Look, folks, this episode was long. But every minute was worth it.

Sam is the Founder and CEO of Fleri Health. And he’s a super interesting human. We chat about:

* His journey from New York to Columbus, Ohio, to the United States military

* Empowering immigrants to thrive and why he launched Fleri Health

* Dealing with the identity of work as an immigrant and why jaiye can be much more fun when we are back on our continent

* The immigrant’s tendency to glorify hardship

* Raising kids and dealing with the effects of watching police brutality on your kids’ psyche.

Enjoy.

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Is Canadian work experience still a thing?

Should you move your family to Canada and stay back in Nigeria?

Bona and I answer these questions and more on the 8th episode of The Newcomers Podcast.

He also shares:

* Why he chose Canada?

* How Canada makes you a hands-on parent

* His first day in Calgary, and more.

Enjoy.

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In one of the most vulnerable episodes I have recorded so far, Amir and I try to explore some of the existential feelings we immigrants face or deal with while settling into a new country.

We chat about:

* The immigrant’s concept of home

* Dealing with an identity crisis as you shed your old self and adapt to your new society

* Rebuilding self-confidence as you struggle to fit in

* Dealing with the feeling of being culturally completely out of place, and more.

I hope you enjoy listening to/watching this episode as much as I enjoyed chatting with Amir.

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“Everywhere I go, I’m a foreigner.”

I still can’t stop thinking about this statement by Nino Melikidze. It perfectly captures an emotion immigrants struggle with - always feeling out of place.

Nino is an experienced immigrant. Her first experience with immigration was as a five-year-old.

Since then, she’s moved to the United States, Colombia, and now lives in Canada.

Nino joined me on the 6th episode of The Newcomers Podcast to talk about:

* Why moving abroad is probably done best as a student

* Dealing with cultural differences as you move across different countries

* The exact moment she realized she wasn’t in the comfort of her home anymore

* Dealing with the existential immigrant question - will I ever stop feeling like an immigrant?

* Why fellow immigrants make the best friends, and more.

Enjoy!

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Oyin Ajibola is a multi-hyphenate.

She’s co-published a book (Courage, Change, Faith & Leadership: Inspiring Narratives of Black Women Leaders), runs an immigrant magazine (The Immigrant Muse), actively advocates for the Canadian immigrant community, and works as a Senior Operational Policy Analyst with The Government of Saskatchewan.

She joined me on the 5th episode of The Newcomers Podcast to talk about:

* Dealing with the fear of things not going as she planned after uprooting her life in Nigeria

* The benefits of starting afresh where you have a community

* Dealing with covert racism

* Adjusting to the Canadian credit system

* Her motivations for launching the Immigrant Muse, and more.

Enjoy!

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Assured, upbeat, and cheery. Chatting with Chika Offiah was a dose of fresh air.

On the 4th episode of The Newcomers Podcast, Chika talks about:

* Not missing Nigerian food 🫡

* Taking advantage of immigration platforms, organizations, and YouTube videos to ease her and the family’s settling down into their new home in Calgary, Canada

* Cultural systems and how they affect our approach to parenting

* Building confidence as an immigrant, and more.

Enjoy!

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How do you keep a piece of home with you when moving to a new country?

For Ukwori, it meant shipping her favorite Aso oke woven chair to her new home in Calgary.

On the 3rd episode of The Newcomers Podcast, Ukwori opens up about:

* Raising kids in Canada

* Job hunting and her way around the “Canadian Experience”

* Launching her immigration consultancy business, Numa Immigration & Citizenship Services

* The first night feels, and more!

Enjoy!

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Nishila Babu quit her job and moved to Canada to start a new life.

In this episode, we chat about the following:

* Missing home

* Dealing with the fear of starting afresh

* Settling into a new country while the world grappled with the pandemic

* The differences between the Indian and Canadian educational system

* Treating immigration as a second chance in life

Enjoy!

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Dapo Ajeniya moved with his family to Calgary, Canada, just before the world went into a COVID-19 lockdown.

In this episode, we chat about:

* His first night

* Opening up one’s mind to new cultures

* Pressing the reset button with his kids

* Adjusting to the demands of parenting in the West

* Parenting in Naija vs. parenting in Canada

Enjoy!

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Discover real-life immigrant stories on The Newcomers Podcast! Hosted by Dozie Anyaegbunam, each episode will feature a guest sharing their journey of moving to a new country — from their struggles to lessons to inspiring moments. Join us for a raw and emotional exploration of the determination, resilience, and hope that drive immigrants to chase their dreams.