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Interviews With Immigrants is a groundbreaking new series that explores the humor, heart, and humanity behind immigration stories. Hosted by immigration attorney Andrea Szew, the podcast shines a light on the positive side of immigration through evocative questions, unique insights, and engaging conversations that only someone with Andrea’s experience can deliver. Unlike serious political discussions, this podcast takes a lighthearted and engaging approach, making it an enjoyable way to enli ...
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Discover inspirational stories on Immigrant Chronicles. Join us on a lighthearted yet heartwarming journey into the lives of immigrants from all over the world. Each episode promises to bring you tears and laughter as we celebrate the diverse and enriching experiences of those who have built a new life in a foreign land. Get ready for an entertaining and casual exploration of resilience, culture clashes, and the victories that make every immigrant's journey remarkable. Relax, tune in, and le ...
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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 tales—from Dreamers applying for college without legal status to undocumented entrepreneurs starting businesse ...
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Discover the heart, humor, and humanity behind immigration stories with Interviews With Immigrants. Hosted by immigration attorney Andrea Szew, this podcast takes a lighthearted yet insightful approach to celebrating the diverse journeys and contributions of immigrants. Through real stories, engaging conversations, and unique perspectives, Andrea s…
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In this episode of The Immigrant Chronicles, we dive into the concept of Work-Life Balance and how it's one of the driving reasons many choose to move to Canada. Work-Life Balance isn't a one-size-fits-all concept—it's different for everyone. I explore three key factors that make achieving this balance more attainable in Canada: less traffic, a str…
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Dropping this quick update on our journey. Apologies for the podcast silence, it's summer so it's been hard syncing with our guests' schedule. #TheImmigrantChronicles #TheSalvaneras
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Mental Health and Moving Abroad: Melissa's Insights
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Join us as we chat with Melissa Dewi Tavera about her inspiring journey from Manila to Toronto. 🌏🇨🇦Melissa shares her experiences of navigating immigration, surviving solo, and exploring with friends while making new ones. She also opens up about mental health preparations and the importance of being mentaly and emotionally prepared when moving to …
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Finding Freedom: Tsen's Path to Personal and Professional Fulfillment
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Hey folks, on today's episode, I'm joined by Tsen, all the way from Newfoundland, Canada. Tsen shares his journey from the Philippines to Canada, starting with his leap to Singapore in 2016 and then navigating the complexities of moving to Canada in 2018. He talks about his challenges, from adjusting to new cultures to dealing with immigration proc…
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The American Dream: The Unfiltered Truth About Immigrating
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Buckle up for an Immigrant Chronicles episode that shatters the rose-colored glasses!Our guest, Didi, shares her journey from Manila to a surprising new life in Texas! ✈️We'll explore how her perception of immigration shifted, from the "American Dream" ideal to the real tea. ☕️Join us as Didi dives into the challenges of navigating a new culture! ️…
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Work, Life, and New Beginnings: Insights from Paul
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🎙️ In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Paul, a fellow colleague from NCM Associates in New Brunswick, Canada. 🇨🇦 Paul shares his unique journey as an immigrant from the Philippines 🇵🇭, highlighting the diverse experiences of moving to a new country. We discuss his professional path, including the challenges and triumphs he faced in fin…
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Perseverance and Bold Decisions: Lessons from Ogie
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In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Ogie, an immigrant from the Philippines who has made New Zealand his home for over a decade. Ogie shares his experiences of navigating life abroad, from the initial challenges and risks he faced to the ultimate rewards of settling in a new country. 🏡🇳🇿 His story is a testament to the power of …
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Home Away from Home: Jopet’s Reflections on Two Decades in Hong Kong
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In this episode, we sit down with Jopet, an immigrant from the Philippines who has lived in Hong Kong for 18 years. 🏙️ Jopet shares the profound changes he has seen, especially for Filipino workers and immigrants. 🇵🇭 He highlights better policies, working conditions, and local perceptions, showing how Filipinos have gained respect and integration i…
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From Scratch to Success: The Youngs' Inspiring Canadian Journey
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🎙️ Ready for an inspiring story of resilience and success? Meet Cocoy, who's here to share his incredible journey of starting from scratch and turning it into something amazing! 🌟 From facing challenges to finding ways to thrive, Cocoy's story is a testament to never giving up and making things work abroad. 🌏✈️➡️💼Join us for another episode full of…
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Welcome to today's episode! Get ready to hear from Justin Dascil, a close friend with an adventure-packed tale of moving from Malaysia to becoming a permanent resident in Canada. Join us for a lively chat as Justin spills the beans on his journey, sprinkled with valuable tips for snagging that Canadian permanent residency. Tune in and let's dive in…
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Yes, we just started but we just have to take this break. As an immigrant, every opportunity to experience a piece of home is priceless so we just had to take it. We will see you soon! In the meantime, please answer the survey via the Spotify app or head over to https://yummytummy.ph/podcastsurvey. #TheImmigrantChronicles #OnABreak…
