Simone W. Johnson Smith
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)
The Immigrant Experience In America Podcast amplifies and humanizes the experiences of immigrants living in The United States of America and around the world. We are building a human library of immigrant stories. Connect with us at thebridgeconcepts.org to add yours to our library. Are you an immigrant, expat, international professional, international student new to the United States (or another country) and struggling to make sense of your new environment? Culture shock and adjustment challenges impact many of approximately 218 million migrants moving across the globe (UN, 2024). Are you feel...
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Simone W. Johnson Smith
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Jun 24, 2026
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Episodes
Ep. 126: A Trinidadian International Student Experience: Authentic Marriages (Part 1) 17.12.2023 46:41
About Kaara and family: We have been together for 21 years and happily married for 16 years! We have two energetic kids ages 7 and 10. Born and raised in the Caribbean (Jamaica and Trinidad), we now call Atlanta GA "home." As you can probably tell, we are passionate about marriages and helping couples realize their full potential in their relationships. Together, we bring over 20 years of profess...
Ep. 125: A Senegalese Experience (Part 2) 11.12.2023 28:57
This is Part 2 to Episode 124 . Connect with Aicha: Aicha's TED Talk: Deconstructing the Color of Language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxgQ0WqV0Zc Start In The Beginning (SITB): www.sitbstudio.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aichaly Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube : https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site: h...
Ep. 124: A Senegalese Experience 04.12.2023 35:44
Aïcha is an executive, speaker, and CEO with 15 years of experience in Strategic Insights across multiple industries and Fortune 500 companies including Comcast, Independence Blue Cross, and URBN Inc. She is currently Head of Consumer Insights at Opensignal, the leading global provider of insights integrating network experience and market performance. Aïcha is also the Founder & CEO of Start in Th...
Ep. 123: International Student Journey - Part 2 25.11.2023 53:49
This is Part 2 of Episode 122 featuring Crystelle Desnoyer. Subscribe to The Immigrant Experience in America on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America Official Site : https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg Listen on: Google : https://bit.ly/3OorihJ Apple Podcast : https://apple.co/3OK7xCN Spotify : https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE Amazon : https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn Su...
Ep. 122: International Student Journey - Part 1 21.11.2023 49:50
Crystelle Desnoyer is the former Chief of Staff to the CEO at Techstars. One of the top global pre-seed investment companies with 3,700+ companies in its portfolio operating in 18 countries. As an Operator focused on scaling processes, teams and access to capital as well as one that connects dots and people, Crystelle has focused her career on growing tech. organizations. She helped 26 global comp...
Ep. 121: An Israeli Experience In America 14.11.2023 36:18
"When you spend less time looking back, then you will have more time to design your future" Haim H.A.Ps. M. Life Business Coach & Speaker Connect with Haim: InMotionCoach.com 516-424-6289 https://www.youtube.com/ channel/UCU-kyCx_ mX4eZrqZJqsnqsQ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ haim -o Webinar: https://mailchi.mp/ 48826d2dc4ee/free-webinar-the- goose-and-the-golden-egg Subscribe to The Imm...
Ep. 120: Being Jewish In Belarus, Part II 07.11.2023 40:10
Marina Raydun's published works of fiction include a compilation of novellas One Year in Berlin/Foreign Bride , a suspense novel entitled Joe After Maya , as well as a two-part series, Effortless . Year One is her first (fictionalized) memoir. Born in the former Soviet Union, Marina grew up in Brooklyn, NY. She holds a J.D. from New York Law School and a B.A. in history from Pace University....
Ep. 119: Being Jewish in Belarus, Part 1 01.11.2023 46:40
Marina Raydun's published works of fiction include a compilation of novellas One Year in Berlin/Foreign Bride , a suspense novel entitled Joe After Maya , as well as a two-part series, Effortless . Year One is her first (fictionalized) memoir. Born in the former Soviet Union, Marina grew up in Brooklyn, NY. She holds a J.D. from New York Law School and a B.A. in history from Pace University....
Ep. 118: From Brazil To Google Evangelist & Telling Empowering Stories, Part II 24.10.2023 34:30
Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, and a passionate storyteller, Sil loves to explore the world and different cultures. She believes her mission is to build bridges that connect people to their goals, so bridging cultural gaps is one of her strengths. With 30 years of experience in companies such as Google and WPP ad agencies, Sil left the corporate world to focus on her company, STORY by Sil C...
Ep. 117: From Brazil To Google Evangelist & Telling Empowering Stories 17.10.2023 42:35
Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, and a passionate storyteller, Sil loves to explore the world and different cultures. She believes her mission is to build bridges that connect people to their goals, so bridging cultural gaps is one of her strengths. With 30 years of experience in companies such as Google and WPP ad agencies, Sil left the corporate world to focus on her company, STORY by Sil C...
Ep. 116: From Dominican Republic, Gen. Z Retires Her Parents At Age 24! 10.10.2023 22:56
Part II Stephanie Nuesi is a first-gen and proud latina. She grew up in a small town in the Dominican Republic and came to the US in 2015. Without speaking a word of English, she found her way to her dream roles by overcoming rejections. She currently work in Finance at Google, supporting the company's growth and profitability efforts. She graduated from Baruch College with a BBA in Accounting,...
