https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/banterly--6116835enDocumentaryCopyright Immigrantly Podcasthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9051faf6552292449fbe31e412383e5f.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/banterly--6116835Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:28:29 +0000Immigrantly PodcastImmigrantly Podcastfeeds@spreaker.comBanterly is a fun, conversational-style podcast that dissects contemporary films and TV shows to explore the many exciting, thought-provoking….and sometimes problematic elements of pop culture that many of us binge on a daily basis. Featuring two Gen...trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/darializa-avila-chevalier-refuses-to-fit-in-your-box--72964321d93e99b4-7c93-11f1-8f59-bb87be260fc2Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly Podcast"No one fits into these types of boxes." Darializa Avila Chevalier has spent her whole life being asked to pick one: Black or Latina, Dominican or American, organizer or politician. Two weeks ago, the 32-year-old from Harlem broke the biggest box of...2829false350fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-gets-to-be-american-a-history-of-birthright-citizenship-on-trial-july-2025--7285123726494730-74cf-11f1-9e05-37a1501094c2Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThe Supreme Court just upheld birthright citizenship, striking down Trump's executive order in a 6-3 ruling that leans directly on a case 130 years in the making. We're re-releasing our deep dive into Wong Kim Ark — the Chinese American son of...2766falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feed-drop-the-nikkah-loophole-from-more-muslim--72754675f26fb5a4-7017-11f1-85f1-f332146148d3Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSharing a special episode this week from the More Muslim podcast. Reporter Tanita Rahmani realizes a small detail—blue ink instead of black on a marriage contract—means her marriage was never legally registered. 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Her mother’s life stretched from a Chinese laundry in 1920s Detroit to a village in wartime China, to...2808false326fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jokes-that-go-there-lana-salah-on-comedy-without-apology--688300386d9a11c4-cc8b-11f0-a08d-776bd5aa4172Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn this deeply human and sharply funny conversation, Palestinian American comedian Lana Salah joins Saadia in the studio for an unfiltered exploration of comedy, identity, loss, and truth-telling in a world that often prefers silence. Lana, an...3202falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flipping-the-thanksgiving-script-immigrant-style--6873750449cbefdc-c5c0-11f0-8bdf-f7b201e515c4Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThanksgiving is marketed as a serene celebration of gratitude, family, and food, but Saadia’s immigrant household tells a different story. 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Link below...2799false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inheriting-narratives-july-2024--664907095485d4a2-427a-11f0-900b-4fb7823e7387Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastDon't forget to subscribe to our newsletter Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below...2800falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-is-never-just-food--6637989634944dfc-3d6d-11f0-b5a4-877985f6b7c2Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastDon't forget to subscribe to our newsletter Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below...3056false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-many-stars-so-many-ways-to-be-free--66166989c09bfc5c-31d6-11f0-847d-f747034b581eTue, 20 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastDon't forget to subscribe to our newsletter Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below...2804false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-passports-and-a-punchline--660693717b9fbb10-2b9c-11f0-b5f8-ab6ed93e14c0Tue, 13 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastDon't forget to subscribe to our newsletter Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below...3003false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/autopsies-fame-and-scandal-inside-the-life-of-thomas-noguchi--65936223562a407e-254a-11f0-8812-b7dc437dafceTue, 06 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastWhat happens when a Japanese immigrant becomes Hollywood’s most powerful and controversial coroner? In this gripping conversation, Saadia sits down with historian and author Anne Soon Choi to unpack the life of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, LA’s former Chief...2884false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/redefining-home-the-journey-back-to-mexico-august-2024--6579080363f76d84-1f06-11f0-9e0b-9f0bbd2a746cTue, 29 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastWhile host Saadia Khan recovers from laryngitis, Immigrantly brings back a standout episode from August 2024 featuring journalists Antonia Cerejido and Lorena Ríos. 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Together, we’ve leaned into curiosity, allyship, and learning, and I can’t...2914false296fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-just-want-a-show--6335094830e0039e-b8e9-11ef-be24-17cc660b8eb8Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday’s guest is Julio Salgado. Through his bold and unapologetic work, Julio challenges the status quo and uplifts voices that are too often silenced. As a queer, undocumented creator, he uses his art to reimagine visibility, joy, and resistance. In...2809false295fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tearing-down-tribes-aymann-ismail-on-love-religion-and-legacy--632513380eb856e0-b3f8-11ef-ab42-1fb88a791a0cTue, 10 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday, I'm thrilled to reconnect with Aymann Ismail, award-winning journalist and the visionary behind the PBS documentary American Muslims: A History Revealed. 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Thanksgiving is more...1111falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-at-the-border--62811530c3a575e6-a094-11ef-b754-03e567f5b7e2Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn this compelling episode of Immigrantly, we’re joined by Petra Molnar, a renowned lawyer and anthropologist whose work sits at the intersection of migration, technology, and human rights. As Associate Director of the Refugee Law Lab at York...2917false292fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-stillness-in-a-fast-moving-world--6270356459c09242-994a-11ef-b082-dffea2d6f290Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn this episode, I’m joined by the incredibly talented Delsy, a Guatemalan-American therapist, visual artist, and co-host of the Tamarindo Podcast. 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Our guest today, Robert Hartwell,...2577false286fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unscripted-samuel-jamier-on-race-adoption-and-asian-representation-in-cinema--62088832f32209c6-748c-11ef-bd7f-630b4803ed32Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn this episode of Immigrantly, we explore the world of cinema, representation, and identity with Samuel Jamier, the Executive Director of the New York Asian Film Festival. Samuel's story is a remarkable transformation from his early life as a shy...1977false285fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-art-of-pretend-karla-cornejo-villavicencio-on-her-frst-work-of-fiction-girlhood-and-pop-songs--61911937b0449634-73cc-11ef-ac51-172051d4f4d7Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThis week, in celebration of Latino Heritage Month, we’re bringing you a special conversation with the brilliant Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, author of The Undocumented Americans, and her fiction debut, Catalina. 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Pervaiz’s journey from being a journalist to creating Chaat Dog—a delicious fusion of South Asian chaat and...2699falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leveling-up-shahjehan-khan-rafay-rashid-on-fame-and-sobriety--611682159127ca4a-5f50-11ef-b052-2f695b9af716Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastI’m beyond excited about today’s episode because we’re catching up with someone who’s been on quite a journey since you last heard from him. Shahjehan Khan, my cohost from our season of Immigrantly on Love and Relationships, is back—and he’s got some...1987false282fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rebels-in-the-making--61089818f839f316-5aaa-11ef-a40b-971cc92638a3Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastAs the host of Immigrantly, I’m always looking for voices that challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of our understanding of identity and resistance. In this episode, I’m thrilled to introduce two extraordinary women whose work does...1798false281fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feed-drop-nuances-podcast-conversation-with-soo-jin-lee--61011454715b5ce2-558a-11ef-a65e-6b7b51b70e0eTue, 13 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThis summer, I’m sharing original Immigrantly content and highlighting creators who have inspired me. Recently, I shared an episode of The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos, and today, I’m excited to bring you another gem—an episode of the Nuances...3326falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/redefining-home-the-journey-back-to-mexico--60935012153fbca4-4f8c-11ef-9cd9-dffd88d9b883Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastAs the 2024 Presidential Elections approach, reductive narratives around immigrant identities are on the rise. Despite over 70 million first and second-generation immigrants in America, they continue to face vilification. Politicians echo alarming...2414false280fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feed-drop-how-to-tame-stress-from-the-happiness-lab--608599723b98bf6e-422a-11ef-bf5c-c7ebdc1f6fd1Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastConstant worry and stress are bad for our bodies and our minds, but how can we break the cycle and relax? It turns out scientists have learned a lot from one of America's most stressed-out communities - caregivers.  In this episode of The Happiness...2407falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-norms-are-changing-rapidly--6077504895b05f00-456f-11ef-9a6c-d3074267ecc2Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Mila Atmos, the fabulous host of Future Hindsight. Mila is renowned for her deep understanding of civic engagement and democratic participation. 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In this Future Hindsight episode, host Mila Atmos is joined by Hajar Yazdiha for...2380falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unearthing-the-untold-stories-of-the-south-asian-diaspora-in-harlem--6027206251e762b4-1eaf-11ef-9ae8-2f2a99652104Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn this episode, I sit down with Vivek Bald, a filmmaker, writer, and scholar dedicated to uncovering the hidden histories of the South Asian diaspora. For the past twenty-five years, Vivek has explored the migration patterns and cultural impact of...2359false273fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-spinning-beats-to-saving-earth--60195727c72e56ee-189d-11ef-a5c4-d3a386a213fdTue, 28 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastAmer Jandali is the founder of 'Future Meets Present,' a social design agency dedicated to building a sustainable future. Before diving into climate activism, Amer had an exciting career as a DJ in New Mexico, where he even opened for famous acts like...2485false272fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-realism-with-a-smattering-of-humor--60110170a5a99ec0-13de-11ef-ba2d-4336cf551075Tue, 21 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday’s guest is someone I recently started to follow on Twitter, X whatever you call it, and I started reading her debut essay collection, “The Way You Make Me Feel: LOVE IN BLACK AND BROWN.” I am in awe of her calm honesty and unique writing style;...2125false271fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unveiling-the-salvadoran-narrative-the-us-foreign-policy-its-impact--60021741690098b4-0fdf-11ef-aff4-ffb3bc476b3cTue, 14 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday's guest, Daniel Alvarenga, journalist and podcast host, delves into his life as a Salvadoran American and the extensive influence of U.S. foreign policy on Central America. Raised in a Salvadoran household, he recounts his parents' migration...2661false270fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/decoding-depictions-in-call-of-duty--598948781975fe30-07ea-11ef-800f-83c907dbda41Tue, 07 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastJoin me on Immigrantly as I delve into the intricate world of gaming and representation, a topic that is not only fascinating but also highly relevant in today’s diverse gaming landscape. In this episode, I am joined by University of Chicago...2640false269fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/happiness-is-like-a-leaky-tire--59726335efcad40a-00f7-11ef-8054-2765265fc642Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn this week's episode of Immigrantly, I dive head-first into the expansive realm of happiness. Is happiness a fleeting moment or a sustained state of being? Can it be actively cultivated, or is it an innate aspect of human existence? How do our...2628false268fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surviving-the-messed-up-system--596124502b93a424-f9d4-11ee-a42c-f3042689cdd0Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastHey folks, join me for a chat with Yusuf Dahl, who's been through it all, from facing a potential 60-year sentence at 18 to hustling to founding his own company, Milwaukee Metro Management. And get this: he's not just any entrepreneur - he's a...2363false267fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-ai-meets-feminist-ethics--59485322a6d7aa96-f393-11ee-ab10-6fc6a138d92eTue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday's episode is a special treat for all you tech enthusiasts, Black Mirror binge-watchers, and fans of the Terminator franchise! I am delving deep into the realm of artificial intelligence, but with a twist – through the lens of feminist ethics. I...2540false266fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-is-it-ok-to-call-someone-resilient--59362770b9b5b2ec-ebce-11ee-b230-3b513167b4f9Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastDo you ever feel that the term 'resilience 'needs to capture the essence of our experiences? I sure do! Join me for a critical discussion on this topic. And guess what? I've got a special guest in the house—Vinita Srivastava, a seasoned multimedia...2451false265fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-we-mean-when-we-talk-about-genocide--59258899f528b2a4-ef1e-11ee-8c8d-b33c03c4bcf5Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThe use of 'Genocide' in discussions about Gaza has captured global attention, stirring a complex debate around its implications. In this episode, Ernesto Verdeja, a Professor of peace studies and global politics, joins me in dissecting the meaning...2776false264fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feed-drop-pen-s-pals-putting-on-for-tehran-in-the-bay-by-rightnowish--59177954bb946d78-e404-11ee-bab7-1f4bc4cc141aTue, 26 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastAs you know, I am always looking for great stories that we can create in-house and share in this space. And when I heard this story, I knew I had to share it with all of you! This episode from the Rightnowish podcast delves into many familiar themes...1454falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preserving-inclusion-amidst-political-backlash--59098728caa59802-e173-11ee-ab7f-a71386775382Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastAs we witness institutions like the University of Florida and major corporations like Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan scaling back their DEI efforts due to political pressures, are we allowing divisive rhetoric to overshadow the importance of creating...2649false263fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-skin-deep-exploring-the-complexities-of-beauty--59027047694dd9e4-dcc7-11ee-9bb3-8b30bea39464Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday, I am diving deep into the multifaceted world of beauty – an intensely personal and profoundly public topic. The beauty landscape has undergone a seismic shift from societal perceptions to self-reflection in the age of social media and video...1936false262fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/highbrow-lowbrow-an-oscars-episode--590270354b1c997e-db32-11ee-b5d1-a36425abb808Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThe Oscars are this Sunday, March 10 and Aditi and Aidan sit down to discuss three of the Best Picture nominees: the Holdovers, Poor Things, and Oppenheimer. This episode, they explore the question of “What makes something Oscar-worthy?” and examine...2156false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-am-not-from-here-not-from-there--5902705400bc881a-d774-11ee-ac38-f7c332e9aaf8Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastMeet Ana Sheila Victorino – she's an amazing human being! Ana's all about well-being and empowerment. She co-founded "Bask & Being" for workplace wellness and hosted the Tamarindo Podcast. This podcast discusses politics, culture, and...2202false261fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cancelled--590270342d609ee2-d594-11ee-8f62-27cdd4d2f2a0Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastMeet Banterly's first Gen Z guest host! Comedy fan Maya Shetty joins Aidan and Aditi as they delve into the controversial realm of cancel culture in comedy. This episode focuses on pivotal moments, such as Dave Chapelle's commentary on J.K. Rowling...2091cancelledfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/obviously-a-republican-feels-for-me--590270514c955e50-d1b7-11ee-9814-e76ffae226c8Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday’s episode features the remarkable Negin Farsad!, a brilliant writer and comedian known for her hilarious wit and astute commentary. You might recognize Negin as the host of the popular podcast "Fake the Nation," where she engages in lively...2966false260fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feed-drop-grown-a-podcast-by-the-moth--590270321457c6f4-d1a8-11ee-b9fe-4fb27ae0d064Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastGrown is a podcast about the in-between: the nebulous, the liminal, the just plain weird time between those awkward teenage years and full-on adulthood. Join co-hosts Aleeza Kazmi and Alfonso “Fonzo” Lacayo as they present true stories that deal with...175falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-age-of-the-reboot--59027041656c6cb6-d009-11ee-ac5e-7be87179abd4Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThis week's episode of Banterly is all about nostalgia. We're talking about pre-quarantine TikTok trends, Wizards of Waverly Place, and two of our favorite reboots of all time: BH90210 (2019) and Dynasty (2017).  