Podcasts about political refugee

Alina Truhina, Managing Partner of The Radical Fund, and Jeremy Au delve into three main topics: 1. Climate Change Realities: Alina acknowledges Southeast Asia's position as both a significant emitter of greenhouse gases and a region increasingly vulnerable to climate change. She also touches on the notion that addressing climate change seems elitist and is not yet a priority for the general population who are more concerned with immediate household and financial needs. She proposes fostering habit changes through user-centric business models that make environmental choices accessible and practical without demanding drastic lifestyle overhauls. 2. Entrepreneurial Approaches to ESG: Alina draws attention to the often-misunderstood concepts of ESG, climate, impact, and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), urging founders to go beyond the tokenism of using SDG logos and to sincerely embed these principles into their operational metrics. She advocates a $4.3 trillion economic opportunity for Asia stemming from proactive climate action and showcasing the profitability in sustainability efforts. She also explores the transformative potential of VC and other financial instruments in supporting founders who are championing technological innovations geared toward local community needs. 3. Adversity & Personal Growth: Reflecting on her background as a political refugee, Alina recounts the discrimination her family faced following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, leading to their move to Australia. She deeply connects with entrepreneurs she works with, resonating with those who have faced similar socio-economic battles. She explains that her outsider status has been both a challenge and an advantage, offering a distinctive perspective and driving her to surround herself with local teams that contribute to a comprehensive understanding of each market. She emphasizes her commitment to investing in transformative solutions that empower entrepreneurs to enact positive change and provide opportunities for others in their communities. They also talked about building coalitions and driving change as an outsider in the industry, the loneliness of a founder's journey, the significance of peer-to-peer networks in providing support for founders, the importance of emotional intelligence for effective leadership, and the emerging role of women in VC. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/alina-truhina Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CeL3ywi7yOWFd8HTo6yzde Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TnqkaWpTT181lMA8xNu0T YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyAu Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/brave-southeast-asia-tech-singapore-indonesia-vietnam/id1506890464 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZC5jby9icmF2ZWR5bmFtaWNz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea Learn more about Fluid! Get in touch with Trasy, Fluid's cofounder at trasy@gofluid.io

He arrived in the UK with his suitcase, his guitar and £50 in his pocket. Rami Mahfouz was 15 years old at the time. He got his start working at nightclubs before breaking into the sales industry.Today he's a renewal sales representative. Listen in as he shares his experiences and the valuable lessons for success in sales and life.Timestamps:- (03:04) Rami's blueprint for success: a combination of hard work and passion.- (03:55) Salary range in the sales industry: £80,000 to £125,000 (USD$100,000 to $157,000+)- (04:21) Rami's dream of becoming a rockstar and his early experiences working in bars and restaurants before joining a band.- (05:11) His first business venture that generated £250,000 (USD$315,000+) per year.- (05:53) Breaking into sales without a college degree and how Rami's soft skills played a crucial role in his career progression.- (06:21) Leveraging networking and LinkedIn to land his first sales interview.- (08:35) How working in nightclubs helped sharpen his soft skills.- (11:17) Transitioning from the nightclub industry to the corporate world.- (16:41) The impact of books on Rami's career advancement.- (17:48) The role of AI in Rami's last interview and its potential benefits for job seekers.- (21:29) Mistakes to avoid, including not respecting the interview process.- (22:24) The concept of mastering a skill through 10,000 reps rather than 10,000 hours.- (24:52) Balancing learning and achieving simultaneously.- (26:37) The downsides of working in a nightclub environment.- (29:00) How Rami's experience as an immigrant helped him develop adaptability.- (32:50) Book recommendations to help listeners level up in their personal and professional lives.- (34:46) Rami's advice to his younger self.- (37:11) Encouragement and insights for individuals without a college degree.Support/Contact Rami:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rhami4k?t=_qypXIJs3GV-9RGBAgN8bQ&s=09Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpcaFour Hour Work Week: https://amzn.to/3NqF1FmBrian Tracy Success Library: https://amzn.to/3P9L6aQThe Power of Habit: https://amzn.to/3oYzoFeNeed career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalNDConnect with us on social media!LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedInFacebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFBInstagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIGTwitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTWTikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2VJoin our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscordThank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

Welcome to another episode of the Kush Life Podcast where we explore natural cannabis medicine in Oklahoma. In today's episode, Katy, Chris and Marshall sit down with Homer from Pharmabis. Homer is a please to get to know as he is a Political Refugee from California but underwent spinal cord surgery so he started growing. It's a great episode to learn about topicals but we smoke some great Ice Box from Homer.

