True success comes from emotional intelligence, kindness, and empathy. -Shahd A.- Our identities are constantly forming — even through life’s most difficult and traumatic experiences. -Shahd A.- Bio: Shahd Asaly is a sociologist, writer, and founder of Blue Meets Blue, a sustainable fashion label employing refugee artisans and preserving traditional Syrian craftsmanship. She’s completing her PhD at the University of South Florida, where her research focuses on trauma, displacem...

Immigrants should not permit the media to dictate who they are. We have to make them know the impact we are making in their country and how they are supporting the country that they are. - Cothney T. Lasaracina - People are scared to be different, and they do not realize that being different is an added value. Do not lose the difference that makes you unique. You conform to everybody else, and you are just losing out completely. Embrace your culture. - Cothney T. Lasaracina - Do what yo...

Do nnot feel invisible, feel full of purpose, you are not alone. Dawn Kovach Carry your culture with pride, pass on your language to your kids, it is your treasure. Dawn Kovach No matter how the journey feels, use your voice; it is needed. The world will be at a great loss when we do not tell our stories. Tell the challenging and the good stories as well. Dawn Kovach Bio of Guest Proud wife of 35 years, mom to a dermatologist son and a writer daughter, and grandma to three shining-s...

Failure is a stepping stone and a redirection. -Jennifer Haru- Befriend failure, and it will teach you many valuable lessons. -Jennifer Haru- Go out and meet immigrants, listen to them without judgment, and assist them. -Jennifer Haru- Immigrants do not talk about mental health because of stigma and the fear of being judged. -Jennifer Haru- Bio of Guest I specialize in supporting professional immigrants and working professionals navigating major relocations , across co...

Start small, learn fast, never stop networking, because it is the keyto grow in the UAE. Owais Mukhtar If you compete in the race of advancement, then you can overcome any challenge in the UAE. Owais Mukhtar About Owais I’m Owais, the business consultant of Top Maestro Businessman Services, based in the UAE. As an immigrant myself, I understand the challenges people face when starting fresh in a new country. That’s why we built Top Maestro—to be a fast, trusted partner for immigran...

The main driver of moving was to live somewhere else and gain experience. -Panajota Angjeli- I was free to be who I wanted to be and see a future with a lot of possibilities. -Panajota Angjeli- I was courageous enough to stay and try. -Panajota Angjeli- Bio of Guest Hi, I am Panajota, I live in Germany, and I come from Albania and Greece! All three countries have made me who I am today. A person who loves traditions, dancing, and being with people, and also loves rules and structure! 😁 ...

First, know who you are as an immigrant. If you know who you are, nobody will make you doubt yourself. This is your responsibility as an immigrant. -Marisa Schlereth - Integration is about mindset—how open are you to adapting and embracing change? -Marisa Schlereth - When you come from a third-world country, people may doubt you because of the education system, so never stop learning. -Marisa Schlereth - Bio of Guest I’m passionate about helping people reach their full potential and su...

"I have been the only Indian woman on management teams I have been part of." - Shivangi Walke - A lot of traumatic experiences often become big learning experiences in the long term." - Shivangi Walke - "Give and receive mentorship."' - Shivangi Walke - Connect with our Guest LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivangiwalke/ Mission To provide a supportive and connected platform where immigrants can access a wealth of knowledge, engage in meaningful collabora...

Everyone will have a negative experience, but what are the lessons and opportunities in that? - Keo Sar - We did not have a lot of resources growing up, but it taught me to be resourceful. - Keo Sar - Think along the lines of what the lesson and opportunities are in this. - Keo Sar - Connect with our Guest LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keo-sar/ Portfolio -https://www.canva.com/design/DAGBWfZsyUs/jkyfUUeLsDaDbef4VQh0UQ/edit keo@matterproductstudio.com keo@kreativecompany.io Miss...

I will encourage people to be explorers of this world of being an immigrant. Be curious of each other, network, and learn from each other. -Summie Yeung- See failure/setbacks as data. See it as an opportunity to use the data to do something different for a better outcome. -Summie Yeung- Connect with people and have purposeful conversations to make an impact. Be curious about what each other is doing to know opportunities that are available. -Summie Yeung- Connect with our guest below. Website...

