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Ep. 168: Decoding America & Coming Home To Yourself - The Immigrant Experience

Release Date: 12/11/2024

Ep. 180: Exile, Identity, and the Amazon Warrior Spirit with Suhein Beck (Part 1)

The Immigrant Experience in America

In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, host Simone Johnson Smith sits down with the incredible Suhein Beck, known to many as The Culture Cultivator. What unfolds is not just a conversation—it's a masterclass in resilience, identity, and the ongoing search for belonging. Suhein Beck is a dynamic Speaker, Author, and Entrepreneur, a proud Circassian with ancestral roots tracing back to the legendary Amazon Women of the Caucasus. She’s currently leading an International Speaking Tour & Campaign that challenges mainstream narratives and inspires transformational leaders to develop...

Ep. 179: Chinese-American: Richard Hsung (Part 2)

The Immigrant Experience in America

Richard Perkins Hsung was born in China in 1966 and was one of the first teens to leave China legally after Mao’s Cultural Revolution. He earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Chicago and became a professor at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, retiring in 2022. He spent ten years editing and completing (Earnshaw Books) by his mother, Jean Tren-Hwa Perkins, MD. The three-volume memoir chronicles her life as an adopted child of American medical missionaries, survivor of China's brutal communist regime, ophthalmologist,...

Ep. 178: Chinese-American: Richard Hsung (Part 1)

The Immigrant Experience in America

Ep. 177: British Expat Experience: James Wilson (Part 2)

The Immigrant Experience in America

James Wilson is an expat coach and accredited therapist with over 16 years of experience in behavioural change. Having worked in the UK, France and the US, James understands the challenges of adapting to a new culture and redefining one’s professional identity abroad. Through his coaching practice, he helps fellow expats navigate transitions, overcome barriers, and build fulfilling lives in alignment with their values. He also hosts the podcast On Being Good Enough, where he explores the emotional realities of expat life. My links are: Website: Podcast: On being good enough...

Ep. 176: British Expat Experience: James Wilson (Part 1)

The Immigrant Experience in America

Ep. 175: The Burnout Medical Doctor: Grenadan-American Dr. Nicole Perrotte (Part 2)

The Immigrant Experience in America

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg Listen on: Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz Connect with Simone! Click the link below to purchase a copy of Simone's newly released book: "Decoding...

Ep. 174: The Burnout Medical Doctor: Grenadan-American Dr. Nicole Perrotte (Part 1)

The Immigrant Experience in America

Ep. 173: A Ukrainian-American Experience: Alina Trigub (Part 2)

The Immigrant Experience in America

With over a decade of experience in real estate investing and a background in tax-efficient strategies, Alina Trigub help IT professionals explore passive real estate opportunities that align with their goals—without disrupting their demanding schedules. www.SAMOFinancial.com [email protected] 201-754-8251 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site:...

Ep. 172: A Ukrainian-American Experience: Alina Trigub (Part 1)

The Immigrant Experience in America

Ep. 171: A Russian-American Experience: Anya Gillinson (Part 3)

The Immigrant Experience in America

Anya Gillinson was born in Moscow, Russia, into the family of a renowned physician and a concert pianist. When she was thirteen years old, her father was killed during a botched robbery on his first and last visit to New York. Two years after his death, Anya moved to New York with her mother and younger sister and went on to graduate from high school, college, and eventually law school. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: Get More of The...

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In Decoding America & Coming Home to Yourself: The Immigrant Experience, author Simone Johnson Smith offers hope and guidance in navigating the complexities of immigrant life. Drawing from her own journey and insights from her acclaimed podcast, in the Immigrant Experience in America, Smith skillfully explores the immigrant’s disorienting shi from a collectivist to an individualistic culture, delving into the profound culture shock and the transformative process of becoming a hybrid identity, which she terms a “ third-Culture Person” capable of bridging both cultures. is book is a practical guide and a powerful call to action, urging you to embrace and harness your unique identity and heritage as sources of strength.

By understanding daily cultural norms and celebrating our roots, we can bridge cultural divides and transform our differences into valuable assets, making a meaningful contribution to American society. Decoding America & Coming Home to Yourself: The Immigrant Experience is an essential roadmap for navigating cultural barriers, reclaiming your sense of belonging, and tapping into your unique strengths —your Superpower. Your journey to empowerment starts here!

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