Settling - An Immigrant’s Diary

In this episode, we sit down with Obinna Emegbue, a process engineer who recently made the move from the Nigeria to UK and then to Ireland. We dive into his professional journey, exploring the challenges and triumphs of relocating and adapting to a new work environment. Beyond his career, he shares insights into his personal transition, from settling into a new country to finding his place in the...

On this episode of "The Settling Podcast—An Immigrant's Diary," we're excited to share the inspiring story of Josephine Akoto (Jo), a courageous Ghanaian Chartered Accountant who made a daring move across continents to start anew in the vibrant city of Philadelphia. We sit down with Jo to discover why she chose the US, particularly Philadelphia, for her new chapter. She also disc...

In this episode of " The Settling Podcast - An Immigrant's Diary," we sit down with Faith Abolarinwa, a dynamic 27-year-old Account Manager at AWS, whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. Join us as we delve into her fascinating life filled with globetrotting adventures and vibrant social circles. Faith opens up about her experiences navigating grief as an immigrant, sharing hea...

Settling Podcast is taking a new dimension in Season 2. The team is expanding. In this episode, Chisom gets into a sit-down conversation with the new co-hosts - Dumebi Osamor and Betty Cartey . Alongside Chisom, you will know what Betty and Dumebi are all about and what they are bringing to the table in Season 2!!! Join us because we are in for an interesting ride. Contact us at settling.animmigra...

In this episode, Chisom shares some highlights from Season 1. With season 1 coming to an end, she also gives a teaser for season 2. If you are an immigrant that owns a business, reach out to us for a partnership here - settling.animmigrantsdiary@gmail.com

In this episode, Chisom has a sitdown episode with Obinna Ezeilo, her brother who has lived in the Netherlands for over a decade. Here, Obinna shares some insights on becoming a citizen and learning Dutch. Listen to this episode and find out how becoming a Dutch citizen can equate to letting go of your nationality depending on the route of citizenship you pursue. Tune in as we chat with Obinna to...

Hey Settlers, join us in this episode where we sit down with an Audit Manager to break down the salaries of Audit Managers Associate 1 and Associate 2 . Our anonymous guest in this episode offered valuable insights into the intricate earnings of an Audit Manager living in Ireland. This conversation breaks down the taxes charged while we also briefly touched on some investing opportunities you can...

In this episode, Chisom chats with Ogechukwu Nwigbo, a neo-natal nurse in Ireland. Here they talk about migrating from Nigeria to Ireland via nursing but also navigating the different challenges that come with house hunting for almost a year. Oge takes his time to elaborate on how he was significantly impacted by the housing crises in Ireland. Beyond this, he also narrates the behind-the-scenes of...

In this first episode of Settling Salaries, I have a sit down conversation with a Software Engineer who was affected by the layoff. We do a deep dive into salaray expectations, financial advice, the tax situation in Ireland amongst others. We also ensure to address how essential it is to be informed before going into money conversations as an software engineer with experience with any tech company...

This is a continuation of my conversation with Sampada Dutta. Here we explored her relationship with her amazing Irish boyfriend and how they are navigating the cultural differences in relationships. This beautiful love story gives us hope that outside your people love lives. This conversation is the beginning of a forever story.

In this episode of Settling Podcast, we dive into the intricate world of healthcare through the eyes of Sampada. Join us as we explore the challenges, triumphs, and personal stories of Sam who has embarked on the journey of accessing healthcare in Ireland. From adapting to different medical systems and cultural approaches to health to finding the right care, our guests share their insights and exp...

In this episode, I had a heartfelt conversation with Debola Olomo. From talking about how her daughter asked, 'Mummy are we poor' to becoming a black leader in Marketing AI in Ireland and across the globe. Debola and her husband started a big community in Ireland Home4All and she's saving lives with her numerous acts of kindness through and outside this community. If you'd like to...

In this Episode Ifeoma shares her journey as a corporate baddie and how she navigated all the hurdles that came with her migrating and finally finding the job of her dreams. Ifeoma is also an entrepreneur we can't wait to bring her next episode where she shares all the details as an entrepreneur while Settling.

In this episode, you get an opportunity to meet Chisom Ezeilo, the host of the podcast. Here she shares her journey of how she came from Nigeria to Ireland and how she is navigating her new experiences and this phase of her life.