How do you carve out a sense of belonging when you’ve never really had one place to call home?

In this episode, we sit down with Imii founder Jane Fisher, a self-described “forever immigrant” who grew up in Japan with Russian parents, found home in multicultural London, and is now building a tech platform that helps newcomers integrate faster and thrive.

We dive into:

- What it means to be a third-culture kid and why identity crises are common

- The six-month “phoenix” period every immigrant faces in London

- Leaving a national TV career, taking a calculated gamble on health-tech, and winning a UK Global Talent visa

- The aha-moment (during a 7 a.m. regression-therapy call!) that sparked IMI – a digital relocation companion now eyeing NHS and government partners

- How purpose, not pedigree, guides her decisions – plus frank talk about burnout, therapy and staying mission-driven

Whether you’re relocating, hiring global talent, or chasing a mission-led startup dream, this conversation is packed with raw honesty and practical insights.

Chapters

00:00 The Immigrant Journey: A Personal Narrative

03:03 Understanding Third Culture Kids

06:13 Cultural Identity and Belonging

08:59 The Shift to London: A New Beginning

12:12 Navigating Challenges in a New City

15:08 The Phoenix Metaphor: Transformation in London

18:06 Finding Purpose in Career Choices

20:58 The Role of Community and Support

23:58 From Journalism to Tech: A Career Transition

27:12 Calculated Risks in Career Decisions

33:20 Calculated Risks and Career Growth

36:14 The Journey to IMII: A New Venture

43:35 The Birth of IMII: Purpose and Vision

50:42 Navigating the B2B and B2G Landscape

01:01:22 Aligning Purpose with Business Goals