Shital Patel a world traveler and one of my favorite people, is today's podcast guest! Once a Safari Rani, she now navigates the vibrant streets of Ottawa. As a first-generation kid, she embodies the spirit of adventure and the transformative effects of travel. Shital believes solo travel is the best way to explore the world, encouraging openness and curiosity along the journey. Join us as we discuss why traveling is essential for personal growth and discovery. Follow her journey @blamemywildheart! 🎤ALL LINKS BELOW 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g Apple: https://apple.co/34KNRa2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S9eQJx RedCircle: https://bit.ly/3yZWX0m Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SW06Oc Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x0QLDP 🔻 Connect with Shital🔻 Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doggieshades Travel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blamemywildheart

Excited to welcome my brother, Jet Labrador, back to the podcast! This time, he’s diving into the incredible journey of becoming a new dad. From the dreams he has for his little one to the fears that keep him up at night, Jet shares it all. We chat about the challenges of balancing his passion for comic book portrait art with fatherhood and the moments that fill him with joy. Whether you’re a parent or just curious about the dad life, this episode is packed with insights and laughs. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that showcases the beautiful chaos of raising a child while pursuing your dreams! 💙 🎤ALL LINKS BELOW 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g Apple: https://apple.co/34KNRa2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S9eQJx RedCircle: https://bit.ly/3yZWX0m Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SW06Oc Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x0QLDP 🔻 Connect with Jet 🔻 Website: https://www.jetlabrador.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejetlab

In this episode, I welcome back my good friend Johnny F. Kim to discuss his journey after being laid off from a job he loved, which led him back to his creative roots. While the experience initially shook him, it ultimately opened doors to newfound freedom and inspiration. We explore his passion for jumping rope, how it helps him manage anxiety, and why he advocates for it. Johnny shares insights on discipline in his art, the ways we inspire each other, and dealing with insecurities. 🎤ALL LINKS BELOW 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g Apple: https://apple.co/34KNRa2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S9eQJx RedCircle: https://bit.ly/3yZWX0m Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SW06Oc Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x0QLDP 🔻 Connect with Johnny🔻 Website: https://shotbyjfk.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shotbyjfk YouTube: https://shorturl.at/y9lZK

Meet Shayne Nuesca an award-winning journalist whose journey into the field was entirely unexpected. Growing up with limited parental guidance, she faced imposter syndrome rooted in a childhood where affection often took a backseat to her immigrant parents' relentless work ethic. Her experiences in a diverse community starkly contrasted with life in a less diverse setting, igniting her passion for representation. Through her work with Mana @mana.alaska, Shayne finds deep fulfillment as she strives to uplift Filipino voices and create meaningful change. 🎤ALL LINKS BELOW 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g Apple: https://apple.co/34KNRa2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S9eQJx RedCircle: https://bit.ly/3yZWX0m Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SW06Oc Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x0QLDP 🔻 Connect with Shayne 🔻 Website: https://www.shaynenuesca.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaynenuesca Mana Website: https://www.manaalaska.com Mana Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mana.alaska

In this episode, we delve into the transformative journey of Amir Timur IT Manager who navigated the darkness of racism and personal struggle to discover his path to healing. Timur’s story is one of profound self-discovery, where he initially distanced himself from his family to confront his inner demons through shadow work, therapy, self-reflection, and meditation. Despite his proud heritage as a descendant of prominent Uzbek leaders in the U.S., he chose to forge his own path, blending Uzbek and American cultures in his life. His journey included moving several times due to racial adversity and eventually finding reconciliation with his family through the aid of psychedelics and deep introspection. Timur’s narrative is a powerful testament to trusting one's instincts and embracing the process of self-healing and cultural integration. 🎤ALL LINKS BELOW 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g Apple: https://apple.co/34KNRa2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S9eQJx RedCircle: https://bit.ly/3yZWX0m Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SW06Oc Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x0QLDP 🔻 Connect with Timur🔻 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amirtimur_

