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The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)

The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)

By: Simone W. Johnson Smith
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 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 feeling misunderstood and out of touch because you are struggling to understand the unstated rules of the new culture? That's what we do each week on The Immigrant Experience in America. Every episode is an in-depth look at adjustment challenges, navigating the pitfalls of immigrant life, and becoming a third culture person. I was inspired to start this podcast by my own experience as an immigrant American who legally migrated to the United States but yet has frequent experiences of a love-hate relationship of America with its immigrant population and as a result of a larger vacuum surrounding the positive contributions of immigrants to American Life. We will sit down with successful immigrant Americans to discuss how they navigated the complexity of being an immigrant-American to achieve their American Dream. This is a spot for us to get real - peel back the layers, if you will, of what it means to be an immigrant living away from their birth country. Our intention is to serve as a bridge from your culture to the American (or other country) culture – giving you a roadmap of tools and language to understand the unstated rules of the new country/culture, wherever you find yourself in the world. Disclaimer: The Immigrant Experience in America podcast is produced in my personal capacity. The views and opinions shared by me and my guests are our own and do not reflect the views, policies, or positions of the U.S. government or USCIS.2021 Simone W. Johnson Smith Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Reverse Migration - Moving from New York to Jamaica & the Challenges of doing business in Jamaica (Episode 206) - Part 1

    Reverse Migration - Moving from New York to Jamaica & the Challenges of doing business in Jamaica (Episode 206) - Part 1
    Dec 31 2025

    Winthrop, born and raised in Long Island, New York, to Jamaican and Fijian parents, shares the struggle of balancing his Caribbean heritage at home with the pressure to assimilate as an American kid in the 90s. He details the impulsive decision to leave a finance career path in NYC to embrace entrepreneurship in Jamaica, revealing the intense culture shock and business lessons learned during his first four years in Negril.

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    The Immigrant Experience in America

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    Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg

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    📱Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz

    📱Connect with Simone!
    💼 Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.org

    📱 Follow us on Social Media:
    💼 LinkedIn: / simonewjohnson
    💼 Instagram: / theimmigrantexperiencepodcast
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    📱 Share your story with us:
    💼 simone.8.johnson@gmail.com

    Disclaimer: The Immigrant Experience in America podcast is produced in my personal capacity. The views and opinions shared by me and my guests are our own and do not reflect the views, policies, or positions of the U.S. government or USCIS.

    Please note: I do not provide immigration legal services or case-specific guidance. My work focuses on cultural adjustment, financial empowerment, and personal growth.
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    28 mins
  • From beginnings in Columbia to becoming author of Unmuting Myself - A voice silenced by doubt dared to rise! (Episode 205) - Part 3

    From beginnings in Columbia to becoming author of Unmuting Myself - A voice silenced by doubt dared to rise! (Episode 205) - Part 3
    Dec 24 2025

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    The Immigrant Experience in America

    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ
    Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg

    📱Listen to more episodes on:
    💼 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN
    💼 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE
    💼 Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn

    📱Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz

    📱Connect with Simone!
    💼 Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.org

    📱 Follow us on Social Media:
    💼 LinkedIn: / simonewjohnson
    💼 Instagram: / theimmigrantexperiencepodcast
    💼 TikTok: / theimmigrantexperience

    📱 Share your story with us:
    💼 simone.8.johnson@gmail.com

    Disclaimer: The Immigrant Experience in America podcast is produced in my personal capacity. The views and opinions shared by me and my guests are our own and do not reflect the views, policies, or positions of the U.S. government or USCIS.

    Please note: I do not provide immigration legal services or case-specific guidance. My work focuses on cultural adjustment, financial empowerment, and personal growth.
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    29 mins
  • From beginnings in Columbia to becoming author of Unmuting Myself - A voice silenced by doubt dared to rise! (Episode 204) - Part 2

    From beginnings in Columbia to becoming author of Unmuting Myself - A voice silenced by doubt dared to rise! (Episode 204) - Part 2
    Dec 17 2025

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    The Immigrant Experience in America

    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3OmWxJZ
    Official Site: https://bit.ly/3OmWAWg

    📱Listen to more episodes on:
    💼 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN
    💼 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE
    💼 Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn

    📱Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz

    📱Connect with Simone!
    💼 Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.org

    📱 Follow us on Social Media:
    💼 LinkedIn: / simonewjohnson
    💼 Instagram: / theimmigrantexperiencepodcast
    💼 TikTok: / theimmigrantexperience

    📱 Share your story with us:
    💼 simone.8.johnson@gmail.com

    Disclaimer: The Immigrant Experience in America podcast is produced in my personal capacity. The views and opinions shared by me and my guests are our own and do not reflect the views, policies, or positions of the U.S. government or USCIS.

    Please note: I do not provide immigration legal services or case-specific guidance. My work focuses on cultural adjustment, financial empowerment, and personal growth.
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    36 mins
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