Hosted by: Aditi Misra & Aidan...2055false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-food-mashup--59027056430fc950-cc81-11ee-9afb-a78400faaa5dTue, 20 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastI'm excited to chat with the impressive Chef Jesus Diaz. From starting in a Florida sushi joint to becoming a household name on Despierta America, his journey is remarkable. With a cookbook, cooking attire line, two Emmy wins, and even a dance show...1989false259fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/v-day-special-when-aditi-met-aidan--590270389c30a1c6-c9d4-11ee-acb6-9b74ce42fad3Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastHappy Valentine's Day! Aditi and Aidan discuss their love languages, share their favorite rom-coms, and contemplate Gen Z's views on love. This week's episode features When Harry Met Sally, Anyone But You, La La Land, and Holding The Man. Stay tuned...1906false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cooking-up-love-one-recipe-at-a-time--59027075f831e9f2-c6f6-11ee-9348-9b7fabd9cac6Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastJoin me as I uncover the heartwarming tale of Send Chinatown Love, a nonprofit born out of the unity of New York City's Chinatown during the pandemic. Elaine Mao and Christoph Grosse share insights into their mission beyond restaurants, tackling hate...2074false258fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-one-about-saltburn--590270377e64acc6-c45e-11ee-8eed-3f146238d5fdWed, 07 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastContents of this week's episode include: Jacob Elordi, the term "mother," Megan The Stallion's latest diss track, bathtubs, and obsession. Tune in as Aidan and Aditi dive into the Gen Z buzz surrounding Saltburn. Producer: Shei Yu | Hosts: Aditi...2353false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-must-belong-here--5902705737f8bf34-bbe4-11ee-8cd5-8b87e4f4c697Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn today's episode, I am joined by Supinder Wraich, a trailblazing Canadian writer and actress. You might recognize her from her standout performance as "Aqsa" in the Peabody award-winning series "Sort of," which is currently in its gripping third and...2518false257fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-really--59027039baadc320-bf95-11ee-a904-03e2fd6944c8Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastAditi loves them. Aidan hates them. This week, we're diving headfirst into the wild world of reality dating shows with Love Island UK, Love is Blind, and Too Hot to Handle. Producer: Shei Yu | Hosts: Aditi Misra & Aidan Taylor| Content Writers:...2030false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feed-drop-the-mash-up-americans-podcast-lisa-ling--590270765f962770-b4b9-11ee-b7ca-271fab2e741cTue, 30 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn January 2023, I sat down with Amy Choi and Rebecca Lehrer, the cohosts of The Mash-Up Americans podcast. Our conversation centered on their series on grief. We discussed grief, how we can understand it without over-pathologizing the sentiment, and...3477falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blondes-blondes-blondes--590270421835e67a-b93e-11ee-9417-1beb785a3b09Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThis week, Gen-Z hosts Aditi and Aidan explore how blonde hair has evolved into a symbol encompassing wealth, popularity, and beauty. Delving into the complexities of race, gender, and class, they seek to understand the significance of this archetype...2266false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diversity-hire-claudine-gay-and-future-of-dei--59027082e18a1d64-b585-11ee-a932-0f847a40ad0fTue, 23 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastHarvard's first black president, Claudine Gay, resigned recently following several controversies over the past few months. But the real controversy, at least for this episode of Immigrantly, is the fact that regarding her resignation, conservatives...2213false256fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sexy-serial-killers--59027040985d65c6-ae5d-11ee-bd15-23473bc78368Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThis week, Gen Z hosts Aditi and Aidan shift their discussion to a darker theme, exploring the world of serial killers through a critique of TV shows like You and Dahmer. Producer: Shei Yu | Hosts: Aditi Misra & Aidan Taylor| Content Writers:...2089false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-comes-in-many-shapes-and-sizes--5902704846f63e38-ab6f-11ee-893b-bb1feb91d19dTue, 16 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastFinding meaningful connections becomes crucial in a world where loneliness affects physical and mental well-being. Whether solidifying familial ties or seeking companions who offer stability, love, and tranquility, the pursuit is universal. However,...2464false255fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guess-what-gen-z-is-having-sex-now--590270365544f4e8-a101-11ee-adfa-47db6611e4f9Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOn the premiere of Banterly, co-hosts Aditi & Aidan discuss the evolving landscape of sex positivity and sexual education in shows like Sex Education and Sex Lives of College Girls. They banter about topics ranging from Zillow stalking, ASMR...1840false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-your-heart-telling-you--59027050d2e95904-a438-11ee-af67-9fd00b5616ccTue, 09 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastWelcome back! Today's guest, Jane Wong, is a poet, a professor, and a restaurant kid - her new book, “Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City,” covers growing up in a Chinese-American restaurant and reckoning with her ancestral past and present. In her book,...2663false254fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/holiday-special-breaking-bread--59027052730b3ea8-9f74-11ee-9b83-13c258272090Tue, 26 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastFor the final Immigrantly episode of 2023, I decided to learn more about America’s most popular winter holiday—Christmas. Although I don’t celebrate it, this podcast is all about cross-cultural connections, regardless of our differences. And what...1326false253fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crafting-change-through-art--59027058940ba918-996f-11ee-a9b6-b7c0bd9293f6Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastMeet the incredible Siddharth Katragadda, a San Diego-based artist extraordinaire who's not just a painter, photographer, and award-winning filmmaker but a force for change. Born and raised in India, Siddharth weaves captivating narratives through his...1577false252fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-headlines-to-chaat-dog-pervaiz-shallwani-s-flavorful-journey--59027060a2104490-93b3-11ee-9c43-f3213d956e94Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastMy today’s guest, Pervaiz Shallwani- From covering intense stories like the George Floyd protests to reporting on the Brooklyn subway shooting, Pervaiz is spicing things up in the food scene. Now, he's cooking up 'Chaat Dog'—a mashup of his Chicago...2591false251fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-quiet-violence-of-language--5902707278995bd2-8bc6-11ee-a947-0fca4f0519c0Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastInspired by the ongoing suffering in Palestine, this episode explores language's power and potential harm. Words aren’t harmless and are often dangerous. Slight differences in word choice alter people’s perceptions. Minor differences can turn humans...1826false250fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-banterly--59027033e0a22940-91f5-11ee-95d2-0f7f76fd7af8Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:44:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastGet ready for Banterly, a brand-new podcast on Gen Z media brought to you by the creators of Immigrantly! 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Some of us celebrate it, others don’t, and we grapple with what this holiday can look like as we...721false248fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/denied-entry-navigating-identity-with-atheer-yacoub--59027062d0e84fa8-7ead-11ee-8c2c-3b9b3598fdb8Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastAtheer Yacoub is a New York-based Palestinian-Muslim comedian, writer, and podcaster. Through her unique lens, she explores the complexities of her upbringing, Palestinian identity, and the current political climate. Her debut comedy album, "Denied...2787false247fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedy-crime-and-creative-wonders--590270865b130b48-72e0-11ee-b148-5b59f0543780Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastPrepare for a rollercoaster of talent and intrigue as I welcome the incredibly versatile Alex Estrada to our show! As a prolific writer in TV and stand-up comedy, Alex wears many hats, including being the brilliant mind behind the Disney animated...2140false246fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-the-military-immigration-landscape--5902708450463b4e-6fa3-11ee-b1f5-13a1598c0238Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur guest is Dr. Sofya Aptekar- As an Associate Professor of Urban Studies at the City University of New York, she uncovers society’s secrets, from gentrification in Astoria Queens to the complexities of immigration and the military. Her latest book,...2309false245fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/neighborly-bonds--59027088625b494a-67de-11ee-b60f-4381c1d3b8faTue, 24 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastJoin me for a wild ride through the fascinating world of human connection and empathy with an award-winning journalist, Andrea Smardon. We'll dive deep into the real deal of human bonds versus shallow gestures while having a good laugh. Andrea's...2513false244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-cinematic-explorer--5902709408c58bd4-624d-11ee-beb7-ab6e4d974b51Tue, 17 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday's episode covers the extraordinary journey of Kuwaiti filmmaker Omar Al Dakheel, from his transformative scholarship days in Miami to crafting inspiring films like 'Al Imam.' Now, as an associate producer on Netflix's 'American Manhunt,' he...2185false243fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-feed-drop-tiny-huge-decisions-episode-1--59027085ffb51482-5f1e-11ee-bf6f-ef52b5bd07c9Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastI have a special episode for you today. I am sharing an episode of the new podcast from APM Studios and Chalk & Blade called Tiny Huge Decisions. This is a story about two best friends, Mohsin and Dalia, who make a life-changing decision: will she...2139falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/empowerher-elevating-latine-voices-and-stories--5902709379dd8de2-5d9f-11ee-8453-a370125d202eTue, 03 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn this special episode, I am diving deep into the impact of storytelling and the incredible strength of collective action, and what better time to do it than during Latine Heritage Month, as we celebrate the unyielding spirit of Latine empowerment?...2151false242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cost-of-living-in-white-space-january-2023--59027089ca2e8c60-51c9-11ee-a84e-b3c804606989Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday, in honor of Latino Heritage Month, we're revisiting one of my all-time favorite episodes. The episode was first released in January 2023. I chat with Carmen Rita Wong, a true superstar, in this episode. Carmen's done it all – she's been a...2653false241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-algorithms-to-emotions-aizzah-fatima-s-journey-to-romcom-stardom--59027097b0960f8a-50d4-11ee-bd12-c73cbd6089a8Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastAizzah Fatima is a Muslim-American actress and filmmaker. Her one-woman play, Dirty Paki Lingerie, about the stereotypes faced by Muslim American women, has toured around the world, including in Canada, Pakistan, and the UK, to rave reviews. Imagine a...2482false240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/real-talk-a-candid-conversation-on-sexuality-and-identity--5902710484f70504-4d0b-11ee-98c6-4f42c3b67e32Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn this episode, I sit down with Sadia Azmat, a British Indian writer and comedian who unapologetically shares her experiences with sexuality and identity. She cohosted a podcast for BBC called "No Country for Young Women." Recently, she published a...2480false239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/against-the-current-decoding-love-with-mansi-choksi--59027092a1153ffa-45ed-11ee-963b-1f5186c326f7Tue, 05 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastWhy does the concept of a love marriage remain taboo, especially within the South Asian community? The struggle for the right to choose one's partner, the right to love freely, and the right to carve our destinies persists. Today, we will peel back...2892false238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/championing-rights-anisha-singh-and-the-sikh-coalition--59027064f7650c24-4227-11ee-a007-cf7625ecab3bTue, 29 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday's episode features Anisha Singh, the Executive Director of the Sikh Coalition – the most prominent Sikh civil rights organization in the U.S. Wondering what Anisha does? She's been at the forefront of combatting hate crimes and ensuring the Sikh...2918false237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unraveling-class-identity-a-candid-conversation-with-jonathan-menjivar--59027059f60c6556-3adf-11ee-9660-0f6156ceaf02Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastWhat does class identity mean to you? Is it confined to the digits on a financial statement, or does it weave a complex tapestry that intertwines with race, ethnicity, and immigration status? Today I am joined by Jonathan Menjivar, the host of the...2604false236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/missing-kids-and-the-media-breaking-the-biases--59027111049da5a0-39fd-11ee-8d11-f74064d533c8Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn this second part of our two-episode series on kidnappings, media coverage, and the Latino community, I am finally dissecting the term "Missing White Girl Syndrome"---where did the phrase come from, why are white women overrepresented in missing...1823false235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/missing-kids-and-the-media-the-story-of-sofia-juarez--590270745243cffa-3859-11ee-b934-b780e41289abTue, 08 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday's episode is about the disappearance of Sofia Juarez the day before her 5th birthday and the TikTok video 18 years later that reignited the search for her. This narrative-style story will slightly differ from Immigrantly’s usual content, but...1590false234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unraveling-partition-1947-untold-stories-of-shared-humanity--59027080524454d4-3859-11ee-b934-834e438e8809Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThe 