The I in Immigrant

25/03/2024

Hi folks! It’s been a while.
Here to let you know that the podcast has now moved to Ahmed’s new platform on Substack as he consolidates all his work there.
Please subscribe or follow 😊

A Palestinian's musings from the diaspora. Click to read Ahmed’s Substack, by Ahmed Abdelmageed, a Substack publication. Launched 2 days ago.

10/11/2022

Hey friends, The I in Immigrant is back at it after a little bit of a hiatus due to my and Katy Anderson Mauricio career changes. We would like to start recording Season III soon and so we are asking if you are an immigrant, the child of an immigrant or know someone who is, would you like to be a guest on our show? We would like to continue exploring all the dynamics of a new life in the United States or, if you're the child of an immigrant, what it was like growing up in that context.

Please reach out to either one of us directly or fill out the "contact us" info on our website www.TheIinImmigrant.com
We look forward to hearing from you

Who is the person behind the label? What emotions, thoughts, concerns, celebrations, ​stories do they have to share? ​Ahmed Abdelmageed, an immigrant himself, asks these question and more in this new podcast "The I in Immigrant".

04/03/2022

We’re on WhatsApp!
Have stories to share? Questions to ask for future seasons? Suggestions? We’d love to hear it all

04/03/2022

03/11/2021

Join us on Crowdcast for a virtual experience with Ahmed and guests from season 2 of The I in Immigrant!

It's an opportunity to get to know the voices behind the podcast, ask questions, and learn what's in store for future episodes.

The session starts at 7pm, and ends at 8pm, but you can drop in anytime in between! Listen in and join the conversation here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/wbois-i-in-immigrant

26/10/2021

GUES WHAT! GUESS WHAT! GUESS WHAT!

The I in Immigrant is going live for a “reunion” episode! Join us for a live recording of the show with host Ahmed Abdelmageed and some of the show's guests on Wednesday, Nov. 3rd from 7-8pm. It's an opportunity to get to know the voices behind the podcast, ask questions, and learn what's in store for future episodes.

Please share!

https://www.wboi.org/post/join-wboi-live-recording-i-immigrant-podcast?fbclid=IwAR3W4RWRrHwg0sRrkfPLzGhp0NS3rTUnqzHbKYauaOo575sr /0

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20/10/2021

And our last episode of the season is now live! Meet Elton from Albania 🇦🇱:

"Elton Skendaj grew up under communist rule in Albania, where there was limited freedom of speech, resources, and access to information.

Despite growing up under repressive authoritarian rule, Elton's curiosity about the world never diminished. Today he is a professor of Peace Studies at Manchester University, researching and teaching students about peace and democracy in post-war societies.

In his conversation with Ahmed, he talks about growing up in Albania, his journey to the United States, and the challenges and perks of being bicultural."

p.s. Since the recording of this episode, Dr. Skendaj has joined the faculty at Georgetown University

https://www.theiinimmigrant.com/elton-albania.html

13/10/2021

In Episode 7, we meet Kidane from 🇪🇹 and learn about the journey he has been, and continues to be, on

"Kidane Amare Sarko is a Fort Wayne resident who immigrated from Ethiopia in pursuit of education.

In his conversation with Ahmed he talks about how he ended up here, homesickness, switching career paths, and why he's so passionate about public health education."

https://www.theiinimmigrant.com/kidane-ethiopia.html

06/10/2021

Episode 6 is live!

Meet Ifedapo from

"Ifedapo, AKA Mike, lives in Michigan with his wife and four children. Originally from Nigeria, Ifedapo made his way to the United States by way of England, where he had been pursuing his education.

Nigeria is very diverse, with over 370 ethnic groups and more than 500 languages. Ifadepo spoke with Ahmed about what it means to him to be Nigerian. His wife, who hails from Wisconsin, also joined in on the conversation to talk about their relationship, what it means to "blend in", and raising biracial children during a time of racial and social justice reckonings."

https://www.theiinimmigrant.com/ifedapo-nigeria.html

29/09/2021

Episode 5 is live!!

