Immigrant's Road

Immigrant's Road

By Gary Seidler and Sharon KwonSociety & CulturePersonal Journals
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Immigrant's Road episodes

  • Redefining Identity and Family : Sara's Story | #6

    A set of different belief systems caused her parents to flee their far away home and family. We hear first hand how those belief systems have shaped who Sara is today.

    Sarah's journey reveals how embracing heritage on your own terms can turn dissonance into pride, and family into a source of strength.

    42 min
  • A Doctor's Dream in Exile: Best Friend's Story | #5

    In retreat, a young medical student. This episode is on what it means to have a hard-fought vision, while never giving up on your dreams.

    Fleeing gang violence and political unrest in Haiti, "Best Friend" fought his way through prejudice, poverty, and years of study in the Dominican Republic to become a doctor. Now, he channels his lifelong dream of serving his homeland into volunteer work that supports Haitian immigrants. This is a story of resilience, sacrifice, and the unbreakable will to heal — even from exile.

    42 min
  • Redefining Home: Linda's Story | #4

    An uncommon story of traveling off the beaten path, finding awareness, peace and serenity along the way. From a refugee boat in Vietnam to a log cabin in Alaska, Linda's story is about survival, healing, and creating a home on her own terms.

    40 min
  • Roots and Resilience: Ibssa's Story | #2

    A story of human loss follows one-man's journey into academia looking for answers as to the why, in the here and now. From a Greyhound bus station to the halls of Columbia University, Ibssa's journey reveals the hidden cost of displacement — and how understanding our roots can heal generational wounds.

    38 min
  • Bridging the Years: Meet Gary and Sharon | #1

    What do an 81-year-old citizen of the world and a 32-year-old Korean American millennial social worker have in common?

    Gary and Sharon Introduce us to this podcast and to each other. Through candid conversation and shared curiosity, they set the stage for an intergenerational journey full of insight, laughter, and connection.

    35 min

About Immigrant's Road

From the publisher's feed

Gary Seidler a story teller, journalist, and publisher of "The Chicken Soup For The Soul" Books and Sharon Kwon a Social worker and writer talk with Immigrants about their American experiences and…

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