Welcome to AboveStatus, a heartfelt podcast hosted by My Ford Mysingh, where we dive into powerful stories of young immigrants and chat with professionals, activists, and politicians. We celebrate each guest's humanity beyond their immigration status, sharing firsthand experiences of tackling complex systems, chasing careers, and fighting for change. We've got all sorts of inspiring stories from Dreamers applying for college without legal status to undocumented entrepreneurs starting busines ...
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Moving to Canada: What Young Immigrants Really Go Through
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From navigating visa systems and language tests to discovering culture shock, snow, and maple syrup, this episode brings you the unfiltered experiences of Prithika from India and Domonick from Turks & Caicos. Both young immigrants recount their journeys to Canada with honesty, humor, and heart and also sharing what it felt like to leave everything …
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The Story of Tawheeda: Why One Young Immigrant Left America for Freedom in Canada
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This is the story of Tawheeda, an Afghan-American immigrant who bravely navigated the challenges of growing up undocumented in rural America and ultimately decided to relocate to Canada. Tawheeda's journey encompasses her childhood struggles with bullying and identity, as well as the emotional impact of DACA. Her story is one of resilience and refl…
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The Story of Alex: How One Young Immigrant Turned Setbacks Into Strength
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In this Episode of AboveStatus, we spoke with Alex, a determined young immigrant from Mexico, who opens up about his transformative journey to Canada—where every step forward required grit, adaptability, and self-discovery. From leaving the familiarity of life in Tampico, Mexico to starting over in Canada with limited support, Alex shares how he wo…
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The Story of Prathika: A Young Immigrant's Journey from Childhood Dreams to Social Media Influencer
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This is the story of Prathika, an extraordinary young immigrant whose vibrant childhood in India sparked her passions in engineering and creativity. From casual nail art videos to major collaborations with global brands, Prathika seamlessly blends her technical skills and artistic flair, building a thriving career as an engineer and influential con…
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The Story of Domonick: A Young Immigrants Journey to Rise Above His Status
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Domonick's journey is characterized by his determination. He moved from the Caribbean to Miami as a child and grew up undocumented, facing challenges such as academic difficulties, food insecurity, homelessness, and eviction. Despite these obstacles, he earned degrees from Miami Dade College and FIU, received the Dream.US scholarship, mentored fost…
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The Story of Diana: How One Young Immigrant Redefined Success Across Borders
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This is the Story of Diana, a resilient young immigrant from Colombia, shares her inspiring and deeply personal transformation journey. From arriving in the U.S. at 13, undocumented and unable to speak English, to co-founding a successful trucking business with her father, Diana’s story is one of grit, courage, and reinvention. In this raw and unfi…
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