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.

Episode Date
The Black Tax: The Four Converstations (Week 7 of 90-Day Black Tax Series)
Sep 17, 2026
From Toronto to South Texas — Building a Firm for the People Bigger Firms Skip with Jason DeSouza, Esq. (Ep. 233)
Sep 16, 2026
The Black Tax: The Real Number (Week 6 of the 90-Day Black Tax Series, Ep. 232)
Sep 07, 2026
Not Just an Immigrant — Faith, Motherhood, and Rebuilding a Life Beyond Haiti - Dr. Lynda Charles (Episode 231)
Sep 02, 2026
The Black Tax: The Two Cups (Week 5 of the 90 Day Black Tax Series, Ep. 230)
Aug 31, 2026
The Black Tax: The System Nobody Explained (Week 4 of 90-Day Black Tax Series, Ep. 229)
Aug 28, 2026
A Penpal Story — From Kashubian Poland to a 40-Year American Marriage - Dr. Danuta Charland (Episode 228)
Aug 26, 2026
The Black Tax: Honor Your Mother and Fund Your Future (Week 3 of 90-Day Black Tax Series)
Aug 19, 2026
The Black Tax: Whitewashed (Week 2 - 90-Day Black Tax Series, Ep. 226)
Aug 17, 2026
The Black Tax, Brown Tax, Utang Na Loob (Week 1 - 90 Day Black Tax Series, Ep. 225)
Aug 07, 2026
Simone on Speak Harmony Podcast - "Are You Lost In Translation?" (Ep. 224)
Jul 29, 2026
Cafecito Cultural Interview: Are You Lost in Translation? (Ep. 223)
Jul 15, 2026
Machan Taylor - The Voice Behind the Legends
Jun 24, 2026
MaChan Taylor (Episode 222) - Part 3
Jun 24, 2026
MaChan Taylor (Episode 221) - Part 2
Jun 17, 2026
MaChan Taylor (Episode 220) - Part 1
Jun 10, 2026
Ukranian Migrant Using AI to Build a Business - Dima Negodiuk (Episode 219)
Jun 03, 2026
Mental Health of Immigrants | Neither Here Nor There (Episode 218) - Part 3
Mar 25, 2026
Mental Health of Immigrants | Neither Here Nor There (Episode 217) - Part 2
Mar 18, 2026
Mental Health of Immigrants | Neither Here Nor There (Episode 216) - Part 1
Mar 11, 2026
Leaving Everything Behind | A Child's Perspective on Cuban-American Journey (Episode 215) - Part 3
Mar 04, 2026
Leaving Everything Behind | A Child's Perspective on Cuban-American Journey (Episode 214) - Part 2
Feb 25, 2026
Leaving Everything Behind | A Child's Perspective on Cuban-American Journey (Episode 213) - Part 1
Feb 18, 2026
Antiblackness & The Stories of Authentic Allies: What True Allyship looks Like In Immigrant Journey (Episode 212) Part 3
Feb 11, 2026
Antiblackness & The Stories of Authentic Allies: What True Allyship looks Like In Immigrant Journey (Episode 211) Part 2
Feb 04, 2026
Antiblackness & The Stories of Authentic Allies: What True Allyship looks Like In Immigrant Journey (Episode 210) Part 1
Jan 28, 2026
Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle (Episode 209) Part 2
Jan 22, 2026
Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle (Episode 208) Part 1
Jan 15, 2026
Reverse Migration - Moving from New York to Jamaica & the Challenges of doing business in Jamaica (Episode 207) - Part 2
Jan 07, 2026
Reverse Migration - Moving from New York to Jamaica & the Challenges of doing business in Jamaica (Episode 206) - Part 1
Dec 31, 2025
From Beginnings in Columbia to Author of Unmuting Myself - A Voice Silenced by Doubt Dared to Rise! (Episode 205) - Part 3
Dec 24, 2025
From beginnings in Colombia to becoming author of Unmuting Myself - A voice silenced by doubt dared to rise! (Episode 204) - Part 2
Dec 17, 2025
From beginnings in Colombia to Author of Unmuting Myself - A voice silenced by doubt dared to rise! (Episode 203) - Part 1
Dec 10, 2025
Sandra Bothe Interview: Author of "Unmuting Myself"
Dec 09, 2025
From Jamaica to Podcast Host: Podcaster Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown (Ep. 202) - Part 3
Dec 03, 2025
From Jamaica to Podcast Host: Podcaster Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown (Ep. 202) - Part 2
Nov 26, 2025
From Jamaica to Podcast Host: Podcaster Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown (Ep. 202) - Part 1