Spending cuts are impacting the livelihoods of many owner-operators, including entrepreneur Helen Shao.

Australian businesses are under increasing financial stress, according to a leading credit monitoring service. - நாட்டிலுள்ள வணிக நிறுவனங்கள் அதிகப்படியான நிதி அழுத்தத்திற்குத் தற்போது ஆளாகியுள்ளதாக முன்னணி கடன் வழங்குநர் கண்காணிப்பு சேவை ஒன்று கூறுகிறது.

Due to a mix-up, we were unable to connect with scheduled guest Todd McNutt, Navy veteran, author of the Other People's Secrets book series, and now the founder and creator of the brand new political media platform where Elected Officials and Candidates can post their positions, Representing ME. His links are still here, and we will reschedule. I did speak with Gordon Knight, a man whose story is hard to believe. For more than 50 years Knight's family business has been publishing electrical guidebooks on how to install electrical wiring safely and in compliance with electrical laws. But Knight has a competitor - the Canadian government, which also publishes its own guidebooks. Gordon joined me to tell the rest of the story. RepresentingME Other People's Secrets: Life UN-redacted Deep 6 Project Deep 6 Diaries The Patriot Power Generator from 4Patriots. com and use code TAPP for 10% off first-time orders on anything in the store.2nd Skull Beanstox "Homegrown" Boone's Bourbon

Due to a mix-up, we were unable to connect with scheduled guest Todd McNutt, Navy veteran, author of the Other People's Secrets book series, and now the founder and creator of the brand new political media platform where Elected Officials and Candidates can post their positions, Representing ME. His links are still here, and we will reschedule. I did speak with Gordon Knight, a man whose story is hard to believe. For more than 50 years Knight's family business has been publishing electrical guidebooks on how to install electrical wiring safely and in compliance with electrical laws. But Knight has a competitor - the Canadian government, which also publishes its own guidebooks. Gordon joined me to tell the rest of the story.   RepresentingME Other People's Secrets: Life UN-redacted Deep 6 Project Deep 6 Diaries The Patriot Power Generator from 4Patriots. com and use code TAPP for 10% off first-time orders on anything in the store. 2nd Skull Beanstox "Homegrown" Boone's Bourbon

Dr. Willibroad Ticha, Political Refugee from Cameroon - Cameroon, America, Tyranny & Judgment 2023-02-21 (Radio Air Date) World Ministries International Dr. Jonathan Hansen - Founder & President Rev. Adalia Hansen (360) 629-5248 WMI P.O. Box 277 Stanwood, WA 98292 warning@worldministries.org Visit our website http://www.worldministries.org/ and subscribe to Eagle Saving Nations https://www.worldministries.org/eagles-saving-nations-membership.aspx  Sign up for Dr. Hansen's FREE newsletters http://www.worldministries.org/newsletter-signup.html  Support Dr. Hansen through your financial gift https://www.worldministries.org/donate.aspx  Order Dr. Hansen's book “The Science of Judgment” https://www.store-worldministries.org/the-science-of-judgment.html

Dr. Willibroad Ticha, Political Refugee from Cameroon; Dr. Hansen's grandson Jeremiah Gulstrom - Tyranny & A Dysfunctional Church 2023-02-01 (Radio Air Date) World Ministries International Dr. Jonathan Hansen - Founder & President Rev. Adalia Hansen (360) 629-5248 WMI P.O. Box 277 Stanwood, WA 98292 warning@worldministries.org Visit our website http://www.worldministries.org/ and subscribe to Eagle Saving Nations https://www.worldministries.org/eagles-saving-nations-membership.aspx  Sign up for Dr. Hansen's FREE newsletters http://www.worldministries.org/newsletter-signup.html  Support Dr. Hansen through your financial gift https://www.worldministries.org/donate.aspx  Order Dr. Hansen's book “The Science of Judgment” https://www.store-worldministries.org/the-science-of-judgment.html

