Immigreats

In the season 2 premiere of Immigreats, host Munatsi sits down with Nyasha Michelle, a Zimbabwean-British journalist and BBC Africa reporter.  Nyasha shares her unique upbringing, being raised by her grandparents in Zimbabwe while her mother pursued educational opportunities in the United Kingdom.  She recounts her transition to life in the United Kingdom at age 12, the cultural challenges she fac...

In this episode of Immigreats, Munatsi sits down with Ghida Dagher, CEO of an immigrant focused New American Leaders organization.  Ghida shares her remarkable journey from Sierra Leone to the United States, detailing her family's escape from civil unrest and the challenges they faced as asylum seekers.  She delves into her experiences adapting to American culture, the profound impact of the...

In this episode of Immigreats, Munatsi delves into conversation with Nse Ufot, former CEO of the New Georgia Project.  Nse traces her roots from Nigeria to the United States and highlights the transformative events that shaped her commitment to Civic engagement.  From her pivotal meeting with former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams that led to groundbreaking voter registration initiat...

In this episode Munatsi sits down with Nawar Shora, a remarkable Arab American whose life journey embodies the essence of cultural integration and understanding.   Through his personal anecdotes and professional endeavors, Nawar sheds light on the importance of cultural demystification, aiming to dispel stereotypes and foster genuine understanding between communities.  From his unexpected career s...

In this episode, Munatsi sits down with Aquilino Gonell, a former United States Capitol police officer.  Aquilino tells his story about growing up in the Dominican Republic and his life experiences that led to him protecting elected US congress officials on January 6, 2021.  He also shares intimate details of the fateful day and how his life changed forever in the aftermath.  Enjoy!

In this episode, Munatsi sits down with Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo-Davis, the Director of Health for the city of Saint Louis, Missouri in the United States.  They dive deep into Mati's incredible journey, from growing up in Zimbabwe to her current role in public health. Mati touches on the obstacles she's overcome in her journey and how resilience has shaped her.  Get ready to be inspired by Ma...

Wilmot Collins fled Liberia on a ship after war broke out. Years later he serves as the first black mayor of Helena, Montana.  He tells Munatsi his incredible story.  He has experienced everything from the loss of two brothers due to government upheaval, homelessness in a foreign land as a refugee, to the charitable kindness of acceptance and the pride of being elected Mayor of Helena, Montana.  ...

In this episode of "Immigreats," host Munatsi interviews Arrey Obenson, a transformative leader whose journey from a lawyer in Cameroon to a global community leader in the United States epitomizes impactful change. Arrey's turning point came with his involvement in Junior Chamber International, where he significantly improved healthcare access in Cameroon, leading to his leadership...

In this episode of Immigreats, host Munatsi sits down with United States Army Brigadier General Amanda Azubuike, a remarkable immigrant who has made significant contributions to her adopted country. Amanda shares her inspiring story of being born to a Nigerian dad and Zimbabwean mother, moving from the UK as a teen to becoming a high-ranking officer in the US Army. Amanda's early years were s...

In this episode Munatsi welcomes Lily Moore, an immigrant from El Salvador who shares her remarkable story of becoming a top real estate agent in America. Starting with her early struggles of single parenthood, language barriers, and financial difficulties, Lily's inspiring story is one of resilience and determination. You'll enjoy her passion as she recounts how she went from working fo...

In this episode of "Immigreats," Gatjang Deng, a survivor and former Lost Boy of Sudan, shares his incredible journey and efforts to aid the youth of his home country. Deng details his escape from war torn South Sudan, years in refugee camps, resettlement in America, and founding the Village Help Foundation. Working tirelessly, he supports 52 Sudanese children in Uganda and hopes to resc...

In this groundbreaking episode , host Munatsi conducts his first in-person interview, featuring Effie Hwande. The guest, born and raised in Mbare, narrates her transition to the UK , shedding light on the unique opportunities and challenges faced by herself as an immigrant. She delves into her relentless pursuit of learning and how she strategically leveraged various opportunities to carve out a s...

Dive into the inspiring journey of Giannis Antetokounmpo, born to Nigerian parents in Greece and once stateless. Despite early challenges, his undeniable basketball talent shone through, leading him from Athens' streets to NBA stardom. Intriguingly, as he gained fame, Greece, which had once overlooked his family's struggles, eagerly embraced him as a national treasure. Join us to explore...

In this episode of "The Covid Vaccine Scientist: Katalin Kariko" we explore the remarkable story of a pioneering scientist whose groundbreaking research led to the development of Covid-19 vaccines. Dr. Katalin Kariko's journey was marked by resilience and determination in the face of discrimination and adversity. The episode delves into Dr. Kariko's early career, where she face...

In Episode 003, Munatsi delves into the extraordinary life of Elon Musk. Born in South Africa, Musk's early experiences, from his move to Canada to his journey in entrepreneurship, set the stage for his remarkable trajectory. His pivotal moment came with the creation of what would become PayPal. Musk has embarked on audacious business ventures, including SpaceX and Tesla, pushing the boundari...

In this episode, Munatsi tells the fascinating story of a Nigerian American doctor named Bennet Omalu who infuriated the National Football League with his research around head injuries and CTE caused by playing American football. I enjoyed telling his story and was amazed at how many parallels I found to my life story!

Immigrant Stories. Great accomplishments. In this riveting episode, we dive into the extraordinary life journey of Arnold Schwarzenegger, an immigrant who truly encapsulates the essence of the American Dream. Starting from his humble beginnings in a small Austrian village, Arnold had ambitions that stretched far beyond his immediate circumstances. Not content with becoming one of the greatest body...