Modern Immigrant

The answer is not easy, but not for so long anymore! My guest of the week Maya has an amazing startup that provides services to undocumented immigrants that are searching  jobs and great opportunities!

Today Maya shares his story as an undocumented immigrant from Mexico living in the USA. We talked about his experiences at school, getting bullied and feeling like an outsider for a long time. 

We also talked about his different experiences with jobs and trying to find new ones. He shared what he learn from day working with his dad in the construction industry and how unfair some of the work conditions are for immigrants. 

EACH of his experiences motivated him to start his company Prepare and today he shares all the journey and what is coming!

To connect with Maya and his startup  check out:

https://www.instagram.com/prepareweb/
https://www.instagram.com/jmayahern/
https://www.prepareweb.com/

To connect with us at Modern Immigrant:

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Have you heard about a Millennial money coach and Trauma of money facilitator before? Well this was completely new to me and I'm glad I can bring this conversation to you, because there's hope in our financial journey!!! 

We talked about Parween's own story with money, how being a first generation immigrant from South Asia has impacted her relationship with money and the challenges (and potential solutions!!) if you are your parents' retirement plan.

We also chatted about the gratitude and guilt that we sometimes feel as immigrants for supporting our families, sending money back home and helping them. 

Check out the episode so you can learn more about this topic and how to connect with Parween to access her services!

To connect with Parween and download the free resources: https://thewealthywolfe.ca/

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parween.mander/

To connect with us at Modern Immigrant:

Website: https://www.modernimmigrant.net/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernimmigrant/

Youtube: https://youtu.be/JYlMIKXdrcw

GRACIAS! 

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SEASON TRES IS HEREEEEEE!!!

Coach Chao Sun emigrated to the USA 11 years ago from China and today he takes us on a beautiful journey of self discovery and finding the true meaning for his American dream.

We talked about the health care system in the USA, how it is different from our countries of origin and the impact that immigration and feeling that we don't belong can have in our physical health.

Chao also shared his experience of changing his Chinese name to an American one, with the hopes of feeling accepted and exploring his identity. Listen to the interview to learn how this turned out for himself and what he discovered about belonging.

Of course we also talked about his coaching career and how he is helping immigrants, you can't miss it! You you can connect with Chao here: https://thechaosun.com/

Happy season 3 to all my Modern Immigrants this continues to happen thanks to you!

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Season Finale!!!

Season 2 is coming to an end, and what better way to end this season than exploring the stigma around mental health and the impact of immigration in our health.

Janina is originally from El Salvador and her immigration journey has been one of the most transformative experiences in her life. Before emigrating to the USA she explored immigration in other countries of Central America too.

Janina is a psychologist and founder of La Cocina home, where she provides support to the Latinx community seeking traditional and non traditional mental health support. 

Enjoy this conversation and don't forget to subscribe to our podcast platforms so you don't miss the launch of season 3! 

Did you know that Latinos are one of the groups with the highest levels of drops out of therapy?

To connect with La Cocina and their online services and programs check out https://www.lacocinahome.org/

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La grama siempre va a estar mas verde del otro lado... NUEVO!!!

Prepárense para una entrevista llena de emociones! Risas, lágrimas y mas risas!

Janine tiene 23 años en los Estados Unidos, llego de Colombia con poco dinero en el bolsillo y muchísimas ganas de salir adelante por sus hijos.

Janine cuenta cómo fue su llegada a Estados Unidos, los aprendizajes que cada momento difícil le dio en la vida, todo el proceso de traer a uno de sus hijos al país y la importancia de creer en ti y dejar las comparaciones.

Janine es coach de salud integral y hablamos de la importancia de la conexión de mente, alma y espíritu para curarnos de forma integral y sentirnos mejor!


Link en bio para que la vean o escuchen! En Youtube y en todas las plataformas de audio!


Para conectar con Janine:
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/janine.chasco/
Website: https://janinechasco.com/


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Youtube: https://youtu.be/DEU1vni-87I

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What's the most common financial mistake that we make?! Listen up! 

Yes yes yes! We have a new episode where we are exploring the most common mistakes immigrants make in terms of finances and Fijeh, founder of Immigrants Thrive, is helping us find solutions in order to create financial wealth! 