PAU Quintanajornet doesn‘t paint pictures. Pau creates worlds – open invitations to a journey into the beauty of Latin American influences and into the spheres of an artist, who with brushes, paint, ink, paper and wood, playfully turns her world inside out. The cleavage between cultures loosens up. From the friction between her Chilean roots and her German home she draws her own symbolism in bright colors and shapes which grows out of the ground like plants rising to the sky. Birds also occupy a large space in Pau‘s World: in her „cosmovision“ they symbolize free spirits of wisdom and peace, spreading their wings and coping with highs and lows of life.Born in Chile and raised in the former DDR, Pau moved to Berlin at the age of 15 to broaden her horizons and find a creative outlet. She studied communication-design and illustration at the FHTW before taking off to South America. In Valparaiso, Chile, she recharged her batteries and set the course for her future. Falling in love with the Urban Art Movement and Artivism, Pau started to create her first wall pieces down South.  Although she eventually returned to Germany, Pau would frequently revisit Latin America - her Motherland - her emotional home. During these returns, she might discover something new about her self or her art, socialize with other artists or improve her techniques. In the collective of the Artivists, Muralistas and Street Artists, Pau found birds of the same feather.Over the last couple of years Pau has participated in numerous festivals and art projects around the world. These travels and interactions with the people around helped her to find a deeper meaning in her work and get more sensitive for different global realties. Inspired by the words of Pablo Neruda, "The murals are the books of the people “ she started a long term art project called PROJECT WALLFLOWERS in 2013. Her work is found on walls in Egypt, Tunisia, Spain, France, The Netherlands, Germany, United States, China, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Chile … . While Pau‘s walls are on display in public spaces, they are created with the permission of the communities. Her interest lies in sharing her art with people, not creating notoriety for her self.Today Pau shares begins by telling us how art became the tool she was drawn to as a young person to help her emotionally as her family fled Chile as political refugees and the danger they faced prior to relocating to Germany. There's no doubt that while her childhood was traumatic, it set her up for some profound perspective on who she is and how she wants to live her life. We talked about her becoming an Artivista and how it was the first identity that she claimed as her own versus it being imposed on her by others. We talked about the masculine and the feminine and how she connected with her own inner manifestations of those as she navigated heartache and learned to cultivate love in all she does. Inspired by this quote: "You also learn that there are real priorities and imposed priorities. The beauty of this lifelong journey is that you get the tremendous opportunity to get to know the real you with all its flaws and all its magic. I gain stability when I feel centered and reflected in my work and with the people around me." We talk about how she established her own priorities and how she works to live them each day, including how this impacted her "Art World" and how she moves through the "Art Market." She shared about her work Project Wallflowers, the Blooming Seeds, and #staywithhumanity. We end with a quick share on how she takes care of herself with her active life and how sobremesas are a special part of that.Today's show was engineered by Ian Seda from Radio Kingston.Our show music is from Shana Falana!Feel free to email me, say hello: she@iwantwhatshehas.orgLeave me a voicemail with your thoughts or a few words about who has what you want and why! (845) 481-3429** Please: SUBSCRIBE to the pod and leave a REVIEW wherever you are listening, it helps other users FIND IThttp://iwantwhatshehas.org/podcastITUNES | SPOTIFY | STITCHERITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-want-what-she-has/id1451648361?mt=2SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/77pmJwS2q9vTywz7Uhiyff?si=G2eYCjLjT3KltgdfA6XXCASTITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/she-wants/i-want-what-she-has?refid=stpr'Follow:INSTAGRAM * https://www.instagram.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast/FACEBOOK * https://www.facebook.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcastTWITTER * https://twitter.com/wantwhatshehas

Cameroon is 8 parts French speaking and 2 parts English speaking - The English speaking Cameroonians are seeking independence from French Cameroon - The marginalization of the English speakers led to civil discord - Dr. Ticha fled Cameroon for political asylum as he was listed by government for arrest - There is widespread killing, Dr. Ticha had a bullet pass his ear and some are beheaded with machetes - Cameroon has three Muslim regions and all are French speaking - The President is a French speaking Catholic - There is much dysfunction among the church in Cameroon, failing to bring peace - Dr. Willibroad Ticha, Political Refugee from Cameroon  2022-05-09 (Radio Air Date) World Ministries International Dr. Jonathan Hansen - Founder & President Rev. Adalia Hansen (360) 629-5248 WMI P.O. Box 277 Stanwood, WA 98292 warning@worldministries.org Visit our website http://www.worldministries.org/  Sign up for Dr. Hansen's FREE newsletters http://www.worldministries.org/newsletter-signup.html  Support Dr. Hansen through your financial gift https://www.store-worldministries.org/support-world-ministries-international-en.html  Order Dr. Hansen's book “The Science of Judgment” https://www.store-worldministries.org/the-science-of-judgment.html

