The latest from The Newcomers Podcast
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Hey,
It’s been a busy few months since I published the first episode of The Newcomers Podcast.
22 recordings in, 8 episodes published, and about 5 more scheduled recordings before I go on a recording summer break; it’s been an exhilarating journey so far.
Well, here’s a recap of what Jolaade and I have published so far:
Pressing the reset button with Dapo Ajeniya
On this episode, Dapo and I chat about:
➡️ His first night.
➡️ Pressing the reset button with his kids.
➡️ Parenting in Naija vs. parenting in Canada.
Settling into a new country during a lockdown with Nishila Babu
On this episode, Nishila and I chat about:
➡️ Missing home.
➡️ Treating immigration as a second chance in life.
➡️ Dealing with the fear of starting afresh.
Parenting, job hunting, and launching an immigration consultancy with Ukwori Ejibe
On this episode, Ukwori and I chat about:
➡️ The first night feels.
➡️ Job hunting.
➡️ Finding her way around “Canadian Experience.”
How cultural systems influence parenting with Chika Offiah
On this episode, Chika and I chat about:
➡️ Not missing Nigerian food ( she strong ooo).
➡️ Building confidence as an immigrant.
➡️ Cultural influences on parenting.
Making new friends and dealing with covert racism with Oyin Ajibola
On this episode, Oyin and I chat about:
➡️ Making new friends.
➡️ The benefits of starting afresh in cities where you have a community.
➡️ Adjusting to the Canadian credit system.
Immigrating as a 17yo and dealing with the what-ifs with Nino Melikidze
On this episode, Nino and I chat about:
➡️ Why moving abroad is probably best done as a student.
➡️ Dealign with the existential immigrant question - will I ever stop feeling like an immigrant?
➡️ Why fellow immigrants make the best friends.
The immigrant’s concept of home with Amir Feizpour
On this episode, Amir and I chat about:
➡️ Rebuilding self-confidence as an immigrant as you struggle to fit in.
➡️ Dealing with the feeling of being culturally out of place.
➡️ Defining your concept of home.
Choosing Canada as home with Bona Adogamhe
In this episode, Bona and I explore:
Why he chose Canada.
How Canada makes you a hands-on parent.
If Canadian work experience is still a limiting factor to being hired as an immigrant.
We’ll be releasing a few more interesting episodes in the coming days. Plus, we’re also working on some more interesting excerpt formats. Please share the episodes with your friends, family, boss, colleagues, and anyone who’s an immigrant or wants to understand what it’s like to uproot your life and move to a new country.
Cheers,
Dozie