) of the Episode! In this inspiring episode, we have the pleasure of hosting special guests, Treisha and Keishia Thorpe. Originally born in Jamaica, these remarkable women share their incredible journey of immigrating to the United States and making a significant impact in the fields of education and athletics. Dr. Treisha Thorpe is the founder of U.S. Elite, an organization that has been transforming the lives of young athletes since its inception in October 2005. Through its Track and Field Program, U.S. Elite provides invaluable information and resources to...
2023-08-0223 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 105: 2021 Global Teacher Prize Winner (Keishia & Dr. Treisha Thorpe) - Part 2This is Part 2 of the Episode! In this inspiring episode, we have the pleasure of hosting special guests, Treisha and Keishia Thorpe. Originally born in Jamaica, these remarkable women share their incredible journey of immigrating to the United States and making a significant impact in the fields of education and athletics. Dr. Treisha Thorpe is the founder of U.S. Elite, an organization that has been transforming the lives of young athletes since its inception in October 2005. Through its Track and Field Program, U.S. Elite provides invaluable information and resources to benefit Elite Olympic...
2023-07-2637 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 104: 2021 Global Teacher Prize Winner (Keishia & Dr. Treisha Thorpe) - Part 1Part 1 of the episode! In this inspiring episode, we have the pleasure of hosting special guests, Treisha and Keishia Thorpe. Originally born in Jamaica, these remarkable women share their incredible journey of immigrating to the United States and making a significant impact in the fields of education and athletics. Dr. Treisha Thorpe is the founder of U.S. Elite, an organization that has been transforming the lives of young athletes since its inception in October 2005. Through its Track and Field Program, U.S. Elite provides invaluable information and resources to benefit Elite Olympic Developmental and...
2023-07-1930 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 102: Caribbean American Heritage Month w/ Nadine Johnson-Stone: Realtor & BankerListen to my first conversation interviewing a family member. My sister details her experience growing up in Jamaica and the transition to the United States. Listen for childhood reflections about our simple but full lives in Westmoreland, Jamaica. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode coming out next Wednesday. Connect with Nadine Johnson-Stone here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadine-johnson/ IG: GNSR_Realty and nadinejohnson TikTok: @n_johnson81 Let's Connect! Email: simone.8.johnson@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.faceb...
2023-07-0729 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 103: Caribbean-American Heritage: Nadine Johnson-Stone, Realtor and Banker, Part IIPart II of Nadine's interview. Listen to the continuation of my first conversation interviewing a family member. My sister details her experience growing up in Jamaica and the transition to the United States. Listen for childhood reflections about our simple but full lives in Westmoreland, Jamaica. Connect with Nadine Johnson-Stone here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadine-johnson/ IG: GNSR_Realty and nadinejohnson TikTok: @n_johnson81 Let's Connect! Email: simone.8.johnson@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Immigrant-Experience-In-America-103525698906957 L...
2023-07-0737 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 91: My Story Continued...Interview with The Finance, Business and Purpose Podcast, Adina AppelbaumListen in as I discuss my career path with Adina Appelbaum, host of the Finance, Business and Purpose podcast. Have you felt lost about how to figure out the direction of your career? In this episode, guest Simone W. Johnson Smith shares her inspiring story of how she navigated the educational and career systems in the U.S. to discover her career path after immigrating to the U.S. from Jamaica as a young girl to later on become a U.S. diplomat. Simone's story provides a powerful example of the importance of constantly learning, being cur...
2023-04-1631 min