Suzie Afridi on finding home in our new world
Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez
Release Date: 05/08/2020
Julissa Arce on the power of sharing untold stories
Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez
LA based writer and activist Julissa Arce shares her story as an undocumented immigrant - giving voice to millions of untold stories in the United States.
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Suzie Afridi on finding home in our new world
Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez
NYC based comedian and storyteller Suzie Afridi shows us how to find home amid chaos and uncertainty.
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Edith Gonzalez on the familial stories we hold on to
Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez
NYC based storyteller Edith Gonzalez juggled between two cultures growing up. Has she passed the relevant skills to her teenager son, to also navigate such a world?
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Alejandra Cano on giving and receiving second chance in life
Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez
Chicago based activist and storyteller Alejandra Cano is back in civil court this month to answer charges for mistakes she made and paid for years past. As immigrants and refugees, can we ever expect a second chance in life?
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Buki Omoseni on the gift of kindness
Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez
Chicago based storyteller Buki Omoseni moved around quite a bit as a child and into her adulthood. But what happens when she moves to the quieter city of Rochester, Minnesota?
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Season 2 Premiere: David Quach & Nate Charles Troisi
Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez
Season 2 premieres with two laugh out loud stories by Chicago storyteller David Quach, and award winning director and actor Nate Charles Troisi. Both originally from Australia, David and Nate Charles' stories are sure to touch your heart.
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Annie Tan on living fully in her two worlds
Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez
New York City based storyteller Annie Tan on the delicate balance between meeting her immigrant parents’ expectations, and finding her own way.
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Alana Murphy on going the extra mile for what she believes in
Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez
Chicago based storyteller Alana Murphy shares her experience working as a refugee advocate, and the history of the US Refugee Admissions Program.
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Danny Forster on finding meaning and connection in his immigration story
Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez
New York City architect and storyteller Danny Forster connects with his immigration story, in his moment of grief and loss.
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Kristen Rader on empathy and understanding for those seeking shelter in the United States
Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez
Chicago based writer Kristen Rader shares her Spanish immigration story - generously opening our conversation on finding empathy for those seeking shelter and safety in the United States, while checking one's privilege.
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Follow Suzie on Instagram and Twitter @suziesaysso to see what she's up to!
Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories.
Closing Credits Music is Cerises by Löhstana David, provided by Jamendo.