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Episode 39 - Gary Korolev has used his 15 years of experience as a Wealth Manager with firms such as Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, and Charles Schwab to build a comprehensive Wealth Advisory practice centered around meeting clients' Investment Management, Risk Management, Estate Planning, and Retirement Planning needs. His practice focuses on High Net Worth individuals, families, and business owners with financial needs far beyond investment management. Gary's clients are provided with a truly comprehensive Wealth Strategy that benefits from combining his extensive expertise in portfolio management, financial planning, and insurance with that of CPAs and Estate Planning Attorneys.  “We take such a comprehensive and involved approach in serving our clients' wealth growth, preservation and transfer needs effectively and tax-efficiently that they come to see us as their primary source of financial expertise. We work closely with our client's attorneys and accountants to address their financial, tax, estate, and philanthropic needs.” Gary has a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of Florida, is a Chartered Financial Analyst, and holds the General Securities (Series 7), Securities Licensing (Series 66), as well the Life, Health and Variable Annuity licenses. He resides in Northern Virginia with his wife, son, and daughter. When not working, Gary enjoys spending time with his family and friends as well as reading and travel. To learn more about the Gary Korolev, CFA go to: https://sovereign.global/meet-our-team/  WEALTH: Not getting enough clients? GO TO: www.CSIFG.com Book a FREE 15 minute Client Acquisition Consultation with Carter or one of his team members. HEALTH: Low on energy or overweight? Go towww.chemicalfreebody.com/enrichers and grab GREEN 85 Juice Formula or book a FREE 30-minute Health Strategy Session with Tim or one of his coaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gelet Fragela is a Cuban political refugee in the United States who fled Cuba with her family in 1994. She is also a journalist and founder of the website ADN Cuba which provides extensive coverage of events today in Cuba. As the world focused its attention in recent days on the traumatic events in Afghanistan and the chaotic US exit, there's unrest and upheaval in another troubled land. The Communist island nation of Cuba, under Miguel Díaz-Canel, has erupted in protests amidst food shortages and anger with the government. In a recent opinion piece in the Sun Sentinel, Fragela was unsparing of her criticism of the Communist dictatorship in Cuba: "When Fidel Castro came to power in 1959, he promised democratic elections within 18 months. That never happened. After 62 years of authoritarian rule, the Cuban people have had enough, and they are finally letting the Cuban regime and the world know it. "What is happening in Cuba right now is a true moment in world history. This could be the end of the communist regime and the beginning of a truly free Cuba. It could be Cuba's Solidarity Movement, or its Perestroika moment. Or it could be Cuba's Green Revolution — a minor, interesting footnote in a vast story of oppression. "The outcome depends heavily on the extent to which the free peoples of the world, including the U.S. actively support the freedom of the Cuban people. Although there are many things the U.S. can do, the first step should be to make clear to the world America does not recognize the Cuban communist regime as a legitimate government and instead holds it accountable for its long history of brutal oppression on the island. "Delegitimizing the status of the Cuban regime would have a significant impact on its ability to continue its 62-year façade that it has the popular support of its people when in fact it has suppressed popular sovereignty with repression, persecution and propaganda. If we have learned anything from the island-wide demonstrations this month, it is that the Cuban people want the communist dictatorship to end, and want democracy and freedom instead – or as we heard throughout the streets of Cuba on July 11, “Libertad!” . See, https://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/commentary/fl-op-com-cuba-venezuela-legitimate-government-20210808-ym7tpfdaqzhs5mqumusdh6iqly-story.html ADN Cuba: adncuba.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-aidan-byrne0/support

The first International Podcast! Now in Greece, Aneta first came to the US as a Political Refugee from Poland as a baby with her parents. Despite not being top of our class or getting into her college choices, Aneta still achieved her dreams of working in the field with Refugees around the world, often with her own life in danger. Facebook: @WWFINHS IG: @WEWERENTFRIENDSINHIGHSCHOOL

