Immigrantly

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Immigrantly is an award-winning podcast that challenges the rulebook on immigrant stories. Hosted by Saadia Khan, a rights activist, social entrepreneur, and unapologetic truth-seeker, this show unpacks the complexities of identity, race, and belonging through unfiltered conversations with artists, academics, culture shifters, and everyday disruptors. Whether unpacking generational trauma, challenging labels, or exploring cultural mashups, Immigrantly invites you to rethink what it means to belong in today’s world. Real people. Real talk. No clichés. Just stories that hit different. To join this fun, thoughtful, and inclusive community, simply subscribe! Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Editorial Review: Shei Yu Content Writers: Michaela Strauther, Bobak Afshari, Rainier Harris, Adiba Hussain & Saadia Khan Sound Design & Content Editor: Haziq Ahmad Farid, Paroma Chakravarty, Steve Martin, Lou Raskin Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson Other Music: Epidemic Sound Follow us on IG @immigrantlypods Twitter @Immigrantly_pod TikTok @Immigrantly YouTube: @immigrantlypods Subscribe to our Patreon Immigrantly podcast is an Immigrantly Media production. For advertising inquiries, please email at info@immigrantlypod.com

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We are more similar than different

Saadia talks to Alessia Valfredini, an Italian American. Alessia is also a Professor at Fordham University in NY. She teaches modern languages and literature, and she is rarely taken for an immigrant, In this episode, we take a glimpse into her personal life and her perspective as a Western European immigrant living in America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 26, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Home is Elusive

In this Special Edition of The Alien Chronicles, Saadia Khan talks to Eric Maddox, a fellow podcaster and founder of the Virtual Dinner Guest Project and a US citizen living as an immigrant in Valencia Spain. They talk about the nuances of being an immigrant in the EU, racism in America and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 2018•51 min•Season 1Ep. 8

From Kashmir to America: A Muslim Feminist's Journey

In this episode, Saadia Khan talks to Daisy Khan about her personal journey to America and her perspective as a modern religious scholar in America. Daisy Khan is one of the most prominent female Muslim leaders in the United States. She is also the Executive Director of the Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE) and Author of Born with Wings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Guess what? I am not an Engineer

Saadia interviews Ali Yarkhan, a branding executive, who has worked for internationally renowned brands like Prada and Giorgio Armani. He is also a director who wants to create documentaries that highlight social issues. On a personal level, he continues to explore and practice Sufism’s diverse cultural legacies in an attempt to achieve inner peace. In this episode, Ali talks about different facets of his life, from being a fashion guru to a filmmaker and a Sufi. Learn more about your ad choices...

Dec 05, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Oh sweet diversity..how I love thee!

Saadia talks to Nadine Ali, a Pakistani American, about her journey to the US, her life as a baker and her rather unconventional path to sweetness. Currently, Nadine owns a successful business as a baker in NYC, she is also a mom and loves to dance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 2018•26 min•Season 1Ep. 5

I have Faith

Saadia talks to Nicole Duran, Dominican Republic native. Nicole is currently working as a hairstylist and is also a student focusing on psychology and public speaking. With faith, she is trying to bring her community together. She believes that where you come from does not define where you will go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 4

A tale of a taxpaying DREAMER

In this episode, Saadia talks to Juan Escalante, a renowned digital strategist and nationally recognized immigration advocate about his experiences as an immigrant in the US and his role in spearheading the immigrant rights movement for the last 10 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 3

I am home

In this episode of "The Alien Chronicles", host Saadia Khan talks to Kelly Yzique, a former DACA recipient and now US permanent resident, about immigration and other issues that affect the migrant community. They talk about the immigrant caravan, misconception surrounding undocumented immigrants and how the United States needs to reconcile with its past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 06, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2

What's with the accent?

Saadia Khan talks to Sahar Saleem, an American Pakistani who immigrated to the US when she was 7 years old. A creative through and through, she is Marketing Manager at PepsiCo by day and an artist, musician, and writer by night. They talk about culture, food, stereotypes, religion & politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 2018•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Immigrantly Podcast Trailer

Looking to engage in deeply personal conversations on race, multiculturalism, politics, and the general messiness of being human? Hosted by Saadia Khan, Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that dares to ask guests what they think of America and hope for America by calling upon the past and current socio-political discourse. We seek to understand race & identity against other significant backdrops like mental health, love & relationships, food, and religion. Our episodes deconstruct the immig...

Oct 26, 2018•3 min

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