1947 Indian partition was one of the most colossal migrations in recorded history, leaving behind a devastating toll. Over 2 million lives were lost, 75,000 women were subjected to unimaginable acts of violence, and a staggering 14 million...3190false233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feed-drop-the-trail-ahead-podcast-ahmad-hijazi-on-thru-hiking-feeling-at-home-in-nature-and-arab-representation-in-the-outdoors--590270705244a056-3859-11ee-b934-9bb5be180008Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday, we are shaking things up! Rather than releasing our usual episode, we have a special treat for you. Get ready to dive into an enlightening episode of "The Trail Ahead" podcast, where athletes and environmental advocates Faith E. Briggs and...5069falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kaleidoscope-of-cultural-creativity--590271015244f1a0-3859-11ee-b934-6389ce2b2dffTue, 18 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastMy today's guest is Smriti Mundhra, the founder of Meralta Films, a production company based in both Los Angeles and Mumbai. Her talent and dedication have earned her numerous accolades, including an Oscar nomination for her 2019 film, "St. Louis...2108false232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nature-comedy-and-authenticity-with-ivy-le--5902709852437000-3859-11ee-b934-1f2e31811a7cTue, 11 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOn today's episode, I have the incredible Ivy Le, the creator of the podcast FOGO that explores nature through the eyes of the “most reluctant host” you've ever encountered. Join us as we unravel the secrets behind Ivy's unique approach to hosting and...2244false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stars-stripes-and-stories-a-fourth-of-july-special--5902706552451edc-3859-11ee-b934-07f472ca0b4dTue, 04 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastAs most of you know, I pose a thought-provoking question to my guests at the end of every episode: How would they define America in a single word or sentence? Today, in celebration of the 4th of July, I decided to turn the tables and pose the same...673false230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reality-tv-comedy-and-cultural-adventures--5902707352483bbc-3859-11ee-b934-e36f2ae9f2f2Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday's guest is the extraordinary Anna Hossnieh, a comedy producer at iHeartRadio and co-host of the thought-provoking podcast Ethnically Ambiguous. Join me as we dive deep into Anna's world, exploring her obsession with reality TV, her comedic...2653false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laughs-characters-and-artistic-roots-getting-real-with-lucie-pohl--590270905258a470-3859-11ee-b934-07a0e11a94b0Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastJoin me as I chat with the wonderfully funny Lucie Pohl, the voice actor behind Overwatch 2 hero Mercy. We explore her comedic background, including her show "Hi, Hitler" and her connection to playwright Bertolt Brecht. After my interview on her...2255false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unveiling-media-storm-boldly-amplifying-unheard-voices--59027099525977e2-3859-11ee-b934-034b7249d7e0Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastJoin me on today's episode as we dive into the world of Helena Wadia, an accomplished journalist whose work has graced the pages of Evening Standard, NME, BBC, Channel 5 News, and London Live. If you need to get more familiar with these outlets, don't...2538true227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unmasking-our-emotional-identities--59027095525d641a-3859-11ee-b934-d3e556299b48Tue, 06 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn this episode, join me as I sit down with Raha Francis, a business and legal strategist turned consultant. But we're not diving into the typical professional journey today. Instead, we explore the depths of what it means to be human beyond our...2804false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/embrace-the-good-enough-job-work-life-and-finding-peace--59027067525dd4e0-3859-11ee-b934-1bc99f15114aTue, 30 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn today’s lively episode, prepare to challenge the conventional wisdom about work! I enjoyed chatting with the incredible Simone Stolzoff, author of the captivating book "The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work." Simone's expertise has...2754false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/storytelling-unleashed-unveiling-the-power-of-narrative--59027091525e024e-3859-11ee-b934-dbde808d6eeaTue, 23 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn this captivating episode, I invite you to join us as we delve into the extraordinary life and work of Eshe Lewis. As a researcher focusing on the experiences of Afro-descendant women in Peru, Eshe has dedicated herself to illuminating their stories...2516false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-am-always-enough-just-being-2021--5902706852652a1a-3859-11ee-b934-5f626bc80e38Tue, 16 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThose who know me know that as someone who has always been open about my mental health journey, starting conversations about mental health is crucial. That's why, when Mental Health Awareness Month arrived, I jumped at the opportunity to reshare a...2271false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behind-the-pages-a-deep-dive-into-sri-lankan-politics-family-with-v-v-ganeshananthan--59027108525fa914-3859-11ee-b934-2360dc321fa8Tue, 09 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastI'm so excited to introduce today's guest, V.V. Ganeshananthan, who also goes by Sugi. She's a novelist whose work has appeared in many leading newspapers and journals, including Granta, The Atlantic Monthly, and The Washington Post. We had a great...2731falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-thousand-words-exploring-creativity-and-connection-with-shin-yu-pai--590271215260027e-3859-11ee-b934-7b78819b0d1cTue, 02 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastI'm particularly excited to have Shin Yu Pai with me today. I've been a fan of her poetry for a while now, and it's truly an honor to have her on the show. Shin Yu recently started producing and hosting her own podcast, and we chatted about how she...2529false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-figure-skating-to-podcasting-a-fun-chat-with-media-entrepreneur-asad-butt--59027105525f5c8e-3859-11ee-b934-7b509bae3438Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastI'm thrilled to have Asad Butt, my friend, and co-host of our other podcast Invisible Hate, on the show today. Asad has been in the business, entrepreneurial, and media world for a while now, and like me, his personal and career goals have been...2578false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/movement-and-music-with-meklit-hadero-a-genre-bending-journey--590270715265a2ba-3859-11ee-b934-b3d255cc7d15Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastMy guest today is Meklit Hadero, the Ethiopian-born, San Francisco-based artist. She is best known for her innovative Ethio-Jazz vocals and electric performance style. Even if you were to listen for a few minutes, you’d notice a genre-bending nature...2576false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/riding-along-with-kareem-rahma-creating-keep-the-meter-running-and-more--590271125247b944-3859-11ee-b934-2b0955f878ecTue, 11 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn this episode, I sit down with Kareem Rahma, the creator of the popular series "Keep the Meter Running" on TikTok and YouTube. In each episode, Kareem catches a taxi in New York City and tells the driver to take him to their favorite place while...2243false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whispers-to-god-islam-and-mental-health-2021--5902710681f65590-5fe9-401c-ab4a-ddfcf8cfad9cTue, 04 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastAs Ramadan, the month of fasting, is underway, I find myself drawn to the deeper meaning of fasting and how it can fuel my spiritual connection. This led me to revisit one of my favorite podcast episodes from the Immigrantly vault, which explores the...2365false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mixing-it-up-a-deep-dive-into-cross-cultural-relationships--5902712607fff7de-ef81-47f1-9e8f-d2ea6f1e05faTue, 28 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastWelcome to Immigrantly, the podcast that shares immigrant stories and experiences through a nuanced lens. In this episode, I am joined by Lionel Nicolau and Ilana Weitz, co-producers of the hilarious and insightful podcast Culture Jumpers. Together,...2411false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncovering-the-dark-side-of-labor-a-climate-activist-s-fight-for-justice--5902711695668d20-6457-41b6-8fb0-47c558b5fd48Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastGet ready to be inspired and informed in this podcast episode as I sit down with Saket Soni, a labor organizer and human rights activist making a significant impact in the fight for workers' rights. Originally from Delhi, India, Saket is the author of...2648false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ice-breaking-immigrantly-goes-live-with-sway-bhatia-at-nhl-event--59027109ad5ede32-a6bc-4ea7-8742-44fcd1a392b9Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastI am thrilled to present an exciting bonus episode to you. Recently, I had the pleasure of hosting a live podcast event on February 19th, celebrating South Asian culture at the NHL New Jersey Devils game in New Jersey. It was a fantastic experience,...1288false214bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feed-drop-coming-home--59027079532c34b3-8eef-4b5f-87be-902e05b16690Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly Podcast Here at Immigrantly, I believe in creating a safe space for authentic storytelling. Most stories are built on our platform but sometimes from other sources. And today, we are doing just that. We will share an episode called Coming Home from a podcast...1833falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-journey-of-becoming--59027100ace9ee02-f5ac-4663-b6d9-0f0d4902ade6Tue, 07 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastMy today's guests are a fantastic duo. Lilliana Vazquez is a Puerto Rican and Mexican TV personality, style expert, and interviewer. You may recognize her as a former contributor on the Today show, the former host of E! news, or as a correspondent for...2823false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tracing-the-roots-of-american-food-with-stephen-satterfield-2022--59027114fc78ffd0-888b-4100-a6c0-b0a76f658556Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday, In honor of Black History month and to pay homage to the African contribution to American food, I am re-releasing another gem from the immigrantly vault. It’s my interview with Stephen Satterfield. This conversation profoundly impacted how I...2573false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-stories-redefined--59027113cf5a1fa6-31a8-49c9-b283-a7f166ad05d2Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastMy guest is Micha Cooper Edwards. She is the founder and CEO of Soleil Space and Soleil Entertainment. At her core, Micha is a visionary media entrepreneur—her expertise span over 15 years in media and across many markets. Micha has led international...2385false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/valentine-s-day-special-swipe-left-swipe-right--590270871c7f80fb-f6a0-4f01-8025-a65842731f01Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastBetween “ghosting,” “Icks,” and the question of whether or not to swipe right, the dating world isn’t the same as it used to be. Forty-eight percent of adults aged 18 to 29 have used a dating app before, hoping to find that special thing called love —...2143false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-are-valid--59027125a1515fa0-1f55-429a-8465-727a5dc498ccTue, 07 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastImmigrantly family, today I’ll be chatting with Mari Uchida. She is a photographer, director, a fiercely creative artist whose work has been seen in the New York Times, Time Out New York, The Lincoln Center of Performing Arts, Broadway World, and...2175false209fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-of-us-are-unwell--590271173ff9c319-df6b-430c-b53d-b1db29c7e26bTue, 31 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday's guest, Dr. Mimi Khuc, is a writer, teacher, and scholar of things unwell, a pedagogy that examines humans' relationship to the world and themselves as one with differential unwellness because of the structures around them. Mimi is a Professor...2642true208fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/written-in-the-stars--59027120ae95ba34-2003-4e22-b845-f8b4f0cf95c5Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday's guest is Mangesh Hattikudur. He is a podcaster and co-founder of Kaleidoscope, a podcast production company. He’s also the co-host of the podcast Part-Time Genius, the former senior vice president of iHeartRadio, and the co-founder of the...1965false207fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cost-of-living-in-white-space--59027129dcbadfa2-8dd7-4d6a-b2e9-251e2363a5ebTue, 17 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastCarmen Rita Wong is a journalist, entrepreneur, and personal finance expert. Once the host of a TV program called On The Money, Carmen has worked with CNN, CBS, and NBC, and she was a financial advice columnist for four different magazines, including...2810false206fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mashing-up-the-conversation-on-grief--59027136911daea5-e068-4637-a0f7-bb817d10d392Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday I’m joined by Amy S Choi and Rebecca Lehrer, co-founders and co-hosts of The Mash-Up American podcast, which features stories and interviews on the things that make us who we are: culture, relationships, and identity. I feel a kindred spirit for...2927true205fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-feed-drop-before-me--590271158b135da2-ecc5-4486-be06-d45ec79b155fTue, 03 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastWelcome listeners. As some of you may know, our team is taking a much-needed break to rest and recuperate so that we can come back on January 10th, reinvigorated to share some awesome Immigrantly content with all of you. In the meantime, I am sharing...1678falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-holiday-hot-takes--59027102dda38537-0301-47dc-8208-d89467e05cf0Tue, 27 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThere is nothing Immigrantly loves more than switching up the narrative--and that's why today, we're sharing some controversial opinions, or "hot-takes," about the holiday season. Before we begin 2023, I wanted to get together with Yudi and Michaela...1605false204fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/expressing-kinship-and-self-through-art--590271334a1ac20c-7731-404a-88df-3dadd291eaa1Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastWhat does following your passion look like? How many aspiring actresses, dancers, writers, podcasters and artists have been told that their powers won’t make them any money? How many of them stop chasing their creative dreams altogether? Well, my next...1833true203fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tap-dancing-as-a-way-to-communicate--59027122a3b30b86-e131-47fd-adf3-dd9358962e3dTue, 13 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastMy today's guest is Gerson Lanza. Born and raised in Honduras, Gerson is a tap dancer and an educator. He is pursuing his Master of Fine Arts in Dance at the University of Maryland. And earlier this year, he finished the coveted Strathmore Artist in...2434false202fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hip-hop-into-your-raw-self--59027110e48136fe-e632-4d0a-b5dc-c2677da63bafTue, 06 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastMusic has been an integral part of my life; from classical and popular music to rock, you will find an entire gamut on my Spotify playlist. Whenever I feel sad or happy, worried or excited, I put on my favorite track to either calm myself down or lift...2603true201fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reporting-the-human-in-all-of-us--59027123fde9fe2c-f772-4378-94f0-7bcbb6199e98Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastHow do we harness the power of authentic storytelling to recreate narratives about immigrants? I sat down with Liz Robbins, the director of journalism partnerships at "Define American," to discuss this and other pertinent questions. We also talked...3351false200fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thanksgiving-special-the-not-so-sweet-history-of-candied-yams--5902712881329162-6abc-46f3-9248-7b780271db55Tue, 22 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastBefore turning off your phone for a Thanksgiving digital detox or because the turkey requires your undivided intention, spend a moment with the Immigrantly team and me. Today's episode is on the history of yams and their