Nov 20, 2025
From Nigeria to Nursing Professor: Idongesit Obeya (Ep. 201) - Part 3
Nov 11, 2025
From Nigeria to Nursing Professor: Idongesit Obeya (Ep. 200) - Part 2
Nov 04, 2025
From Nigeria to Nursing Professor: Idongesit Obeya (Ep. 199) - Part 1
Oct 28, 2025
From Panama to Pastoral Leadership: Dr. Renaldo White's Journey of Faith, Culture & Resilience (Ep. 198) - Part 3
Oct 22, 2025
From Panama to Pastoral Leadership: Dr. Renaldo White's Journey of Faith, Culture & Resilience (Ep. 197) - Part 2
Oct 15, 2025
From Panama to Pastoral Leadership: Dr. Renaldo White's Journey of Faith, Culture & Resilience (Ep. 196) - Part 1
Oct 08, 2025
Decoding America and Thrive Abroad with Thriving In Intersectionality Podcast (195)
Oct 01, 2025
Decoding America and Thrive Abroad with Thriving In Intersectionality Podcast (194)
Sep 23, 2025
Culture, Community, and Belonging (My Interview on The Kreashon Podcast Part 2) (Ep. 193)
Sep 10, 2025
Culture, Community, and Belonging (My Interview on The Kreashon Podcast Part 1, Ep. 192)
Sep 03, 2025
My Story of Moving from Jamaica to America (The Journey Podcast, Ep. 191)
Aug 27, 2025
My Interview on Carry on Friends Podcast - From Culture Shock to Confidence: My Third Culture Journey (Part 2, Ep. 190)
Aug 20, 2025
My Interview on Carry on Friends Podcast - From Culture Shock to Confidence: My Third Culture Journey (Part 1, Ep. 189)
Aug 13, 2025
Ep 188: Rooted in Two Worlds: Maanarak of Grey on Culture Shock, Belonging, and Creativity Across Borders (Part 2)
Aug 06, 2025
Ep 187: Rooted in Two Worlds: Maanarak of Grey on Culture Shock, Belonging, and Creativity Across Borders (Part 1)
Jul 30, 2025
Ep 186: From Struggle to Six Figures: Erika Warner on Building a Mission-Driven Life as an Immigrant Mom
Jul 24, 2025
Ep 185: Shadows of Tehran: Healing, Identity & the Power of Story with Nick Berg (Part 3)
Jun 05, 2025
Ep 184: Shadows of Tehran: From Soldier to Storyteller with Nick Berg (Part 2)
May 29, 2025
Ep 183: Shadows of Tehran: From Revolution to Resilience with Nick Berg (Part 1)
May 21, 2025
Ep 182: Exploring Identity, Cultural Conflict, and the Struggle for Visibility with Suhein Beck (Part 3)
Apr 30, 2025
Ep 181: Generational Trauma, Resilience, and the Immigrant Experience with Suhein Beck (Part 2)
Apr 23, 2025
Ep. 180: Exile, Identity, and the Amazon Warrior Spirit with Suhein Beck (Part 1)
Apr 16, 2025
Ep. 179: Chinese-American: Richard Hsung (Part 2)
Mar 12, 2025
Ep. 178: Chinese-American: Richard Hsung (Part 1)
Mar 05, 2025
Ep. 177: British Expat Experience: James Wilson (Part 2)
Feb 26, 2025
Ep. 176: British Expat Experience: James Wilson (Part 1)
Feb 19, 2025
Ep. 175: The Burnout Medical Doctor: Grenadan-American Dr. Nicole Perrotte (Part 2)
Feb 12, 2025
Ep. 174: The Burnout Medical Doctor: Grenadan-American Dr. Nicole Perrotte (Part 1)
Feb 05, 2025
Ep. 173: A Ukrainian-American Experience: Alina Trigub (Part 2)
Jan 15, 2025
Ep. 172: A Ukrainian-American Experience: Alina Trigub (Part 1)
Jan 08, 2025
Ep. 171: A Russian-American Experience: Anya Gillinson (Part 3)
Jan 01, 2025
Ep. 170: A Russian-American Experience: Anya Gillinson (Part 2)
Dec 25, 2024
Ep. 169: A Russian-American Experience: Anya Gillinson (Part 1)
Dec 18, 2024
Ep. 168: Decoding America & Coming Home To Yourself - The Immigrant Experience
Dec 11, 2024
Ep. 167: An Iraqi-American Experience: Sairan Aqrawi (Part 2)
Dec 04, 2024
Ep. 166: An Iraqi-American Experience: Sairan Aqrawi (Part 1)
Nov 27, 2024
Ep. 165: Palestinian-American Experience: Olivia Abousaid (Part 3)
Nov 20, 2024
Ep. 164: Palestinian-American Experience: Olivia Abousaid (Part 2)
Nov 13, 2024
Ep. 163: Palestinian-American Experience: Olivia Abousaid (Part 1)
Nov 06, 2024
Ep. 162: Afghan-American: Sara Stanizai (Part 2)
Oct 23, 2024
Ep. 161: Afghan-American: Sara Stanizai (Part 1)
