Immigrant Stories Episodes

Join Raphael and Zenith as they explore immigrant life from Zambia’s Copperbelt to the US, diving into culture shocks, childhood sports, Tonga naming traditions, practical tips on leveraging local resources (like libraries), the NFL, Super Bowl, and the legacy of family and cows in Zambian Tonga culture. Discover Assorted Immigrant Stories Podcast and learn about the power of community, everyday wisdom, and keeping heritage alive across continents.

In this heartwarming 6th anniversary episode, we celebrate six incredible years of our podcast with an extraordinary guest my six-year-old daughter! Join us as she shares delightful stories about her recent birthday, her favorite movies, and the sports she loves watching at the Olympics, like gymnastics and basketball. We also dive into her favorite activities with her dad, making this episode a perfect blend of nostalgia, joy, and family fun. Tune in for a memorable celebration of our journey and the wonderful moments that make it all worthwhile.

Today, we're diving into something extra special – the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics! As the excitement builds, join me, Raphael Harry, as I share nostalgic memories from past Olympic Games that have captivated my heart since childhood. From the magic of watching the 1982 Los Angeles opening ceremony on VHS to the thrilling moments of the Barcelona '92 sprints and beyond, this episode rekindles my Olympic spirit and celebrates the joy these events bring to fans worldwide. Tune in as we explore...

What a delightful episode it was when we had the pleasure of having Kala, the mother of our unofficial cohost and beloved podcast favorite Ashwin, join us for our first mother and son episode. In this episode, we embarked on a journey of learning, discussing my struggles with pronunciations, and so much more. Our conversation touched upon various topics, including Kala's childhood, her family history, and the surprising universality of arranged marriages. We also explored the concept of labels l...

What a year 2022 was, we have had the good, the bad, and the fantastic. To wrap up the year 2022 and officially come out of hibernation, I decided to have some of my New York/East Coast podcasters and friends join me to wrap up the year. We talked about Politics, Books, Music, Cultural Moments, Movies/Shows and everything in between that went down in 2022 from our perspective. It's a relaxed and informal atmosphere, with a bunch of like-minded folks just hanging out and having fun. You're invite...

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I have known today's guest for close to a decade back when I lived in Texas. Nalasi Mendy always struck me as a simple yet fun-loving gentleman whom I could crack jokes with but I never dug into his background. After I left Texas for New York I began to realize that there was a lot more to Nalasi that included being a volunteer, father, brother, Migrant ... that I had to get him on the podcast and I am so glad that Nalasi accepted my invite. I got to realize how I had been pronouncing his name ...

The conclusion to our conversation with the amazing Graciela. We navigate her transitioning from the Air Force, creative process, and family. I am now applying some of the gems that I got in this episode. The creativity from Graciela isn't limited to her...

Part 1 with a history maker in the Air Force, CEO, award-winning author, bilingual keynote speaker, publisher, wife, and mother amongst many titles. Creator of "Latinovating" which is amongst my most favorite words. Graciela Tiscareno-Sato is one of thos...

We are back for a new season, what better way to kick it off and launch our 50th episode than to have the Mrs in the studio. In fact, two of my favorite people in the world were in the studio for this episode and it's a moment that I shall always cherish...

Welcome to the 20th episode. I decided to try something unique and get a panel to have a chat around the largest sport in the immigrant community, which is football, also known as soccer to many. Two friends of the podcast in returning guests, Azam Ayub ...

Azam was born in India works in the financial sector in the NY/NJ area after a few years around different states. A classical music lover, and big-time Johnny Cash man! Azam allowed me to finally ask someone born in India about the infamous soccer story ...

NYT featured Linda was born and raised in Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a city that's right by the border with Rwanda. Linda would begin her food enterprise while at college, where she was a biology major. She always had an interest in entr...