genetically unrelated,...649false199fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-sexuality-anyways--5902711978508045-7d9c-4515-8379-f6fae275bebdTue, 15 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly Podcast Why is it that we stumble when we discuss sexuality? It should be a joyous topic rather than one fraught with shame, confusion, and invisibility. Even as we get more shows and movies attempting to tackle stigmas around sexuality and identity,...2414true198fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/election-special-want-to-be-an-ally-vote--5902713281de3971-1a54-48ea-8dc6-ba54dea9d6bbTue, 08 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday's episode addresses why voting is not just a right that individuals should exercise; it is also a democratic measure of collective accountability. I sit down with…myself and confront my fears and hopes this election season. While progress is...781true197fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-unapologetically-intersectional-2021--59027124ee760b5f-c938-42aa-b2d6-a856cc204258Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastHey Immigrantly family! As we are working hard to get you some excellent content in the coming days, I also recognize we have some new listeners. Therefore, I thought, why not share something incredible from the Immigrantly vault? And I couldn’t think...2574true196fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-begins-with-a-line--5902713135cc146d-4b27-416b-9b20-cff90b00148cTue, 25 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastRuby Jaffrey is a talented, contemporary calligraphy artist who has exhibited her artwork worldwide, including in London, LA, New York, and Karachi. Like many of us who rely on art for expression and play, Ruby describes hers as celebrations of color,...2280false195fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-humans-and-nature-separate--59027143f778c3a8-a286-46a6-96ff-17b87d2ae511Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur guest, Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada, is a Colombian-American athlete, activist, and environmental sociologist who is always on the move. From the freezing valleys of Alaska to the cloud forests of Colombia, Vanessa spends her days' hiking, skiing,...2180false194fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/loving-through-boundaries--59027154962ed3c8-fa1e-4c26-80e3-3a4574de1984Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:54:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur guest is Israa Nasir, a psychotherapist, and mental health educator. She is the founder of Well. Guide, a digital mental wellness brand on Instagram. Situated at the cross-section of technology and mental healthcare, Israa specializes in applying...2425false193fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lipstick-runways-and-microaggressions--59027150952d4507-6ff2-4a59-87c3-ec5639afa6c5Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:00:46 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur guest today is an expert on self-expression-Taiwanese-born Romana Lai, a renowned editorial makeup artist who has worked with many of the fashion industry’s leading names and publications, including Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. In addition, she has...1823false192fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-is-being-very-asian--590271303d72dc11-0222-45b1-8bd2-67f05f86527dTue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday's guest Michelle Li is a broadcaster, founder of the "Very Asian Movement" &  Foundation and author of the upcoming book ‘A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food’. The "Very Asian movement" initially started as a hashtag in which other members of...2616true191fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-privilege-changes-the-lens-i-wear--5902714668359a95-a2e0-48ae-a7b3-766e72ecf450Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:00:34 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur Today's guest is Mathangi Subramanian. She is an award-winning writer of adult, young adult, and children's stories. But, just as she runs the gambit in authorship, she is also a former policy analyst and public school teacher. Her book "Dear Mrs....2587false189fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oh-you-came-on-a-boat--5902712763daf6ff-2ed7-4fb3-a70a-e13001f05387Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:00:55 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday's episode is in collaboration with the Oyate Group, a community-driven foundation dedicated to empowering youth and small businesses across New York City with career support and critical resources. One of their initiatives is the "Beyond...1637false189fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-do-books-really-teach-us--59027137c364d720-5f27-4691-8e5e-e1fe7d21090bTue, 06 Sep 2022 09:00:30 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur guest, Elaine Castillo, is the author of the newly released book "How to Read Now: Essays," which attempts to observe American books and movies through a BIPOC lens. Elaine takes a close look at TV shows like "The Watchmen" and writings from Joan...2505false188fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/human-rights-be-damned-part-two--59027172f3a9bc15-b18d-4510-b855-408b802620b5Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:00:57 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday's episode is the second part of our two-part series. If you are tuning in now, please be sure to listen to the first part of this series titled "Human Rights be Damned-Part One." In the episode, I had a stimulating and insightful conversation...2075false187fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/human-rights-be-damned-part-one--5902714921058342-fa34-4c58-a395-1f06dd0e479bTue, 23 Aug 2022 09:00:29 +0000Immigrantly PodcastWelcome to Immigrantly's fall guest lineup. In part one of a two-episode series, my  Rana Ayyub, an Indian journalist and opinion columnist with The Washington Post, joins me to discuss the inherent paradox in geopolitics, prioritizing strategic...2341false186fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-define-the-united-states-in-a-word-or-a-phrase--59027118bdcc34b2-d677-46ac-a4ad-6dcb51e19aecTue, 16 Aug 2022 09:00:56 +0000Immigrantly PodcastDear Immigrantly family, as you know, we are not releasing any new episodes this week; our fall lineup starts next week, August 23rd, with our conversation with Rana Ayyub. Nevertheless, I have exciting and fun audio to share today. In April this...276truebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-parents-tiktok-i--590271751e931ee5-5e4e-4315-89f0-84f8996b7df8Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday's guest, Thea Pham, shares her journey in discovering and defining what mental health means to her, how it fits in the complicated puzzle of her upbringing, and why she has felt immense emotional and psychological strains being the first...3078false14185fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/before-they-were-your-parents--59027197021f7fd2-4ab1-4af8-95c2-8a37c5fa253fTue, 02 Aug 2022 09:00:50 +0000Immigrantly PodcastFor Neda Toloui-Semnani, our today's guest, understanding who her parents were and what motivated them to participate in the 1979 Iranian Revolution as young Iranian activists became a crucial step to making sense of her own present. Born to a nation...2412false14184fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/once-upon-an-abubakr-in-hollywood-2021--590271911f35b489-b6a1-4991-920e-cfd1f0861312Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:00:49 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday I am sharing another gem from the Immigrantly vault. It’s our conversation with Abubakr Ali. He is an actor, writer, and singer. Last year, he landed a significant role in the upcoming Netflix series Grendel as the anti-hero, Hunter Rose. This...2361true14183fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-gets-to-be-a-citizen-of-the-united-states-with-ramtin-arablouei--59027139ce6dbbeb-087b-491d-859b-253023171d46Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:00:23 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday we have a fellow podcaster in our midst. Ramtin Arablouei is the co-host and co-producer of NPR's podcast Throughline. This show explores history through creative, immersive storytelling designed to reintroduce history to new audiences.  Ramtin...3445false14182fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meeting-abortion-with-compassion-2020--59027151b33d35f4-e979-4317-b46c-85ce295a14ecTue, 12 Jul 2022 09:00:48 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThe first time I introduced today's episode was in September 2020, when we recorded the interview on abortion access with Dr. Meera Shah. She is the Chief Medical Officer of Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic in New York and the author of "You're the...2926false14181fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-re-not-doing-reproductive-justice-right-yet--59027145c59d40c0-e97d-428a-a683-697b6a80a142Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:00:08 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOn June 24th, 2022, the hyper-conservative Supreme Court overturned Roe Vs. Wade and took away a woman's constitutional right to abortion. Thirteen states with trigger laws will ban abortion instantly. As a woman & a mother of two girls, I am...1846false14180fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happened-to-haitian-migrants-in-del-rio-texas--5902715556659cee-c25c-4694-8664-7b343174be4dTue, 28 Jun 2022 09:00:52 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn September 2021, when the images of border patrol agents whipping a group of Haitian migrants in Del Rio, Texas, came to light, national outrage broke out. But as all news cycles go, the rage eventually died out. The publications moved on to other...3056false14179fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-elephant-in-the-room-climate-change--5902714269cf73e9-e5f5-40ea-87f8-af5152097754Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:00:49 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThimali Kodikara is the series producer of "Mothers of Invention," hosted by former Irish president Mary Robinson and comedian-writer Maeve Higgins. Their platform uncovers stories of climate justice heroes, focused on Black, Brown, and Indigenous...3354true14178fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-be-brown-gay-with-dr-anthony-ocampo--59027135901b7f30-b688-497c-9772-e5f0fb0f668dTue, 14 Jun 2022 09:00:39 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday's guest, Dr. Anthony Ocampo, was raised in Los Angeles as the only son of two Filipino immigrants. He attended Stanford University for Comparative Race and Ethnicity and later received his master's in Modern Thought and Literature. He eventually...2857false14177fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tracing-the-roots-of-american-food-with-stephen-satterfield--590271533668c035-f7a7-4aaa-94d8-227c7e6fc881Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:00:20 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur guest, Stephen Satterfield, has dedicated his career to organizing, activating, and educating people about the origins and cultures of food.  He founded Whetstone Radio Collective, a food magazine and media company that explores the history of...2677false14176fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-ice-with-la-kings-defenseman-jordan-spence--59027177f02c6f79-0458-4015-8b43-0b7d61a063a4Tue, 31 May 2022 09:00:54 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn honor of May being the Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (API), the National Hockey League (NHL) and Immigrantly joined forces to bring you two special episodes celebrating the role of the API community in hockey. Today's guest is Jordan...1705false14175fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behind-nhl-bench-with-aisha-visram--590271563a52b929-aeb1-4f4b-86d6-df45deaba7c6Tue, 24 May 2022 09:00:52 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn honor of May being the Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (API), the National Hockey League (NHL) and Immigrantly joined forces to bring you two special episodes celebrating the role of the API community in hockey. Today's guest is Aisha...2417false14174fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-drop-how-indian-food-became-frustratingly-hip--590271830bf71d0c-42e2-46ce-b8a5-112c7639f4e8Tue, 17 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday we are sharing an episode from "Bad Table Manners," a podcast that pushes the boundaries of food storytelling in South Asia, produced by our friends at Whetstone Radio Collective. Enjoy! Thanks to the cool-ification of Indian food, traditional...2066truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buzzer-beaters-desi-hoop-dreams--59027195a492d6b0-dcd3-4971-8ded-90952db54488Tue, 10 May 2022 09:00:44 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSports are undoubtedly one of the most prominent cultural phenomena in the US. They enjoy tremendous popularity and are considered a means to promote fair play, teamwork & camaraderie. But how have our perceptions of the games and players evolved?...3388false14173fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thou-shalt-not-redistrict--59027134095577f8-0413-4800-9711-36df3b2a8431Tue, 03 May 2022 09:00:17 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur guest is Josefa Velasquez, a senior reporter for The City, a digital publication focused on the New York area. Josefa has been featured in The Guardian, The New York Times, Business Insider, New York Magazine, and Politico, to name a few.  We're...2731falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/immigration-the-politics-of-reconciliation-with-ali-noorani--590271924a047957-02d2-4c1e-bb11-4ca72f49afc3Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:00:12 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSeason 14 of Immigrantly, titled “People’s Choice,” launches today. Our first guest of the season is Ali Noorani, the president and CEO of the National Immigration Forum. Prior, he was the director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Advocacy...2489false14171fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/music-that-transcends-boundaries-with-arooj-aftab--59027159d171778b-1821-4b61-900d-91d2ce178092Tue, 12 Apr 2022 09:00:36 +0000Immigrantly PodcastFor season 13 finale, our guest is someone who defies the conventional boundaries of musical expression. Arooj Aftab, is a Grammy-winning Pakistani singer, composer, producer, and editor whose music has gained international recognition for its...2144true13170fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/divorce-done-right--59027193774372e9-bafe-4506-affd-7fdee5972ca9Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:00:24 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur guest today is Maria Akopyan. Maria is a family lawyer, divorce coach, and the founder of Dignified Divorce Coaching. Born in Armenia and immigrated to Los Angeles, California at only ten months old, Maria focuses on helping recently divorced...2225true13169fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-talk-about-sex-cleanup-with-frances-tang--590271443f62ca63-6e8f-4177-8d81-a926fa8c3f9cTue, 29 Mar 2022 09:00:44 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur guest today is Frances Tang, the founder, CEO, of Awkward Essentials, an innovative personal hygiene company. Their most well-known product is called the dripstick, a post-sex cleanup tool that absorbs excess fluid leftover from a partner. During...1724true13168fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-uncommon-narratives-about-dating--590271608fd2a91b-0dfd-437b-a7b5-da381221a87bTue, 22 Mar 2022 09:00:31 +0000Immigrantly PodcastDating can be a rocky ride at the best of times, especially in this day and age when narratives and how-tos are thrust upon us by the media, culture, and even friends. It becomes hard to filter what we want out of a relationship from what society...2434false13167fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/combatting-intimate-partner-violence-in-relationships--590271639b29f3d6-a3e0-4135-a64c-b213417e99a0Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:00:14 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday's guest, Dr. Bushra Sabri, teaches at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing & is a recognized expert in exposure to violence and psychosocial outcomes caused by experiencing health inequities among minority and immigrant women. She...2510true13166bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arranged-vs-love-marriage--59027164a82c0bea-992a-44c8-84d3-8d1442bd5a12Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:00:12 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday's guest is family in all senses of the word. Tina Khan (A.K.A Shahjehan khan's mom) describes her journey into marriage and how love is nurtured in her life. Tina shares stories of heartbreak, love letters, & socio-cultural distinction in...2681false13165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-down-polyamory-with-jessica-fern--590271706b31bbc6-2809-4c2c-a423-c969dc2ab627Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:00:57 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur guest today is trailblazing a unique approach towards navigating relationships. Jessica Fern is the author of The book takes its readers into an exploration of the relationship between attachment theory and consensual non-monogamy.      