Are you a professional new to the United States and struggling to monetize the expertise you brought across the seas – struggling with your skills going to waste? Are you feeling misunderstood and out of touch because you are struggling to understand the unstated rules of the American culture? What if you could hang out with new Americans, new immigrants who are busy professionals, hear about their experiences and advice, then take an insight or two to inspire your own journey as a new resident or American? That’s what we do each week on The Immigrant Experience in America hosted by Simone W. Johnson Smith –– mother of Saige, wife of Jimmy, former U.S. Diplomat, Life Coach, Creative and Activator –– every episode is an in-depth look at the positive contributions immigrants are making to the American culture, marketplace and life. I was inspired to start this podcast by my own experience as an immigrant American who legally migrated to the United States but yet has frequent experiences of a love-hate relationship of America with its immigrant population and as a result of a larger vacuum surrounding the positive contributions of immigrants to American Life. We will sit down with successful immigrant Americans to discuss how they navigated the complexity of being an immigrant-American to achieve their American Dream. This is a spot for us to get real - peel back the layers, if you will, of what it means to be an immigrant in America. Our intention is to serve as a bridge from your culture to the American culture – giving you a roadmap of tools and language to understand the unstated rules of the American culture.
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 in Technology (WiT). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: "Decoding America: The Immigrant Experience" https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=uzDNVxpjYHFz2ppnYcNXF2wrHjPU5dtoNUznVGfz45I Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience
11/27/24 • 23:00
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 people can find her: https://www.pact-coaching.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pact_coaching https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviaabousaid/ Books recommended by Olivia: "The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017" by Rashid Khaldi "Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics" by Marc Lamont Hill and Mitchell Plitnick "On Palestine" by Noam Chomsy and Ilan Pappe "Black Power and Palestine: Transnational Countries of Color" by Michael R Fischbach -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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! Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience
11/20/24 • 26:51
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 people can find her: https://www.pact-coaching.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pact_coaching https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviaabousaid/ Books recommended by Olivia: "The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017" by Rashid Khaldi "Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics" by Marc Lamont Hill and Mitchell Plitnick "On Palestine" by Noam Chomsy and Ilan Pappe "Black Power and Palestine: Transnational Countries of Color" by Michael R Fischbach -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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! Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience
11/13/24 • 29:29
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 people can find her: https://www.pact-coaching.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pact_coaching https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviaabousaid/ Books recommended by Olivia: "The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017" by Rashid Khaldi "Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics" by Marc Lamont Hill and Mitchell Plitnick "On Palestine" by Noam Chomsy and Ilan Pappe "Black Power and Palestine: Transnational Countries of Color" by Michael R Fischbach -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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! Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience
11/6/24 • 28:19
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 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! Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience
10/23/24 • 26:47
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 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! Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience
10/16/24 • 27:43
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 eventually become a coach herself. In this episode, we explored Summie's immigrant story, the cultural challenges that she encountered, and the learnings that she's harnessed, looking back to the biggest risk she has taken at the age of 15. Summie is passionate about the common experiences of immigrants, and has developed the “Counter-Cultural Method”: a 3-step process to enable multicultural people to assess cultural contexts, explore personal and cultural identities, and take practical action. Summie has offered a free gift to our listeners, which is available on this link: https://www.summieyeung.com/gift You can also reach her using the following methods: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/summieyeung/ Instagram: @summiecoach.me Website: www.summieyeung.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: 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=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 202-888-5992 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
