More Than One Story

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Aman Desai, a Third Culture Kid with roots in Dubai, India, England & Canada about the ways in which is formative experiences defined his career path and approach to life. We discuss the following:

a. The impact of boarding school on development

b. The struggle with belonging when you have multiple homes

c. When to embrace culture to fit in a new environment

d. The one change that's needed in healthcare

e. Practicing medicine in the West vs developing countries

Guest bio

Aman was born in Dubai but moved to Canada soon after, where he spent the majority of his formative years. As a teenager, Aman went to 2 boarding schools - first after relocating with his family to India, and later continued on independently to another boarding school in England. His exposure to a diverse curriculum and culture, as well as the stark contrast in healthcare between these two countries led to his interest in medicine. Upon graduation, Aman chose to move back to India to gain hands-on experience and deepen his knowledge about healthcare in developing countries. 

After a couple years in practice, Aman returned to England to pursue his Masters at the London Business School before moving on to a career in Healthcare and Life Science Strategy Consulting in New York City. In a full circle moment, Aman recently moved back to Canada and is now taking the leap into healthcare entrepreneurship.

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*Website: https://www.taloje.com/morethanonestory

*Guest IG: @aman.desai

*Podcast IG: @taloje

In this episode, I speak with Ore Adegboyega Osiki, a dual licensed British trained Clinical Pharmacist currently based in Ontario, Canada.

We discuss the following:

a. Our experiences losing a loved one and navigating grief

b. How mental health can be a luxury for immigrants in the face of duty

c. Adult friendships and why they are hard

d. How to prepare and plan when moving abroad

e. Process of transitioning as a pharmacist to Canada

f. Canadian politeness and what it really means

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Instagram: @oresupasta | Youtube: @oresupasta1363

Website: www.supastawellness.com

Podcast Website: https://www.taloje.com/morethanonestory

Hoshil is a 4th generation Tanzanian who is originally of Indian descent. He moved to the States at the start of the millennium to study computer systems engineering. After taking several detours and exploring diverse career paths, he now lives in Canada and is a Managing Director at Klick Health. In this episode, I dive into his life in Tanzania, how his upbringing has shaped his mindset and impacted his career path.

In this episode, we discuss the following (and more):

a. Misconceptions the West has about Africa

b. Cultural values & mindset that guarantee success

c. Pros & cons of individualistic vs collectivist societies

d. The importance of exploring multiple career interests

e. Culture shocks from moving abroad

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In this episode, I speak with Maria, a Latin refugee woman who has overcome immense challenges to build a new life in Canada. Maria shares her story of leaving her home country of Venezuela in search of safety and opportunity, and the barriers she faced during her transition to life in Canada.

Topics discussed include:

a. The refugee crisis in Venezuela

b. End SARS protest in Nigeria

c. Navigating language barriers and cultural differences in a new country

d. The Canadian experience barrier for new immigrants

e. What immigrants wish you knew about the refugee crisis

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In this episode, I discuss the power of showing up as your authentic self and leveraging wisdom from your past experiences & trauma with a Somatic & Spiritual Empowerment Coach, Katt Grant.

Some topics discussed include:

1. How to find a home within yourself

2. Navigating belonging & friendships as an adult

3. Recognizing and overcoming limiting beliefs

4. How to tap into your inner brilliance

5. When to leverage therapy vs coaching on your healing journey

"Where are you from?" As most Third Culture Kids (TCKs) know, it can be a struggle to answer this question. Jen Mohindra is a TCK of Sottish & Indian descent. In this episode, she shares her journey and experiences from navigating her identity as an adopted TCK who lived on 4 continents. She is the founder of People Like Us - a coaching program & Facebook community that helps adult TCKs leverage their journey to find their place in the world.

CONTACT

*Guest: Jen Mohindra (IG: @jenmohindra_tck_coach)

-Coaching Program & Community: People Like Us

-Podcast (People Like Us): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-like-us/id1534919005

"Fear is inevitable but suffering is optional".

In this episode, I discuss how to rethink suffering with the founder of Kaigo Inc., Uzo Chima. We discuss the importance of perspective taking & spirituality - and how this mindset can enable one to navigate suffering, especially while living abroad. Uzo shares his experience as a TCK and the impact of losing his dad at a young age as a defining moment.

Welcome to the More Than One Story podcast! A space to elevate the multifaceted identities of individuals by empowering them to break out of boxes and recognize that they’re more than one story. Join Third Culture Kid (TCK) Dami as she unpacks the stories & stereotypes that try to hold us back with a guest across diverse backgrounds. By sharing these unique stories with all its nuances and complexities, the hope is that it’ll challenge you to rethink the narratives that are being forced on you.

Website: www.taloje.com/morethanonestory

IG: @taloje