Meet Bedrija from

"If you ask Bedrija Nikocevic where she's from, she might chuckle and tell you "it's complicated."

Bedrija was born in Bosnia, but war and conflict drove her and her family to Croatia where she spent her formative years. Ultimately she moved to the United States, settling in Chicago.

Bedrija spoke with Ahmed about the circumstances that led to her family's departure from their homeland, diaspora, and why she still considers Bosnia home after all these years."

https://www.theiinimmigrant.com/bedrija-bosnia.html

23/09/2021

Episode 4!!

Ismail and Brittany are a married couple who reside in Oregon. Both are from Somalia and Maine respectively and have found a mutual love for building community wherever they go.

In this episode of The I In Immigrant, Ahmed talks with the pair about their history, acceptance, how two parents with two very different cultural backgrounds are choosing to raise their children, and their perspectives on racial injustice issues in the United States.

https://www.theiinimmigrant.com/ismail-somalia.html

Ismail and Brittany are a married couple who reside in Oregon. Both are from Somalia and Maine respectively and have found a mutual love for building community wherever they go. In this episode...

15/09/2021

NEW EPISODE ALERT!!

In our third episode of Season Two we meet Barbara from

Barbara Belli is a lot of things. She’s an immigrant. Latina. Brazilian. Black. A newlywed. And VERY tenacious.
Barbara is finding her place in Fort Wayne, IN and talked with Ahmed about her journey to where she is today. In this episode we hear about her college experiences, learning English, and her thoughts on the black experience in America.

https://www.theiinimmigrant.com/barbara-brazil.html

Barbara Bell is a lot of things. She’s an immigrant. Latina. Brazilian. Black. A newlywed. And VERY tenacious. Barbara is finding her place in Fort Wayne, IN and talked with Ahmed about her...

08/09/2021

In this episode we meet YeWin and Minn from :

"When YeWin Latt and Minn Myint Nan Tin came to Indiana roughly 30 years ago they were refugees fleeing Myanmar’s authoritarian government.
Flash forward to present-day Fort Wayne, which now has one of the most concentrated Burmese populations in the country. YeWin and Minn have also become pillars in the refugee community, seeking to build meaningful connections and educate others about the history and current state of their home country.
In this interview, YeWin and Minn give listeners a primer on the ongoing conflicts in Myanmar, how they ended up in northeast Indiana, and the values that they hope to instill in their children."

06/09/2021

Hello fans! Do you have a quick second to rate and recommend our podcast?
We would really appreciate it. You can do that on whatever platform you use to listen to podcasts.

And be on the lookout for our second episode of season two this Wednesday 😊

01/09/2021

Season 2, Episode 1 features Joey Kowailw from and you can listen to it on our website www.TheIinImmigrant.com or wherever you get your podcast

Divorce and a cancer diagnosis are two of the most life-altering events any person can go through. Now, imagine going through both within a short time frame, in a new country away from your family and friends, all while trying to navigate the American healthcare system. Those were the cards that we dealt to Joey Kowailw (Ko-wall-ee-oh) when he moved from Leicester, England all the way to Northeast Indiana 14 years ago. To kick off the second season of The I In Immigrant Joey talks with Ahmed about finding his way in the United States, finding solace in logic, and where he can get a decent cup of tea.

31/08/2021

Big news!!

30/08/2021

We. Are. Back 🎉👏🏼🎉👏🏼

Season two of WBOI's I In Immigrant podcast kicks off this September. Join host Ahmed Abdelmageed as he explores what it means to be an immigrant in the United States, and what it's like balancing traditions and family dynamics.

Download the I In Immigrant wherever you get your podcasts!

28/05/2021

We are excited to share that “The I in Immigrant” received a Cardinal Community Service Award from the Indiana Broadcaster's Association 🙂

Many thanks to our wonderful listeners

https://www.indianabroadcasters.org/recognition/community-services-awards/

Cardinal Community Service Awards IBA Community Service Awards Book_2021_HIGH-RES Each Year the IBA honors the community service of our membership with the Cardinal Community Service Awards. Named after the state bird, the awards are symbol of dedicated service by our membership. In 2021, more than....

19/05/2021

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