Value your story and tell your story -Omotayo Banjo- There is something about knowing your parent's stories that helps you make sense of your own and helps you see your strength -Omotayo Banjo- There is a God who loves fiercely and deeply and who ascribes value to us that is beyond social constructs -Omotayo Banjo- Connect with yourself to live from a place of authenticity and do what you are meant to be -Omotayo Banjo- Connect with Guest Dr Omotayo Banjo is a critical creative ...

Meet Angela Rakis I offer a wealth of program management and strategic planning skills, as well as a long tenure of successful leadership and a clear passion for mentoring, marketing, and brand management. My varied professional background offers a unique perspective on operations, consumer behavior, customer trends, and business strategy. Connect with me Linked In personal:https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelarakis/ Linked In business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/favoritedaughterllc/ ...

Use your traps as a trampoline to bounce back and go to the next level. - Esther Hephzibah - The sky is the starting point as an immigrant, there are no limits, except the limits we put on ourselves. - Esther Hephzibah - Self-awareness is important, you need to know who you are and what value you bring to the table. - Esther Hephzibah - Connect with our Guest below. Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherhephzibah/ The vision of the Immigrants Making an Impact Podcat and community To ...

I had to build from scratch. This is where a lot of immigrants miss out on their strategy. - Mayowa Adegoke - Sometimes we are driven by green pastures that we do not strategize, we do not plan ahead. - Mayowa Adegoke - The mindset that you have and the picture that you envision for yourself also play an important role in what you go for. - Mayowa Adegoke - Bio I am the founder of Road To Success Seminar, a platform dedicated to empowering career professionals and entrepreneurs in the UAE, I...

' When I came to Canada, I realized that I used to speak a different version of English back in India because it was such a task to make people understand what I was saying' -Gurasis Singh- 'If you are an immigrant juggling multiple roles, you need to consult a mentor who has walked the path to help you accelerate your success in a foreign land' -Gurasis Singh- ' Just Be and don’t try to become who you are not' -Gurasis Singh- BIO Gurasis Singh, host of the podcast "My Thi...

'I do not know how to speak good English but I have great skills' -Julia Litvinenko- 'The thought of picking up the phone and speaking in English was a nightmare. I was very afraid' -Julia Litvinenko- 'You can only understand this when you are in my shoes. You cannot understand it from your comfort zone' -Julia Litvinenko- 'I was not confident in speaking in English but People in Canada are very supportive, they cheer you on' -Julia Litvinenko- Bio of Guest Julia Litvinenko. Hairstylist/...

'As an immigrant, you must adopt a mindset that refuses to settle for where you are. You need to continuously grow and seek out new opportunities' - Hanna Ndakaziva - ' My father motivated me to start my business, he always told me that I have to be my own boos at the age of 40' - Hanna Ndakaziva ' What keeps me from not giving up is to give to widowers' - Hanna Ndakaziva- Bio of Guest My name is Hanna Ndakaziva I invented the Store-a-roll a decorative fabric toilet paper ...

' We are better when we self-care and self-love, that is the first place we need to start. As immigrants we fail to do that for ourselves because we are in survival mode' - Karen Mustonen Ed.D.- 'Immigrants are beautiful, strong, resilient, we are the best of both worlds' - Karen Mustonen Ed.D.- ' I will teach for free if I have to because I love what I do. My kids are the best part of my job. We learn from each other' - Karen Mustonen Ed.D.- 'How does it feel to be the first b...

' You have to find your anchor, your driving force to go outside your country since you are putting yourself in an uncomfortable, unfamiliar, unchartered territory. You have to know why you are doing what you are doing' -Yash Khemka - India is a very competitive environment and there is a strong focus on things like Math, and IT as a prominent field. The competitive spirit, hard work, and specific skill set in those subjects are the common elements that most of us possess and can...

'Immigrant parents should blend in with the rest. Do not be a little different than the rest' - Ethan Baffo - 'Immigrants are the greatest people on earth' - Ethan Baffo - 'If you want to make friends don’t try to match up just be yourself and it will happen' - Ethan Baffo - Bio of Guest Ethan Baffo is an 11-year-old student of the Diremaster Almere in the Netherlands. He is the son of Maame Baffo, host and producer of this podcast. Ethan is looking forward to solving some of the ...