Political Refugee to building Trans-human, Bionic augmentation :Sophie Von-Laer......Our guest on this delicious episode is the brilliant Sophie Sanaz von Laer. At age of 21, she invented a robotic arm that works with eye-signals (EOG). She also created a nano carbon brain electrode that has the potential to cure Alzheimer’s disease. In addition to her 3 engineering degrees, she is currently working on an Organizational Leadership PhD. Sophie has 12 years of leadership experience working with Fortune 500 companies including; General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, Freddie Mac, Lockheed Martin, etc. Through her lens of understanding humans from a psychological and neuro-leadership standpoint, Sophie has managed multi-billion-dollar contracts.Find out more: https://www.nafscoach.com..........'      What you leave, what do you bring?      Arriving in the US… The shocks and no socks      University at 16       Engineering as an act of rebellion      Electrical engineering – Bio Engineering discovering a unique path      Trans-human, bionic augmentation       Contracted by the US Army at 21 to design a robotic arm.........Discover out how you can hire Dov Baron The Dragonist as an executive advisor, speaker or strategist for yourself or your organization:  DovBaron.com  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Juan Carlos Pagan is a New York based Artist, Designer, and Typographer. Juan has been honored for his work by The Type Directors Club, Communication Arts, ADC, One Show, Cannes Lions, Clios, Fastco, and Print Magazine. He also designed the branding for the ubiquitous social media platform Pinterest. His grandfather was a political refugee in Cuba who fled to Puerto Rico, eventually arriving in New York. We talk about his beginnings and his design process. Check out FirstGenBurden.com for all the episodes Follow us @firstgenburden and Rich Tu / @rich_tu Thanks DesGin for their support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/firstgenburden/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firstgenburden/support

Adis Vila is the former global head of international business development at Vigoro, a $750M international agribusiness company; former head of regulatory policy for the western hemisphere at Nortel Networks, a $22B telecom supplier; former Secretary & CEO of the Florida State Department of Administration; former Assistant Secretary & COO of the US Department of Agriculture. An experienced financial executive, Vila qualifies as an audit committee financial expert under SEC and NYSE Rules. She self describes her work of the intersection of Law, Business and Policy. In 2013, Vila retired from her position as the first Chief Diversity Officer at the US Air Force Academy and founded Vila & Associates, a consultancy focused on helping clients build diverse leadership and foster an inclusive organizational culture. Multicultural and fluent in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, Vila, a Cuban refugee, came to the US in 1962 at the age of 8. In 1982 she was selected a White House Fellow, the premier leadership program in the US. Passionate about corporate governance, Vila is an NACD Board Leadership Fellow; a member of Women Corporate Directors (WCD), a member of the board (Secretary) of Latino Corporate Directors Association , and a Pioneer member of Athena Alliance. Adis is always open for interesting Opportunities, including Coaching and Board Membership Postings. https://www.linkedin.com/in/adisvila/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/get-involved/fellows/ Special Thanks go to Julie-Roxane Krikorian ( www.jercatime.wordpress.com) for editing this Episode of Back2Basics. You should also check out FAR OUT: Adventures in Unconventional Living with co-host Alasdair (https://thefaroutpodcast.simplecast.fm/)

May McCarthy talks with author and entrepreneur Svetlana Kim, who shares success tips as part of her journey chronicled in her book, The White Pearl and I: A Memoir of a Political Refugee. Svetlana shares her story of arriving in the United States in 1991 with one dollar in her pocket and not speaking the language to becoming a best-selling author, speaker, and media personality.

What is it like to treat patients in the U.S. after living in a country with free healthcare? Dr. Marlene Gonzalez takes listeners on an unforgettable and inspiring journey from her teenage years as a political refugee to her current role as a physician caring for patients from around the globe. At the age of 13, Marlene emigrated with her family from Cuba to San Francisco, speaking only Spanish. Less than a decade later, she not only learned English but she also earned a degree in Biomedical Sciences, a medical degree, and recently completed her residency in Family Medicine. Dr. Gonzalez compares the pros and cons of Cuban and U.S. healthcare systems and how her personal experiences as a refugee have impacted her patient-centered care. Dr. Gonzalez provides tips for other Spanish-speaking patients, in Spanish, and reminds all of us why international physicians are vital to our U.S. healthcare system.

