Episodes

This episode of Immigrants' Journeys is a little different than previous episodes. My guest on this episode is Kevin Gregg an immigration attorney. I wanted to learn more about the immigration process. So I reached out to Kevin who hosts …

In this episode, Nick is forced to flee Venezuela, with his wife and daughter to escape political persecution. He leaves his house, his career in the media, his parents, his extended family and friends to start a new life in …

In this episode, Popi or Kelly as she's known in the U S, talks about the influence her Greek parents had on her growing up in Astoria, New York. At the age of nine Kelly and her family moved to …

In this episode, Anuja leaves Sri Lanka at the age of 20 to escape civil unrest. She recounts how her family narrowly escaped having their house burned down. Many years later, Anuja talks about how living in the U S …

As a young man Taoufik leaves Casablanca and heads to the United States to attend college. His helpful nature, which he attributes in great part to Moroccan culture, has helped him in his career as a product manager in this …

Magie is a serial ex-pat. Having grown up in the US, she did her first study abroad at the age of 16. That planted the seed for multiple immigrant journeys, primarily to the German speaking world, but also French speaking, …

Having immigrant parents myself, I can relate to Martin's story. Martin grew up in the US. His mother was from Germany and his father grew up in the US in a Hungarian household.He talks about how they influenced his interest …

This episode is part of a mini series in which I interview different members of the same family. Freesia was born in French Guiana and moved to the US when she was about 3. At 18, she leaves Western Pennsylvania …

This episode is part of a mini series in which I interview different members of a family, who have been part of an immigrant journey? Denis' story starts in Brittany France. One of five boys raised in a rural setting, …

This episode is the first of a mini series that includes interviews from various family members. Elisa starts by telling us about her journey from up state New York to study French at the Sorbonne in Paris. After working as …

In this episode, Jorge, a physician in residency at a rural hospital in Louisiana, shares his immigrant journey. It starts in the Dominican Republic. His father, from Spain, and his mother instilled a strong work ethic. This resulted in Jorge …

In this episode, Pia leaves Norway and heads to the United States to be with the man who later becomes her husband and to expand upon her education. At the age of 29, Pia joins younger university students in Massachusetts. …

In this episode, John's work takes him from the US to Honk Kong for a few years before sending him and his family on a 13 year journey in Tokyo, Japan. After having spent about 20 years living outside the …

At 29 Bridgette was a nurse in a South African hospital's emergency department. She ventures to London to explore Europe. There she works in intensive care units and eventually finds her way to New York City. Bridgette's career started in …

As an 8 year old, Fabio and his family leave Cuba first to Spain then to the United States. Fabio grows up with a profound sense of gratitude leading towards his decision to join the US military. After 20 years, …

In her mid 30's, prompted by a sudden job loss, failing health, and an opportunity to find healing, Karin takes a leap of faith. She ends up in the United States, near Woodstock, NY. Even thought her story starts in …

Maria's family left Italy when she was just 1 and a half years old. Although she doesn't remember the transition to the US, she does recall the many stories and traditions that she grew up with. Maria, a trained scientist …

In his early 20s, Patric embarques on a circuitous journey from his homeland of Sweden. He lives in Greece, Ireland, then the United States. Now working as a program manager at a global technology company, he shares his thoughts and …

Welcome to Immigrants Journeys In this intro episode, I set the stage for the podcast and describe the types of guests on the show. Having immigrant parents myself, the genesis of this show came from my desire to capture the …