From There to Here

In this episode, Laura Gutierrez shares her experience as an immigrant having migrated multiple times from Colombia to the US, from the US to New Zealand, and from New Zealand to Australia. She discusses her motivations for leaving her country of origin, including a desire to explore other cultures and escape certain aspects of her own culture. Laura reflects on the challenges and rewards of start...

Yohana Jury, an Australia-based immigrant from Indonesia, shares her story and insights. She grew up in a small town in Indonesia and moved to Australia on a scholarship to pursue a master's degree in her desired field of study. While there, she met the man who would later become her husband, which led her to stay in the country to start a family. Throughout the conversation, Yohana opens up about...

This podcast episode dives into the life story of an Indonesian-born immigrant living in Australia. Steve shares his vivid childhood memories of political conflict and racial discrimination in 1960s Indonesia, the hasty and perilous departure of his family, and their subsequent immigration to Australia. Steve reflects on the cultural shock of adapting to a new school environment, the hardships of...

In this first episode, Emma interviews Katrina James, a registered counsellor who helps migrant professionals thrive in Australia.  Katrina shares her professional insights into the complexities of cultural adaptation in the workplace, including during significant life transitions such as career shifts or retirement. She highlights the importance of acknowledging the systemic barriers that mi...

Hello and welcome to the podcast, From There to Here – a podcast I created with Kintsugi Heroes. I’m your host, Emma Bellamy, and each week, we’ll dive into conversations with people who have the courage to leave their home country to rebuild a home away from home.