Once a political refugee, Peter Georgescu came to the United States in the 1950s and went on to build a storied business career, which included being CEO and chairman of the global advertising firm Young & Rubicam. He has lived the American Dream and is now calling on corporate America to do more to help narrow the income gap. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN.

I. Jesus was an infant refugee: the flight to Egypt, vv13-15. II. Jesus was opposed by the powers of darkness and became the occasion of his people's sorrow: the slaughter of the male children, vv16-18. III. Jesus did not despise being identified with a despised town: the return to Nazareth, vv19-23.

Teame teaches at the Graduate School of Education at the University of Bristol, and has consulted on education policy in a range of different countries. He is an Eritrean who obtained political asylum in the United Kingdom in the late 1970s, completed his PhD there, and has been extraordinarily active in supporting refugees and international students. For more you can find the biography ‘Long Way from Adi Ghead’ on Amazon (or elsewhere). Show notes: [02:15] Early life in the village; school and political activism in Asmara. Doing his little bit in a very difficult situation. [07:45] Going abroad for a PhD in the United Kingdom, obtaining political asylum during the Mengistu years in Ethiopia, and making it through graduate school by hook or by crook. [12:00] Early efforts to broaden international understanding in Thatcher-era Britain. Talking about Eritrean culture with primary school students. [16:00] Staying engaged with the Eritrean independence struggle; experiences with the rapid decline of post-independence government, and what can really be done under authoritarian regimes. [27:15] Current prospects in Eritrea, with ongoing liberalisation in Ethiopia. What would really be required for the country to move forward. [34:00] The role and responsibilities of a graduate institution in the rich world “looking southward". How public institutions in the south can most usefully “look northward”. [56:05] A few bad experiences as a refugee in the UK. The special background and potential of refugees despite that (occasional) negativity. [1:04:45] Formative books and education experiences for Teame himself, over a very long career in teaching about education.

