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Ep 191: My Story of Moving from Jamaica to America (The Journey Podcast)

The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)

Release Date: 08/27/2025

From Jamaica to Podcast Host: Podcaster Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown (Ep. 202) - Part 1

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...

From Nigeria to Nursing Professor: Idongesit Obeya (Ep. 201) - Part 3

The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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! 💼 Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.org 📱 Follow us on Social Media: 💼 LinkedIn: / simonewjohnson 💼...

From Nigeria to Nursing Professor: Idongesit Obeya (Ep. 200) - Part 2

The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)

From Nigeria to Nursing Professor: Idongesit Obeya (Ep. 199) - Part 1

The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)

Key Themes Identity & Belonging The tension of “you’ve arrived here, now who are you?” Many immigrants carry a dual identity: rooted in a homeland + building a future elsewhere. Letting go of perfection: striving to fit in often causes people to lose parts of what made them uniquely strong. Belonging isn’t only about external acceptance. It begins internally — how you carry yourself, how you reconcile “old home” and “new home.” Financial Literacy in a New Context Systems you took for granted in your home country (banking, credit, retirement, investments)...

From Panama to Pastoral Leadership: Dr. Renaldo White’s Journey of Faith, Culture & Resilience (Ep. 198) - Part 3

The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)

In this four‑part conversation on The Immigrant Experience in America, host Simone W. Johnson‑Smith sits down with Dr. Reynaldo White, a Panamanian‑born pastor, educator, author, musician, and community advocate whose life journey traverses Panama, Miami, and rural Alabama. Dr. White recounts his upbringing in extreme poverty near the Panama Canal and his family’s move to the United States when his father joined the U.S. Army. He reflects on learning English and navigating identity in Miami, then describes the cultural adjustment of pastoring in Alabama—a state where...

From Panama to Pastoral Leadership: Dr. Renaldo White’s Journey of Faith, Culture & Resilience (Ep. 197) - Part 2

The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)

Episode Summary In this extended conversation from The Immigrant Experience in America, host Simone W. Johnson-Smith talks with Dr. Reynaldo White—a Panamanian‑born pastor, educator, author, and former concert pianist now living in Alabama. Over three parts, they explore Dr. White’s journey from growing up in poverty near the Panama Canal to serving as a pastor and community leader in the American South. He explains how his Ph.D. in educational leadership and his bilingual books opened doors both in Alabama and abroad. The episode traces the evolution of his writing...

From Panama to Pastoral Leadership: Dr. Renaldo White’s Journey of Faith, Culture & Resilience (Ep. 196) - Part 1

The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)

In this episode of The Immigrant Experience in America, host Simone W. Johnson-Smith talks with Dr. Reynaldo White—a Panamanian-born pastor, educator and author now living in Alabama. Dr. White recounts his childhood in extreme poverty near the Panama Canal, his family’s move to Miami when his father joined the U.S. Army, and the adjustments he faced learning English and finding his identity in America. They discuss how his Ph.D. in educational leadership opened doors and how his students encouraged him to write his childhood stories, which evolved into a series of books in...

Decoding America and Thrive Abroad with Thriving In Intersectionality Podcast (195)

The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)

Part 2 of the interview: I was recently interviewed on the Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast by Lola Adeyemo. Listen to Thriving In Intersectionality Podcast If this episode resonates, subscribe, like, and share with others navigating life across borders. Comment below your experiences or questions—we love hearing your story! ______________________________________________________ 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 Podcast:...

Decoding America and Thrive Abroad with Thriving In Intersectionality Podcast (194)

The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)

I was recently interviewed on the Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast by Lola Adeyemo. Listen to Thriving In Intersectionality Podcast If this episode resonates, subscribe, like, and share with others navigating life across borders. Comment below your experiences or questions—we love hearing your story! ______________________________________________________ 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 Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN 💼 Spotify:...

Ep 193: Culture, Community, and Belonging (My Interview on The Kreashon Podcast Part 2)

The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)

In the second half of my conversation with Maanarak on The Kreashon Podcast, we go deeper into the work I do today. I talk about building community for immigrants, the hidden emotional and financial costs of advocacy, and my drive to help high-achieving immigrants decode workplace dynamics and feel a genuine sense of belonging. This part is all about turning personal challenges into a platform for change. ______________________________________________________ Check out the full episode on The Kreashon Podcast Connect with Maanarak: ...

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I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on The Journey Podcast with David Hackett, where we explored some of the most meaningful threads from my life and work as an immigrant, coach, and podcast host.

In this episode, I share how my own journey from Jamaica to the U.S. shaped the way I see the world, and the work I now do to support others navigating similar paths.

We dive into a rich conversation around:

- International affairs and global travel
- The emotional layers of the immigrant experience
- Mental health in immigrant communities
- Bilingualism, identity, and the beauty of language
- High- vs. low-context cultures and the stories we carry
- Spirituality, assimilation, and finding your voice in a foreign land

Whether you’re living between cultures, working across borders, or simply curious about the complexity of identity and belonging, I hope my story offers something that resonates.

🎧 Tune in and let me know what part of the conversation speaks to you most.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkGXmewJgrA&list=PLoyoNf5zuWSjT48I-PJLLdRYICPHhlc1-&index=4&t=2s

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The Immigrant Experience in America

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Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg

📱Listen on:
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💼 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE
💼 Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn

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📱Connect with Simone!
💼 Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.org
💼 LinkedIn: / simonewjohnson
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💼 TikTok: / theimmigrantexperience

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.

Please note: I do not provide immigration legal services or case-specific guidance. My work focuses on cultural adjustment, financial empowerment, and personal growth.

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