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Mental Health in Refugee Communities with Aisha Koroma
In episode 63 of Immigrant Conversations, Mehran Sorourian hosts Aisha Koroma, a Sierra Leonean-born refugee, licensed psychotherapist, and founder of the Safe Space Project.Aisha arrived in the U.S.…
Immigration, AI, and the Fight for Justice with Bartlomiej Skorupa
What happens when technology, philanthropy, and AI meet the immigrant journey? In this episode of Immigrant Conversations, host Mehran sits down with Bartlomiej “Bart” Skorupa—Polish immigrant,…
Life Under the Taliban: Women’s Rights, Culture, and Courage with Anita Omary
On the fourth anniversary of Taliban returning to power in Afghanistan, Mehran, host of Immigrant Conversations podcast, speaks with Anita Omary, an Afghan advocate who came to the U.S. just two…
Mohammed Diouf, story of Political Asylee
Welcome to Immigrant Conversations, the podcast where we explore the untold stories behind migration — stories of courage, sacrifice, and transformation.In this powerful episode, Mehran speaks with…
Motherhood and Migration with Marcela Rada Trujillo & Kerstin Kirchsteiger
In this special Mother’s Day episode of Immigrant Conversations, host Mehran sits down with Marcela Rada Trujillo and Kerstin Kirchsteiger— two inspiring immigrant professionals and mothers — for an…
My Mother's Memoire with Richard Hsung
Immigrant conversations Guest is Richard Hsung, born and raised in China to a Chinese mother who considered America home. Together, they migrate to the States. Richard studied chemistry and became a…
Where Is Home? Exploring Identity & Belonging with Dr. Diya Abdo
Is home the place we are born, or the refuge we find? Can it be both? In this episode of Immigrant Conversations, we explore the meaning of "home" and discuss the challenges faced by refugees,…
Redefining Your Leadership Identity as an Immigrant with Dr. Mira Brancu
Are you an aspiring leader looking to enhance your influence especially when you are the minority? Do you struggle with belonging in rooms where decisions are made? If so, this episode is for you! If…
The ‘Perpetual Foreigner’ Stereotype & Its Impact with Dr. Jim Lin
The son of Chinese immigrants, Dr. James Lin is a math professor at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). In 1986, he took an unexpected step and taught the first-ever Asian American…
Processing Grief: Cultural Perspectives & Healing Strategies with Kiana Naimi
"Are you grieving the loss of a loved one, a job, or your home country? Are you seeking new tools and strategies to process your grief and recover more effectively? If so, this episode is for you.In…
Navigating Uncertainty: Immigrant Journeys & Resilience with Sujata Yellaepeddi
Ever wondered if certain nationalities have an easier path to migration? In this compelling episode of Immigrant Conversations, we delve into the inspiring journey of Sujata Yellaepeddi, who was born…
Unpacking Microaggressions and Cultural Adaptation with Samara Hakim
As an immigrant or a person of color, have you ever felt that a comment was triggering? You couldn’t necessarily point out what it was about it, but it certainly didn’t feel right. In this episode of…
Immigrants guide to Racist comments with Maame Afon Yelbert-Sai
Some conversations are hard to have for immigrants especially when it comes to racism and sexism. They could be easily misunderstood for lack of communication skills or cultural differences. They…
Overcoming Loss and Finding Healing: Mehran’s Personal Story
In this deeply personal episode of Immigrant Conversations, host Mehran Sorourian opens up about her two-and-a-half-year break, experiencing five significant losses, and battling debilitating…
Neuroscience of Change with Reut Schwartz-Hebron
n this episode of Immigrant Conversations, we dive into the art of making difficult changes—especially when it comes to navigating cultural differences, beliefs, and assumptions. How do you…
LGBTQ+ Immigrants & The Journey of "Coming Out" with Dr. Pavna Sodhi
"In this episode of Immigrant Conversations, we sit down with Dr. Pavna Sodhi to discuss the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community—particularly within BIPOC immigrant communities. We explore the…
Language Inclusion & Overcoming Microaggressions in the Workplace with Meenakshi Iyer
In this episode of Immigrant Conversations, we sit down with Meenakshi Iyer to discuss the challenges immigrants face in professional settings, especially when it comes to language and accents.…
EZ45 Tips to Speak with Confidence with Mehran Sorourian
Mehran is a communication coach helping countless immigrants and minorities improve their communication skills at work. In this episode, I, Mehran the host of the Empowering conversationZ podcast…
EZ44 How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome with Kim Meninger
Have you ever felt like you don’t belong, that you are an imposter waiting to be found? If so, this episode is for you. We have Kim Meninger who's an expert in the area of imposter syndrome with…
EZ43 Grow Professionally by Implementing These Techniques with Fabiola Fujiwara
Migrated at 18, faced an identity crisis as a Japanese Brazilian living in Utah, tried many jobs, pivoted multiple times until she found her desirable career. My guest this week is Fabiola Fujiwara.…
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Immigrant Conversations has published 63 episodes since March 2020, covering topics in Documentary, Personal Journals.
Immigrant Conversations is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 35m.
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