Oct 16, 2024
Ep. 160: Hong Kong Immigrant to the UK: Summie Yeung (Part 2)
Oct 09, 2024
Ep. 159: Hong Kong Immigrant to the UK: Summie Yeung (Part 1)
Oct 02, 2024
Ep. 158: Overcoming the Challenges of H4 Spousal Visa - Varuni Sinha (Part 3)
Sep 25, 2024
Ep. 157: Overcoming the Challenges of H4 Spousal Visa: Varuni Sinha (Part 2)
Sep 18, 2024
Ep. 156: Overcoming the Challenges of H4 Spousal Visa: Varuni Sinha (Part 1)
Sep 10, 2024
Ep. 155: Costa Rican Black Expat Experience: Frederick Mines (Part 2)
Aug 14, 2024
Ep. 154: Costa Rican Black Expat Experience: Frederick Mines (Part 1)
Aug 04, 2024
Ep. 153: Costa Rica Afro-Caribbean Experience: Dr. Armando Jackson (Part 2)
Aug 01, 2024
Ep. 152: Costa Rica Afro-Caribbean Experience: Dr. Armando Jackson (Part 1)
Jul 21, 2024
Ep. 151: Feed Drop: Rubber Time or Slaves to the Clock?
Jun 11, 2024
Ep. 150: Reverse Migration: An American Experience migrating to Costa Rica (Part 2)
Jun 05, 2024
Ep. 149: Reverse Migration: An American Experience migrating to Costa Rica (Part 1)
May 29, 2024
Ep. 148: Reverse Migration: A Canadian Experience migrating to Jamaica (Part 3)
May 22, 2024
Ep. 147: Reverse Migration: A Canadian Experience migrating to Jamaica (Part 2)
May 15, 2024
Ep. 146: Reverse Migration: A Canadian Experience migrating to Jamaica (Part 1)
May 09, 2024
Ep. 145: Nutrition In America: You Are What You Eat! with Marci Kenon (Part 2)
May 01, 2024
Ep. 144: Nutrition In America: You Are What You Eat! with Marci Kenon (Part 1)
Apr 23, 2024
Ep. 143: A Jamaican International Student In S. Korea (Part 2)
Apr 17, 2024
Ep. 142: A Jamaican International Student Experience In S. Korea(Part 1)
Apr 10, 2024
Ep. 141: A Sierra Leone/UK Immigrant Experience in America (Part 3)
Apr 03, 2024
Ep. 140: A Sierra Leone/UK Immigrant Experience in America (Part 2)
Mar 27, 2024
Ep. 139: A Sierra Leone/UK Immigrant Experience in America (Part 1)
Mar 21, 2024
Ep. 138: Feed Drop: Deep Culture Podcast: The Oz Moment
Mar 13, 2024
Ep. 137: Feed Drop: Deep Culture Podcast: Three Brains, Two Minds, and One Person
Mar 06, 2024
Ep. 136: Russian Immigrant Experience: Author of Unlimited
Feb 28, 2024
Ep. 135: Puerto Rican Immigrant Experience (Part 2) - Aramis Jordan
Feb 21, 2024
Ep. 134: Puerto Rican Immigrant Experience (Part 1) - Aramis Jordan
Feb 14, 2024
Ep. 133: Healthcare for Humans - Dr. Raj Sundar (PT 2)
Feb 07, 2024
Ep. 132: Healthcare for Humans - Dr. Raj Sundar (PT 1)
Jan 28, 2024
Ep. 131: Feed Drop: Deep Culture Podcast - Culture from the brain-mind-science perspective
Jan 23, 2024
Ep. 130: Daughter of Chinese Immigrants Experience, Author of Unfinished Business: Breaking Down The Great Wall of Adult Child & Immigrant Parent (Pt 2)
Jan 14, 2024
Ep. 129: Daughter of Chinese Immigrants Experience, Author of Unfinished Business: Breaking Down The Great Wall of Adult Child & Immigrant Parents (Part 1)
Jan 10, 2024
Ep. 128: A Trinidadian International Student Experience: Authentic Marriages (Part 3)
Jan 03, 2024
Ep. 127: A Trinidadian International Student Experience: Authentic Marriages (Part 2)
Dec 27, 2023
Ep. 126: A Trinidadian International Student Experience: Authentic Marriages (Part 1)
Dec 17, 2023
Ep. 125: A Senegalese Experience (Part 2)
Dec 11, 2023
Ep. 124: A Senegalese Experience
Dec 04, 2023
Ep. 123: International Student Journey - Part 2
Nov 25, 2023
Ep. 122: International Student Journey - Part 1
Nov 21, 2023
Ep. 121: An Israeli Experience In America
Nov 14, 2023
Ep. 120: Being Jewish In Belarus, Part II
Nov 07, 2023
Ep. 119: Being Jewish in Belarus, Part 1
Nov 01, 2023
Ep. 118: From Brazil To Google Evangelist & Telling Empowering Stories, Part II
Oct 24, 2023
Ep. 117: From Brazil To Google Evangelist & Telling Empowering Stories
Oct 17, 2023
Ep. 116: From Dominican Republic, Gen. Z Retires Her Parents At Age 24!
