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At The End of The Day with Anuz Thapa & Dipika Shrestha

At The End of The Day with Anuz Thapa & Dipika Shrestha

By Anuz Thapa & Dipika Shrestha

‘At the End of the Day’ is the podcast by a Nepalese couple based in New York. Anuz Thapa and Dipika Shrestha are the hosts of this channel. Both were media personalities in Nepal. They are now pursuing their careers here in the USA.

In this podcast, they are sharing stories of experiences of being 'new immigrants in the US, and what should be done to ease the process of adjusting and making the most out of the challenges in this new place.'

Here's the link to their YouTube Channel- www.youtube.com/channel/UCceIb8uk6aa1J1xZeile2yQ/playlists
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End of Season 1 (Podcast Episode 110)

End of Season 1 (Podcast Episode 110)

As we end the first season of the weekly audio-video podcast At the End of the Day, we would like to share a brief excerpt from the CUNYcast podcast with its host Rick Firstman. CUNYcast covers– smart voices, good stories, and thought-provoking conversations from the City University of New York.   

THANK YOU Note!  

We cannot thank you enough for subscribing and listening to us on your fav podcast app and watching us on YouTube.    

A big shout out to all our guests in our podcast for sharing your personal stories of struggle, motivation, and for sharing your key moments of ups and downs as you worked on fulfilling your dreams in this new home. 

If you know of anyone who will benefit from the contents of our podcast, PLEASE SHARE THE PODCAST INFORMATION!  

We will be coming back soon with Season 2! Wishing you safe!

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Jun 29, 202009:40
Jin D.: How to understand self-worth in your career? (Podcast Episode 109)

Jin D.: How to understand self-worth in your career? (Podcast Episode 109)

IIn this episode of the weekly audio/video podcast At the End of the Day, we talk to Jin D. from China.  

Jin is Program Manager at International Women's Media Foundation, and Co-founder of Chinese Storytellers. She walks us through the steps of her professional growth in the U.S. Drawing from her personal experience, she shares ‘how one can understand self-worth and use it to progress ahead in the career’.   

Jin can be contacted at jding@iwmf.org.

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Jun 21, 202025:60
Starting a Podcast? You gotta listen to this! (Podcast Episode 108 with Bijay Gautam)

Starting a Podcast? You gotta listen to this! (Podcast Episode 108 with Bijay Gautam)

In this episode of podcast At the End of the Day, we speak to Bijay Gautam, the host of a chart-topping podcast, The Inspiring Talk. 

Bijay is also a podcast coach and the Co-Founder at WYN Studio.  

Not only if you are starting a podcast, but this conversation is also truly worth listening to, if you have already been podcasting for a while and want to learn innovative ideas to enhance your podcasting influence, and earn the trust of your guests and listeners.  

Bijay, currently based in New Delhi, is originally from Nepal. 

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Jun 14, 202035:21
Momo Bertrand: My Journey to my career in the United Nations (ITCILO) ( Podcast Episode 107)

Momo Bertrand: My Journey to my career in the United Nations (ITCILO) ( Podcast Episode 107)

In this episode of podcast At the End of the Day, we speak to Momo Bertrand from Cameroon.   

Momo works as a Digital Media Officer at the International Training Center - International Labour Organization (ITC-ILO) at the United Nations. 

He is based in Turin, Italy. Listen/watch this conversation to understand Momo’s journey to his career in the UN.  

Momo’s message to young immigrants and people of color - There’s beauty in every accent, there’s beauty in every color, there’s beauty in every culture. Know that the culture or where you are coming from, you are not only trying to fit in, you are actually contributing, you are adding value. Like a rainbow, together we are different shades of a rainbow.

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Jun 08, 202020:09
Shailee Basnet: Journey from Nepal's Mount Everest to New York's Comedy Club (Podcast Episode 106)
Jun 01, 202022:45
Two Years of Podcasting Journey: This is our Story (Podcast Episode 105)

Two Years of Podcasting Journey: This is our Story (Podcast Episode 105)

May 25th Sunday in 2018 was when we first launched this weekly audio/video podcast At the End of the Day. 

