Ola (SmilingPen)
Second Soil
A seed can leave the soil it was planted in, and still grow. Hosted by Ola — an African immigrant navigating life, identity, healing, and adulthood abroad — this show blends heartfelt honesty with humor, storytelling, and real conversations about the challenges we often hide. For many of us living far from where we started, the question never really leaves: Where is home now? Second Soil is a podcast about identity, migration, belonging, and the stories we carry across borders. Real conversations with people building new lives while staying rooted in where they came from. This is more than a p...
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WORK, DREAMS & THE MIGRANT REALITY 20.05.2026 16:52
Whether you are an immigrant, international student, or someone trying to rebuild your life from zero, this episode will remind you that progress is rarely glamorous. Welcome to Second Soil, a place where immigrants come to grow again.
Finding Your Community Abroad 20.04.2026 10:37
You can be surrounded by people and still feel completely alone. In this episode, we explore one of the most overlooked parts of moving abroad—building real, meaningful connections. From surface-level conversations to the struggle of finding “your people,” adjusting socially in a new country can be harder than expected. We break down why forming friendships abroad feels different, the cultural bar...
The Hidden Costs of Moving Abroad 20.04.2026 12:24
Moving abroad is often sold as a dream—better opportunities, a fresh start, a new life. But what happens when reality sets in? In this episode, we go beyond the surface to unpack the real cost of relocation. Not just the obvious financial expenses, but the hidden ones no one prepares you for—emotional strain, identity shifts, and the quiet moments of loneliness that come with starting over. From u...
I Worked for Free in Canada -- Was it Worth it? 20.04.2026 51:20
What does it really mean to start from zero in a new country? In this episode of the Second Soil Podcast, I sit down with Khadydja Ndoye — Senegalese by blood, raised in France, now a Canadian citizen — to unpack her journey across three different worlds and the hard decisions that shaped her path. One of those decisions? Working for free in Canada. We explore: The reality behind “Canadian experie...
Moving To a New Country 14.04.2026 9:26
This episode welcomes you to second soil, it identifies the reality of many immigrants after migrating. Welcome to Second Soil, a place where immigrants come to grow again.
Loneliness 14.04.2026 5:38
The emotional torment of migrating isn't mostly talked bout. In this episode, it was well addressed and explained. Welcome to Second Soil, a place where immigrants come to grow again.
Myth of Migration 14.04.2026 7:16
Is migration really what people think it is? This episode unpacks the myths surrounding migration and examines the deeper economic, social, and human realities behind the journey. Welcome to Second Soil, a place where immigrants come to grow again.
Finance is Not The Major Issue for an Immigrant 14.04.2026 8:59
Immigrants often believe money is their biggest challenge, but the real obstacles go deeper. This episode explores the hidden barriers that shape the immigrant journey beyond finances. Welcome to Second Soil, a place where immigrants come to grow again.
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