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In this episode, I talk about our chose pathway to Canada 🇨🇦 via the international student pathway. I talk about the PROs and CONs, and the main reason why we decided (had) to take this route. If you are looking to start on your own journey, I hope you find this useful. Let me know if there's anything else you would like to know by leaving a commen…
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How Destiny Brought The Evangelistas to Canada
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In this episode of The Immigrant Chronicles 🎙️, the Evangelistas join me for a fun conversation about their journey. 🇨🇦 We talked about how destiny started their pathway to Canada, and all the challenges and joys that came with that move. 🛫 They also talked about paying it forward through the volunteer programs available for newcomers. Of course, I…
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Taking the Narrow Path from Manila To Down Under
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In this episode of The Immigrant Chronicles 🎙️, I catch up with my buddy and fellow basketball junkie, AJ Salvacion. 🏀 🇵🇭 We dive into his journey as an immigrant, covering the highs and lows of the past year. AJ also spills the beans on snagging a job abroad straight out the gate and gives some great advice on networking in a new place. 🇦🇺 #TheImm…
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🎙️In this episode of The Immigrant Chronicles, I catch-up with my former officemate, Abigail Arceo. Abby shares her eventful journey from the Philippines 🇵🇭 to Canada 🇨🇦 at the height of the pandemic, from applying for jobs to getting the visa and going through all the hoops and loops 🎢 to finally make it here. She also gives out helpful tips to th…
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How to Thrive as an Immigrant in Singapore
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Hey Friends! 🎙️ In this episode, I talked to an old friend of mine, Pierre Carlo Conde. Boyeth gladly shared his nerve-wracking experience as a newbie in Singapore 15 years ago. He talked about the challenges as well as the pros of being an immigrant. Boyeth also parted some words of wisdom to help future immigrants, not just survive but, thrive in…
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Hey Friends! 🎙️In this episode, I have a super-duper special guest joining me, the wifey. 👩🏻🍳 We felt it's just fair that we tell our own story first before we ask our dear friends to share theirs. We talked about Alaine's motivation (0:45), our pathway (2:38), our challenges (6:42), our successes (12:19) and our advice to newcomers and soon-to-be…
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Hey there, podcast pals! 🎙️In this episode, we had to shift our topics a bit because we got some updates from the IRCC and I felt it was important to talk about it. 😍 References: Canada to stabilize growth and decrease number of new international student permits issued to approximately 360,000 for 2024 from the IRCC. List of Designated Learning Ins…
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Hey there, podcast pals! 🎙️ In this second episode, we will discuss the important factors to consider when making a decision to immigrate. This journey takes you out of your comfort zone and away from your support group, so it must not be taken lightly. We won't go deep here but wanted to point out the important things to consider. 😍…
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Hey there, podcast pals! 🎙️Welcome the Immigrant Chronicles. The first episode is all about inviting you to go on this journey with us and to let you know what you can expect from us. See you in the next ones. 😍
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Welcome! Hope to see you again soon.
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As The Supreme Court Considers the Fate of DACA Part 1
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The Supreme Court will start hearing oral arguments about the fate of DACA this week. The stakes couldn’t be higher. More than 800,000 young dreamers face a bleak future. How did we get here, and what is at Stake? On this show, we are having a conversation with Liz, a DACA recipient, to get a glimpse of what dreamers are going through.…
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Mental health is just as important as physical health. It’s time to destigmatize it. In this episode, we continue our conversation on mental health and its effects. We share how many undocumented people cope with mental health struggles and the resources available to help manage mental health challenges.…
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As a society, we don't place the same amount of importance on mental health as we do physical health. Why is this topic such a taboo? In this episode, we share our personal journeys with mental health, getting help, talking about it, and ultimately the process of healing.
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Falling in Love While Undocumented: Dating while Undocumented
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Most of us will end up doing what we call dating. Dating makes one feel alive, uncomfortable, happy, and miserable. However, dating while undocumented is a whole different story. Part our series of Falling in Love While Undocumented, we had a panel discussion with Jess, Alana, and Jose on what it's like Dating while Undocumented.…
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The Story of Alana Striving for More than the American Dream
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Alana, already feeling the limitations of DACA in the United States, Trump unexpectedly winning the 2016 election was the last straw. She knew that she had to make a life somewhere else. She left the American Dream and moved to Canada.
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Starting Over on Our Terms - Moving to Canada
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Once slaves to their undocumented status - Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) - their lives were on hold for many years in the United States. My Ford and Sadhana decided to move to Canada. From planning, moving, to settling, this episode dives into it all!…
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Introducing AboveStatus: Uplifting the Lives of Undocumented Immigrants
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Sadhana Singh and My Ford Noel rose above their status after having lived limited lives for many years. Immerse yourself in their storytelling, interviews, and discussions aimed at inspiring and encouraging other undocumented immigrants to live life to the fullest – to thrive despite the barriers of their immigration status.…
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