Boomerang to UAE: Rakesh George's Remarkable Comeback Story | Diasporaa Podcast Episode 32
Welcome to Diaspora, the show where we share the remarkable stories of immigrants from the Indian subcontinent. In this episode, host Aditya Mehta interviews Rakesh George, a hospitality industry professional with an extensive career spanning the UAE and Canada. Rakesh discusses his upbringing in the UAE with roots in Kerala, his education and career in the hospitality sector, and his unique experience of moving to Canada just before the COVID-19 pandemic. He delves into the challenges and triumphs of adapting to a new culture while staying connected to his roots and eventually returning to UAE. The conversation explores perspectives on migration, the importance of having a clear 'why,' and balancing professional and personal life. Tune in for an insightful discussion that captures the essence of navigating life between multiple homes. Remember to subscribe and follow Diaspora for more inspiring stories from the South Asian diaspora!
List of Resources:
Coimbatore: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coimbatore
Ferrari world: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_World
Kerala: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerala
Kochi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kochi
Leh Ladakh: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leh
Limca: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limca
Malayali: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malayalis
Ooty: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ooty
Yas island: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yas_Island
About the Podcast:
Diasporaa was Aditya's third startup based in Vancouver, BC. It focused on helping new immigrants in Canada find their feet, get off to a running start and ease their assimilation into Canadian life. A big part of the platform were conversations, community and support. Though the startup stopped growing once Aditya moved to Seattle, WA - it remained alive in the form of several discussion groups and online communities.
Now, Diasporaa has been resurrected in the form of a podcast focused on uncovering and sharing interesting immigrant stories from the South Asian diaspora. It is available on YouTube, all major podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. and is also broadcast as a radio show on Alternative Talk 1150 AM and 98.9 FM HD Channel 3 on Wednesdays from 2-3pm PST.
About Aditya Mehta:
Aditya is a Bombay boy who has lived in Austin, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Vancouver before making it to his current home in Seattle. He has degrees in marketing, urban planning, real estate and strategy but has spent his career in financial services, social media and now real estate - mostly as an entrepreneur and partly as an employee at Amazon.
He balances Indian, Canadian and American culture, loves helping those who are new to North America and looks forward to the interesting stories that his interview guests bring each week. When not podcasting, he is helping his wife Prachi build her pharmaceutical business or hanging out with his son Arjun.
Connect with Diasporaa:
-Instagram: @diasporaapodcast
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-Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://linke.to/dspapple
-Diasporaa Podcast on KKNW Alternative Talk Radio: https://linke.to/kknw1150