As we release this episode today on May 24th 2020, we have successfully marked two years since this journey started.   

On the occasion of having completed two years of the start of the podcast, in this episode, we would like to share some moments from the journey of our podcast.

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May 25, 202009:14
Coronavirus: An initiative to help students pay their rent, in the pandemic (Podcast Episode 104)
May 17, 202017:16
Coronavirus: Having a baby during the pandemic in the US (Podcast Episode 103)

Coronavirus: Having a baby during the pandemic in the US (Podcast Episode 103)

It is a mere coincidence that we are releasing this episode today, the second Sunday of May, ‘the day’ when it is celebrated as Mother’s Day in the U.S. And what a better topic to mark this auspicious celebration!  

Here, we are talking to a first-time parents Barnali and Govind about their experience of giving birth to their baby boy Kian amidst the coronavirus pandemic.  

Barnali and Govind are based in New Jersey, and we are so glad we were able to catch up with the couple during little Kian’s nap time. Wishing you healthy, happy family time.

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May 10, 202017:37
A Nepali doctor couple treating coronavirus patients in the U.S. (Podcast Episode 102)

A Nepali doctor couple treating coronavirus patients in the U.S. (Podcast Episode 102)

This week in podcast At the End of the Day, we are talking to a Nepali doctor couple, Dr. Binu Barakoti and Dr. Santosh Belbase who are treating coronavirus patients in the U.S.

Interestingly, the couple is based in different states; Dr. Binu is based in Connecticut and Dr. Santosh is based in Rhode Island.

We are talking to the couple about their personal experience of providing service to the coronavirus patients in the current pandemic, emotional wellbeing of the healthcare providers, and what they feel about their profession today.

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May 03, 202020:38
Milly: My Journey of being a Residential Pastor (Podcast Episode 101)

Milly: My Journey of being a Residential Pastor (Podcast Episode 101)

Meet Miluska E. Aquije aka Milly, a Dreamer/DACA recipient who serves as a mentor and life coach for those interested in receiving further development in emotional health, spirituality, leadership growth and one on one training for achieving dream goals.  

You can reach out to Milly via her personal website www.greatlyhoping.wordpress.com.

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Apr 26, 202017:24
Coronavirus: How to Stay Calm (Podcast Episode 100)

Coronavirus: How to Stay Calm (Podcast Episode 100)

Considering how we all across the world are still suffering from the coronavirus pandemic, this week we speak to Psychiatrist Dr. Jagadamba Pandit about how by incorporating simple activities in our daily life we can keep ourselves calm, away from emotional distress, and mental stress.  

Dr. Jagadamba Pandit hosts her YouTube show, Oari Pari, where she shares information and awareness on mental health and wellbeing in Nepali language.

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Apr 19, 202017:44
Coranavirus: A Day with a Nepali Volunteer helping families affected by coronavirus in New York City (Podcast Episode 99)

Coranavirus: A Day with a Nepali Volunteer helping families affected by coronavirus in New York City (Podcast Episode 99)

In this episode of our podcast At the End of the Day, we will be traveling with a Nepali volunteer associated with the Facebook Group, Urgent Nepali Aid for Covid19.

The sole purpose of this group is to provide urgent help to the Nepalese families in Queens, New York City, affected by the coronavirus, by providing medicines, groceries, and other essentials.

Here, Anuz is traveling with Ramhari Adhikari (a volunteer with the group, who is also the president of New York Chapter of Non Resident Nepali Association - USA.) to get a sense of how this group is helping the people in need in this trying time.

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Apr 13, 202007:18
Coronavirus: How a Nepali Family in NYC defeated COVID- 19 (Podcast Episode 98)

Coronavirus: How a Nepali Family in NYC defeated COVID- 19 (Podcast Episode 98)

Nima Sherpa of New York City - a nurse, mother, and wife - walks us through her family’s very recent experience of recovering from Covid-19.