Bio Dare to dream Svetlana Kim is a speaker, award-winning author of White Pearl and I: A Memoir of a Political Refugee, co-author of The Last of the Four Musketeers: Allen Joe’s Life and Friendship with Bruce Lee, Speaker, director/producer of the documentary film The Last of the Four Musketeers, and consultant. She is also a host of the Radio Show called "To The Stars Through Adversity." http://www.blogtalkradio.com/svetlanakim . In her book, White Pearl and I: A Memoir of a Political Refugee, she chronicles her journey from Russia to the United States, where she arrived with only one dollar in her pocket and not a single word of English at her disposal; today, she is a leader among her peers in the business world, and has been honored with numerous awards citing her commitment, skill, and integrity. She has received countless awards including, the 2012 Asian American Women of High Achievements Award by the National Association of Professional Asian American Women (NAPAW). She was also a recipient of the NAAAP 100 Award and was honored in 2010 with the Orphan International Worldwide Global Citizenship Award for her contribution to saving the lives of children in Haiti. She was recognized with the Daily Point of Light Award (Award Number: 3983) by Points of Light Institute created by the administration of President George H.B. Bush to honor individuals creating meaningful change in communities across America. In 2009, the International Leadership Foundation paid tribute to Kim with its Leadership Award, selecting her from among a group of potential honorees including congress members, presidential cabinet secretaries, and other high-ranking officials. Kim has been featured and profiled in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, MSN Money, MSNBC, Women's Life magazine in Seoul, Korea; the Asian Fortune; Networking Times; NASDAQ's Closing Bell; and The Gazette, a publication of the Library of Congress. Kim is an active volunteer and has served on numerous boards of directors. Svetlana is married and resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband. ______________________________________________ Intro to show: I am so excited to introduce to you a powerhouse of a woman, Svetlana Kim. She talks with us about her journey over 27 years ago to come to America. When she first arrived in New York at the age of 23 she spoke no English and had only one dollar to her name. In this episode she shares intimate parts of her story and how she was able to overcome tremendous adversity. Svetlana shares stories about being robbed of a precious possession, a moment in Russia where she “first cried out to God”, and the day she received her visa leading her to believe that “Miracles really happen”. We talk about everything from spirituality, to grit, to living a life of service. She has an incredible story that will inspire you to listen to your heart and never give up. Four Sigmatic Coffee Discount Code  Linda's website Follow Linda on Social Media @ Chickfitstudio Questions I asked Lana: ● What made you want to come to America? ● As a Korean, Russian immigrant, you came to America with one dollar in your pocket, but a big dream within your heart . How do you think that dream in your heart, though you had no money and couldn't speak the language, was the difference maker? ● You had a special pair of earrings and a bracelet that your grandmother gave to you. Can you tell us the significance of that? ● There was a moment where you had to make a choice. That is when they stole your earrings, they stole your bracelet. Your grandmother had given it to you saying, “Sell this if you need to”. Of course you didn’t want to sell it. Here you are getting ripped off by a bunch of hoodlums. Your moment was whether you fold up and go back to Russia, or push forward. So tell us about that moment and how that brought you clarity. ● How did you meet the guy who knew Bruce Lee so well? ● What is the universal language that we all have to communicate with? ● How can people rewire their mindset? And how important do you think that is to their success? Topics discussed: The importance of consistency and small steps: ● Doing one push up is better than nothing. ● Focus on what you can do not what you can't do. It's a lot more than what you think. ● “A lot of us are waiting for a big success, a break through. In reality, it's what you do everyday.” ● The power of the compound effect. If you write one page a day for a year, you will have over 300 pages written of your book. The importance of mantra chanting: ● Certain notes activate energy in your body. ● Opening your heart is very important. ● It helps you feel loved. ● The more you practice everyday, you will be in a constant state of peace and bliss. ● “The more you love your life, the more life is going to give you back.” ● Resource: Thomas Ashley-Farrand “best book on mantras”. What to do when fear comes: ● Read self development books. ● Go to a workout class. ● “Keep on keeping on.” ● “Fear is a mental statement.” Ways to enjoy the simple pleasures of life: ● Buy flowers. ● Buy a candle. ● Buy a tiny piece of chocolate. ● Go to national parks. ● It’s about mindset. What to do when you feel stuck in your job: ● If you want to start something new, make a small step. ● When you start, you will create the map. ● GPS - be Grateful, be Purposeful, and Start. ● Start building your business with simple things. Quotes “Sometimes we may live in a free country, but we are not living like we are free.” @LindaMitchell “If you are listening your heart is speaking.” @LindaMitchell “The more you serve, the more prosperous you are going to be.” @SvetlanaKim “It is from the unknown that you step into greatness known without limitation.” @SvetlanaKim “We build the walls of what can happen. But when you have no walls and you flow, that's where the magic happens.” @SvetlanaKim “If you don’t have time, make time.” @SvetlanaKim “What are we communicating? We are communicating without speaking.” @LindaMitchell Svetlana Kim’s handles: Website: http://svetlanakim.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Svetlanakim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/svetlanakim11/ Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/+SvetlanaKim11 Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlana-kim-46abb411/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/relievestress/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/svetlana.kim1 https://www.facebook.com/White-Pearl-and-I-A-Memoir-of-a-Political-Refugee-by-Svetlana-Kim- 329498529274/?fref=ts

Part 2 of 2 After escaping Vietnam, and surviving six days and six nights on a tiny boat, Christine Staley and her family arrive in the Philippines. Her five siblings and mother were placed in a refugee camp where they lived, worked and waited ... waited for the day they'd hear their names called over the loud speaker. On that day, whenever it would come, the family would walk to the refugee camp office and receive their airline tickets to America. It was the last step to confirm an official start to a new life as an American immigrant. Hear the conclusion of Christine Staley's journey from Vietnam to America.

Christine Staley, an assistant inspector general for audit at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, describes her experience as one of the estimated 700,000 'boat people' who escaped Vietnam in the 1970s. ... North Vietnamese forces captured South Vietnam's capital city April 30, 1975, and the U.S. formally evacuated all American civilian and military personnel. This is known as The Fall of Saigon. Five years later, Christine Staley fled Vietnam with her mother and five siblings, risking everything to escape the country they no longer knew, to start a journey toward the unknown. This is part one of Staley's personal story.