10/9/24 • 31:05
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 eventually become a coach herself. In this episode, we explored Summie's immigrant story, the cultural challenges that she encountered, and the learnings that she's harnessed, looking back to the biggest risk she has taken at the age of 15. Summie is passionate about the common experiences of immigrants, and has developed the “Counter-Cultural Method”: a 3-step process to enable multicultural people to assess cultural contexts, explore personal and cultural identities, and take practical action. Summie has offered a free gift to our listeners, which is available on this link: https://www.summieyeung.com/gift You can also reach her using the following methods: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/summieyeung/ Instagram: @summiecoach.me Website: www.summieyeung.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: 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=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 202-888-5992 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
10/2/24 • 35:13
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 Immigrant's Pursuit of Happiness" Links to purchase the book: Varuni's website: varunisinha.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5ML6NMY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 202-888-5992 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
9/25/24 • 28:48
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: "Golden Handcuffs: An Immigrant's Pursuit of Happiness" Links to purchase the book: MVaruni's website: varunisinha.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5ML6NMY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 240-232-5579 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
9/18/24 • 41:58
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 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=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 240-232-5579 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
9/10/24 • 39:27
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: 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=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 240-232-5579 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
8/14/24 • 22:09
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: 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=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 240-232-5579 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
8/4/24 • 21:44
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 240-232-5579 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
8/1/24 • 35:33
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 240-232-5579 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
7/21/24 • 35:09
They are always late! They are slaves to the clock! Joseph Shaules and Yvonne van der Pol explore cultural stereotypes about time. They discuss Edward Hall’s monochronic time and polychronic time, the embodied and embedded nature of time, and Ishita Ray shares her experiences with time logics in India. And you can take a quiz to test your own time logic! This was a feed drop from the Japan Intercultural Institute podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZmS6uFibtnpFSYycinmOX?si=1GK0R7BpQ5KNHXRCkPIgTQ
6/11/24 • 31:45
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 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=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 240-232-5579 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
6/5/24 • 34:30
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 in Computer Science, she has a Masters in Professional Studies in UX Design. https://www.tacobunbun.com/ We Out - A spinoff of Breakfast Included that niches down to the black community to help others work towards immigrating from the US and finding/maintaining communities. (weout.io) Ignite This Ish - A non-profit spin-off of her capstone project for MPS program. https://ignitethisish.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: 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=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 240-232-5579 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
5/29/24 • 33:14
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 Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz Connect with Simone! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 240-232-5579 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
5/22/24 • 27:43
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 Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz Connect with Simone! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 240-232-5579 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
5/15/24 • 37:43
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 Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz Connect with Simone! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimoneWJohnson1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 240-232-5579 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
5/9/24 • 37:20
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimoneWJohnson1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 240-232-5579 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
5/1/24 • 46:07
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimoneWJohnson1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 240-232-5579 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
4/23/24 • 39:42
