Ed Halla

Coming To America

Society EN ↓ 31 episodes

Welcome to "Coming to America," a podcast that explores the extraordinary journeys of individuals who left their homelands behind to chase the American dream. In a world where "America" symbolizes not just a nation but a profound idea and a beacon of hope, we delve into the personal narratives of immigrants who embarked on an incredible adventure. In this imperfect union known as the USA, people from diverse backgrounds and cultures find common ground, forge new identities, and contribute to the rich tapestry of American life. Through intimate conversations and heartfelt accounts, we bring you...

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Ed Halla

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E4. Ukrainian in the USA - Alina Alcheyeva 27.02.2024 35:54

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alina-mckinley/ https://www.nike.com/ and the football club from Donetsk plays in Lviv: https://shakhtar.com/en/

E5. Mexican in the USA - Elisandra Garcia 27.02.2024 34:19

Elisandra, the Director of Engagement and Project Designer at El Dorado, combines rich experience in design justice, rooted in her personal journey, activism, and education. Born and raised in Ciudad Juárez, México, she's a first-generation Mexican immigrant and a proud LGBTQIA2S+ member, which fuels her social justice passion, enriched by her border town upbringing. Elisandra received a Bachelor...

E6. Filipino in the USA - Gene Sandoval 27.02.2024 39:06

Gene's architectural company: https://www.zgf.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gene-sandoval-6606a0b0/

E2. Indian in the USA- Khupsamlian Khaute (Sam) 12.10.2023 49:31

Sam's Coffee shop in Portland: https://www.jubileehallpdx.org Sam's chai company: https://www.cafediaspora.com Sam's websites of North American Manipur Tribal Association: https://namta.us/

E3. Czech in the USA - Ivana Maclay 12.10.2023 32:31

OPB's special about cold dipping featuring Ivana: https://www.opb.org/video/2022/12/15/cold-dipping/ Ivana's Facebook group of cold dippers in Pacific Northwest: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1350073745756565

E1. Nigerian in the USA - Wade Adeogun 12.10.2023 37:20

Wade and his wife's start up: https://www.wearepanga.com