How Podcasting Helps Me With Public Speaking
Have you ever thought about becoming a public speaker? Maybe you’ve attended a conference or tuned into a virtual summit and thought, “I’d love to be the one up there teaching and inspiring others.” If that’s ever crossed your mind — and you already have a podcast — you’re closer to being a public speaker than…
Leaving Hong Kong to the UK: One Immigrant’s Journey of Culture and Career
What does it really mean to leave everything behind and start over in a new country? It’s a question that resonates deeply with anyone who has ever considered, or experienced, the immigrant journey. Today, we’re diving into the story of Sumi, a career coach who shares her unique experience of moving from Hong Kong to…
How to Rebrand Your Podcast Without Starting Over
If you’ve been podcasting for a while, chances are you’ve evolved — your interests, your audience, maybe even your message. And that’s completely normal. But what happens when your podcast no longer feels like “you”? That’s when it might be time to rebrand your podcast — not to start over, but to better align your…
From South Africa to the U.S. to Canada
What does it truly mean to chase the American Dream? For many immigrants, it’s a quest for safety, opportunity, and a life free from the constraints of their homeland. Today, we hear the compelling story of Irma Goosen, an immigrant success advocate who journeyed from a childhood marked by violence in South Africa to finding…
What I Would Do Differently If I Were to Start My Podcast Today
Starting a podcast is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. When I launched The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants over three years ago, I had no idea how much it would grow, or how deeply it would impact both my life and my listeners. Sharing stories of immigrants who came to…
From Haiti to MIT: Webley Alfred’s Immigrant Journey
What does it mean to leave everything behind in search of safety, education, and opportunity? In Episode 94 of The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants Podcast, I sit down with Webley Alfred, a Haitian-born entrepreneur, to hear how one traumatic moment in Port-au-Prince changed the course of her life—and led her to become…
A Beginner’s Guide to Podcast Equipment
You’ve decided to start a podcast—amazing! And you’re looking to answer the question What podcast equipment do I need to start a podcast and you’ve landed here, GREAT! So, whether you want to share your story, amplify your voice, start an online business with your podcast, or connect with your audience in a new way,…
Reverse Culture Shock with Polly Clover
Today, we explore reverse culture shock through the eyes of Polly Clover, an SEO writer and consultant whose journey took her from a classroom in South Carolina to the vibrant landscapes of Vietnam and the serene shores of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Her story highlights the evolving definition of success and the courage to create…
Start Your Podcast with The V.O.I.C.E. Method
Starting a podcast is exciting! You have all the ideas for everything you can talk about, and you can picture yourself recording and publishing your episodes! But when it comes down to researching how to start a podcast, you’re getting overwhelmed with all the moving parts of producing a podcast – like equipment, publishing schedule,…
First-Generation Immigrant Journey: Culture, Rebellion, and Finding Freedom
The American experience holds a unique promise. For many, it means building a new life. For first-generation immigrants, like myself and Chai, that journey is often about navigating two distinct worlds. It means balancing ancestral roots with American aspirations. This journey, explored on “The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants” podcast, reveals shared struggles…
