As we wrap up season 1, we bring you highlights from some of our guests about their coming to America, their struggles and the challenges they have overcome.

As we wrap up season 1, we bring you highlights from some of our guests about their coming to America, their struggles and the challenges they have overcome.

He came for a casual visit and was drawn to America's selflessness. After hits and misses that humbled him, hard work propelled him to leadership.

He escaped the Russian army to find freedom and healing through strangers in America.

Immigrating from the Islands of the Bahamas to become a full-fledged American was a journey of faith and courage.

95 year old Mama Spence immigrated to the U.S. about sixty years ago. She shares nuggets on life, family, relationships and finance.

Resources for Immigrants

American Immigration Council – 202-507-7500⁠

boundless.com⁠ – for a list of mobile apps for immigrant support

Resources for Psychological Wellness

Mental Health America - ⁠mhanational.com

⁠American Psychological Association – ⁠apa.org⁠⁠

verywellmind.com⁠

Credits

Host - Funmi Apantaku-Onayemi

Guest - Violet Spence

Podcast Advisor - Dr. Rise Jones

Producers - Funmi Apantaku-Onayemi, Funmi Onayemi, Ifelanwa Osundolire

Contributors - Jeannie Gibson, Robin Mitchell

Editor - Ademola Tokunbo-Ishola

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She came from southern Poland to meet her parents and siblings, to live a better life filled with opportunity, and to pursue the American dream.