We would like to thank Nima for sharing her personal story of their fight against the coronavirus, and we wish her family a good health. Nima is a nurse at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

As of 4 PM on April 5th, the number of coronavirus confirmed cases in New York state have risen to 122,031, and there have been 4,159 coronavirus-deaths.

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Apr 05, 202028:11
Coronavirus relief package: Who gets $1200? (Podcast Episode 97)

Coronavirus relief package: Who gets $1200? (Podcast Episode 97)

As we release this episode of podcast At the End of the Day today on March 29th, we are still fighting to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic. Most of us are self-isolating, and we have been maintaining social distancing. 


In light of the economic impact brought by the coronavirus pandemic, the United States government is sending ‘stimulus payments’ in the coming three weeks. So, this is what we will be talking about in today’s podcast. 


Here below are some links with information on the economic relief package being offered by the U.S. government:


Senate bill containing historic $2 trillion coronavirus relief stimulus package, CNN, March 25, 2020 -https://cnn.it/2UsF6NC  


F.A.Q. on Stimulus Checks, Unemployment and the Coronavirus Plan, New York Times, March 28, 2020 - https://nyti.ms/2vXgDq6

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Mar 30, 202005:32
Coronavirus: Keeping Away from Fake News & Taking Free Online Courses (Podcast Episode 96)

Coronavirus: Keeping Away from Fake News & Taking Free Online Courses (Podcast Episode 96)

In this episode of podcast At the End of the Day, we are talking about:  

Keeping away from fake news and rumors - 5 simple ways to stay away from fake news.  

Free online professional courses - How to access free online courses on Linkedin and Lynda.com.

The pandemic brought about by the coronavirus has made us all stay indoors, avoid any and all sorts of get-togethers and meetings. As we all maintain social distancing to help contain the infection, it is equally important to keep an eye for correct information and not fall victim to rumors and fake news.  In the current situation, we seem to have more time than we normally used to. Why not we take this opportunity to look for and do some free online courses that can help us in our profession!

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Mar 23, 202008:31
5 Quick Tips for Students to land the Job they Love (Podcast Episode 95)

5 Quick Tips for Students to land the Job they Love (Podcast Episode 95)

In this episode of podcast At the End of the Day, we talk to Ashia Nagi from Yemen. 

Ashia is starting her job as a Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Ohio, starting July 2020.   

In Fall 2019, Ashia graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from the City College of New York. 

Drawing from her personal experience, Ashia Nagi shares 5 Quick Tips for students, to land the Job they love.  

Ashia’s message to the college students seeking job opportunities -  

1.Explore what you are good at, right from your first year in college.  

2. Have a tailored Resume that reflects the scale and impact of your work, in figures.  

3. Know your surroundings - how you can use your experience to grow your professional skills.  

4. Get involved in activities to make you stand out.   

5. Create an outstanding LinkedIn Profile.  

Ashia runs a YouTube channel, LifeofAshia to share career-related tips to inspire youth to follow their dream.

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Mar 15, 202013:02
Naimeesha Murthy: My Career in Product Management (Podcast Episode 94)

Naimeesha Murthy: My Career in Product Management (Podcast Episode 94)

In this episode of podcast At the End of the Day, we talk to Naimeesha Murthy from India, about her career in Product Management.  

Naimeesha’s message to the immigrant youth - “Your career and your life here in the U.S. is what you want it to be!… You know your potentials, you know your skills and limitations, and you work around that. You know how to connect those dots….You just have to keep going. One step in front of the other, take it slow and steady, and you just keep going!”  

Naimeesha is the founder of New York Women in Product Management - a community that encourages and advocates for inclusion and diversity in product management with the goal to bring together leaders in the field to share their stories, best practices and provides mentorship support so that women can successfully build impactful and profitable products.  

Naimeesha can be reached at LinkedIn and at naimeesha@nywpm.com.

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Mar 08, 202013:35
Census 2020: Get Yourself Counted ( Podcast Episode 93)

Census 2020: Get Yourself Counted ( Podcast Episode 93)

In this episode of podcast At the End of the Day, we talk about Census 2020 and why this matters.  

