The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️

Hello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Bona Adogamhe, a Technical Recruiter with Emerson, who moved from Nigeria to Canada.From learning more about the Canadian work experience to debating whether moving your family to Canada and staying back in Nigeria is a wise move, this chat is packed with a lot of insights for anyone looking to move to a new country with their family. In this conversation, Bona and I also chat about:* Why he chose Canada?* How Canada makes you a hands-on parent* His first day in Calgary, and more.Official Links✅ Connect with Bona Adogamhe on LinkedIn✅ Learn more about Boma on X✅ Reach out to him on Instagram One AskIf this podcast left you feeling inspired, do me a huge favor and tell one person to subscribe. Or share with someone who might find it useful. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com

Hello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Amir Feizpour, the co-founder & CEO of Aggregate Intellect.In one of the most vulnerable episodes I have recorded so far, Amir and I try to explore some of the existential feelings we immigrants face or deal with while settling into a new country. In this conversation, Amir and I chat about:* The immigrant’s concept of home* Dealing with an identity crisis as you shed your old self and adapt to your new society* Rebuilding self-confidence as you struggle to fit in* Dealing with the feeling of being culturally completely out of place, and more. Official Links✅ Connect with Amir Feizpour on LinkedInOne AskIf you found this story helpful, please forward or share it to one immigrant out there. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com

Hello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Nino Melikidze, the co-founder & CEO of Immitracker, who moved to the United States as a 17-year-old.“Everywhere I go, I’m a foreigner.” I still can’t stop thinking about this statement by Nino. It perfectly captures an emotion immigrants struggle with - always feeling out of place. Nino is an experienced immigrant. Her first experience with immigration was as a five-year-old. Since then, she’s moved to the United States, Colombia, and now lives in Canada.In this conversation, Nino and I talk about:* Why moving abroad is probably done best as a student* Dealing with cultural differences as you move across different countries* The exact moment she realized she wasn’t in the comfort of her home anymore* Dealing with the existential immigrant question - will I ever stop feeling like an immigrant? * Why fellow immigrants make the best friends, and more.Official Links✅ Connect with Nino Melikidze on LinkedIn✅ Reach out to her on InstagramOne AskIf you found this story helpful, please forward or share it to one immigrant out there. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com

Hello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Oyin Ajibola, who moved from Nigeria to Canada before it became very sought-after.Oyin is a multi-hyphenate. She’s co-published a book (Courage, Change, Faith & Leadership: Inspiring Narratives of Black Women Leaders), runs an immigrant magazine (The Immigrant Muse), actively advocates for the Canadian immigrant community, and works as a Senior Operational Policy Analyst with the Government of Saskatchewan. In this conversation, Oyin and I talk about:* Dealing with the fear of things not going as she planned after uprooting her life in Nigeria* The benefits of starting afresh where you have a community* Dealing with covert racism* Adjusting to the Canadian credit system* Her motivations for launching the Immigrant Muse, and more.Official Links✅ Connect with Oyin Ajibola on Linktree✅ Get Courage, Change, Faith & Leadership: Inspiring Narratives of Black Women Leaders on Amazon✅ Check out the Immigrant MuseOne AskIf you found this story helpful, please forward or share it to one immigrant out there. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com

Hello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Chika Offiah, a Senior Business Systems Analyst who moved from Nigeria to Canada.Chika Offiah's prior experiences in the US and UK for nearly 4 years provided a head start in understanding Western culture and parenting styles before moving to Canada. I learnt a lot about topics like the Western education system and balancing work and family responsibilities in Canada. Assured, upbeat, and cheery, chatting with Chika Offiah was a dose of fresh air. In the conversation, Chika and I also chat about:* Not missing Nigerian food 🫡* Taking advantage of immigration platforms, organizations, and YouTube videos to ease her and the family’s settling down into their new home in Calgary, Canada* Cultural systems and how they affect our approach to parenting* Building confidence as an immigrant, and more.Official Links✅ Connect with Chika Offiah on XOne AskIf you found this story helpful, please forward or share it to one immigrant out there. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com

Hello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Ukwori Ejibe, the founder of Numa Immigration, who moved from Nigeria to Canada.How do you keep a piece of home with you when moving to a new country? For Ukwori, it meant shipping her favorite Aso oke woven chair to her new home in Calgary. Surviving as an immigrant in Canada requires looking for hope in familiar things, and it comes in many ways. These and more are what Ukwori and I chat about, including:* Raising kids in Canada* Job hunting and her way around the “Canadian Experience” * Launching her immigration consultancy business, Numa Immigration & Citizenship Services* The first night feels, and more!Official Links✅ Connect with Ukwori Ejibe on LinkedIn✅ Reach out to her on Instagram✅ Check out Numa ImmigrationOne AskIf you found this story helpful, please forward or share it to one immigrant out there. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com

Hello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Nishila Babu about being a new immigrant in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.Nishila Babu quit her job and moved to Canada to start a new life. What she didn’t prepare for was immigrating at a time when the world was unsure of its fate. Juggling the loneliness of being new to Canada, with the pandemic restrictions, was an altering experience for most immigrants, including Nishila.In this conversation, Nishila and I chat about: * Missing home* Dealing with the fear of starting afresh* Settling into a new country while the world grappled with the pandemic* The differences between the Indian and Canadian educational system* Treating immigration as a second chance in lifeOfficial Links✅ Connect with Nishila Babu on LinkedInOne AskIf you found this story helpful, please forward or share it to one immigrant out there. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com

Hello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Dapo Ajeniya, who moved with his family to Calgary, Canada, just before the world went into a COVID-19 lockdown.We chat about his experience settling into Canada, adjusting to the new demands of parenting, Canada's newcomer benefits, the teaching style of Canadian schools, the culture shock and how the children of immigrants adjust faster to life in Canada.In this episode, Dapo and I chat about:* His first night * Opening up one’s mind to new cultures* Pressing the reset button with his kids* Adjusting to the demands of parenting in the West* Parenting in Naija vs. parenting in CanadaOfficial Links✅ Connect with Dapo Ajeniya on LinkedIn✅ Check him out on Instagram✅ Read Dapo’s works on MediumOne AskIf you found this story helpful, please forward or share it to one immigrant out there. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com

Discover real-life immigrant stories on The Newcomers Podcast! Hosted by Dozie Anyaegbunam, each episode will feature a guest sharing their journey of moving to a new country — from their struggles to lessons to inspiring moments. Join us for a raw and emotional exploration of the determination, resilience, and hope that drive immigrants to chase their dreams. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com