Jervian Johnson is a very energetic, passionate and dedicated young lady who strives for the highest standards in all her endeavours. Jervian believes that while it is important to achieve personal success academically and professionally, a component of true success is giving back to others and contributing to national development. As such, she has actively participated in various clubs and societies while pursuing her secondary and tertiary education. She is currently a volunteer in the International Youth Fellowship (IYF) Jamaica, which was awarded the 2017 Prime Ministers Youth Award for Excellence in the category of youth development. She has volunteered with the organization since 2010, and served as president for the IYF Club – UTech Chapter. Jervian was also the Youth Member of Parliament for South-Central St. Catherine, where she coordinated projects and programs that helped to foster youth development. Jervian, who was always keen on pursuing her academic and career goals, was awarded the Jamaica Female Scholarship and The Korean Government Scholarship in 2008 and 2014 respectively. These assisted greatly in propelling her while she pursued her career goals. She was also awarded the Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in Academics in 2018. Jervian has contributed to national development by serving in various positions in the private and public sector. In her early career she worked as a Process Engineer at Petrojam Limited. After completing her Masters in Environmental Engineering at Ajou University, South Korea, she was offered a position as an Environmental Engineering Specialist in the Environmental Management Subdivision at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA). Here she functioned as Team Leader for the Environmental Monitoring team for the JISCO/Alpart Alumina Manufacturing Plant. Jervian also had stints at Continental Baking Company as Sanitation, Quality & Production Supervisor; and the Scientific Research Council as Process Development Officer. She also received a very prestigious opportunity to serve as a Jamaica House Fellow at the Office of the Prime Minister. Jervian is currently the Managing Director of a Jamaican health food brand, Tropicks365. Tropicks365 was founded in 2021. Its focus is to preserve tropical fruits (and vegetables) cultivated here in Jamaica, using simple preservation techniques. A variety of flavours are incorporated into dried fruits that will allow customers to have a unique eating experience. Fruits/foods that have been processed into snacks or products to make drinks/teas are mangoes, pineapples, jackfruits, plantains, sorrel and ginger. Tropicks365 dried fruits are healthy snack choices that can be had as is, or combined with other treats, such as ice cream, yogurt, and fruit/vegetable salads. These snacks can be enjoyed and appreciated by Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora, and by foreigners visiting Jamaica and living overseas. The vision for Tropicks365 is to be the brand of the choice for products of high quality, delicious taste, high nutritional value, and convenience. This snack will inspire enjoyable eating experiences and allow families, friends, and colleagues to connect as they munch away in a new way using familiar ingredients, while reminiscing on their past experiences. TROPICKS365 ACHIEVEMENTS: Successful launch of six (6) product lines: Dried mango – original, sweet & sour, salt & pepper, spicy flavour variations; two sizes – 45g and 90g Dried pineapple – original Dried plantain – original Dried jackfruit – original Dehydrated Pine Skin and Ginger Dried Sorrel Distribution in six (6) locations that provides local and overseas access to the products: General Foods Supermarket New Kingston Pharmacy Jamaican Care Packages Limited (online store that supplies Jamaicans abroad with local items) Things Jamaican – Devon House, Norman Manley International Airport, Jamaica Business Development Commission (JBDC) Headquarters Distribution of products through online stores that allows products to be accessible to customers in the United States and Canada: Carib Shopper (https://caribshopper.com/en-ca/collections/tropicks365) Things Jamaican (https://thingsjamaicanshopping.com/dried-jamaican-fruits-3pk- tropicks-365/) Taste Jamaica (https://tastejamaica.com/try-our-products) Grocery List Jamaica (https://grocerylistjamaica.com/product/tropicks-365-dried- sorrel-100g/ ) 3 rd Place winner for the Inter-American Institute for Co-operation on Agriculture (IICA) Youth in Agri-Business Awards Jamaica Manufacturers’ and Exporters’ Association (JMEA) 2023 Award for Jamaica Emerging Manufacturer and Services (JEMS) Company of the Year ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimoneWJohnson1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 240-232-5579 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
4/17/24 • 33:59
Jervian Johnson is a very energetic, passionate and dedicated young lady who strives for the highest standards in all her endeavours. Jervian believes that while it is important to achieve personal success academically and professionally, a component of true success is giving back to others and contributing to national development. As such, she has actively participated in various clubs and societies while pursuing her secondary and tertiary education. She is currently a volunteer in the International Youth Fellowship (IYF) Jamaica, which was awarded the 2017 Prime Ministers Youth Award for Excellence in the category of youth development. She has volunteered with the organization since 2010, and served as president for the IYF Club – UTech Chapter. Jervian was also the Youth Member of Parliament for South-Central St. Catherine, where she coordinated projects and programs that helped