Immigrantly

Immigrantly

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Immigrantly episodes

  • S8 Ep94: Meeting Abortion with Compassion
    Dr. Meera Shah is the Chief Medical Officer of Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic, in New York. Meera is a tireless advocate for accessible, safe abortions. She has recently published a book called, “You’re The Only One I’ve Told: The Stories Behind Abortion” which aims to humanize abortions. Each experience reflects the uniqueness of circumstances of the person seeking an abortion. Produced & Hosted by Saadia Khan   Written by Sarah Doh, Saadia Khan   Edited by Tom Whelan   Music by Evan Ray Suzuki
    47 min
  • S8 Ep93: I Couldn't Just Create Art for Art's Sake"
    Paola Mendoza is a critically acclaimed filmmaker, author, a human rights activist who carries her Colombian heritage and immigrant identity with pride and perspective. Paola knows what it is like to feel exhausted and disillusioned as if this country is not for her but against her. But she also knows resilience like it’s her middle name. She is a fierce feminist who is raising her son to be one. She recently co-authored a YA novel "Sanctuary". Our conversation was deep, profoundly honest, and introspective.  Produced & Hosted by Saadia Khan   Written by Yudi Liu, Saadia Khan   Edited by Tom Whelan   Music by Evan Ray Suzuki
    40 min
  • S8 Ep92: "Are You Choosing it or are You Defaulting into it?"
    Season 8 launches with a great conversation with Majo Molfino. Majo is taking back the narrative that has been assigned to women for centuries. Her work centers around dismantling tendencies that hold women back from stepping into their power. According to her, these are the “good girl myths.” Myths that societally condition women into acting “good” instead of achieving their most powerful selves. Now, she has released a book that helps women undo these tendencies, titled “Break the Good Girl Myth.” Her podcast, Heroine, continues this work by engaging in conversations with female visionaries. Host and Producer Saadia Khan Written by Sarah Doh, Saadia Khan Edited by Tom Whelan Music by Evan Ray Suzuki
    44 min
  • S7 Ep91: "One More Push: Defining Advocacy through Technology"
    Today we have a very special guest who is merging the vogue field of technological design with that of social impact. He is reimagining products so they can be accessible and user friendly for all, those who are physically disabled and physically abled. Amin Hasani has his hands in many pots but most notably is the founder, or as I see it, the mind and the machine, behind Blue Heart Hero, a local Brooklyn organization that provides 3D solutions for amputees. Considering where he is now and the type of work Amin does, you may be surprised to learn about his Iranian upbringing and reasons for immigration.
    33 min
  • S7 Ep90: A Double Edged Sword Existence
    When COVID hit the United States, and DACA decisions were in limbo, the Immigrantly team sought to learn how the two events were being felt by undocumented immigrant communities - in particular, undocumented Asian Pacific Islanders. With guidance from API organizations like RAISE and notable research platforms, we found ourselves absorbed and humbled by this group's unique socio-political existence. Today's episode is as much a conversation on the complicated portrayal of undocumented Asian Americans as it is a microphone for some of these unheard voices. Host Saadia Khan   Producer Saadia Khan, Sarah Doh   Written by Yudi Liu   Edited by Tom Whelan   Music by Evan Ray Suzuki
    36 min
  • S7 Ep89: Let's Talk British Colonialism
    On the anniversary of Pakistan’s independence from British colonial rule, sit down with Immigrantly as we give you a brief history lesson on British colonialism over India and Pakistan. How exactly did it start? What were the political implications of British colonialism? What was life like under colonial rule? What did it create for generations to come? In this incredibly informative episode, Immigrantly, in collaboration with Their Stories, breaks down the Colonial subcontinent and analyzes the migration patterns that resulted. It’s much more complex than you think. Learn about the facts of how exactly it played out as well as the livelihoods that it disrupted and stole. Hear the story of someone who lived under British colonial rule, narrated by his granddaughter, Yusra Hussain. Historically relevant, it’s an episode that is packed with the political and personal narrative. Produced and Hosted by Saadia Khan   Written by Yudi Liu, Yusra Hussain   Edited by Tom Whelan   Music by Evan Ray Suzuki
    27 min
  • S7 Ep88: A Perpetual State of Irony
    Shreya Tanisha is a multi-media artist and the founder of , a London-based film and theatre company promoting artists of color. We spoke about our nomadic lives, discrimination based on race and color within the art world, how patriarchy manifests itself in the Western cultures & what's next for Shreya.   Produced by Saadia Khan   Written by Yudi Liu, Saadia Khan   Edited by Tom Whelan   Music by Evan Ray Suzuki
    55 min
  • S7 Ep87: "We're Different Chapters of the Same Book"
    Asifa Lahore is Britain’s first out Muslim drag queen. She is a proud British-Pakistani, Muslim, Transgender, Disabled artist, and performer. However, it’s important to understand that Asifa cannot be reduced to her identities. She embraces every part of her, finding the beauty in the intersections of who she is and creating art that validates those who have been misunderstood. Art that gives visibility to the stories that were never meant to fit into any binary. Produced by Saadia Khan   Written by Sarah Doh, Saadia Khan   Edited by Tom Whelan   Music by Evan Ray Suzuki
    46 min
  • S7 Ep86: Her Bold Sense of Purpose
    Maytha Alhassen is a multi-hyphenated career woman and activist. She writes, she teaches, she is a yogi and reporter, and the list goes on. Her journey is as fascinating as her bold sense of purpose, and along the way, she taught us a few things about artistry, vision, and healing. Produced by Saadia Khan   Written by Yudi Liu, Saadia Khan   Edited by Tom Whalen   Music by Evan Ray Suzuki
    59 min
  • S7 Ep85: "Listen to What Your Kids Are Saying"
    Our today's guest is Maliha Abidi. She is an artist who uses her work to shed light on critical social issues and celebrate the women who are leading them. Last year, she compiled these portraits to honor 50 inspirational Pakistani women from various walks of life in a book titled, Pakistan for Women. She represents the Generation Z mindset in the most eloquent manner. Produced by Saadia Khan   Written by Sarah Doh, Saadia Khan   Edited by Tom Whalen   Music by Evan Ray Suzuki
    46 min

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Welcome to Immigrantly: a boundary-pushing, border-crossing podcast that gives diverse voices and stories home. Drawing on her own experiences as a rights activist and a first-generation Asian…