From Home to Here

This episode explores Jennifer Kwok's cross-cultural upbringing and perspectives on human similarities despite cultural and physical differences, focusing on immigrant experiences.

David Zaccaro discusses imposter syndrome, cultural identity, and the challenges of adapting as a first-generation immigrant in his career journey.

This episode features an interview with Natasha Bush, a Zimbabwean immigrant, exploring her personal journey and experiences with identity and belonging as part of a podcast focused on immigrant stories.

This episode features Miranda Schultz, a transracial adoptee from China, discussing her journey navigating multiple cultural identities with authenticity and humor while growing up alongside her sister adopted from India.

This episode explores how discrimination persists regardless of wealth or accomplishments, featuring Chandler Johnson, an art director and AIGA Kansas City president, discussing immigrant experiences and shifting narratives.

This episode features photographer Iqbal Singh discussing how his immigrant family background shaped his values, emotional experiences with his aging mother, and his dedication to visual storytelling.

This episode explores the complex experiences of first-generation Mexican immigrants through Stephanie Reyes' personal story, touching on immigration policies, cultural preservation, and generational identity.

This episode explores the importance of being in community with oneself through the personal stories of immigrants and children of immigrants, focusing on mental health, vulnerability, and healing.

An immigrant shares their emotional journey of moving to the U.S.

This episode features an interview with King Dwight, an immigrant from Ghana who shares his journey of arriving in the US at age 15, facing detention, and building a multifaceted career as an entrepreneur, model, and former soccer player.

This episode features a conversation between Shivani and Katie exploring immigrant experiences, allyship, and the significance of names in shaping identity.

This episode features entrepreneur Paul Jundi discussing his journey as a first-generation Indian American business owner and how his immigrant background influences his career and personal identity.

Zaldy Doyungan shares his emotional childhood memories of his father's sacrifice for their family's immigration to America, culminating in a joyful reunion at the airport and a Disneyland visit.

This episode features an interview with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ajayi Adeola, exploring his immigrant journey from childhood struggles to success.

This episode features Milca Aguirre sharing her emotional childhood experience of her father's detention and explores themes of resilience and identity as a first-generation Mexican-American.

This episode features an interview with Miel Castagna-Herrera and Dulcinea Herrera about their journey as Latin and Indigenous entrepreneurs opening Kansas City's first Latin and Indigenous coffee shop, exploring themes of immigration, cultural identity, and community empowerment.

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Aman Malhotra shares her immigrant journey, discussing family separation, identity challenges in Kansas schools, and racial dynamics in high school, while highlighting her professional and cultural roles.

This episode features Jackie Nguyen, owner of Kansas City's first Vietnamese coffee shop, discussing her journey from a musical theater actor in New York to an entrepreneur.

Host Komal Kaur and a guest discuss growing up in large extended families in Nigeria and the immigrant experience of adapting to life in the United States.