In this conversation with Ian Hull, the Deputy Regional Director at New York Regional Census Center, U.S. Census Bureau, Ian underlines the significance of participating in Census 2020.   

As for the recently arriving immigrant individuals in the U.S., your participation in the census will help gain information on the changing dynamics of the immigrant communities in the country, which plays a role in determining if there are specific needs to be addressed for a particular emerging immigrant community. 

A simple example would be, identifying the need for additional language service. Counting yourself in the census is an opportunity to see yourself, and your immigrant community reflected on the U.S. map.Listen to the podcast on the Anchor app, on iTunes, and on Spotify.

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Mar 01, 202021:49
Intan Sahrini: My Life as a Make-up Artist from Indonesia to New York City (Podcast Episode 92)

Intan Sahrini: My Life as a Make-up Artist from Indonesia to New York City (Podcast Episode 92)

In this episode of podcast At the End of the Day, we talk to Intan Sahrini from Indonesia, about her career transition as a Make-Up Artist, from Indonesia to New York City.  

In this interview, she is accompanied by her 2 and a half-year-old daughter Ivana (who would not let her mother be interviewed unless she was offered to share the screen along with her mother).  

Here, Intan shares, how going to a school to enhance her education in make-up industry, and how volunteering in the initial days of her career in NYC helped her pave a way towards building her career as a successful Make-Up Artist. Her professional accomplishment includes working as a make up artist in the highly coveted New York Fashion Week.

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Mar 01, 202015:41
Mary Jobaida: From Community Advocacy to a Political Career in a New York State (Podcast Episode 91)

Mary Jobaida: From Community Advocacy to a Political Career in a New York State (Podcast Episode 91)

In this episode of podcast At the End of the Day, we talk to Mary Jobaida from Bangladesh, about her initial days in the U.S., her academic and professional career in New York City, and the start of her political career in America.   

Mary is running for New York State Assembly election happening in 2020. She is running for District 37 in Queens, which covers Long Island City and sections of Astoria, Maspeth, Ridgewood, Sunnyside, and Woodside.  

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Feb 16, 202015:10
José Martínez: My Journalism Career From Colombia to the U.S. (Podcast Episode 90)

José Martínez: My Journalism Career From Colombia to the U.S. (Podcast Episode 90)

In this episode of podcast At the End of the Day, we talk to José Martínez from Colombia, about his career transition in the US.   

José is a journalist at NY1 Television in New York City.   

Drawing from his personal experience, José shares the details of how he navigated his career path in journalism in the U.S.   

His advice to the newly arriving young immigrants in the U.S. is, to continue doing research, continue preparing oneself for the right opportunity and the right network.   

When asked about his proudest moment, José shares that the trust he has built with his audience is what he is extremely proud of.

 José can be contacted at josemartinez@josemartinews.com

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Feb 10, 202020:20
Tsultrim Zangmo: Be Bold & Ask Questions for Your Professional Growth (Podcast Episode 89)

Tsultrim Zangmo: Be Bold & Ask Questions for Your Professional Growth (Podcast Episode 89)

In this episode of podcast At the End of the Day, we talk to Tsultrim Zangmo, a Tibetan-Nepali about her career transition process after moving to the U.S.   

Tsultrim currently works as an Employer Partnerships Associate at Upwardly Global in NYC.   

Tsultrim shares examples from her own experience to emphasize how important it is ‘to not be afraid’, ‘not be shy’, rather ‘be bold, reach out to people, and ask questions’ in order to learn and grow professionally.  

Tsultrim can be contacted at tsultrimz@upwardlyglobal.org.

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Feb 02, 202013:08
Sufia Hossain: Starting My Own Business in the U.S. (Podcast Episode 88)

Sufia Hossain: Starting My Own Business in the U.S. (Podcast Episode 88)

In this episode of podcast At the End of the Day, we talk to Sufia Hossain, from Bangladesh, about her entrepreneurial journey with her own business Silly Chilly Hot Sauce.  