Julie Dolan and Lian Dolan meet up on the Tuesday show to talk about topics in the news: the St. Paul Rape Case, Serena Williams goes for the Grand Slam and Uber for Teens. On the show this week: Misplaced Outrage: Why is this guy NOT a star? Oh, nevermind. He is.  Granny's Got a Gun: Julie shatters her grandchildren's sense of security The St. Paul's Rape Case: Is this the purpose of the Communications Decency Act. From the Wall Street Journal http://www.wsj.com/articles/a-prep-school-legal-tangle-1441063393 Serena Wiliams goes for the Grand Slam and the Sisterhood cheers her on. From the New York Times, The meaning of Serena Williams  http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/30/magazine/the-meaning-of-serena-williams.html Uber for Teens: Is this the mots responsible thing a parent can do? Or are you punting your parental responsibility?  The Pope Comes to America: What will he say next? Reality TV Show Casting Call: Would you ever do a Trial Divorce on TV?  My Cat, the Political Refugee    

In part 1of this 3 part series Berta Marquez tells about the harrowing experiences her family suffered as political refugees and their immigration to the USA, the subsequent long-term effects of this prolonged upheaval on her upbringing and adolescence, and…Read more →

In episode 18, Colin shares his thoughts and goals for the 2012 Great Wall Marathon followed by his recap of a very interesting fight that he was fortunate enough to witness. We then provide a preview for June's Music Month and finish with a conversation about Chen Guang Cheng - the Chinese dissadent that fled to the US Embassy in BJ and is now residing in USA. We also want to announce that we finally have 'chapters'!!! So you can now go directly to the topic of interest.

Professor David Feldman, historian, describes the "welfare chauvinism" existing in Britain since the 18th century. By this he means that welfare systems were maintained but reformed so as to exclude 'outsiders' (internal and international migrants). He refers to Britain's 'poor law' and the development of the welfare system up to the late 1990's, to include or exclude migrants. He also discusses the argument that welfare states need to be founded in a 'homogenous' society, and that that homogeneity is institutionalised. Migration scholars and NGOs have often sought to disassociate popular associations between criminality and immigration: migrants are not criminals, nor are they necessarily more likely to commit crime. But this risks ignoring important relationships between immigration and criminality, both 'immigrant' and 'criminal' for example, are set in opposition to the (good) citizen, both are important administrative categories for states, and comprise groups upon whom the state can exercise significant degrees of coercion. Both are highly racialised. There are also historical continuities: mobility has long been associated with criminality, through vagabondage and the problem of 'masterless men', gypsies and Roma, and 'illegal immigrants'. Both groups can share social and political disabilities - in the US former prisoners are not eligible for further education grants, cannot access welfare payments or food stamps, and in 10 states, are denied the right to vote for life. This seminar series will interrogate the relation between immigration, criminality and citizenship, by exploring these issues.

Dr. Ilsen About takes us through the fascinating development of technology used by police in the early 1900's to allow for the identification of criminals internationally, known as 'distant identification'. This development began before the establishment Interpol's forerunner. The attempt to develop an international language and index to identify criminals that were moving across borders saw several ups and downs. Migration scholars and NGOs have often sought to disassociate popular associations between criminality and immigration: migrants are not criminals, nor are they necessarily more likely to commit crime. But this risks ignoring important relationships between immigration and criminality, both 'immigrant' and 'criminal' for example, are set in opposition to the (good) citizen, both are important administrative categories for states, and comprise groups upon whom the state can exercise significant degrees of coercion. Both are highly racialised. There are also historical continuities: mobility has long been associated with criminality, through vagabondage and the problem of 'masterless men', gypsies and Roma, and 'illegal immigrants'. Both groups can share social and political disabilities - in the US former prisoners are not eligible for further education grants, cannot access welfare payments or food stamps, and in 10 states, are denied the right to vote for life. This seminar series will interrogate the relation between immigration, criminality and citizenship, by exploring these issues.

Retired immigration lawyer Fran Webber goes through case law pre and post the entry into force of the Human Rights Act. Examining the changes created by the Act, the reactions to it, the interpretation of the Act and the affect this has on the human rights of foreign national prisoners, refugees and asylum seekers and suspected terrorists. Part of the COMPAS breakfast briefing series.

Join Daniel as he interviews this incredible woman on her book and her journey to attain the American Dream. Her book is a story of legacy and love, hope and determination, and the ultimate primer on what it takes to become a success.