to foster youth development. Jervian, who was always keen on pursuing her academic and career goals, was awarded the Jamaica Female Scholarship and The Korean Government Scholarship in 2008 and 2014 respectively. These assisted greatly in propelling her while she pursued her career goals. She was also awarded the Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in Academics in 2018. Jervian has contributed to national development by serving in various positions in the private and public sector. In her early career she worked as a Process Engineer at Petrojam Limited. After completing her Masters in Environmental Engineering at Ajou University, South Korea, she was offered a position as an Environmental Engineering Specialist in the Environmental Management Subdivision at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA). Here she functioned as Team Leader for the Environmental Monitoring team for the JISCO/Alpart Alumina Manufacturing Plant. Jervian also had stints at Continental Baking Company as Sanitation, Quality & Production Supervisor; and the Scientific Research Council as Process Development Officer. She also received a very prestigious opportunity to serve as a Jamaica House Fellow at the Office of the Prime Minister. Jervian is currently the Managing Director of a Jamaican health food brand, Tropicks365. Tropicks365 was founded in 2021. Its focus is to preserve tropical fruits (and vegetables) cultivated here in Jamaica, using simple preservation techniques. A variety of flavours are incorporated into dried fruits that will allow customers to have a unique eating experience. Fruits/foods that have been processed into snacks or products to make drinks/teas are mangoes, pineapples, jackfruits, plantains, sorrel and ginger. Tropicks365 dried fruits are healthy snack choices that can be had as is, or combined with other treats, such as ice cream, yogurt, and fruit/vegetable salads. These snacks can be enjoyed and appreciated by Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora, and by foreigners visiting Jamaica and living overseas. The vision for Tropicks365 is to be the brand of the choice for products of high quality, delicious taste, high nutritional value, and convenience. This snack will inspire enjoyable eating experiences and allow families, friends, and colleagues to connect as they munch away in a new way using familiar ingredients, while reminiscing on their past experiences. TROPICKS365 ACHIEVEMENTS: Successful launch of six (6) product lines: Dried mango – original, sweet & sour, salt & pepper, spicy flavour variations; two sizes – 45g and 90g Dried pineapple – original Dried plantain – original Dried jackfruit – original Dehydrated Pine Skin and Ginger Dried Sorrel Distribution in six (6) locations that provides local and overseas access to the products: General Foods Supermarket New Kingston Pharmacy Jamaican Care Packages Limited (online store that supplies Jamaicans abroad with local items) Things Jamaican – Devon House, Norman Manley International Airport, Jamaica Business Development Commission (JBDC) Headquarters Distribution of products through online stores that allows products to be accessible to customers in the United States and Canada: Carib Shopper (https://caribshopper.com/en-ca/collections/tropicks365) Things Jamaican (https://thingsjamaicanshopping.com/dried-jamaican-fruits-3pk- tropicks-365/) Taste Jamaica (https://tastejamaica.com/try-our-products) Grocery List Jamaica (https://grocerylistjamaica.com/product/tropicks-365-dried- sorrel-100g/ ) 3 rd Place winner for the Inter-American Institute for Co-operation on Agriculture (IICA) Youth in Agri-Business Awards Jamaica Manufacturers’ and Exporters’ Association (JMEA) 2023 Award for Jamaica Emerging Manufacturer and Services (JEMS) Company of the Year ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimoneWJohnson1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 240-232-5579 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
4/10/24 • 35:18
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 seamlessly integrates into her leadership style. Throughout her career, Nina has navigated the landscape of clinical research with finesse, working across a spectrum of organizations ranging from small CRO, biotech and device companies like Medsource & JUUL to industry giants such as IQVIA, Covance, and ICON. This diverse experience has honed her expertise in clinical operations, equipping her with a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies involved in bringing life-changing therapies to market. Outside of her professional endeavors, Nina is an avid traveler and devoted servant leader. For over seven years, she has dedicated her time and talents to serving her local church community, embodying her values of compassion and empathy in all that she does. Additionally, Nina's commitment to uplifting others extends to her role as President of North Fulton Mocha Moms, where she champions initiatives aimed at empowering women and families within her community. Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a genuine desire to make a difference, Nina Lewis continues to leave an indelible mark on both the clinical research industry and the communities she serves. Her unwavering dedication, coupled with her diverse background and leadership acumen, positions her as a respected trailblazer in her field. 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=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimoneWJohnson1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 240-232-5579 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
4/3/24 • 20:52