Angela Lawrence is a Business consultant who perfectly embodies the third culture kid experience, having lived her early life in India and rest in Houston. Her frequent moves taught her adaptability and connecting with diverse people. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, she left a good opportunity in New York to start a consulting business in Houston, aiming to support small immigrant businesses. Through her work, she advocates for smarter, not harder, work practices. Angela’s journey also involves confronting generational trauma and learning from those unlike herself, demonstrating resilience and the power of growth through diverse experiences. 🎤ALL LINKS BELOW 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g Apple: https://apple.co/34KNRa2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S9eQJx RedCircle: https://bit.ly/3yZWX0m Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SW06Oc Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x0QLDP 🔻 Connect with Angela 🔻 Website: www.digiadvisors.net Business Consulting: www.angelalawrences.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelalawrenceofficial

Téa Ivanovic, Co-founder of Immigrant Food, shares her journey and the secret to her success as a restaurateur. She discusses her involvement with Immigrant Food and the restaurant's goal of celebrating immigrants through cuisine. Téa explains their projects that support immigrant communities and highlights America as the original immigrant nation. She also emphasizes the crucial role of immigration in economic growth and reflects on the valuable lessons learned from working with fellow immigrants. 🎤ALL LINKS BELOW 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g Apple: https://apple.co/34KNRa2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S9eQJx RedCircle: https://bit.ly/3yZWX0m Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SW06Oc Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x0QLDP 🔻 Connect with Téa 🔻 Website: https://immigrantfood.com Immigrant Food Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantfood Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teaiva

Chachie Abara is dedicated community organizer with Kasamahan Co champions mental health and cultural preservation. Despite relocating to Hawaii, she remains committed to speaking Ilocano to honor her heritage and keep her native dialect alive. Chachie sheds light on native Hawaiian views towards Filipinos and reflects on the profound feeling of not belonging during her visit to the Philippines, a place she once called home. Her story highlights the importance of maintaining cultural connections and learning Ilocano even while living in the US. 🌺💬 🎤ALL LINKS BELOW 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g Apple: https://apple.co/34KNRa2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S9eQJx RedCircle: https://bit.ly/3yZWX0m Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SW06Oc Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x0QLDP 🔻 Connect with Chachie 🔻 Website: https://bio.site/mariachachie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onherwritings Kasamahan Co: https://www.instagram.com/kasamahanco

William Gee Wong, a journalist and author, joined the podcast to discuss his recent book, “Sons of Chinatown”. The book intertwines his father's immigrant experiences with his own, highlighting a successful immigration story that began with his father arriving in the U.S. with false documents. We also explored America's contradictory relationship with immigrants and examined the current state of journalism. Additionally, Bill shared insights on the challenges of writing a memoir, particularly the unreliability of memory. 🎤ALL LINKS BELOW 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g Apple: https://apple.co/34KNRa2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S9eQJx RedCircle: https://bit.ly/3yZWX0m Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SW06Oc Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x0QLDP 🔻 Connect with Bill🔻 Website: https://www.williamgeewong.com

Elda Almario, a dedicated therapist, founded Larô Therapy to emphasize the importance of play and its therapeutic benefits. Her journey into therapy was deeply influenced by her experience as her autistic younger brother's caregiver, which sparked her passion for mental health. Elda also discusses how her immigration experience has shaped her practice and her commitment to advocating for mental health. In her practice, she integrates these insights to support and uplift her clients, showcasing her holistic approach to therapy. 🎤ALL LINKS BELOW 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g Apple: https://apple.co/34KNRa2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S9eQJx RedCircle: https://bit.ly/3yZWX0m Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SW06Oc Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x0QLDP 🔻 Connect with Elda 🔻 Website: https://larotherapy.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larotherapy Email info@larôtherapy.ca

In this candid conversation, Kiersty from “Ikarus Mind Psychotherapy” generously agreed to interview me for the 200th episode of "An Immigrant’s Life." During our chat, I opened up about personal family stories that have shaped who I am today. I also shared some behind-the-scenes insights about the podcast, including details about the future of the podcast. 🎤ALL LINKS BELOW 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g Apple: https://apple.co/34KNRa2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S9eQJx RedCircle: https://bit.ly/3yZWX0m Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SW06Oc Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x0QLDP 🔻 Connect with Kiersty🔻 Website: https://www.ikarusmind.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ikarus_mind Listen to her episode here: https://shorturl.at/R1Md2

