What is 'home' for a migrant? How to find belonging in a new land? | The Decoding Diaspora Podcast

Описание: In this episode of The Decoding Diaspora podcast, Surabhi Goswami-Christiansen engages in a deep conversation with Kathy Borys Siddiqui, a cultural bridge builder and CEO of Active Action. They explore the complex idea of 'home' for migrants, discussing Kathy's personal journey from Poland to Denmark, the challenges she faced in adapting to a new culture, and her insights on finding belonging in a foreign land. Kathy shares her experiences of navigating life as an international, the importance of cultural competence, and the emotional aspects of moving abroad. The conversation highlights the significance of community, self-acceptance, and the ongoing journey of understanding one's place in the world.

You can get in touch with Kathy at   / kathybsiddiqui  

Chapters
00:00 Exploring the Concept of Home for Migrants
02:56 Kathy's Journey: From Poland to Denmark
06:15 The Pull of Home: Returning to Poland
09:09 Navigating Life in Denmark: Challenges and Expectations
12:21 Coping with Change: Emotional and Practical Adjustments
15:06 Building a New Life: Education and Career in Denmark
18:18 Finding Community: The Importance of Belonging
21:04 Reflections on Identity and Independence
23:57 Weathering the Storm: Adapting to New Environments
27:36 Navigating Job Rejections and Overqualification
29:32 Persistence in Job Searching
31:11 Finding a Sense of Home
32:54 The Journey to Belonging
36:10 Building Connections with Danes
39:52 Intercultural Training and Communication
42:57 Understanding Belonging and Well-being
46:29 Coping with Imposter Syndrome

Music credits: Andrii Poradovskyi from Pixabay, Fae Spencer from Pixabay

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