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 seamlessly integrates into her leadership style. Throughout her career, Nina has navigated the landscape of clinical research with finesse, working across a spectrum of organizations ranging from small CRO, biotech and device companies like Medsource & JUUL to industry giants such as IQVIA, Covance, and ICON. This diverse experience has honed her expertise in clinical operations, equipping her with a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies involved in bringing life-changing therapies to market. Outside of her professional endeavors, Nina is an avid traveler and devoted servant leader. For over seven years, she has dedicated her time and talents to serving her local church community, embodying her values of compassion and empathy in all that she does. Additionally, Nina's commitment to uplifting others extends to her role as President of North Fulton Mocha Moms, where she champions initiatives aimed at empowering women and families within her community. Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a genuine desire to make a difference, Nina Lewis continues to leave an indelible mark on both the clinical research industry and the communities she serves. Her unwavering dedication, coupled with her diverse background and leadership acumen, positions her as a respected trailblazer in her field. 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=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimoneWJohnson1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 240-232-5579 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
3/27/24 • 33:03
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 seamlessly integrates into her leadership style. Throughout her career, Nina has navigated the landscape of clinical research with finesse, working across a spectrum of organizations ranging from small CRO, biotech and device companies like Medsource & JUUL to industry giants such as IQVIA, Covance, and ICON. This diverse experience has honed her expertise in clinical operations, equipping her with a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies involved in bringing life-changing therapies to market. Outside of her professional endeavors, Nina is an avid traveler and devoted servant leader. For over seven years, she has dedicated her time and talents to serving her local church community, embodying her values of compassion and empathy in all that she does. Additionally, Nina's commitment to uplifting others extends to her role as President of North Fulton Mocha Moms, where she champions initiatives aimed at empowering women and families within her community. Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a genuine desire to make a difference, Nina Lewis continues to leave an indelible mark on both the clinical research industry and the communities she serves. Her unwavering dedication, coupled with her diverse background and leadership acumen, positions her as a respected trailblazer in her field. 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=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimoneWJohnson1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 240-232-5579 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
3/21/24 • 34:22
Feed drop from The Deep Culture podcast from the Japan Intercultural Institute. These episodes will help you understand culture shock and the disorientation that happens during the immigrant experience. In this episode, Joseph and Yvonne discuss the “Oz Moment”—the experience of wonder and surprise that comes from first experiencing the sights, sounds and sensations in a foreign place. This episode explores the mental processes that lead to Oz Moment experiences. We hear from Ayako, who had a life-changing experience when she stepped into the restroom at LAX. Oz moments teach us a lot about how our mind works when we have intercultural experiences. See the Japan Intercultural Institute podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZmS6uFibtnpFSYycinmOX?si=1GK0R7BpQ5KNHXRCkPIgTQ
3/13/24 • 26:53
We 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 were asked during a Brain, Mind and Culture Masterclass: Where is culture in the brain? They say that there is no specific location for culture in the brain. To understand the way that culture shapes our minds, we need to remember: three brains, two minds, and one person. The three brains refer to brain structures that reflect our evolutionary past—the “reptile brain”, the “mammalian brain” and the “primate brain”. The two minds refers to the intuitive (fast thinking-pattern based) mind and the attentive (slow-thinking analytic). Despite the complexity of these cognitive systems, we experience it all simply as the self – one person. Yvonne tells a story of cross-cultural coaching—a German who feels that Dutch people interrupt too much! While the difference may be cultural, the irritation he felt was in his whole body! This was a feed drop from the Japan Intercultural Institute podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZmS6uFibtnpFSYycinmOX?si=1GK0R7BpQ5KNHXRCkPIgTQ ============================================================== 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=100077396568671 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonewjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantexperiencepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimoneWJohnson1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience If you’re an immigrant who wants to share their unique journey apply now for our podcast interview series! Contact the team at 240-232-5579 or simone.8.johnson@gmail.com
3/6/24 • 21:01
