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#131 Zaka Presents My Journey Mischka Crichton

Zaka Presents: My Journey - April 25, 2024 17:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Mischka Crichton, CEO of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, as she shares her journey from Deloitte to leading North America's largest attended event. Discover how her cultural heritage and lessons from her immigrant family inspired her to defy conventiona...

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Chowder Chat 6.7: We Are Not From Here

Cedar Mill & Bethany Libraries Podcasts - April 25, 2024 03:40 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
The teen council discusses the book, We Are Not From Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez, which is one of the books in our Mark Oshiro reading challenge this month. Hear their reactions to this intense story about young Guatamalan immigrants in this recording. Other books discussed were: Lessons in...

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#130 Zaka Presents My Journey Jean D Pierre

Zaka Presents: My Journey - April 18, 2024 12:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Jean D. Pierre, the Executive Vice President and Chief Behavioral Health Officer at Community Health of South Florida Inc., educates us on the diverse career paths within social work and the strategic advantages of social work certification. Jean emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the Li...

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Chile Today Podcast: S04E01 "April News"

Chile Today Podcast - April 15, 2024 16:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 24 ratings
Chile Today Podcast: S04E01 "April News" Bethany and Lenny are back for a new season to talk about Chilean news, cultural events, travel, business and more.  The first episode of season 4 is a quick news recap of the biggest headlines of April. Plus, our hosts catch up and talk about upcoming e...

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#129 Zaka Presents My Journey Sandie Bonwinkor

Zaka Presents: My Journey - April 12, 2024 02:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Liberian-American Sandie Bonwinkor's story embodies resilience and adaptability. Raised by a single mother in the US, Sandie learned the value of hard work and perseverance early on, driving her to achieve success. Her profound understanding of Gen Z dynamics, coupled with her corporate experien...

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#128 Zaka Presents My Journey Christian McKenzie

Zaka Presents: My Journey - April 04, 2024 13:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Christian McKenzie shares her inspiring journey from navigating the challenges of growing up in an immigrant household to carving a path in the world of venture capital. Starting as a retail buyer for Macy's, Christian's passion for supporting founders propelled her into venture capital, driven ...

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Chowder Chat 6.6: What We're Watching Now

Cedar Mill & Bethany Libraries Podcasts - March 28, 2024 19:19 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
The teen council met on March 11th to talk about what they've been reading and watching lately. Find out what they recommend this month and get ready for the Mark Oshiro reading challenge next month. News: Teen Art Contest ends on March 30th The Mark Oshiro Reading Challenge starts on April...

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#127 Zaka Presents My Journey Jaylah Sandoval

Zaka Presents: My Journey - March 28, 2024 14:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
On Air Personality, Jaylah Sandoval, followed her passion to work in a field that she loves and can still be able to inspire and motivate others. As a Costa Rican and Salvadorian, she speaks about being a Latina  in her industry and the challenges and perseverance it took  to break into the ente...

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#126 Zaka Presents My Journey Neelu Kaur

Zaka Presents: My Journey - March 21, 2024 12:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Born in India and raised in the US, Neelu Kaur  shares her immigrant story. She moved with her parents at a young age with only $75. As an Executive Leader Coach, Speaker, and Author, she grew up in a traditional Indian culture that valued the collective "we" over the individualistic "I". Advoca...

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Cancelling TikTok (TBDJ)

Relative Roads - March 19, 2024 18:13 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
The hot topic of ridding TikTok in the U.S. A discussion of how relavant the controversial platform really is in our personal lives. We will soon be transitioning to a seperate show for this format of the podcast between myself and Ricardo. Relative Roads will still exist and continue produce ...

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#125 Zaka Presents My Journey Lester Moses

Zaka Presents: My Journey - March 14, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Meet Lester Moses, a Senior Customer Solutions Manager (CSM) supporting the Salesforce.com account at AWS. In his current role, he is responsible for building trust and serving as a key advisor for Salesforce. Leveraging his expertise in program management, technical skills, organizational acume...

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The Oscars, and a HUGE Announcement!

Artsy Fartsy Immigrants - March 14, 2024 05:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratings
You know you're excited.

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3 things I wish we immigrants would do differently

Empowerment for Immigrants - March 08, 2024 22:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
We are immigrants. We are brave and courageous, but we too are humans. We do things that are not always thought through or beneficial for all.  In this episode I share with you 3 ideas.  What do you think we should be doing differently? Where do you see a chance for imporvement?  Leave me a comm...

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#124 Zaka Presents My Journey Danica S. Nelson

Zaka Presents: My Journey - March 07, 2024 14:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Danica S. Nelson, an award-winning marketer with over 10 years of experience, transitioned from her roles at TELUS and Shopify to become a successful content creator, teaching people how to make and manage money. Born to Jamaican parents, Danica shares insights into her journey—from corporate pr...

