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I'll have a new episode for your listening pleasure every week. Subscribe today!]]>enSociety & CultureCopyright Karlene Thomashttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/325686b1d9b7995655c8b08ae11c34e9.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/midlyfe-mygration--4851253Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:22:01 +0000Karlene ThomasKarlene Thomasfeeds@spreaker.comEmigrating from one country to another is a significant life change that many go through; but making these major movements after the age of 40 is especially challenging. I know because my parents experienced this. They moved from Jamaica to the United...
I'll have a new episode for your listening pleasure every week. Subscribe today!]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jerry-mcdonald-founder-of-coffee-bay-restaurant-part-1--51994482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51994482Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:05:16 +0000Karlene ThomasJerry McDonald is a Jamaican immigrant living in new York. He is the founder of the popular Coffee Bay Restaurant. He has explored many career paths but the old saying "Jack of all trades and master of none..." does not apply to him as he so artfully...1142immigration,jamaican,jamaicanrestaurant,migrationclean17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-dejon-reid-proves-that-maintaining-high-standards-will-get-you-to-success--49374458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49374458Sat, 09 Apr 2022 07:32:13 +0000Karlene ThomasDejon Reid has been through it all: Rejection, Depression, but has never left out determination. His interesting story sees him applying for and being successful in his field for at least 12 years before he was able to get his correct documentation in...3249children,emigration,greencard,immigration,jamaica,jobs,married,permanentresident,unitedstates,workpermitcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-tracey-andrews-a-woman-of-strength-vision-and-resilience-despite-adversities--49105476https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49105476Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:45:24 +0000Karlene ThomasHow does one cope when an only child dies days after his 23rd birthday? Tracey Andrews is a sterling example of strength and resilience. An amazing woman doing amazing things. Enjoy her interesting and inspiring story.5241emigrate,family,financialliteracy,immigrant,jobs,love,moneycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-tremaine-hemans-jamaican-born-attorney-doing-great-things-in-the-legal-industry--48578287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48578287Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:46:12 +0000Karlene Thomas1915emigration,florida,immigration,immigrationlawyer,jamaican,jamaicanlawyer,migration,personalinjurycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-chef-kofi-the-american-vegan-chef-with-a-jamaican-flavor--48322024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48322024Sun, 16 Jan 2022 15:30:42 +0000Karlene ThomasHe is a first generation American, born to Jamaican parents. Chef Kofi is a culinary creative genius who infuses various cultures, especially Jamaican culture in his vegan, food truck business.3330alkaline,american,culture,diet,emigration,food,health,healthy,immigration,ital,jamaican,lifestyle,organic,vegancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-francis-immigration-more-than-twenty-years-of-helping-people-emigrate-to-canada--48158506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48158506Wed, 05 Jan 2022 14:00:03 +0000Karlene ThomasThinking of emigrating to Canada? Tune in to this episode to find out the best pathway for you.1737canada,caribbean,emigrate,family,immigration,jamaican,lifestyle,money,podcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-andrew-sharpe-his-mammoth-mission-at-the-authentic-caribbean-foundation--47672804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47672804Fri, 26 Nov 2021 21:47:20 +0000Karlene ThomasAndrew Sharpe is the Chairman of the non-profit, Authentic Caribbean Foundation. He and his team support and advocate for Caribbean Americans, Caribbean people with disabilities and the Caribbean Community at large. Enjoy this episode and reach out to...1600american,caribbean,disabilities,emigration,immigration,jamaican,nonprofit,podcast,vaccinationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-oshea-craglow-upholding-the-legacy-of-jamaican-language--47671633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47671633Fri, 26 Nov 2021 20:34:13 +0000Karlene ThomasOshea Craglow calls herself a 'former rebel' from Jamaica who found an outlet by way of the United States Military at age seventeen. She is also passionate about her Jamaican language, patois and carries on this legacy in her jewelry and accessories...1754caribbean,emigratio,entrepreneur,immigration,jamaica,lifestylecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-kadiann-clarke-focused-determined-female--47642195https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47642195Wed, 24 Nov 2021 20:24:26 +0000Karlene ThomasFocused Female, Kadiann Clarke tells her story of determination as she works toward achieving her "Jamerican Dream"3184american,creditscore,emigration,immigration,jamaican,mortgagecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-a-lifesaving-decision-romario-saka-don-pyne-s-battle-with-kidney-disease--47506457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47506457Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:59:51 +0000Karlene Thomas2891healthcare,illness,jamaican,kidneydisease,newyork,ochorioscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-camille-campbell-jamaican-in-abu-dhabi--46883572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46883572Fri, 08 Oct 2021 15:25:37 +0000Karlene Thomas1892abudhabi,customs,dubai,jamaica,lifestyle,podcast,uaecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-dembigh-smart-living-up-to-his-name--45778012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45778012Tue, 20 Jul 2021 22:46:26 +0000Karlene ThomasThis guest is definitely smart by name and nature. Listen to Dembigh Smart's story from leaving Jamaica as high school teen to being able make wise investments, allowing him to give his mom the sweet gift of retirement at the age of 50. He also drops...2434america,creditscore,emigrate,immigrate,jamaica,migrate,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-bancroft-gordon-stays-closely-connected-to-his-island-home--45644086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45644086Fri, 09 Jul 2021 22:44:10 +0000Karlene ThomasBancroft Gordon has been giving back to Jamaica even before he emigrated to the United States. He has some big love for Jamaica. So, why leave, you may ask? Tune in to episode 6 to find out why and how he continues to give back to his island home.2627bancroftgordon,givingback,jamaican,lawyer,marriott,soccercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-a-peek-into-my-life-childhood--45369719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45369719Sat, 19 Jun 2021 21:42:53 +0000Karlene ThomasGet a glimpse into my life starting with my childhood, of course. I am still that deep thinking, bold, fearless, introverted girl.1956blackpeople,childhood,emigration,growingupjamaican,immigration,migrationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-marie-dunn-fierce-formidable-female--45224638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45224638Wed, 09 Jun 2021 03:42:24 +0000Karlene ThomasThrough the trials, adversities and challenges, Marie Dunn still emerges BOLDER than ever. Visiting the United States wasn't new for Marie, but when she decided to make it her permanent home, initially as an undocumented resident, she had some hurdles...3073blackwoman,blogs,entertainment,immigration,jamaican,lifestyle,overcoming,strength,struggles,travel,trials,womancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-michael-grant-will-always-be-a-jamaican--45145189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45145189Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:13:54 +0000Karlene ThomasListen as Michael tells of his intriguing journey to the USA. He didn't have a structured plan for his life yet, but with the guidance and help of good friends and formidable females in his life, he was able to achieve so much more.3213blackbusiness,hardwork,immigrant,jamaica,journey,lifestyle,migration,story,success,usacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-kimberlee-reid-homesick-but-happy--44961186https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44961186Sat, 22 May 2021 01:26:15 +0000Karlene ThomasListen to this fun yet interesting chat with Kimberlee to find out why she's singing a popular Jamaican Festival song, 'Nowhere No Better Than Yard" Enjoy!2707cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-1-2-ryan-white-if-determination-was-a-person--44844091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44844091Sun, 16 May 2021 03:21:15 +0000Karlene Thomas3279cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/midlyfe-mygration-intro--44053838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44053838Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:19:06 +0000Karlene ThomasHello! I'm Karlene your Jamaican host with the most... Nice to meet you and hoping to have you listen in on subsequent episodes. Enjoy!38atlanta,jamaica,jamaican,miami,migration,newyork,podcastcleanfull