Here, Sufia walks us through the initial challenges she faced and how she gradually overcame them.  

Sufia highlights that ‘persistence’, ‘the ability to learn through mistakes’, and ‘community support’ are some of the key tools that can help one grow in their entrepreneurial venture.  

Sufia can be contacted at sh@sufiahossain.com.

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Jan 26, 202015:38
Ayesha Shakya: From Digital Journalism in Nepal to Digital Content Production in the U.S. (Podcast Episode 87)

Ayesha Shakya: From Digital Journalism in Nepal to Digital Content Production in the U.S. (Podcast Episode 87)

In this episode of podcast At the End of the Day, we talk to Ayesha Shakya from Nepal. 

Ayesha is a Digital Content Producer in the Malala Fund in Greater New York City Area.  

Here, Ayesha - who used to work as a journalist in Nepal for the Nepali Times - walks us through her career navigation process, after moving to the US for her master’s degree at New York University.   

Ayesha says, ‘thinking early on, on what one wants to do after graduating is important’. Drawing from her personal experience, she shares how her professional connections eventually landed her to the internship at Facebook and leveraging the same experience to her current profession.

Ayesha can be reached out at her LinkedIn.

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Jan 19, 202017:19
Abdoulaye diogo Balde: Connect with New People As Much As You Can (Podcast Episode 86)

Abdoulaye diogo Balde: Connect with New People As Much As You Can (Podcast Episode 86)

In this episode, we talk to Abdoulaye diogo Balde from Guinea, West Africa.  

In this brief conversation, Balde walks through his journey of transitioning his career in the US as a new immigrant. Despite the financial challenges, Balde made sure to stay firm on his career aspiration and invest more of his time - during his early days in the U.S. - on activities that would hone his skills to help him advance his career in the U.S. while making ‘small money’ on the side.   

Balde says, “Expose yourself as much as you can. Make your time out there!” He shares how implementing this mantra helped him find a mentor, and how exposing himself to more and more of networking events ultimately landed him with his current job as a Parent Coordinator in the International Community High School with the New York City’s Department of Education.  

Balde can be contacted at actionnetwork293@gmail.com.

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Jan 12, 202014:33
Nishchal Banskota: Expanding Nepali Tea Globally (Podcast Episode 85)

Nishchal Banskota: Expanding Nepali Tea Globally (Podcast Episode 85)

In this episode, we talk to Nishchal Banskota, founder of Nepal Tea.

Nishchal walks us through his journey of how he quit becoming a CPA to being an entrepreneur.

His father warned him of what he was getting into when he told him that he wanted to get into tea business.  Without thinking twice, his brainchild Nepal tea came into existence in 2016, and now he is expanding his business globally.

Nishchal can be contacted at nbanskota@nepalteallc.com.

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Jan 05, 202019:31
Summing up 2019 (Podcast Episode 84)

Summing up 2019 (Podcast Episode 84)

It’s that time of the year when we take a break to reflect on our works, achievements, and failures in the past year, and start afresh with new year resolutions!  

This week, we are taking a look at 3 key takeaways echoed in most of the interviews we did with our guests in 2019:  

1. Your academic background from back home is valuable even in the US.  

2. Volunteering and internship opportunities are a great way to get your foot in the door, and this might eventually lead you to possible job opportunities. 

3. It is important to take one step at a time - taking one day at a time - to learn and grow yourself in order to attain your career goals.  

Listen to brief excerpts from the conversation we had with Anastassiya Maximenko from Kazakhstan, Tshering Gurung from Nepal, Divya Verma from India, Avima Upreti from Nepal, and Daniella Pierre-Bravo from Chile.

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Dec 29, 201915:39
Daniela Pierre-Bravo: Earn It! (Podcast Episode 83)
Dec 22, 201919:08
Avima Upreti: Story of a Nepali Attorney in New York City (Podcast Ep 82)

Avima Upreti: Story of a Nepali Attorney in New York City (Podcast Ep 82)

In this episode, we talk to Avima Upreti, a Nepali attorney based in New York City.  