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Revisiting Alireza Golafshan

Artsy Fartsy Immigrants - March 07, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratings
Ali was on the show back in June of 2022 to discuss life and his film for that year, JGA.

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#123 Zaka Presents My Journey Aaron Padin

Zaka Presents: My Journey - February 29, 2024 18:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Award-Winning  Design Director and former Head of Art and Design at J. Walter Thompson Worldwide, Aaron Padin unveils the untold stories behind his iconic projects, revealing how his unique cultural journey influenced his approach to design and branding. From the pulsating energy of NYC streets ...

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Live on Tok: Q & A

Artsy Fartsy Immigrants - February 29, 2024 05:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratings
"He does what?" ... Listen and find out.

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Chowder Chat 6.5: Black History Month Books

Cedar Mill & Bethany Libraries Podcasts - February 26, 2024 16:09 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
The teen council met in February 2024 to discuss their favorite recent reads by Black authors.  Books discussed are: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds Dangerous Ones by Lauren Blackwood (publishes in May 2024) Cameron Battle and t...

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#122 Zaka Presents My Journey Bryan Wooden

Zaka Presents: My Journey - February 22, 2024 14:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Bryan Wooden shares his extraordinary life story on the latest episode. From growing up in a Bahamian and Dominican household to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Bryan's cultural background has been a driving force in his life. Learn about the pivotal moments that shaped his approach to DEI l...

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3 Events, 2 Embassies, and 1 Awkward American

Artsy Fartsy Immigrants - February 22, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratings
Getting blinded by the potential "light," is Jordan revved up like a deuce, another roamer in the night?

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#121 Zaka Presents Adriene Bueno

Zaka Presents: My Journey - February 15, 2024 17:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Adriene Bueno is a trailblazing Latina excelling in the sports industry. With over a decade of experience, Adriene has left an indelible mark on major brands like the NBA, Adidas, LA Clippers, Electronic Arts. On top of that she is also the Founder of Baller Careers, guiding business professiona...

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#121 Zaka Presents My Journey Adriene Bueno

Zaka Presents: My Journey - February 15, 2024 17:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Adriene Bueno is a trailblazing Latina excelling in the sports industry. With over a decade of experience, Adriene has left an indelible mark on major brands like the NBA, Adidas, LA Clippers, Electronic Arts. On top of that she is also the Founder of Baller Careers, guiding business professiona...

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5 Steps to Finding Love After Divorce.

Empowerment for Immigrants - February 15, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In our heart-to-heart with Karolina, we navigate the tricky waters of dating and the dynamics of relationships in the modern world.   We talk about:  the disappointment that comes with attracting partners who don't match our expectations, the differences between toxic and healthy alpha males, ...


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#120 Zaka Presents My Journey Shermin Lakha, esq

Zaka Presents: My Journey - February 08, 2024 12:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
What does a Lawpreneur look like? Join us as we sit down with the phenomenal Shermin Lakha, Esq., Founder, and Managing Attorney of LVLUP Legal! In this engaging conversation, Shermin shares her incredible journey, unveiling the story of how she embarked on the path to starting her own law firm ...

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The Ocean Slam Dunked Me

Artsy Fartsy Immigrants - February 08, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratings
Jordan informs on his failures, and also his upcoming potential non-failures.

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Two Brown Dudes in a Jeep [TBDJ]

Relative Roads - February 07, 2024 15:07 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
It is becoming a regular activity to sit in a vehicle and discuss world topics/ issues with my fellow road warrior, Ricardo. So, we might as well make a whole new podcast out of it! Stay tuned for all possibities! In this particular conversation, some of the topics discussed are: Raising child...

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#119 Zaka Presents My Journey Seneca Williams

Zaka Presents: My Journey - February 01, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Seneca Williams, LMHC, a resilient soul who transformed job loss into a thriving career. From paralegal to Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Seneca's journey is one of triumph. She dives in her immigrant experience, cultural insights, and pivotal career moments. Learn how she tackles high-functi...

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JUMBO EPISODE: Live Show breakdown, Vacay, and BIG NEWS!

Artsy Fartsy Immigrants - February 01, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 6 ratings
BR Capriccio, Live Show in Munich, an upcoming tour, and Gran Canaria. Lots to catch up on!

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#118 Zaka Presents My Journey Zynara Ng

Zaka Presents: My Journey - January 25, 2024 23:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Embark on a journey of empowerment with Zynara Ng, a self-growth and TEDx speaker, and public speaking coach. From a once timid young girl, Zynara evolved into a powerhouse in both traditional media at DreamWorks and LucasFilms, and the tech industry at Google and YouTube. Her transformative car...