One of...2226true13164fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-m-sex-positive-disrupting-health-education-with-justine-ang-fonte--5902716160f23e18-9194-4567-9df0-f1ee592cb85fTue, 01 Mar 2022 10:00:08 +0000Immigrantly PodcastDid you attend a sex-ed class in middle or high school? If the answer is no, you're not alone. In the United States, only twenty-four states mandate sex education, which leaves nearly half of the country inadequately educated on their sexual health....2671true13163fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sibling-love-immigrant-identity-in-hollywood-with-sujata-day--5902716240bd36f9-ad40-486a-99fa-b0c617a9f6c1Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:00:54 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSujata Day, the producer of Definition Please and actress on Insecure and Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, joins us in the studio to discuss her work, a product of what is personal and public. Influenced by heritage, family bonds, and inborn...2412true13162fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-all-the-ones-i-loved-before--59027198158857aa-c020-4815-b5f6-0ca3c673b7c6Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:00:40 +0000Immigrantly PodcastDear Listener, have you ever had your heart broken? Whether by an ex or a friend, every one of us has felt our stomach drop and our heart collapse into a million shards. The moment feels devastating, and the days that follow are almost unbearable. You...2327true13161fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/self-love-on-valentine-s-day--59027201682351dd-ed9e-403c-86c4-f6db42423360Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:00:52 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday we tackle self-love through a cultural lens. Our guest Tanzila "Taz" Ahmed, is a political strategist, storyteller, and artist based in Los Angeles. She creates at the intersection of counternarratives and culture-shifting as a South Asian...2433true13160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pleasure-through-the-personal-lens--59027166e396e49b-4ee4-4d23-9b26-e2cbad1191d1Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastWe explore self-love through sexual empowerment. Our today's guest is Anna Lee. Anna is the owner of the wellness company Lioness. Lioness is the first and only intelligent vibrator on the market. But beyond its niche, Lioness is a telling legacy of...2904true13159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-comedic-anxieties-of-dating-with-aparna-nancherla--59027140f794e59d-1257-4150-9ee0-eea087c20219Tue, 25 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday, joining us to speak on dating, comedy, finding, and being the source of inspiration is the oh-so wondrous, deeply hilarious, and boldly thoughtful actress and comedian Aparna Nancherla. She has appeared on several Late Night talk shows, Comedy...3223true13158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hybrid-dating--590271576c43c1d5-dd97-437c-90de-61d8160eae81Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSaadia & Shahjehan sit down for a completely unscripted, unfiltered conversation to test their chemistry as co-hosts for season 13. In short, it is there. They exchange their own dating stories, including the failures and uncomfortable moments. In...1866true13157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-13-trailer-love-on-the-brain--5902713877535306-6823-41a2-9ca8-11b4e73fb4f8Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIt's official: Immigrantly Podcast is on its 13th season! So for Season 13, LOVE is in the air. We're going to explore all things relationships. Our conversations are going to tackle the constructs we've built around relationships. In addition, we'll...169false13trailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-future-for-afghanistan-by-its-people-for-its-people--59027167e6666313-6334-4cc4-9b2d-cb13dcf5cde2Tue, 21 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday we are speaking with an Afghan journalist facing threats under a Taliban regime that is becoming more hostile towards the press every day.   To protect him, we have concealed all aspects of his identity, including altering his voice, to prevent...3053false12156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hidden-stories-in-the-age-of-covid--590272127a1070a4-8e12-48c2-b936-c0d348dfb7bfTue, 14 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday, Tanvi Misra, an award-winning independent journalist focused on migration, urban policy, and criminal justice, returns to talk about the process and concentrate on her collaborative article “We Have to Survive,” which represents the advocacy...3160false12155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-more-i-knew-the-less-i-knew--590271738d2d3e53-3f7e-47b4-83a2-31333cde1428Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur today's guest Paula Wood is a multifaceted woman. She's an artist, a mother, a former editor, and an activist. This conversation brings charm and groundedness because Paula is deeply relatable. We talked about the way our proximity to it shapes...2515false12154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-podcasts-to-tiktok-we-are-always-learning--59027186167240d6-3402-4de8-a7c0-e1540a92c188Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastWe are so excited to have Blair Imani join us today. Blair is an author, educator, and influencer living at the intersections of Black, Bisexual, and Muslim identity. She is the author of "Making Our Way Home: The Great Migration and the Black...2827true12153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fun-and-follies-of-thanksgiving--590271474ea7593a-648e-4e60-8825-9f5afb0dfc3cThu, 25 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThis Thanksgiving, Immigrantly colleagues are bringing you a fusion episode, largely reflection-oriented, on the fun and follies of Thanksgiving. Saadia Khan, Yudi Liu & Kylee Roberts share their relationship with Thanksgiving, what they ascribe...1975false12152bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-step-back-two-steps-forward--5902718587c2b223-2173-4ac2-b34b-429b91ec21c0Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIt's a common narrative - for immigrants to compensate for positions below their training and education. The conundrum of being overqualified yet foreign was something Alexandra Mori experienced when she first moved to Vancouver. Now she is a regional...2222false12151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-is-not-the-whole-representing-afghanistan--59027225e9c390a7-3f94-445a-abf1-37715f090446Tue, 16 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday we are so excited to have Khaled Hosseini on Immigrantly. Khaled Hosseini is the author of the New York Times bestsellers "The Kite Runner," "A Thousand Splendid Suns," and "And the Mountains Echoed."  For this conversation, we are passing the...2771false12150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-is-no-problem-a-book-can-t-solve--590272053c42ac59-2586-4fe3-b3aa-b2bc8a99db08Tue, 09 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastEver made eye contact with someone reading on the subway? Uli Beutter Cohen has. As the creator of Subway Book Review, Uli shares *that* moment that ignited her quest to document people and books. Now her platform, which combines digital, oral, and...2020true12149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/american-liberals-a-culture-of-complicity--59027158816b8d27-0f1a-4589-a168-d731cc2c4521Tue, 02 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSaadia sits down with recurring guest, Saira Rao and her publisher, Jessica Regel, for a very real conversation on the state of social justice issues. To put it simply: No, things have not gotten better. They break down the culture of (white) liberal...2916true12148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/intentional-disruption--59027165d7cf428b-9423-44d9-9172-2cb90f30eaa7Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastShahjehan Khan is a voice-over artist, actor, musician & podcaster. He is currently the host of the podcast, a seven-part podcast series about American-Muslim life post-9/11.  Special thanks to Noorjehan Khan for the episode title. This episode...2854true12147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/once-upon-an-abubakr-in-hollywood--59027189b0401568-271a-44aa-bad8-a2e2817974a0Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur today's guest  is an actor, writer, and singer.  He recently landed a significant role in the upcoming Netflix series as the anti-hero, Hunter Rose. This opportunity is historic because he is the first Arab Muslim actor to lead in a comic book...2622true12146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/opening-up-nerd-culture--59027176f0e5b9bd-8a0c-45d1-aa48-5fcf1b747405Tue, 12 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastJamie Broadnax is the founder of an online community, , which she created in 2012 for self-identifying women nerds of color. Since then, Black Girl Nerds has transformed into a multimedia platform and podcast dedicated to changing the narrative around...2483false12145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-are-you-really-from--59027178ac6973bc-a669-4553-a867-c76fc2c346ccTue, 05 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastHari Kondobalu is our guest today. He is a comedian, writer, podcaster, & filmmaker who is best known for his outspoken 2017 documentary which calls out "The Simpsons" for its controversial portrayal of Indians in its character Apu.  This episode...2441false12144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lights-on-broadway--590272084b6873fe-b2c9-4fa4-bafa-aac1641497a7Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday, on Immigrantly, we speak with Dharon E. Jones. He is a highly talented musical theatre performer from Brooklyn who played Riff in West Side Story. Jones is also a multifaceted artist, performer, and content creator. His resume includes walking...2399true12143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/made-in-china--590271817450a761-404c-4797-ad1d-29a7f6a19eb6Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur guest today is Anna Qu. She writes to make sense of cultural diasporas and the immigrant experience, including her own. Anna grew up in New York, earned her MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Sarah Lawrence College, & currently resides in...2272false12142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/representation-in-media-a-look-back--59027179b6e91538-cfb1-4788-9f26-ec393bdeafa1Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn Season 12 of Immigrantly, we explore the narratives that haven’t been widely covered across media. Why are we still coming up short in telling fully inclusive stories? Is it time to pivot away from mighty media giants and start making our own...1196false12141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hip-hop-religion--59027187e5547a28-ef62-4e89-a078-ebc4dd106fecTue, 31 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday's guest is Professor Josef Sorett. He is an expert in Religious and African American studies at Columbia University. We talked about the boundaries between secular and sacred, how religion has influenced Black culture from hip hop music to...3130false11140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-unapologetically-intersectional--590271994224ed6b-3840-49c6-b865-d39255c6829eTue, 24 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastMarla Louissaint, whose performance credentials include “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” and “Kurt Vonnegut’s God Bless You, Mr, Rosewater” sits down with host and producer Saadia, along with Marla's longtime friend & Immigrantly associate...2533true11139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-holy-place-to-rave-eat-and-workout--5902716856191536-5aed-495e-ae99-18ad16d7382cTue, 17 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThis week on Immigrantly, we explore the relationship between the environment and religion through a physical vessel that is the Church of Holy Communion on West 20th & 6th Ave New York. The episode reviews the Churches many past lives, including...1276false11138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reflecting-on-the-different-landscapes-of-islam--59027202161aa365-1038-4a32-9bfc-2fddfd512d82Tue, 10 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday's guest Nouri Sardar is a Muslim poet, filmmaker, & co-host of the 786 Boulevard podcast. However, he stands as a change agent at the intersection of religion and social justice at a more fundamental level.  This episode is sponsored by...2401false11137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-of-religion-violence--59027210df296050-2523-4c8d-8a76-a0e82ea60c8aTue, 03 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur today's guest is Faisal Devji. Faisal is a historian who specializes in studies of Islam, globalization, violence, and ethics. He is a professor at St. Antony’s College at the University of Oxford. His multidisciplinary work grounds empirical...2895false11136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tradition-vs-modernity--59027141d9a18751-b24c-4c77-b77d-01e3995cab99Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastMira Sethi is an actor and a writer. Sethi has worked as a books editor at The Wall Street Journal. She has written op-eds for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Guardian. She regularly appears in mainstream Pakistani drama series on...1980false11135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whispers-to-god-islam-and-mental-health--5902723134304d80-5f5d-445b-aeac-00f58c9feca2Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:27:32 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn partnership with Indiana University's "Muslim Voices Project," the Immigrantly team explores the relationship between spirituality and mental health. One of the writers, Sarah, sat down with two practicing Muslims from very different backgrounds to...2237false11134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-art-of-storytelling--590271527f38f9a6-1f87-4db8-bbb4-74b25290cc0cTue, 13 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastArij Mikati is the Managing Director of Leadership & Culture at the Pillars Fund. She works on creating & supporting opportunities that advance storytelling & cultural change work. For example, the Pillars Fund teamed up with  and the Ford...2465false11133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/see-humans-as-they-are--59027204b199bfbd-113d-4599-8c6b-00dd6092f380Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday, we are speaking with the founder of South Bronx Mutual Aid, Ariadna Phillips. Ariadna is a bilingual educator and a seasoned community organizer based in the Bronx, NY. South Bronx Mutual Aid serves the Bronx autonomous free fridge community....3166false11132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/progressive-take-on-christianity--590272508ee78527-adac-45d9-b3e8-1ea1012f9074Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSeason 11 premiers as we begin our exploration of spirituality & religion in the modern world. Today we unpack Christianity. As the long-standing dominant religion, it’s impossible to deny the Christian influences on American culture. Kathy Khang...2677false11131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-community-in-digital-spaces--590272419d84b320-79f7-42be-8526-50dff0ad2a3aTue, 15 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThe last episode of season 10 is with Khadjiah Johnson. She is a writer, animation enthusiast, & successful home cook. She writes for Black Nerd Problems & Funimation, with previous experience on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert & Last...2282true10130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/veganism-black-identity--590271807c47beb0-1da5-4d1e-ae2d-ef3a73963c01Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastLyana Blount is the founder of . It is a meal prep and delivery service which started in a homely kitchen in the Bronx during the pandemic. When Covid hit, Lyana decided to make such meals available to the masses. With over 33k followers and sold-out...1500false10129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/white-women-listen-up--59027206c4d2e95c-31ad-4b21-aa44-574a47b7eacdTue, 01 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSaira Rao is the co-founder of and is vocal about activism, especially when it comes to politics & speaking up against anti-Black racism. We spoke to Saira and Regina Jackson, the founder of Race2Dinner, in early March 2020 about their...2876true10128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/classics-for-a-new-generation--59027219ba220851-144a-43b1-ab64-a6999c08215dTue, 25 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastLeila Milki is an award-winning Lebanese-American singer, songwriter, and classical-pop pianist. She is the talented mastermind behind “Enjoy Your Meal, " a song from Disney Junior’s Emmy-nominated series, “The Rocketeer.” Her music explores rich...2144false10127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mareya-shot-keetha-goal--59027222e2e5919d-69f0-4fd4-b40c-0d1210ffe65fTue, 18 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday we’re continuing the conversation on AAPI representation in the National Hockey League (NHL). Our guests Harnarayan Singh & Amrit Gill, are the hosts of Hockey Night Canada Punjabi. After its launch in 2008, it became the most popular...3278false10126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/purpose-passion-apna--59027248f04a8900-1eab-489a-881d-27a050586b29Tue, 11 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn honor of May being the Asian and Pacific Islander Month (API), the NHL and Immigrantly joined forces to bring you two exceptional episodes celebrating the role of the API community in hockey. Today's guests are Lali Toor and Dampy Brar (NHL’s...3010true10125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-all-guests-to-another-culture--5902718241bfbf7d-04f3-4d4d-ac07-dfbcccde5950Tue, 04 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday's guest, Irisa Xiong, founder of Innermade and a yoga practitioner, sees mindfulness and self-created potential as powerful paths to healing and growth. Much of her philosophy comes from her family and Eastern traditions and remedies. She is...2259false10124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/equal-hope-for-the-future--590272072748711c-87f0-44e0-a268-c749da35351aTue, 27 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSweta Chakraborty is a renowned scientist, consultant, communicator, and activist. She has appeared on MSNBC, CBS, spoken at TedTalks, runs her own podcast and works full-time as a consultant to public and private organizations on risk management.  ...2062false10123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-hollywood-more-diverse--5902719449dfbbb1-4366-42d2-9cba-e4cff77215b6Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSerena Rasoul is a writer, actress, and founder of Muslim American Casting, who, in their own words, are “creating spaces and adding new faces.” Serena has made appearances on House of Cards, Veep, and America’s Hidden Stories. I got to pick her brain...2184true10122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/british-newlywed-detained--59027196d527e78d-a875-4463-8551-d6e13e9f4529Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastCraig Doble is British. He moved to the U.S. in 2015, fell in love with his wife, a U.S. citizen, and started to settle down. However, he mistakenly didn’t fill out a page in his visa renewal application, which led to his arrest by ICE. What ensued...1965true10121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-have-a-seat-at-the-table-build-your-own-table--59027217df531adb-67b0-4275-9b62-06d601191666Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastDiya Khanna is the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager at Amazon in Seattle. Diya has a Bachelors in Journalism & a Masters of Education in Anti-Racist curriculum. She is truly a global citizen and has lived and worked in Canada, the US,...2217false10120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-cells-microbes-to-cookies-masala-with-nik-sharma--5902721671c2710e-fcfb-4ff2-9c4a-0b9b238bba25Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastNik Sharma is a renowned food writer, recipe developer, and photographer with Bombay roots and currently resides in LA. His entry into the food scene was his hit blog, A Brown Table. Since then, he has published two bestselling cookbooks, including...2313false10118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/accent-bias-and-the-myth-of-comprehensibility--59027239e5774f5e-0c4c-45ff-b7d0-9492ea9c3df7Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur guest today is sure to bring an expansive perspective on the topic of accent bias. Professor Rahul Chakraborty is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who teaches at California State University, Fullerton, in the Communication Sciences and...2621false9118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-invisible-issue-understanding-statelessness--590272130ba5e1f5-5c43-44ce-9b7f-7a4985fe6b18Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSharing today, we have Karina Ambartsoumian-Clough and Ekaterina, an alias used by our guest to protect her identity. What about their situation is so unique, you may ask. Well, Karina and Ekaterina have one crucial thing in common - that is their...2831false9117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-art-is-not-performing-my-identity--590271881fbd3829-deb7-467f-8da4-8efbc4b68751Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:30:00 +0000Immigrantly Podcast   Shazia Sikander is a self-proclaimed citizen of the world. She is a world-renowned multidisciplinary artist whose career spans over three decades. Her work offers a more inclusive way that addresses geopolitical borders' arbitrariness &...3646false9116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/poking-holes-in-the-prevailing-ideas--59027247af13f818-e1f3-46d3-b09d-ad17fed7596aTue, 23 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastTanvi Misra is a multimedia journalist primarily focused on immigration. Her work has been featured at The Fuller Project, Bloomberg CityLab, CQ Roll Call, The Atlantic, NPR, and BBC. We had the chance to dig deep into the narratives on migration...2919true9115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vday-special-dating-identity--590272183aa9a8a3-5eb0-4dd0-9386-6771c62c8830Sun, 14 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastDating is complicated. But what role does identity play in it? We sat down with Andrew and Ayesha to hear their experiences navigating the dating scene while balancing racial perceptions and cultural/religious expectations. The conversation is...2328true9114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-am-always-enough-just-being--5902720922f40128-fbd4-477b-afa5-37ed84eb308aTue, 09 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSahaj Kohli is the brains and energy behind Brown Girl Therapy, a mental health platform that is the first and largest of its kind. What started as a passion project turned into a worldwide community for first and second-generation immigrants who seek...2507false9113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-would-hafez-say--59027220ac710796-8e64-47f6-bdbe-6c6e0514c694Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastNilo Tabrizy is a video journalist for the New York Times. Before that, she produced for Vice News and wrote for Al Jazeera. From an interview with Iran’s Foreign Minister on the Nuclear Deal to reporting on family separation at the border, Nilo lends...2435false9112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hyphenated-identity--59027228491b4fcd-26f9-4175-b63b-80d662f0c37dTue, 26 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSabreet Kang Rajeev is the author of the bestselling memoir, She is a second-generation Indian American. Sabreet is also a full-time social science researcher and is currently completing her doctorate at the University of Baltimore. We spoke about the...2942false9111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-psychology-of-power-trump-the-public-media-reluctance--590272210a560d6c-4897-4aaf-b20e-6f6edd6f9e4bTue, 19 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastBandy X Lee is the President of the World Mental Health Coalition and a psychiatrist with Yale University. She has written Op-eds for outlets like the New York Times, the Independent, and Politico. Bandy's NYT Best Selling book "The Dangerous Case of...2944false9110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brown-folks-with-silly-names--59027233a23569d0-ace1-4b4f-8096-b5fbadb35052Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastWajahat Ali is a Pakistani American journalist, author, public speaker, parent & someone who chooses change over disillusionment; his socio-political commentary is every bit biting and hopeful. We spoke about his Muslim identity, the controversy...3649false9109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queer-and-trans-migration-narrative-activism-and-the-politics-of-likability--5902723060505d1b-1dec-45ef-a2da-070992a73059Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSeason 9 launches with our interview with two fantastic guests. Eithne Luibheid & Karma Chavez are the editors of "Queer and Trans Migration: Dynamics of illegalization, Detention, and Deportation," a thought-provoking collection of the personal...2784false9108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-9-trailer--590271488d2610e1-5f5a-42f8-ba7f-88d402439337Fri, 01 Jan 2021 21:28:47 +0000Immigrantly PodcastWith a new Season, Immigrantly is making a promise: we’re going to continue to shine a light on the nuances of this human experience. This time, we're not holding back. We spoke with a wide range of guests including, journalist Wajahat Ali (NYT, The...185falsetrailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christmas-culture-s--59027190948e3fb1-e1e2-4941-a087-9e59c9bc55d4Tue, 22 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastImmigrantly does an anecdotal dive on Christmas from the perspective of the American immigrant. Sit down with us as we hear three different perspectives on this holiday that holds one of the prime seats as a staple of American culture. Thanks to Henry...1545false8107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-always-have-to-stand-up-for-yourself--59027240dfdbf58e-1f48-4d1b-9bf6-3d46cf5b67caTue, 15 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur today's guest is Moumita Ahmed. She is a movement organizer, community activist, civic leader, & a candidate for the New York City Council, District 24. Moumita’s campaign is built around ensuring that working families don’t have to make...2735false8106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-talk-immigration-policy-the-president-the-shadow-system--5902722789f1f2c9-e84b-48eb-afdd-a245b6be9aecTue, 08 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur today's guests are Cristina Rodriguez and Adam Cox. Cristina is a Professor of Law at Yale Law School. She served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Legal Counsel in the U.S. Department of Justice from 2011-2013. She’s also...3543false8105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/immigrant-laborers-what-they-don-t-teach-you-in-school--59027223a191921c-3e58-4146-abb1-57863928a3d8Tue, 01 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastHistory is fraught, no doubt. Today on Immigrantly, we seek to draw out its patterns and hold them against the present. In collaboration with Julia Wang and Kathy Lu from Immigrant History Initiative and Catherine Ceniza Choy a Professor of Ethnic...1779false8104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-talk-about-thanksgiving--59027211ea27ffbd-8740-494e-a794-df132ef9048fTue, 24 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn collaboration with activist Naelyn Pike (San Carlos Apache Tribe), a spokesperson for Apache Stronghold, an organization that fights to protect Indigenous land, Immigrantly breaks down the truth behind the glorified “Thanksgiving Day” story. We...1451false8103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/journalistic-integrity-in-the-age-of-sensationalism--59027171c6cbfd5c-8ef6-4c99-88cc-7202a32beab2Tue, 17 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastLaila Al-Arian is a journalist and the Executive Producer of , a Peabody and Emmy award-winning documentary series covering the US and its role around the world. The conversation mainly focuses on the controversy surrounding the NYTimes Podcast...2329false8102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-refugee-crisis-we-have-to-do-more--59027235625e7554-aac3-4899-b326-b8cbcc7de1d2Tue, 10 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastKrish O Mara has spent decades in public service, including being a clerk for Chief Judge Michael Boudin, advisor for Secretaries of State Clinton and Kerry, & Michelle Obama as the First Lady’s policy director. Her work has largely focused on...2810false8101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/decolonizing-yoga--590272435d655294-0b0e-4267-b355-afd2c6c94482Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSusanna Barkataki is a renowned yoga speaker, teacher, and therapist. Her mission is to explore and integrate yogic values into our every day and build awareness, equity, and diversity within the yoga community. Susanna Barkataki is the Director of...3663false8100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-life-of-honesty-being-south-asian-and-gay--590272388057b4a8-251c-4bca-811b-a3d411ac8f8bTue, 27 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday, we are sharing a conversation with Vaibhav Jain. Vaibhav is a dental surgeon and public health researcher who grew up in  Delhi, India. He currently works as an independent consultant on global health issues & language access for Asian...2838false899fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-from-negative-core-beliefs--590272469ad3aa1d-bde4-4927-b9d1-4bf70e5c2debTue, 20 Oct 2020 12:31:22 +0000Immigrantly PodcastImam Khalid Latif is University Chaplain at NYU.  He was the first Muslim chaplain at both NYU and Princeton. He was nominated by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to be the youngest chaplain for the NYPD in history. Khalid has consulted with the U.S. State...3455false898fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/politics-of-authenticity--5902723449e4a9ed-a5b6-4034-b5bb-f94cef16ae4eTue, 13 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn a time where the current events in America feel like they’re moving us closer to a dystopian reality, it’s hard not to feel frazzled by it all. Our guest today is someone who has spent a lot of time thinking about this. Hari Kunzru is a...3252false897fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedy-in-the-age-of-wokeness--59027215476d1c9c-942c-4429-ad1e-6cd0f404a808Tue, 06 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastShafi Hossain is a Bangladesh-born comedian who moved to the United States for college. Now, he calls New York City his home. He’s been navigating the comedy scene for years, with features on festivals like World Series of Comedy and 208 Comedy Fest....2022true896fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2020-election-what-s-at-stake--590272441d2b18c1-4b87-4697-b45f-28e5f0175a70Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastShariq Ahmad is the Chairman of the Edison Democratic Organization, the fifth-largest municipal Democratic party in NJ & representative of the group, South Asians, for Biden. Saadia & Shariq talk about why we must vote in the 2020 Election,...3276false895fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meeting-abortion-with-compassion--5902722686528e32-e183-4464-b111-d74d679b2c13Tue, 22 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastDr. Meera Shah is the Chief Medical Officer of Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic, in New York. Meera is a tireless advocate for accessible, safe abortions. She has recently published a book called, “You’re The Only One I’ve Told: The Stories Behind...2789true894fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-couldn-t-just-create-art-for-art-s-sake--59027200a7884fe0-5a26-4ea3-aebb-2bcf0dc00099Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly Podcast Paola Mendoza is a critically acclaimed filmmaker, author, a human rights activist who carries her Colombian heritage and immigrant identity with pride and perspective. Paola knows what it is like to feel exhausted and disillusioned as if this...2365false893fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-choosing-it-or-are-you-defaulting-into-it--590272322b8f5a0b-8626-4701-91f4-1dad626ad519Tue, 08 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSeason 8 launches with a great conversation with Majo Molfino. Majo is taking back the narrative that has been assigned to women for centuries. Her work centers around dismantling tendencies that hold women back from stepping into their power....2627true892fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-more-push-defining-advocacy-through-technology--5902721483443363-6e2a-4e95-a6d9-8bdae5681c57Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday we have a very special guest who is merging the vogue field of technological design with that of social impact. He is reimagining products so they can be accessible and user friendly for all, those who are physically disabled and physically...1943false791fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-double-edged-sword-existence--59027229ab87609a-0d94-4547-b285-dd6ca9371371Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastWhen COVID hit the United States, and DACA decisions were in limbo, the Immigrantly team sought to learn how the two events were being felt by undocumented immigrant communities - in particular, undocumented Asian Pacific Islanders. With guidance from...2137false790fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-talk-british-colonialism--59027169dfbad0b0-6ce9-47a3-b2f5-5bf702efb00fFri, 14 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOn the anniversary of Pakistan’s independence from British colonial rule, sit down with Immigrantly as we give you a brief history lesson on British colonialism over India and Pakistan. How exactly did it start? What were the political implications of...1585true789fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-perpetual-state-of-irony--590271843a5f6742-fdbc-4e26-884f-68920368c5f6Tue, 11 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastShreya Tanisha is a multi-media artist and the founder of , a London-based film and theatre company promoting artists of color. We spoke about our nomadic lives, discrimination based on race and color within the art world, how patriarchy manifests...3289false788fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-re-different-chapters-of-the-same-book--59027236d8a2e1b3-1db2-4a3b-ab8d-4612539d0ff8Tue, 04 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastAsifa Lahore is Britain’s first out Muslim drag queen. She is a proud British-Pakistani, Muslim, Transgender, Disabled artist, and performer. However, it’s important to understand that Asifa cannot be reduced to her identities. She embraces every part...2735false787fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/her-bold-sense-of-purpose--590272429dbf3108-286c-42dd-adab-75bef9c31459Tue, 28 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastMaytha Alhassen is a multi-hyphenated career woman and activist. She is a staff writer on Hulu's show Ramy. She also teaches, she is a yogi and reporter, and the list goes on. Her journey is as fascinating as her bold sense of purpose, and along the...3512false786fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/listen-to-what-your-kids-are-saying--590272376694b7d2-8746-408c-91db-f87a4eeaf69eTue, 21 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur today's guest is Maliha Abidi. She is an artist who uses her work to shed light on critical social issues and celebrate the women who are leading them. Last year, she compiled these portraits to honor 50 inspirational Pakistani women from various...2712false785fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/outward-and-inward-conversations--590272033def0693-cdbb-4ce9-9731-1170b1fb80a7Tue, 14 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly Podcast Zohran Kwame Mamdani is an Indian-Ugandan New Yorker, housing counselor, a democratic socialist, and a candidate to represent Astoria, NY in the State Assembly.  Zohran ran his campaign for the State Assembly on the grounds of guaranteeing housing to...2546false784fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/decolonizing-self-love--59027224cf775aab-0197-4dc7-b3fc-e1a1d6270a88Tue, 07 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday's guest, DJ Bembona is taking the New York music scene by storm. Her sets are known for their infectious Afro-diasporic tracks. At the core of her work, she is an activist. She uses her sounds to empower by bridging the gap between communities...2137true783fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-time-for-reflection--590276451b4ceb18-0024-4f09-87d2-da7f9776dd55Tue, 30 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastWelcome back to Season 7 of Immigrantly. Our today’s guest is Shruti Ganguly. She is an award-winning filmmaker whose work has been featured globally, at festivals like Sundance, Venice, and AFI. Shruti recently launched her own production company...2882false782fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-7-trailer--590275809a058230-cca3-45c3-ac75-ad19e48d3c84Fri, 19 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000Immigrantly Podcast81 Episodes later, we are gearing up to release our 7th Season of Immigrantly on June 30th.  81 conversations that have challenged the archaic stereotypes of what it means to be an immigrant, a child of immigrants, a person of color, and everything in...216falsetrailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/underrepresentation-in-hollywood--59027616001d8e2d-b28d-4c2d-bbcb-8b937af16318Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThe focus of today’s episode is on the entertainment industry. Leading the battle from within for inclusion and accountability is Sue Obeidi, director of MPAC’s (Muslim Public Affairs Council) Hollywood Bureau, our guest today on Immigrantly. We spoke...2191false681fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-are-you-involved-in-white-supremacy--590276344327eef0-c230-46b8-a6d7-b7957c023544Tue, 09 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastHow do we navigate spaces in which we can have access to some privileges but not others? How can anyone claim their identity without first recognizing their entitlement?  Today, We will do a deep dive on these topics with Layla Saad. She is an...3626false680fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mother-nature-is-telling-us-something--590276672fc46bef-8205-4b75-956f-6cbc113cdedcFri, 05 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday on Immigrantly, we welcome an exceptional guest who is all about the environment and fighting for mother earth as our home. Gelareh Darabi is an environmental correspondent for the National Geographic Channel and Al Jazeera. She grew up with...2518false679fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unapologetically-progressive--5902762898213ffc-983c-4728-bba2-8ddc2ad0d7e3Tue, 26 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastA first-time candidate running for office to represent Queens in the House of Representatives, Sandra Choi joins a wave of progressive newcomers, hoping to ignite change at the most direct level. A lifelong Queens resident, Sandra is running her...2365false678fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unspoken-words--59027666f023e59d-9d93-4629-bc40-ee1bb1d1c211Tue, 19 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastCatherine Kapphahn’s mother, Marijana, died of ovarian cancer when Catherine was only 22. she found herself cut off from the past she never really knew. Born and raised in America, Catherine realized that she knew very little of her Croatian mother’s...2799false677fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/entry-point-to-cultures--59027654239c2b19-67d2-4204-af73-9c07f25f434cTue, 12 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur guest for today's show is Yara Elmjouie. Yara’s production “In Real Life”  is structured in short documentaries on conversations around food, from its flavors to its history to its sociopolitical implications. These episodes are abundant in wacky...3689false676fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-tehzeeb--590275885437a046-3d61-45e6-ad02-db64b170b2f2Tue, 05 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur guest for today's show is Iram Parveen Bilal. She is a creator. A Physics-Olympian-turned-filmmaker, she wears eight rings on her body and appreciates honesty. She is an enabler who focuses on thought-provoking stories that are socially impactful...2774false675fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everyone-has-a-voice--59027631a630a091-0f95-48ae-b0f8-02e0ccbd3fdbTue, 28 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastAysha Khan is an award-winning journalist whose work is rapidly changing the narrative around Muslims in America and around the world.  What’s most impressive about her work is its justice-oriented nature. Aysha has dove headfirst into controversial,...2349false674fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-namesake--5902765745b4ee18-ea1f-4eb1-9989-0e3e7e825df3Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday we welcome a special guest, one who you might say shares a similar role as me, talking to people, researching stories, and broadcasting them to the public. His name is Latif Nasser. Most visibly, Nasser is the Director of Research at WNYC’s...3667false673fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maybe-we-need-to-tell-fuller-stories--59027612969374ba-66c5-4048-812a-4bfa266b0336Tue, 14 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur today’s guest is She is someone who has lived through some of history’s most defining moments. Her early childhood took place in the heels of the Iranian Islamic Revolution of 1979. She remembers attending school and swearing her allegiance to...2898false672fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-choice-to-destroy-lives--59027700eef0911f-7227-4421-8ce0-aa79c94795eeTue, 07 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastWe are kicking off April with a new season of Immigrantly. You probably noticed, we took a small hiatus in recognition that so much is happening around us and like you, we needed time to adjust, root down, and grapple with what this nation and the...1149false671fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-do-your-mom-and-dad-call-you--59027672351e6e67-3b18-4160-b00b-f9b6e3f53148Tue, 24 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly Podcastis an acclaimed actress known for her provocative performances in a wide range of memorable roles on film and television. She has starred in over 20 feature films and many TV shows and has earned a loyal, international following. She is also a...2926false570fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-make-my-own-choices--5902764222be193a-d312-42fd-b42c-c8bb7ecb9778Tue, 17 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSaima Mir is a powerful writer who uses her personal stories to challenge notions surrounding patriarchy, Islam, and parenting. As a result, she has produced narratives that explain the intersection of identities, religion, and politics.  Her writing...2654true569fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raise-your-hand-if-you-re-a-racist--59027715670d641d-4976-48bc-987b-cc127a95a0ebTue, 10 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastRegina Jackson and Saira Rao are the co-founders of Race2Dinner, an organization that allows specifically white women to address their racism through a sit-down dinner they pay for. It’s innovative, and it pushes past social boundaries to get to the...2482false568fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inherent-love-of-exploration--5902772457c557af-3d77-4ea9-a764-3ac8e142fe44Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastXiao Wang is the co-founder and CEO of the Seattle-based startup, Boundless. Boundless is an immigration company with a mission to “empower families to navigate the immigration system more confidently, rapidly, and affordably.” In 2018, they received...2853false567fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-have-lived-both-sides--590276418a5b8594-531b-4d8f-b32a-8db382c21c37Tue, 25 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastWardah Khalid is a policy analyst, activist, and speaker on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, refugees/immigration, and Islam in America. She currently works on Capitol Hill as an APAICS Congressional Fellow. She is the Founder and President of...2691false566fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-keep-each-other-honest--59027646d0c9e589-8e9a-4a66-879a-fda28abb412cTue, 18 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastShamim Sarif is a British novelist and filmmaker. Her work often focuses on various aspects of identity; including gender, race, and sexuality. It often draws upon her own personal experience with cross-cultural, non-heterosexual love. Sarif described...2810false565fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-up-to-us-to-tell-our-stories--59027723073ed8b8-f3ad-48b8-addd-3bafc836b486Tue, 11 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastAnnie Tan is a Chinese American Special Education teacher, writer, activist, and storyteller from Chinatown, in New York. Annie has been featured in the New York Times, the Huffington Post, and The Moth Radio Hour on NPR. She will be featured in the...3053false564fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-minisode-america-s-history-of-family-separation--590276501af7e97c-be32-4cd9-a58d-be7ae6e25f4bTue, 11 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThis special minisode focuses on America’s immigration history in the context of family separation. It debunks the notion that the concept of family separation is new. The episode showcases how children have been separated from their families time and...1280false5bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-see-the-other-side--59027613adc022c1-1f4d-47de-9ddc-6ffba8f73dedTue, 04 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastNusrat Alam and Jo'rell Whitfield are changemakers. They are the co-founders of I am Perspective (IAP). IAP aims to create a united society by fostering empathy, awareness, growth, and genuine human connection through open and honest dialogue between...2366false563fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/that-s-the-cause-of-your-problem--59027620eb3bb887-67e1-4a7e-8a7f-ed541e33b99cTue, 28 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastDr. Simran Jeet Singh is a writer, a religious scholar, activist, and author. He regularly speaks on issues of diversity, equity, hate, violence, race, and religion, inspiring others around him. He also frequently offers his perspectives to...2413false562fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-want-a-better-life-for-the-kids--59027675689d22fc-3e35-429d-8021-41ca52061d23Tue, 21 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastWe all have an idea of what an American dream is, but how would you define an American nightmare? Aarti and her family encountered every obstacle that an immigrant family can run into in America. She is the author of a memoir; Here We Are American...2975false561fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-we-all-just-get-along--590276481c3cdfe7-77b3-411d-9a51-1483e0a307a7Tue, 14 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastMairav Zonszein is a second-generation Israeli American journalist and editor who writes about Israel-Palestine conflict and its role in U.S. politics. She was born and raised in NY., but she has spent most of her adult life in Israel. Saadia talks to...2177true560fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-insider-outsider-perspective--590276650b69d636-a072-48e6-b2f8-9a9aba9e8c5eTue, 07 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSaks Afridi is a New York-based Pakistani American artist who explores the dichotomy of being an insider/outsider. Through his work, he recreates the historical and cultural narratives to highlight social issues. Saks collaborates with weavers,...2973false559fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-leap-of-faith--59027714f7dec47d-b0ef-4264-aa02-14262bbd344cTue, 24 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastQinza Najm is a Pakistani-American visual artist whose interdisciplinary artistic practice explores gendered violence and female subjectivity. Her work has been featured in Artnet News, the Huffington Post, N.Y. Daily News, International Business...2095true458fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/immigration-a-love-story--59027679a18d4c4a-0307-4e29-8692-640bedc89a25Tue, 17 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThis week's episode is centered around an incredible immigration love story. An Italian-born Designer/Media Advertiser, Francesco Bertocci, meets his future wife, Lucy Harris, an American who went to Rome to teach English after college. They fall in...2883false457fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thanksgiving-special--5902765627cd8c70-4df2-495a-b038-94f0c692d4c8Tue, 10 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastA little late, but we’re still excited to share a Thanksgiving Special. Come and reflect with us on this year’s Thanksgiving and make plans with us to celebrate next year’s Thanksgiving in a more honest and inclusive way. In this episode, Lisa Genn...3157false456fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wanna-eat-some-ice-cream--59027684ec8d6008-ecb2-432d-8979-921dc5f7bf54Tue, 03 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastAhmed Ali Akbar is a writer, journalist, and the host of "See Something, Say Something", an incredible podcast where Ahmed talks to Muslims from across different industries and talks about culture, current events, and being Muslim in America. Ahmed...2674true455fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-me-be-honest--59027687879b548c-c833-43d6-bb81-0d2270ca0b3dTue, 19 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastAsad Dandia is a young Brooklynite who is reinventing the way people approach religion esp, Islam. Asad was born and raised in Brooklyn and graduated from New York University (NYU) with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work in 2016; his focus