Twisha Shah is a Neuroscientist and co-host of the From Suitcase to Success podcast in this episode, Twisha and I dove straight into a deep conversation. She light-heartedly shared that being an only child was due to her mom’s pregnancy challenges. We explored the cultural pressure in India for male children. Twisha recounted her frustrating experience with racism in the American education system, where despite her fluency in English, she was pushed into ESL classes due to her schooling in India. Despite her challenges and minimal parental supervision as immigrants, she bravely confronted obstacles. Finding guidance from a mentor was pivotal, marking her realization of mentorship's value. We also discussed the impact of having supportive, high-value friends who have spurred her personal growth. 🎤ALL LINKS BELOW 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g Apple: https://apple.co/34KNRa2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S9eQJx RedCircle: https://bit.ly/3yZWX0m Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SW06Oc Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x0QLDP 🔻 Connect with Twisha 🔻 Listen to From Suitcase to Sucess: https://shorturl.at/4oODQ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twishah Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromsuitcasetosuccess

Since childhood, Joyce has been driven by curiosity, often experimenting with bathroom products in hopes of creating explosions, though fortunately without success. Instead, her entrepreneurial spark ignited with Dieux Cosmetics. Growing up as a latchkey kid in an immigrant family, Joyce was cared for by an "older" cousin together with her younger cousins, a quintessential tale of a child of immigrants. Despite the mischief they got into due to minimal parental supervision, Joyce credits this upbringing for fostering her creativity. Despite a complex relationship with her mother, therapy taught her empathy, especially following her father's sudden passing, a topic she openly discusses in this episode and more. 🎤ALL LINKS BELOW 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g Apple: https://apple.co/34KNRa2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S9eQJx RedCircle: https://bit.ly/3yZWX0m Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SW06Oc Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x0QLDP 🔻 Connect with Joyce 🔻 Website: https://www.dieuxskin.com Dieux Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dieuxskin Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joycedeezy

Dr. Syeda Sufora an optometrist, has faced profound personal challenges that have shaped her perspective on life and faith. Coming from a broken home and experiencing the end of her own marriage, she candidly discusses these trials. She recalls a pivotal time living in a women’s shelter for Asian women, where a robbery underscored the vulnerability, they faced. It was during the birth of her first child that she began to confront and heal from her childhood trauma. Throughout her journey, from navigating the impact of divorce on her faith to challenging misconceptions about divorced Muslims, she offers valuable insights. As a single mother, she emphasizes the importance of self-care and establishing routines. Her experiences have led her to advocate passionately for others facing similar struggles, culminating in her empowering message of prioritizing oneself first. 🎤ALL LINKS BELOW 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g Apple: https://apple.co/34KNRa2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S9eQJx RedCircle: https://bit.ly/3yZWX0m Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SW06Oc Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x0QLDP 🔻 Connect with Dr. Syeda 🔻 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesuflife YouTube: youtube.com/@Thesuflife?si=7hTFjX0Wi4x-IlqP

Mudra Dave, co-host of “From Suitcase to Success”, recounts her father's journey from being an engineer in India to a general worker in Canada due to the challenge of lacking "Canadian Experience." Throughout her story, she emphasizes celebrating small successes, maintaining positivity, and pursuing activities she enjoys. Dave also reflects on overcoming bullying and the significance of self-forgiveness and forgiveness of others. She acknowledges the support of allies while confronting the harsh reality that even within communities, there can be individuals who undermine others' efforts. Her message ultimately advocates for self-compassion and discourages jealousy towards immigrants. 🎤ALL LINKS BELOW 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g Apple: https://apple.co/34KNRa2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S9eQJx RedCircle: https://bit.ly/3yZWX0m Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SW06Oc Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x0QLDP 🔻 Connect with Mudra 🔻 Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/mudra_daveh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromsuitcasetosuccess

Alyx Ang is a Social Media manager. She came on to talk about her podcast "A for Anxious," spurred by her own experiences with anxiety and a desire to confront it through open dialogue about mental health. She discussed the challenges of familial expectations as an immigrant, particularly her parents' initial lack of understanding regarding mental health issues. She emphasized how isolating it can feel to suffer from these issues alone, underscoring the importance of conversations about anxiety. She also shared her journey in overcoming a toxic relationship with social media, highlighting her path to healthier online interactions. 🎤ALL LINKS BELOW 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g Apple: https://apple.co/34KNRa2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S9eQJx RedCircle: https://bit.ly/3yZWX0m Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SW06Oc Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x0QLDP 🔻 Connect with Alyx 🔻 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyxandriaang Podcast: https://shorturl.at/kFwfS YouTube: https://shorturl.at/qa9Yd

Francesca Douglass-Franco, @francesca_douglassfranco CEO of Human Save Org. @humansave_org discusses her journey shaped by her upbringing with a single mother, highlighting how responsibility from a young age impacted her relationships, including with her husband. She reflects on pivotal moments like learning to prioritize breaks from her mom, and the absence of a stereotypical strict upbringing. Francesca shares personal challenges, including parenthood and navigating the complexities of sexual abuse and trafficking through her advocacy work at Human Save. 🎤ALL LINKS BELOW 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g Apple: https://apple.co/34KNRa2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S9eQJx RedCircle: https://bit.ly/3yZWX0m Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SW06Oc Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x0QLDP 🔻 Connect with Francesca🔻 Website: https://francescadf.com Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francesca_douglassfranco Human Save Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansave_org

Kiersty Xavier is the Founder & Clinical Director of Ikarus Mind Psychotherapy. We talked about her upbringing without a sense of belonging, her healing journey, and explored the impact of family dynamics, personal struggles, and the importance of therapy. We also discussed resilience, self-discovery, and the significance of vibing with your therapist. 🎤ALL LINKS BELOW 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g Apple: https://apple.co/34KNRa2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S9eQJx RedCircle: https://bit.ly/3yZWX0m Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SW06Oc Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x0QLDP 🔻 Connect with Kiersty 🔻 Website: https://www.ikarusmind.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ikarus_mind Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ikarus-mind-psychotherapy

Connie Mansfield is the owner of PDX Fresh Start & co-founder of Jelly Cup Collective. In this episode, she shares her journey of resilience, exploring childhood trauma and the resilience of children. Connie reflects on her close connection to her Chinese roots, guided by her mother's wisdom. She discusses the challenges of balancing multiple cultures and how her mother's passing inspired her business pursuits. Connie shares the invaluable lessons she learned from her mother and the joys and challenges of parenting in a mixed-race household. Through Jelly Cup Collective, she advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering advice for those seeking to start their own collective ventures. 🎤ALL LINKS BELOW 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g Apple: https://apple.co/34KNRa2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S9eQJx RedCircle: https://bit.ly/3yZWX0m Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SW06Oc Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x0QLDP 🔻 Connect with Connie🔻 Website: https://www.pdxfreshstart.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pdxfreshstart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jellycupcollective

From weekend cleaning rituals inherited from her dad to lessons of love from Lola Julieta, Jo Del Barrio shares her Bay Area upbringing and struggles. We delve into the challenges of preserving tradition, navigating cultural pressures, and finding solace in community support. We also explore the beauty of brown skin, the importance of positive gender roles, motherhood, and the transformative power of storytelling. From embracing faith to overcoming loss, each topic reflects resilience and growth. Discover the inspiration behind 'Her Sage Talk' podcast and the joys of connecting with our roots while creating our community. 🎤ALL LINKS BELOW 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3g0qe2g Apple: https://apple.co/34KNRa2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S9eQJx RedCircle: https://bit.ly/3yZWX0m Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SW06Oc Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x0QLDP 🔻 Connect with Jo 🔻 Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/jodelbarrio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jo.delbarrio