Once a news anchor and lawyer in Nepal, Avima tells us how she took ‘one step at a time’,  in working towards achieving her dream career in the US.  

In this candid conversation, Avima walks us through the journey of navigating her legal career in New York City.  

Avima can be contacted at au@chhetrylaw.com.

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Dec 15, 201914:11
Diana Lazov: Living my Dream Job as a Higher Education Professional in New York City (Podcast Episode 81)

Diana Lazov: Living my Dream Job as a Higher Education Professional in New York City (Podcast Episode 81)

In this episode, we talk to Diana Lazov, Assistant Director of  Academic Operations and Global Initiatives at the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, Baruch College in New York City.  

Despite her years of professional experience in legal counseling career back home in Russia, like most of the new immigrants, Diana had no option but to start afresh when she moved to the United States.   

From her initial days when she had limited English speaking ability to finding a mentor who would pave her a path to becoming a master’s degree student, to eventually landing up in higher education profession of which she is extremely proud of, Diana speaks her heart out in this candid conversation with Anuz and Dipika.  

Diana Lazov can be contacted at diana.lazov@baruch.cuny.edu.

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Dec 08, 201916:15
Kiana Sosa: Tips and Tricks For Networking (Podcast Episode 80)

Kiana Sosa: Tips and Tricks For Networking (Podcast Episode 80)

In this episode, we talk to Kiana Sosa, an Employment Services Associate at Upwardly Global.   

Unless one is an experienced networker, ‘networking’ can feel nerve-wracking. Kiana shares simple yet highly effective tips and tricks for impactful networking experience.   

In this conversation with Kiana, we talk about marketing pitch (also referred to as ‘elevator pitch’), dressing properly for networking, initiating a conversation with a stranger during networking, and doing follow-ups after networking.   

Kiana Sosa can be contacted at kiana@upwardlyglobal.org.

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Dec 01, 201917:48
Yu Zhang: How to Expand Your Professional Networks? (Podcast Episode 79)

Yu Zhang: How to Expand Your Professional Networks? (Podcast Episode 79)

In this episode of podcast At the End of the Day, we talk to Yu Zhang from China.   

Yu Zhang is a Senior Project Manager at World Education Services in New York City. Here she walks us through her personal story of her career transition in the US.  

Yu Zhang also shares practical examples of how one can expand one’s professional networks. One very interesting thing she says is, “Be open with what you want - communicate constantly, learn constantly. When you open up to opportunities, opportunities will open up to you.”  Yu Zhang can be contacted on LinkedIn.

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Nov 25, 201918:40
Divya Verma: From NDTV in India To CNBC in the US ( Podcast Episode 78)

Divya Verma: From NDTV in India To CNBC in the US ( Podcast Episode 78)

In this episode, we talk to Divya Verma from India. 

Divya is a Digital Video Producer at CNBC. Here she talks about her career transition from India to the US.

Immediately after moving to the US, Divya started volunteering for Darden Media at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. 

Despite having a professional media background back home in India, she was very much welcome to the idea of starting afresh in the same profession in the US - starting from volunteering, to going to a journalism school, and doing a number of internships in major mainstream media companies - finally led her to where she is today.

Listen to this conversation to find out the details on how she took one step at a time to make her dream come true. 

Divya can be contacted on LinkedIn.

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Nov 18, 201916:22
Dipika Shrestha: Award for Excellence in Leadership ( Podcast Episode 67)

Dipika Shrestha: Award for Excellence in Leadership ( Podcast Episode 67)

On November 6, 2019, the LCU Fund for Women’s Education in New York City awarded Dipika Shrestha, a co-host of this podcast, with ‘2019 President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership’. She was being recognized for her role in serving immigrant communities through this podcast.

As per the LCU Fund for Women’s Education, Dipika has established herself as a global voice for immigrants authoring a unique podcast addressing the challenges of the recent arrivals of the United States.