Ep. 115: From Dominican Republic, Gen. Z Retires Her Parents At Age 24! 04.10.2023 34:23
Stephanie Nuesi is a first-gen and proud latina. She grew up in a small town in the Dominican Republic and came to the US in 2015. Without speaking a word of English, she found her way to her dream roles by overcoming rejections. She currently work in Finance at Google, supporting the company's growth and profitability efforts. She graduated from Baruch College with a BBA in Accounting, Informatio...
Ep. 114: Afro-Panamanian: Colorism in The Americas and educating children about their cultural heritage, Part III 26.09.2023 38:31
Part 3.
Ep. 113: Afro-Panamanian: Colorism in The Americas and educating children about their cultural heritage, Part II 20.09.2023 42:44
Part II
Ep. 112: The Afro-Panamanian Experience: Colorism in The Americas and educating children about their cultural heritage, part 1 13.09.2023 41:43
Rosa María Bell , Afro-Panamanian educator/entrepreneur born and raised in Panama, Republic of Panama. Relevant education includes a post-master certificate in Educational Leadership at the University of Phoenix, a Master of Secondary Education in World Language - Spanish from Hawaii Pacific University (HPU); A second Master of Art in Teaching with a Specialization in E-teaching and Learning from...
Ep. 111: Being Polish In Australia: How the love of languages, communism and her father's maps inspired her to study abroad 06.09.2023 38:47
Kate Golebiowska is a Polish-born immigrant living in Australia. She moved to Canberra, Australia's capital, in the early 2000s, when she was in her mid-20s, to pursue her PhD in public policy at the Australian National University. She has lived in the Antipodes since that time. Just before receiving her degree, she relocated from Canberra to Darwin, a city in the Australian tropics, where she has...
Ep. 110: An American In Japan: How Wanderlust, change, new cultures led to a wife, life and new home abroad 30.08.2023 35:36
In the engaging Part 2 of our podcast, we delved into how Dr. Shaules started his Deep Culture Podcast. Our conversation revolved around the topic of deep culture, its subtle impact on individual behaviors, beliefs, values, and perceptions—whether consciously acknowledged or not. We uncovered the concealed hurdles of global living, illuminating the profound role culture plays in shaping cognitio...
Ep. 109: An American In Japan! How Wanderlust, change and new cultures gave him a life, wife and a new home 23.08.2023 43:40
Joseph Shaules (PhD) is an author and educator in the field of language and intercultural education. He is a Specially Appointed Professor at Keio University's GIC Center, in Tokyo. He is the director of the Japan Intercultural Institute. He teaches in the Tsuda University Graduate Program in TESOL. He is the creator and host of The Deep Culture Podcast. Books include Transformation, Embodiment an...
Ep. 108: Dr. Glen Laman, Jamaican Entrepreneur, Author and KC Boys Association, Part II 16.08.2023 30:43
Part II of Dr. Laman's story
Ep. 107: Dr. Glen Laman, Jamaican Entrepreneur, Author and KC Old Boys Association 08.08.2023 30:41
Dr. Glen Laman was born in rural Jamaica in the parish of St. Ann. He attended high school at Kingston College and worked briefly for Reynolds Jamaica Mines. In 1969, he migrated to the USA where he attended Pace University and Brenau University for undergrad and master's degrees respectively. He has had an extensive career in corporate America as an Information Technology and Business Project Man...
Ep. 102: Caribbean American Heritage Month w/ Nadine Johnson-Stone: Realtor & Banker 06.07.2023 29:20
Listen to my first conversation interviewing a family member. My sister details her experience growing up in Jamaica and the transition to the United States. Listen for childhood reflections about our simple but full lives in Westmoreland, Jamaica. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode coming out next Wednesday. Connect with Nadine Johnson-Stone h ere: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadi...
Ep. 103: Caribbean-American Heritage: Nadine Johnson-Stone, Realtor and Banker, Part II 06.07.2023 37:58
Part II of Nadine's interview . Listen to the continuation of my first conversation interviewing a family member. My sister details her experience growing up in Jamaica and the transition to the United States. Listen for childhood reflections about our simple but full lives in Westmoreland, Jamaica. Connect with Nadine Johnson-Stone h ere: LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadine-johnson/...
Ep. 101: My Story Corps Recording! 21.06.2023 36:29
StoryCorps believes that everyone has an important story to tell and that everyone's story matters. Their mission is to preserve and share humanity's stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world. Since our founding in 2003, we've helped more than 630,000 people across the country have meaningful conversations about their lives. These recordi...
Ep. 100: Vietnam: Author of Aloha Vietnam: Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen 14.06.2023 32:04
Part 2 of Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen's story.
Ep. 99: Vietnam: Author of Aloha Vietnam: Elizabeth Nguyen 07.06.2023 31:46
Elizabeth Nguyen , MD was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her parents were refugees from Vietnam who arrived in Honolulu in 1975 at the end of the Vietnam War. She received her BA from Stanford University in Human Biology, her MD from Northwestern University, and her Psychiatry Residency and Child Psychiatry Fellowship training at UC Davis. She started her career in community mental health,...
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