Oct 10, 2023
Ep. 115: From Dominican Republic, Gen. Z Retires Her Parents At Age 24!
Oct 04, 2023
Ep. 114: Afro-Panamanian: Colorism in The Americas and educating children about their cultural heritage, Part III
Sep 26, 2023
Ep. 113: Afro-Panamanian: Colorism in The Americas and educating children about their cultural heritage, Part II
Sep 20, 2023
Ep. 112: The Afro-Panamanian Experience: Colorism in The Americas and educating children about their cultural heritage, part 1
Sep 13, 2023
Ep. 111: Being Polish In Australia: How the love of languages, communism and her father's maps inspired her to study abroad
Sep 06, 2023
Ep. 110: An American In Japan: How Wanderlust, change, new cultures led to a wife, life and new home abroad
Aug 30, 2023
Ep. 109: An American In Japan! How Wanderlust, change and new cultures gave him a life, wife and a new home
Aug 23, 2023
Ep. 108: Dr. Glen Laman, Jamaican Entrepreneur, Author and KC Boys Association, Part II
Aug 16, 2023
Ep. 107: Dr. Glen Laman, Jamaican Entrepreneur, Author and KC Old Boys Association
Aug 08, 2023
Ep. 102: Caribbean American Heritage Month w/ Nadine Johnson-Stone: Realtor & Banker
Jul 06, 2023
Ep. 103: Caribbean-American Heritage: Nadine Johnson-Stone, Realtor and Banker, Part II
Jul 06, 2023
Ep. 101: My Story Corps Recording!
Jun 21, 2023
Ep. 100: Vietnam: Author of Aloha Vietnam: Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen
Jun 14, 2023
Ep. 99: Vietnam: Author of Aloha Vietnam: Elizabeth Nguyen
Jun 07, 2023
Ep. 98: India: Varun Neganghi: Beyond Grad - Accelerate Your Path To Promotion, Part 2
May 31, 2023
Ep. 97: India: Varun Neganghi: Beyond Grad - Accelerate Your Path To Promotion, Part 1
May 30, 2023
Ep. 96: Philippines To Gaming Industry: DBox, Part II
May 24, 2023
Ep. 95: Phillipines To Gaming Industry: DBox, Part I
May 17, 2023
Ep. 94 China To Cultural Intelligence Expert, Pt 2
May 10, 2023
Ep. 93: China To Cultural Intelligence Expert, Pt 1
May 03, 2023
Ep. 92: My Story Continued: Coming Home To Myself
Apr 26, 2023
Ep. 91: My Story Continued...Interview with The Finance, Business and Purpose Podcast, Adina Appelbaum
Apr 16, 2023
Ep. 90: The Muslim-American Experience: Ramadan Explained
Apr 12, 2023
Ep. 89: Gay, Tortured, and Abused In Turkey: The Burak Yilmaz Story, Author of "If My Mother Never Left"
Apr 09, 2023
Ep. 88: Self-Care For Women
Mar 31, 2023
Ep. 87: The Trans-Atlantic Linguistic Experience Part 3
Mar 31, 2023
Ep. 86: The Trans-Atlantic Linguistic Experience Part 2
Mar 30, 2023