Latest Intersectionsofidentity Podcast Episodes
Against the Current: Decoding Love with Mansi Choksi
Immigrantly - September 05, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsWhy 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 the layers of this intricate issue, exploring th...
Championing Rights: Anisha Singh and the Sikh Coalition
Immigrantly - August 29, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsToday'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 community's rights are upheld nationwide. Wit...
Unraveling Class Identity: A Candid Conversation with Jonathan Menjivar
Immigrantly - August 22, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsWhat 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 Classy podcast, the groundbreaking podcast here t...
Missing Kids and The Media: Breaking the Biases
Immigrantly - August 15, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsIn 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 person cases, and what can be done to address the...
Missing Kids and The Media: The Story of Sofia Juarez
Immigrantly - August 08, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsToday'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 it’s for a good reason. Sofia Juarez’s case is re...
Unraveling Partition 1947: Untold Stories of Shared Humanity
Immigrantly - August 01, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsThe 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 individuals were forcibly uprooted from their homes. ...
Feed Drop: The Trail Ahead Podcast-Ahmad Hijazi on Thru-hiking, Feeling at Home in Nature, and Arab Representation in the Outdoors
Immigrantly - July 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 155 ratingsToday, 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 Addie Thompson embark on thought-provoking convers...
The Kaleidoscope of Cultural Creativity
Immigrantly - July 18, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsMy 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 Superman." This powerful documentary follows the i...
Nature, Comedy, and Authenticity with Ivy Le
Immigrantly - July 11, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsOn 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 discover the true meaning of FOGO. But that's...
Stars, Stripes, and Stories: A Fourth of July Special
Immigrantly - July 04, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsAs 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 question to our incredible team because we wanted...
Reality TV, Comedy, and Cultural Adventures
Immigrantly - June 27, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsToday'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 journey, and her unique experiences growing up as a...
Laughs, Characters, and Artistic Roots: Getting Real with Lucie Pohl
Immigrantly - June 20, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsJoin 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 podcast, Immigrant Jam, I am psyched to uncover the...
Unveiling Media Storm: Boldly Amplifying Unheard Voices
Immigrantly - June 13, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsJoin 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 worry! Helena's podcast, Media Storm, is wher...
Unmasking Our Emotional Identities
Immigrantly - June 06, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsIn 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 careers and how our "emotional identities" are infl...
Embrace the 'Good Enough' Job: Work, Life, and Finding Peace
Immigrantly - May 30, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsIn 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 appeared in publications like The New York Times, Was...
Storytelling Unleashed: Unveiling the Power of Narrative
Immigrantly - May 23, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsIn 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 and challenges. Alongside her role as the hos...
“I Am Always Enough Just Being” (2021)
Immigrantly - May 16, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsThose 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 great conversation with you from the Immigrantly ...
Behind the Pages: A Deep Dive into Sri Lankan Politics & Family with V.V. Ganeshananthan
Immigrantly - May 09, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsI'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 conversation about her recent novel Brotherless ...
Ten Thousand Words: Exploring Creativity and Connection with Shin Yu Pai
Immigrantly - May 02, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsI'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 got started and what inspired her to take on thi...
From Figure Skating to Podcasting: A Fun Chat with Media Entrepreneur Asad Butt
Immigrantly - April 25, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsI'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 primarily shaped by a post-9/11 America. Asad start...
Movement and Music with Meklit Hadero: A Genre-Bending Journey
Immigrantly - April 18, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsMy 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 to her songs. Her songs weave together jazz, fo...
Riding Along with Kareem Rahma: Creating 'Keep the Meter Running' and More
Immigrantly - April 11, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsIn 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 keeping the meter running. From visiting new rest...
Whispers to God: Islam and Mental Health (2021)
Immigrantly - April 04, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsAs 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 intersection of Islam and mental health. The e...
Mixing It Up: A Deep Dive into Cross-Cultural Relationships
Immigrantly - March 28, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsWelcome 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, we'll explore their personal experiences with c...
Uncovering the Dark Side of Labor: A Climate Activist's Fight for Justice
Immigrantly - March 21, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsGet 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 a new book called “The Great Escape: A True S...
Ice-Breaking: Immigrantly Goes Live with Sway Bhatia at NHL Event
Immigrantly - March 15, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsI 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, and I had the opportunity to interview the incr...
Feed Drop: Coming Home
Immigrantly - March 14, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsHere 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 we love from the UCLA Labor Center called Re:...
The Journey of Becoming
Immigrantly - March 07, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsMy 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 Access Daily and Access Hollywood. She is out...
Tracing the Roots of American Food (With Stephen Satterfield) 2022
Immigrantly - February 28, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsToday, 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 view African cuisine in America. I hope you enjo...
Our Stories Redefined
Immigrantly - February 21, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 155 ratingsMy 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 campaigns for iconic brands like NIKE, Jordan,...
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