was on...2389false454fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-talk-about-patriarchy--59027697b37cec466b3a470fa2f3994aaa8466a9Tue, 12 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastKim Yi Dionne is an Assistant Professor in the Political Science department at the University of California–Riverside. She is also an editor of the Washington Post’s Monkey Cage, a blog devoted to making political science findings more accessible to...3441false453fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/defying-gravity--590276839aa86e6f37874da18700bbcdf768d5deTue, 05 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastFahamu Pecou is an interdisciplinary artist and scholar whose work combines observations on hip hop, fine art, and popular culture. He takes on such complicated topics as black masculinity, stereotypes, and potential in his work with a deft touch that...2576false452fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-gender-stereotypes--590276231a42650af00b436499e02781e8b71c69Tue, 29 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastKulsoom Abdullah is a Data Scientist. She has a Masters and a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and if this wasn't enough, she is also a Pakistani American Weightlifter who competed in the 2011 World Championship. Kulsoom represents...2226false451fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-kid-in-a-candy-store--59027693a0004141a29047ccb6a72cf10a42e9e6Tue, 22 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastDonny Khan is the Senior Marketing Director at National Hockey League (NHL). Donny immigrated to America from Pakistan as a young teen and has been National Hockey League Senior Director of Marketing for eleven years. Donny helped create NHL’s...2307false450fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/posturing-gratitude--590277269292444a36b64b4ca67d6b09294e0808Tue, 15 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastOur today's guest is Dina Nayeri. She is the author of The "Ungrateful Refugee," Dina's first nonfiction book. Her essay of the same name was one of the most widely shared 2017 Long Reads in The Guardian. Dina is a former refugee who fled Iran with...2367false449fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-you-grow-up-cooking-with-your-mother-and-grandmother--59027685aea66e091c1a44f0b48471453fa2613eTue, 08 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastPreeti Mistry is the co-author of the Juhu Beach Club Cookbook based on her restaurant Juhu Beach Club in Oakland, CA. Her cooking was featured on CNN's Parts Unknown with Anthony Bourdain, and she was a contestant on Top Chef Season 6. Preeti Mistry...2362false448fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dosa-man-a-quintessential-american-story--59027694a9f549310c314ad1ba53e51a6ee50f46Tue, 01 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastAn immigrant comes to New York City and makes it big with a simple idea. Known as Dosa man, Thiru Kumar has fans all over the world, from California to Japan. His name is listed on 42 countries guidebooks. His was the first vegan dosa cart in the...1333false447fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-believe-you-re-american-then-you-re-american--590276604c3b464de58b40dfb888d09b2ce2e6c6Tue, 24 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThis week we speak with Farah Kathwari. Farah is a Kashmiri American who is strongly connected with her Kashmiri heritage while she maintains a strong sense of her American identity. Her career has spanned different industries, including interior...1831false446fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inspired-by-90s-bollywood--590276246d7758ed437e40c99ebc719f199a235fTue, 17 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday we’re going to be talking to Nisha Sharma. In 2018, Nisha released her first book; a novel called My So-Called Bollywood Life to great acclaim.  Nisha excellently draws upon traditional Bollywood themes to tell you the story of Indian-American...2140false445fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matters-of-the-heart--590276295ffd5de6250247788a278e4891f8d7a4Tue, 10 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastDr. Haider Warriach is a physician, writer, & clinical researcher. He is the author of Modern Death: How Medicine Changed the end of Life, and State of the Heart - Exploring the History, Science and Future of Cardiac Disease. His articles have...2110false444fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-have-been-vilified-for-so-long--590277258056516ef6d0463f97af238073a19158Tue, 03 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSeason 4 starts with our interview with Rowaida Abdelaziz. She is a New York-based reporter at the HuffPost where she focuses on Islamophobia and social justice issues within the Muslim community. We talk about Islamophobia, the role of diversity in...2673false443fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-alien-chronicles-is-changing-its-name-to-immigrantly--590276267381920346c448fba854ead45c2243d2Fri, 30 Aug 2019 16:12:20 +0000Immigrantly PodcastThis fall, the Alien Chronicles is changing its name to Immigrantly. The name Immigrantly is more representative of our broader aspirations, to explore the intersectionality of racial identity, culture, and class through the lens of immigrant...123false4trailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-call-myself-a-cook--59027701118db8ba4a904e4991694958c74c6336Tue, 27 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastHaya Emaan is one of the few professionally-trained chefs from Pakistan. She started her career at a renowned Hotel, Avari towers in Karachi and proceeded to graduate from The Culinary Institute of America. She graduated top of her class and trailed...1581false342fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-here-now--590276954d6dbc14c5064a3ebe3c57af3eeb2681Tue, 20 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSana Saeed is a host and producer at Al Jazeera. Prior to working at AJ+, Al Jazeera’s online channel, Sana had pieces featured in publications such as the New York Times, The Guardian, Salon, Huffington Post, and Elle, amongst many others. Her work...2850false341fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-live-in-an-age-of-shameful-hate-shameless-weakness--59027699ac20537266774fddb3d9ddeadafd9ca2Tue, 13 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastElad Nehorai has spent most of his adult life creating and nurturing communities. From the time he started a small online arts magazine (before such a thing was common) in college, to his efforts as an online marketer for startups, to his work with...1384false340fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-am-an-american-whatever-that-means--590276306793c3e72181447fae329b18bf8392a1Tue, 06 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday, I’m speaking with Grace Talusan, the author of the memoir The Body Papers. Grace is a professor at Tufts University in Boston, and the Body Papers is her first book. In 2017, the yet unpublished manuscript of the Body Papers won the 2017...2601false339fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keeping-up-with-the-times-iran-edition--590277114aa845d5242a41008244266634d461d5Tue, 30 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastBorn and raised in Iran, and having attended the University of Tehran where she received a BS in Industrial Design, Shiva is an entrepreneur.  She later moved to the US, where she received her Masters in Industrial Design at the Art Center College of...2784false338fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-thy-neighbor--5902771228a186f2dcf44a198446fb30020c75dfTue, 23 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastJon Aragón is an entrepreneur who specializes in multidisciplinary design and branding. Intriguingly, Jon is also a preacher, which is a rather unconventional combination in my opinion. As a second-generation Colombian-American and as a part of the...2748false337fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-just-part-of-the-muslim-experience--590277284779cb83c8f544bfb2f62bd238a54adcTue, 16 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastAymann Ismail is an award-winning podcast host, video editor, photographer, and writer at Slate whose work focuses on identity and religion. As a kid of Egyptian Immigrants, Ayman's early childhood experiences reflect reconciling with the duality of...3221false336fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-forgive-you-my-cousin--59027716c12a5ccd62524b27ad1388bc310cfda4Tue, 09 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastYousef Bashir is the author of the memoir “The Words of My Father.” Yousef’s story is one that showcases the inherent complexities of what it means to be a Palestinian American, particularly one that grew up in the Gaza Strip. From a young age, he was...2377false335fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-story-of-love-and-hope--59027713aba6a0fdee734477b362dc6a10ac492eTue, 02 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastJennifer Asif's story was first reported by the Huffington Post. Her husband was recently deported by ICE due to an apparent error in their system. Jennifer is trying to reunite with her husband! You can support our podcast by donating to the...1566false334fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-didn-t-know-i-had-my-own-american-dream--59027662ae07683855c046d5a75ecf21c23a017aTue, 25 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastMalaka Gharib is a journalist at National Public Radio. She reports on topics such as the humanitarian aid sector, gender equality, and innovation in the developing world. She is also the founder of Runcible spoon food zine and She has written a...1503false333fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-exactly-like-me--59027727d5d1b61eb6a2474e9373e696eb268f05Tue, 18 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastBasim Usmani is one of the founders of the punk band "The Kominas" that was born out of Massachusetts in the early 2000s. Since their inception, the Kominas were lauded for breaking cultural boundaries and turning that which is unexpected into a new...2558false332fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-story-at-a-time--590276684cedc5e072b349508049a7ce830afc13Tue, 11 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSaadia Khan talks to Saadia Faruqi. Saadia is a Pakistani American author, essay writer, and interfaith activist. She writes children's early reader series "Yasmin" published by Capstone.  She has also written "Brick Walls: Tales of Hope & Courage...1933false331fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/silence-is-the-language-of-god-all-else-is-poor-translation--59027632c982bb983e8a42d7be0a238dc0ca805fTue, 04 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastToday's guest Nevsah Fidan is a spiritual healer committed to personal enlightenment.  Her focus is optimal breathing for improving health and performance. She is an internationally renowned breath expert, a meditation teacher, a well-known author of...1922false330fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-white-daca-recipient--59027671c1b358cc1fb644c09efd3a66f2e32b2fTue, 28 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly Podcast  I recorded my interview with Gosia Labno, a couple of months ago, but I am releasing it today because of its relevance to the current discourse on immigration. When I spoke to Gosia, The Dream and American Promise ACT HR 6 was introduced. We spoke...2287false329fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-me-your-tired-your-poor-your-huddled-masses--59027702d30f08b2bb074ed4ba9104a9ce8b0366Tue, 21 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastImmigration has been a contentious topic in the United States for a few years now. However, the dialogue has, for some time, focused on legal vs. illegal immigration. In very recent years, the focus has shifted not only to criminalizing illegal...1547false328fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-in-a-name--590277055bef6858c4364e81b15a445576fd8f6bWed, 15 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000Immigrantly Podcast"What's in Name" is a special edition of The Alien Chronicles Podcast. It centers on the discussion around how some people who migrate to America change their names to more mainstream American names. 2388true327fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-one-who-rebels--59027708ab4bbfd3f7934127b202bad2f359685cWed, 08 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn this episode, Saadia Khan talks to a Syrian refugee living in Berlin. Thair Orfahli grew up in Syria, in a middle-class family. His childhood was relatively normal, and he was studying law in Lebanon when the Syrian war broke out, what ensued was a...2127false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-the-american-dream-a-myth--590277076d0d7798-7fc4-851e-719a-f4d653b844faWed, 01 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSaadia interviews Jade Chang. Jade is the author of The Wangs vs. the World. The book has been named a New York Times Editors Choice as well as best Book of the Year by Amazon, Buzzfeed, NPR, and others. Jade has appeared on national programs and she...2451false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-journey-is-never-complete--590276377880e4c3-ed59-d5a3-c607-7b0817eb6875Wed, 24 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastPriya Minhas is a writer and producer from London. Her writing explores South Asian immigrant identity. Priya is a contributing writer to The Good Immigrant USA, an American edition of an award-winning best-selling anthology exploring race.  Her...1685false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-comes-marriage-then-comes-love--5902764476ce38aa-dee0-7cc8-7a42-d77cc9e089f7Wed, 17 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastHuda Al-Marashi is the Iraqi-American author of First Comes Marriage: My Not-So-Typical American Love Story, a book the Washington Post called "a charming, funny, heartbreaking memoir of faith, family, and the journey to love. If Jane Austen had grown...2651false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/am-i-a-good-immigrant--59027721407d2f09-0468-eb2f-59d2-c55a3afb110eWed, 10 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastIn this episode, Saadia talks to Chimene Suleyman. Chimene is the editor of The Good Immigrant USA, and a contributing writer to the original best-selling award-winning British anthology The Good Immigrant (Unbound, 2016). Chimene’s work has also...2154false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-brave-friendship--59027651920c665b-caa2-8b46-709a-3c0789f64fb3Wed, 03 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastBeth Schuman and Nizar Farsakh are part of an organization called Combatants for Peace.The egalitarian, bi-national, grassroots organization was founded on the belief that the cycle of violence can only be broken when Israelis and Palestinians join...3116false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-immigrant-stories--59027703ce3c1a0e-7978-bc3d-cba7-61d818fc2efbWed, 27 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000Immigrantly Podcast Saadia Khan changes the format for this episode. She introduces three immigrant stories. Each immigrant shares their experiences in the US in their own words from a different vantage point. You will hear from them what it's like to be an immigrant in...1722false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-is-a-salad--59027729738e9166-da04-4d19-d12c-9e47aabefaf9Wed, 20 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSanjana Bhatnagar and Stephanie Munn are high school students and Students for Refugees (SFR) representatives. S.F.R. is working to raise funds to support educational facilities and individual student programs in affected countries as well as...1988false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-immigrant-mother--59027696cfd6f6fd-a777-3b86-a77f-f6a1d37cfbadWed, 13 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSaadia Khan talks Susan Muaddi Darraj, a Palestinian American. Susan talks about her experiences as a child of immigrants and how her dual identity has shaped her life. Susan is an Associate Professor of English at Hartford Community College in Bel...1993false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-get-to-know-each-other--590277098a050aab-c837-96f8-dd1d-eb4516f445c0Wed, 06 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSamira Sadeque is a New York-based Bangladeshi journalist and poet focusing on migration, the refugee crisis, gender, and mental health. She completed her M.S. in Journalism from Columbia Journalism School in 2017. Samira began her journalism career...2043false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/because-i-sucked-at-it--59027658228759df-9865-d90e-b2c1-cb8e9baf9a64Wed, 27 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000Immigrantly PodcastSaadia Khan talks to Suzie Afridi. She is a Palestinian American stand up comedian. She was born and raised in Jericho, in the West Bank.  Her dad was a Welder, and her mom was a farmer. 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