What does it truly mean to find home in a place far from where you began?

In this powerful episode of the Diaspora Glitch Podcast, we sit down with Eddie—an international Banker, project management professional, pastor and community voice—for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about navigating life in the diaspora.

Originally from Nigeria, West Africa, Eddie shares his journey of balancing faith, identity, and belonging while living abroad. Together, we explore the realities many immigrants face but rarely speak about openly—from cultural shifts and identity struggles to the impact of race and the role of faith as an anchor in uncertain spaces.

This episode is a reflection on growth, resilience, and what it means to become beyond borders.

In this episode, we explore:

• The transition from Nigeria to Europe
• Identity and belonging in the diaspora
• Faith as a source of strength and direction
• Race, color, and lived experiences abroad
• Advice for immigrants navigating life in a new country

Whether you're living abroad, planning to move, or simply curious about diaspora experiences—this conversation will resonate deeply.

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What does it mean to call multiple places “home”? 🌍

In this episode of Diaspora Glitch Podcast, we sit down with Erica—a Canadian-born educator, nature lover, and mother—whose journey spans from the wide-open prairies of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to life in the United States, and now to a new chapter in the Netherlands.

Raised in a family deeply connected to nature, Erica’s early life was shaped by camping trips, lake days, gardening, and a curiosity for plants and animals. But as life unfolded, so did her definition of home.
From transitioning her career into special education, to raising a family across borders, to exploring 25 U.S. states, Erica shares what it truly means to build a life—and a sense of belonging—far from where you started.
Now living in the Netherlands, her story reflects the beauty and complexity of diaspora life: adapting to new cultures, holding on to meaningful traditions, and continuously redefining what “home” looks like.

✨ In this episode, we explore:
• How childhood environments shape our sense of belonging
• Navigating career transitions and purpose across countries
• The realities of raising a family abroad
• Cultural shifts between Canada, the U.S., and Europe
• Why home is not just a place—but something we actively create

Whether you’re living abroad, considering a big move, or simply reflecting on your own journey, this conversation will leave you inspired to embrace change and redefine home on your own terms.
🎧 Diaspora Glitch Podcast: Where home is a patchwork of places.

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What does it take to leave a small Nigerian village with almost nothing — and build a thriving leadership career in the United States?

In this powerful episode of Diaspora Glitch Podcast, Gabriel shares a story that redefines resilience, home, and purpose. With just $40 in his pocket, he navigated higher education, cultural shifts, political uncertainty, and the invisible weight of migration — transforming every obstacle into a strategic opportunity.
Now a procurement leader and CEO, Gabriel reveals how curiosity shaped his systems-driven mindset, how disciplined thinking helped him build credibility from scratch, and why “value” — not geography — ultimately defines home.
In this conversation, you’ll discover:
• How a relentless pursuit of value reshapes your environment and your identity
• The mindset shifts required to navigate political instability, migration, and major career pivots
• Practical strategies immigrants can use to build trust, credibility, and belonging in new environments
• Why community and intentionality are essential for driving systemic change in Nigeria and beyond
• How mindset becomes the ultimate leverage point for citizens seeking transformation — at home or abroad

This episode is for aspiring immigrants, ambitious professionals, reform-minded leaders, and anyone feeling constrained by their circumstances. Gabriel’s journey is a reminder that resilience is not just survival — it’s a strategy. And home is not just a place — it’s the clarity and value you carry within you.

If you’ve ever questioned whether to stay, leave, rebuild, or reinvent — this conversation will challenge and inspire you to move forward with conviction.
Tune in and discover how to transform adversity into alignment, and ambition into impact.

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From navigating identity as a first-generation South African in an Afrikaans-majority town to building a new life in the Netherlands, Daniel shares a deeply personal story of resilience, faith, family, and starting over.

In this episode of Diaspora Glitch Podcast, we unpack language barriers, discrimination, BEE challenges in South Africa, raising a family between cultures, and the quiet strength it takes to build community abroad—one small step at a time.

A story of heritage, homemaking, and hope in a transnational life.

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In this final part of episode one of Diaspora Glitch Homemaking Series, we reflect on growing up between cultures, creating a sense of home, and navigating work and daily life in the Netherlands. A conversation about identity, belonging, and the journeys that shape who we are

This episode tells the story of a Liberian-Dutch immigrant navigating home away from home in faraway Europe.

Preparing the scene for our inaugural guest

Getting you ready.