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The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E81: Sindhu Mahadevan thinks the immigrant journey carries a weighty emotional burdenTo celebrate #IWD2025, The Newcomers Podcast will be publishing daily episodes between March 2nd - 8th celebrating a female immigrant. Come celebrate with us as we tell the stories of some of the many amazing immigrant heroines.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.For our sixth #IWD2025 episode, I'm speaking with Sindhu Mahadevan, Quality Assurance Team Lead, Vital Bio, and creator of This Immigrant Life newsletter.Sindhu moved from India to to the United States as an international student. After nine years in Uncle Sam's country...2025-03-0746 min
My Thick AccentTurning Words Into a Movement: One Story At A Time | Beneath The Accent with Sindhu MahadevanClick here to text me your thoughts about the show!What happens when a simple comment on an accent becomes the catalyst for a podcast that captures the essence of the immigrant journey? Join us as we unravel this story and more in our latest episode of "My Thick Accent." Through candid conversations, we shed light on the trials and triumphs of international students and immigrants, exploring the crucial role of self-confidence and resilience. Discover what fuels our mission to give voice to diverse experiences and how an offhand remark led to a vibrant platform c...2025-02-1123 minMy Thick Accent"In making a living, don't forget to make a life." | Ft. Sindhu Mahadevan Ep. 058Click here to text me your thoughts about the show!Ever wondered why the journey of immigration feels like a constant tightrope walk between anxiety and acceptance? Sindhu Mahadevan joins us to share her transformative voyage from India to Canada, offering a deeply personal story that resonates with anyone who has ever felt like a stranger in a new land. Through her reflections, we unpack the emotional rollercoaster ride of adapting to a new country, the misconceptions about Indian culture she encountered, and the profound impact of a simple yet powerful quote, "In making a living, don't...2024-11-211h 26
My Great CanadaExpectations vs. Reality When Immigrating to Canada with Sindhu MahadevanIn today’s episode, Melissa speaks to Sindhu Mahadevan, a Quality Assurance professional in the medical device industry. Originally from India, Sindhu relocated to Canada from the US in October 2021.
Sindhu is the creator of This Immigrant Life Newsletter. Drawing on her own experiences as a newcomer and using her writing and communication skills, she has been assisting others on their journey to Canada.
Join us as we discuss her arrival, her perceptions as a newcomer, and how she is contributing to the newcomer community.
Sindhu’s links
🔗https://sindhum.substack.com/
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Area 51O Canada, Can You Let Me In?Often considered a consolation prize for those facing immigration issues, Canada has always been a topic of discussion for visa holders in America. In today's episode, we are joined by Sindhu Mahadevan to better understand the Canadian immigration landscape. Creator of the immigration newsletter 'This Immigrant Life', Sindhu is a 'US dropout' who has lived in both US & Canada. Due to this first hand experience, Sindhu has a unique perspective on the immigration systems in both the countries. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of the Canadian immigration system and how they differ from their U...2024-05-311h 03
Freakonomics Radio582. Why Is Everyone Moving to Canada?As the U.S. tries to fix its messy immigration system, our neighbor to the north is scooping up more talented newcomers every year. Are the Canadians stealing America’s bacon? (Part three of a three-part series.) SOURCES:Zeke Hernandez, professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.William Kerr, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School.David Leonhardt, senior writer at the New York Times.Sindhu Mahadevan, creator of This Immigrant Life newsletter.Marc Miller, Member of Parliament and Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship of Canada.Mike Savage, Mayor of Halifax, Nov...2024-03-2849 min
Freakonomics Radio581. What Both Parties Get Wrong About ImmigrationThe U.S. immigration system is a massively complicated machine, with a lot of worn-out parts. How to fix it? Step one: Get hold of some actual facts and evidence. (We did this step for you.) (Part two of a three-part series.) SOURCES:Zeke Hernandez, professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.David Leonhardt, senior writer at the New York Times.Sindhu Mahadevan, creator of This Immigrant Life newsletter. RESOURCES:The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers, by Zeke Hernandez (2024, available for pre-order)."Illegal Immigration Is a Bigger Problem Th...2024-03-2155 min
Canadian Forestry Can Save The WorldE6 Forest Product InnovationEveryone knows that as a forest grows trees absorb and store carbon. But what happens to that carbon when the trees that captured it leave the forest? In this episode, we talk with Sindhu Mahadevan, the Head of R&D at Michael Green Architecture and Nick Milestone at Mercer Mass Timber about how innovations in mass timber are not only changing the face of the construction industry but changing how we think about building more sustainable communities as part of collective race against the climate change clock. Tune in to learn more about how mass timber...2023-02-1424 min