Fijeh is as she called herself an immigrant “baby” she came from Nigeria to the USA 3 years ago and a lot of her immigration has been in lock down and navigating the pandemic in a new country. Can you imagine??!! 

Fijeh and I had a very interesting conversation about the differences between cultures, especially when raising kids abroad. I love that she came up with the idea of creating a space at home that feels like Nigeria. 

Check out the episode to learn more about the work that she does helping immigrants navigate their finances in the USA and how she is thriving every single day! 

To connect with Fijeh: 

Website: https://immigrantsthrive.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsthrive/?utm_medium=copy_link

Listen to her podcast: https://thrivewithfijeh.libsyn.com/website

To connect with us at Modern Immigrant:

Website: https://www.modernimmigrant.net/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernimmigrant/ 

Youtube: https://youtu.be/sL4xuumOEus 

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Cuánto tiempo les ha tomado volver a ser ustedes mismos? Nuevo nuevo nuevo 💥💥💥💥


Vero se mudó a Berlín después de haber dicho que jamás viviría en Alemania 🇩🇪 (🙈 levanten la mano si dijeron que nunca se irían a un lugar y se terminaron yendo!)

Descubrió una ciudad maravillosa, llena de tantos retos como oportunidades. Hablamos de cómo ha sido aprender alemán, tips para aprenderlo y cómo poco a poco se ha reencontrado consigo misma.

Vero también tiene una iniciativa maravillosa de la cual hablamos y en donde ofrece servicios de coaching! Además de ayudar a inmigrantes con donaciones para diferentes proyectos.


Si quieren apoyar a los refugiados Venezolanos no pueden dejar de chequear su perfil y lo que comparte en esta entrevista!

Links para contactar a Vero:

Website: https://abetterside.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.better.side/

Disfruten esta conversa 🧡


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Can you relate with the immigrant's stories you see in movies or TV? New Episode!

My guest of the week is working towards creating more spaces for the immigration stories to be portrayed in movies, and he is sharing his journey with us today!

Edgar worked en el campo as a farm worker for years and he gained a unique perspective on the essential work that farm workers do and the struggles they face, especially when they are undocumented.


How can undocumented immigrants raised their voice and how others can help them? Listen to this wonderful interview to find inspiration for these tough questions!

To learn more about Edgar's work and films check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euoSx4O2IEE

Edgar's instagram accounts: https://www.instagram.com/_edgaraquino/ and https://www.instagram.com/voicesofthesoil_/



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Te cuestionas constantemente de dónde eres? Hay nuevo episodio!!!

Les propongo un reto para esta semana!

1- Primero que nada, escuchen la historia maravillosa de Carla que nos invita a reflexionar sobre nuestros orígenes y nuestra identidad. 

2- Luego pregúntele a sus familiares las historias de inmigración que hay dentro su familia, incluso aquellas que sucedieron en el mismo país, de ciudad a ciudad. 

Con este episodio aprendí mucho sobre la vida en Filipinas y en España así la complejidad de nuestra identidad. Carla nos dio ideas de qué decirle a esos NO inmigrantes que critican nuestro camino. 

Nos reímos mucho Carla y yo mientras tocamos temas serios con los que sé que conectaran! 

Se unen al reto?? amaría conocer eso que descubrieron!

Para conectar con Carla y su Podcast Las Culturetas:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silenzine/

Para contactarnos en Modern Immigrant:

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Website: https://www.modernimmigrant.net/
Youtube: https://youtu.be/OS0XKY5Zc5Q

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✨The BEST decision ✨New episode is now available!

Andreína had no idea that all her plans and her main income to afford life in Denmark were going to fail, leaving her with the tough decision of staying (not knowing how) or going back home to Venezuela.

Andreína hasn’t had it easy in her immigration journey but she has persisted and has never given up. She is truly an inspiration.

Learn how life and immigration are in Denmark plus what Andreína has been doing while growing personally and professionally, against all odds, in this week’s episode!

⚠️ Warning ⚠️ This episode made us both tear up a bit. But I think it was mainly out of happiness.

Available on YouTube and all podcast platforms!

Enjoy.


Andreína's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vielmaandre/


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