In today’s episode we will like to share this recognition with you!

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Nov 10, 201907:42
Tuiana Lo: How These 3 Words Gave Me Power to Move Forward - "No More Eyelashes" ( Podcast Ep. 76)

Tuiana Lo: How These 3 Words Gave Me Power to Move Forward - "No More Eyelashes" ( Podcast Ep. 76)

In this episode, we talk to Tuiana Lo from Russia. 

Tuiana is a Credential Evaluator at World Education Services ( WES) in New York City. Here she talks about her career transition from Russia to the US. 

After moving to the US, Tuiana worked in a beauty salon doing eyelashes extension.  Despite having an academic professional background in Russia, she was struggling to navigate her career.

Here, she gives an interesting account of how a career advisor telling her “No more eyelashes!” motivated her to push herself further. 

Listen to this conversation to find out how she landed her first professional job in the US. 

Tuiana can be contacted at tuianamitakhinova@gmail.com.

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Nov 03, 201917:10
Olivia Goldman: Looking for STEM Mentoring Program? (Podcast Episode 75)
Oct 27, 201912:24
Robert Fernandez: Once Undocumented, now a PhD Candidate at Yale (Podcast Episode 74)

Robert Fernandez: Once Undocumented, now a PhD Candidate at Yale (Podcast Episode 74)

In this episode, we talk to Robert W. Fernandez from Lima, Peru.

In this conversation, Robert shares his journey of once being an undocumented immigrant to now becoming a PhD candidate of Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry at Yale University.

He highlights the significant role his mentors have played in helping him navigate his personal and academic growth. As to our question on how he found his mentors, he smiled and said, “by luck.” He suggests seeking a mentor that has a common goal as you.

Robert can be reached at rfernandez@gmail.com.

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Oct 20, 201917:29
English Classes For New Immigrants (Podcast Episode 73)

English Classes For New Immigrants (Podcast Episode 73)

In this episode, we talk to Karl Hart, Program Officer at Student Services at The English-Speaking Union (ESU).

Here, Karl explains the services the ESU provides to newly arriving immigrants in New York City.

The English-Speaking Union offers free programs aimed at equipping immigrants, refugees and asylum-seekers with the language skills, cultural knowledge and confidence to find personal and professional success in the U.S.

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Oct 14, 201914:32
Power, Positivity & Happiness: Story of Onkar Singh Dhindsa (Podcast Episode 72)
Oct 07, 201922:39
How to get into Undergraduate Program at the City University of New York (Podcast Episode 71)

How to get into Undergraduate Program at the City University of New York (Podcast Episode 71)

In this episode, we talk to Anastassiya Maximenko, Admissions Counselor at the City University of New York (CUNY).

Here, she explains about the documents required to apply for undergraduate programs at CUNY. She also shares that CUNY accepts students regardless their immigration status. 

Anastassiya can be contacted at anastassiya.maximenko@cuny.edu.  

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Sep 29, 201923:30
Rama Shah: My Journey of becoming a Software Engineer in the US ( Podcast Episode 70)

Rama Shah: My Journey of becoming a Software Engineer in the US ( Podcast Episode 70)

Listen to Software Engineer Rama Shah, from Nepal, walk us through her inspiring story of making her career in the US.

When she was doing her undergraduate studies, there was a time when she was working up to as many as 60 hours a week to pay her rent and the school fee.

Until she was able to set the foot in her software engineering career, she was waitressing for her survival.

By the way, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rama were working together waiting tables and bartending at The Coffee Shop in New York City. (Aside from its food, this shop was popular for having aspiring models, actresses and artists waitressing.)

Rama can be contacted at rgene2@gmail.com.

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Sep 22, 201916:50
K. Dominic McKenzie: My Career transition from Jamaica to the U.S. ( Podcast Episode 69)

K. Dominic McKenzie: My Career transition from Jamaica to the U.S. ( Podcast Episode 69)

In this episode, we talk to K. Dominic McKenzie from Jamaica. 

