Immigrantly

In January 2023, I sat down with Amy Choi and Rebecca Lehrer, the cohosts of The Mash-Up Americans podcast. Our conversation centered on their series on grief. We discussed grief, how we can understand it without over-pathologizing the sentiment, and why it’s both universal and personal. The most remarkable about the conversation is that we kept it light and honest.”Today, I am so psyched to share an episode from their podcast- their interview with Lisa Ling. The celebrated journalist, executive producer, TV host, author, and mother sits with Rebecca and Amy to share her journey to heal her familial bonds, compassion for her mom, and hard-won friendship with her religious Korean mother-in-law. I hope you enjoy this episode, and don’t forget to return next week for Immigrantly’s new episode. Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, unvarnished insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN.Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.comPlease share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod.You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.comFor advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvard's first black president, Claudine Gay, resigned recently following several controversies over the past few months. But the real controversy, at least for this episode of Immigrantly, is the fact that regarding her resignation, conservatives (from billionaires to politicians) have been denouncing Gay as a "diversity hire." If you're unfamiliar with the term, this is the perfect episode to listen to. Today, I'll be breaking down what "diversity hire" means, why it's harmful, and how it relates to a larger conversation around DEI or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.Resources:Books discussing DEI and relevant topics:  https://peoplemanagingpeople.com/topics/organizational-culture/dei/dei-books/  Documentaries on Race and culture that can enrich DEI conversations: https://about.colum.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/resources/filmsTwo Banned Books lists: https://www.library.cmu.edu/about/news/2023-10/banned-books-week-2023https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10 Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, unvarnished insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN.Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.comPlease share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod.You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.comFor advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.comHost & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Michaela Strauther I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Haziq Ahmad Farid I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding meaningful connections becomes crucial in a world where loneliness affects physical and mental well-being. Whether solidifying familial ties or seeking companions who offer stability, love, and tranquility, the pursuit is universal. However, reality often reminds us that finding the perfect companion is difficult. How does this quest transform when elements like AI and money come into play? Today, our guest explores this intersection, providing insights into the intricate connection between love, technology, and wealth.Cassindy Chao is a matchmaker located in the Bay Area, California. Her work with matchmaking started when she was a student at Wellesley College; now, after quitting a job in finance, she works full-time as a matchmaker, primarily focused on the Asian community. I’m excited to speak with her today about her process, the requests she goes through, and the future of matchmaking with the rise of AI. Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, unvarnished insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN.Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.comPlease share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod.You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.comFor advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.comHost & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Bob Afshari I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Haziq Ahmad Farid I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back! Today's guest, Jane Wong, is a poet, a professor, and a restaurant kid - her new book, “Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City,” covers growing up in a Chinese-American restaurant and reckoning with her ancestral past and present. In her book, you can expect passages as specific as ‘How to fall asleep so your mom picks you up” or earlier in that same chapter, “How to lock your brother in the meat freezer.” Her poetry, which she’s published in two books, has led her to create exhibits, one based on a poem entitled “After Preparing the Altar, the Ghosts Feast Feverishly,” which combines her past growing up in a restaurant with her ancestor’s struggles of surviving “the great leap forward” one of the most deadly famines in history  Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, unvarnished insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN.Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.comPlease share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod.You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.comFor advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.comHost & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Bob Afshari I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Ellery Groth I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the final Immigrantly episode of 2023, I decided to learn more about America’s most popular winter holiday—Christmas. Although I don’t celebrate it, this podcast is all about cross-cultural connections, regardless of our differences. And what better way to learn about a different culture than through its food? So, join me and the Immigrantly team as we explore a few iconic American Christmas dishes, breaking bread across cultures, families, and traditions. Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, unvarnished insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN.Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.comPlease share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod.You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.comFor advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.comHost & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Michaela Strauther I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet the incredible Siddharth Katragadda, a San Diego-based artist extraordinaire who's not just a painter, photographer, and award-winning filmmaker but a force for change. Born and raised in India, Siddharth weaves captivating narratives through his art, tackling social justice issues head-on. Join us for a lively conversation as we uncover the magic behind his diverse talents and how he's shaping a brighter, more vibrant world. Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, unvarnished insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN.Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.comPlease share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod.You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.comFor advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.comHost & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Pippa Tsuki Carlson & Bobak Afshari I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My today’s guest, Pervaiz Shallwani- From covering intense stories like the George Floyd protests to reporting on the Brooklyn subway shooting, Pervaiz is spicing things up in the food scene. Now, he's cooking up 'Chaat Dog'—a mashup of his Chicago background and Pakistani roots. It's not just hot dogs; it's a tasty journey blending cultures and stories. Join the conversation as Pervaiz dishes out more than news—this time, it's all about the flavor.Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, unvarnished insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN.Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.comPlease share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod.You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.comFor advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.comHost & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Bob Afshari I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Steve Martin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inspired by the ongoing suffering in Palestine, this episode explores language's power and potential harm. Words aren’t harmless and are often dangerous. Slight differences in word choice alter people’s perceptions. Minor differences can turn humans into “animals.”There’s no guest today; instead, I investigate the subtle nuances in our words through the deeply rooted history of “dog-whistling.” I hope this episode will inspire us to think more critically about any media we encounter—from newspaper headlines and political rhetoric to advertisements and TV shows. Because words are more complex than they seem.Trigger Warning: multiple moments in this episode contain sensitive material, including racism and brief mentions of sexual assault.Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, unvarnished insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN.Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.comPlease share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod.You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.comFor advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.comHost & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Michaela Strauther I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravorty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson Other Music: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is the multi-award-winning podcaster and sex educator Sangeeta Pillai. Sangeeta hosts the Masala podcast that features interviews with South Asian women about taboo topics and their narratives. Sangeeta is also the founder of the South Asian feminist platform Soul Sutras. Her work extends from the world of podcasting into the Masala Monologues series, hosting writing workshops and theater shows in the U.S. and the U.K. In this episode, Sangeeta talks about her long and rich journey from what she calls a “Mumbai slum” to becoming a powerful voice in the South Asian feminist movement. Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, unvarnished insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN.Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.comPlease share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod.You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.comFor advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.comHost & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Rainier Harris & Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Steve Martin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson Other Music: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We bring to you our annual Thanksgiving episode with interviews with our very own Immigrantly team members on what the day looks like in their household. Some of us celebrate it, others don’t, and we grapple with what this holiday can look like as we move through a fraught political environment and acknowledge dark histories.Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, unvarnished insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN.Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.comPlease share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod.You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.comFor advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.comHost & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Pippa Tsuki Carlson & Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Steve Martin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson Other Music: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices