The Chronicles of an Immigrant

🌍Sharing untold migration stories from around the world. Hosted by Moyeni & Produced by Folawe ✨Bold. Resilient. Different.

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This Independence Day, we celebrate the American Dream and the dreams of immigrants everywhere🎉
We are excited to introduce The Chronicles of an Immigrant, a podcast where dreams know no boundaries!

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Reflecting on this year, it is clear that TCI is more than an immigrant storytelling platform. It is a community and a home for stories that connect us all.

As we wrap up this season, we want to wish you a very happy New Year and a great 2026 ahead 🎊🥂🎆

Thank you 💜

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Sibu is looking back at what mattered most this year 😊

For her, it comes down to 3 things: her family and ageing parents, the community she values, and her health.

If you had to choose, what are the 3 things you are most grateful for this year?

#gratitude #NewYearsEve2025

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There is nothing like a genius surprise to change the energy in the room 🥳

We could not let Sibu’s special day pass by without a celebration, even if it meant getting creative with some straw candles

Belated Happy Birthday Sibu 🥂💜🎉

#birthday #wholesomemoments

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Stop trying to fit into a wellness box that wasn't built for you. Your body already has the blueprint, you just need to learn how to read it.

Save this post to use for your next monthly reflection.

#healthylifestyle #wellness #selfcare

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Migration is rarely a straight line.

Sibu moved from South Africa to the UK and back again only to realize that a plane ticket back home cannot fix internal unrest.

It was never about the geography. It was about finding community and fixing what was inside first.

#expat

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SEASON 2 FINALE IS HERE 🇿🇦✨💜

We are wrapping up an incredible season with our last guest: Sibu, a South African Accountant and Wellness Coach.

If you are an immigrant woman navigating career pressure or burnout, this conversation is for you

Link in bio 🎧

#WellnessJourney

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Most goals fall apart because they aren't aligned with who you actually are.

In our final episode of the season, Sibu joins us to talk about what wellness looks like for immigrant women navigating career pressure and identity shifts.

#WellnessJourney

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Beyond the cameras and the recording, the best part of this podcast is the people we get to meet 💜

Every guest brings a whole new world to our studio and geting to know them is the real highlight for our team.

#immigrantstories #globalcommunity

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Gratitude looks different for everyone in 2025.

For Christiane, it is the constant support from family and friends despite the distance. It is also the simple joy of catching the sun in North West England….

What are three things on your gratitude list today?

#GratefulHeart

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POV: Your life is a Hallmark movie 🎄🥂

Christiané's move to the UK was on her bucket list, but love made it a reality. If your romantic life was a Christmas movie title, what are we seeing on the big screen?

#RelationshipGoals #LoveStory #Hallmarkmovies

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Christmas traditions look different around the world, and that is what makes the season special.

🇺🇸🇬🇧 From baked Mac and Cheese in the US to Bread Sauce and Christmas crackers in the UK, every culture celebrates in its own meaningful way.

#Christmas2025 #ChristmasDinner

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✨ Our latest four guests. Four voices that reminded us why we share these stories.

From faith and love to humour, moving countries, and landing your first corporate job in the UK, Season 2 so far has covered it all. Each conversation held something different.

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Would you trade the Los Angeles sun for the Lake District rain for someone you met in a bar?☀️🌧️

Christiané joins us to share her journey of moving across the world for love

This is a story about love, sacrifice, identity, and starting over.

#longdistancelove #immigrantstories

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Post-filming reflections on the reality of starting over. There's a specific kind of understanding that happens between people who have navigated new borders🌿

Migration isn't a one-size-fits-all experience ☁️

#migrantchronicles

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This might be why your job search feels harder than it needs to be.

When you tell a recruiter or a connection that you just want a remote job, you are asking them to figure out what you actually want.

Be specific about your role, hybrid preferences, and even your daily needs.

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The fastest way to lose power in an interview is showing how much you need the job.

Confidence starts before you walk into the room.
You are not there to ask for a favor.

You are there to clearly communicate the value you bring and why it matters.

#careergrowth

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Most people quit right before their big break.

This conversation is the reality check you need if you are feeling defeated by the job market right now.

Deleting multiple rejection emails is not failure.

#careeradvice #JobSearch

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Over 266 rejections.
That is how many emails Deborah pushed through before landing her UK corporate role.

Instead of letting those rejections break her confidence, she used them to rebuild her strategy from the ground up.

Get your notes ready. Full episode out ✨

#jobsearch

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Dear Chinese sisters in the UK. There is no expiry date on your dreams. No one decides your timeline.

Speak up with confidence, build your own path and explore the life you want here. Your voice is stronger than you think 💗

#chinesediaspora #immigrantstories

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Is your name costing you opportunities?

Yan stopped using her English name because she wanted to reclaim her identity. Now she is wondering if going back to it during job searching would get her further in the job market.

Have you ever switched your name for work?

#bias