An Adjunct Faculty member at Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, Dominic shares how he makes the most out of every opportunities and/or challenges he comes across in his journey in the U.S. 

He stresses the importance of continuing to push that door of possibilities, reaching out to people for help, and not rejecting oneself before anybody else does. 

He says, ”Do not tell yourself no before somebody else tells you no”. 

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Sep 15, 201919:49
Sandra Wilson: How I utilized my first year in the U.S. (Podcast Episode 68)

Sandra Wilson: How I utilized my first year in the U.S. (Podcast Episode 68)

In this episode, we talk to Sandra Wilson from Colombia. Sandra is a Program Manager at Junior Achievement of New York.

Here, Sandra narrates a very interesting story of how her husband’s support and guidance has played a significant role in helping her make her career transition in the United States. 

Sandra can be contacted at sanxiherace@gmail.com.

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Sep 09, 201917:46
Mabroor Wassey: Life is not an Excel Sheet (Podcast Episode 67)

Mabroor Wassey: Life is not an Excel Sheet (Podcast Episode 67)

In this episode, we talk to Mabroor Wassey from Bangladesh. Here, he shares the story of his career transition from Bangladesh to the U.S.

Talking about his career path, he says, "life is not an excel sheet," suggesting that things do not have to be in a certain way. He shares interesting accounts of how he built his professional network  in the U.S. and how he landed in his current profession.

Mabroor can be contacted at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mabroor-wassey .

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Sep 02, 201919:03
Sam Shakya: Story of a Storyteller (Podcast Episode 66)
Aug 26, 201915:29
Hendel Leiva: Express Yourself (Podcast Episode 65)

Hendel Leiva: Express Yourself (Podcast Episode 65)

In this episode, we talk to Hendel Leiva.

Leiva is a filmmaker, podcaster, and social justice activist from New York. He runs the podcast Immigration MIC, where he shares the stories of passionate immigration activists.

Leiva can be contacted at https://thehendelmediaproject.com.

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Aug 18, 201912:27
Narbada Chhetri: My Story - My Career in advocacy against injustice (Podcast Episode 64)

Narbada Chhetri: My Story - My Career in advocacy against injustice (Podcast Episode 64)

In this episode, we talk to Narbada Chhetri from Nepal.

Narbada is the Director of Organizing and Programs at Adhikaar. Listen to this conversation to learn the highly inspiring story of how this charismatic woman from Nepal is making an impactful career in advocacy against injustice in New York City.

Narbada can be contacted at narbada@adhikaar.org.

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Aug 11, 201913:14
Duubar Villalobos: Why am I back to school after 16 years (Podcast Episode 63)

Duubar Villalobos: Why am I back to school after 16 years (Podcast Episode 63)

In this episode, we talk to Duubar Villalobos from Costa Rica.

A health care professional and a student of Masters in Data Science at City University of New York’s School of Professional Studies, Duubar narrates his personal story of why he is back to school after a gap of 16 years. 

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Aug 04, 201917:07
Planning to Study In USA? कसरी गर्ने अमेरिकामा पढ्ने तयारी? (Podcast Episode 62)

Planning to Study In USA? कसरी गर्ने अमेरिकामा पढ्ने तयारी? (Podcast Episode 62)

In this episode, we talk to Tom Robertson, Executive Director at USEF -Fulbright Nepal.

He shares the key ways to prepare better for your undergraduate and graduate studies in the USA.

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Jul 28, 201924:09
Nawra Mehrin: An Effective Way of Networking-Finding a Common Connection (Podcast Episode 61)

Nawra Mehrin: An Effective Way of Networking-Finding a Common Connection (Podcast Episode 61)

In this episode, we talk to Nawra Mehrin from Bangladesh. 

Nawra is a Policy Analyst at the UNDP based in New York City. In this conversation, she shares with us her personal experience of how reaching out to people through LinkedIn helped her build the right professional contacts. 

One interesting thing she says is, “Networking shouldn’t be done blankly. Finding a common connection is useful.” 

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Jul 21, 201915:39