Ep 187: Rooted in Two Worlds: Maanarak of Grey on Culture Shock, Belonging, and Creativity Across Borders (Part 1)
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)
Release Date: 07/30/2025
Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle (Episode 209) Part 2
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)
Urmi Hossain, a Bengali-Italian living in Montreal returned to share her immigration experience as well as my story of being a Third Culture Kid (TCK). Urmi is a blogger, YouTuber, self-published author, speaker, a female mentor, and advocate for women’s empowerment. She is also the social media lead for Women in Leadership and campaign manager for Femme Influence. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Official Site:...
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Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle (Episode 208) Part 1
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)
Today, Urmi Hossain, a Bengali-Italian living in Montreal shares her immigration experience as well as my story of being a Third Culture Kid (TCK). Urmi is a blogger, YouTuber, self-published author, speaker, a female mentor, and advocate for women’s empowerment. She is also the social media lead for Women in Leadership and campaign manager for Femme Influence. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg ...
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Reverse Migration - Moving from New York to Jamaica & the Challenges of doing business in Jamaica (Episode 207) - Part 2
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)
Winthrop, born and raised in Long Island, New York, to Jamaican and Fijian parents, shares the struggle of balancing his Caribbean heritage at home with the pressure to assimilate as an American kid in the 90s. He details the impulsive decision to leave a finance career path in NYC to embrace entrepreneurship in Jamaica, revealing the intense culture shock and business lessons learned during his first four years in Negril. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:...
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Reverse Migration - Moving from New York to Jamaica & the Challenges of doing business in Jamaica (Episode 206) - Part 1
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)
Winthrop, born and raised in Long Island, New York, to Jamaican and Fijian parents, shares the struggle of balancing his Caribbean heritage at home with the pressure to assimilate as an American kid in the 90s. He details the impulsive decision to leave a finance career path in NYC to embrace entrepreneurship in Jamaica, revealing the intense culture shock and business lessons learned during his first four years in Negril. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:...
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From Beginnings in Columbia to Author of Unmuting Myself - A Voice Silenced by Doubt Dared to Rise! (Episode 205) - Part 3
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)
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From beginnings in Colombia to becoming author of Unmuting Myself - A voice silenced by doubt dared to rise! (Episode 204) - Part 2
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)
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From beginnings in Colombia to Author of Unmuting Myself - A voice silenced by doubt dared to rise! (Episode 203) - Part 1
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)
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Sandra Bothe Interview: Author of "Unmuting Myself"
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From Jamaica to Podcast Host: Podcaster Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown (Ep. 202) - Part 3
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)
The founder of Carry On Friends! Kerry-Ann was born in Jamaica and moved to Brooklyn, NYC as a teenager. Since starting Carry On Friends, have been a speaker at Podcast Movement, Haiti Tech Summit, Caribbean Digital Divas on a variety of topics including podcast, career, entrepreneurship and Caribbean culture. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg 📱Listen to more episodes on: 💼 Apple...
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From Jamaica to Podcast Host: Podcaster Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown (Ep. 202) - Part 2
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)
The founder of Carry On Friends! Kerry-Ann was born in Jamaica and moved to Brooklyn, NYC as a teenager. Since starting Carry On Friends, have been a speaker at Podcast Movement, Haiti Tech Summit, Caribbean Digital Divas on a variety of topics including podcast, career, entrepreneurship and Caribbean culture. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Immigrant Experience in America Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg 📱Listen to more episodes on: 💼 Apple...
info_outlineIn this episode of The Immigrant Experience in America, I sit down with the thoughtful and creative Maanarak of Grey, an artist and podcast host originally from Bonaire in the Caribbean.
Maanarak shares her journey as an immigrant, what it’s been like leaving behind the comfort of home and adjusting to life in a new environment.
From the warmth of island culture to the challenges of navigating unfamiliar social norms, her story is filled with quiet strength and deep reflection.
We discuss:
- The origin behind Maanarak's name
- Living in the island of Bonaire
- Her culture shock and adjustment to living abroad
- What she misses most about life in Bonaire
- The tension between staying rooted in your culture while adapting to a new one
- How her immigrant journey influences her creative work and advocacy
- The importance of building spaces where diverse identities feel seen and celebrated
This conversation is a powerful reminder that migration is not just about relocation, it’s about rediscovery, resilience, and reclaiming your voice.
🎧 Tune in to hear Maanarak’s story and join us in celebrating the depth and beauty of the immigrant experience.
Connect with Maanarak:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KreashonHub
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kreashon.hub
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kreashon
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kreashon/
Disclaimer: The Immigrant Experience in America podcast is produced in my personal capacity. The views and opinions shared by me and my guests are our own and do not reflect the views, policies, or positions of the U.S. government or USCIS.