The Immigrant Project
The Immigrant Project
More than a podcast, The Immigrant Project is a powerful conversation. Host Girish, and often producer Aastha, delve into the inspiring stories of individuals who bravely left everything behind to pursue a new life. Each episode offers an intimate look at the immigrant experience, dissecting the challenges and triumphs faced in a new world.
Listen in as they explore:
- Navigating the Job Market: Hear real-world strategies for finding work and building a career in a new country.
- Building Networks: Discover how immigrants connect and find their place within a new community.
- Education and Opportunity: Explore the unique challenges and pathways to achieving educational goals in a new land.
- Finding Love and Belonging: Uncover the emotional journey of forging connections and building a new life.
- The Drive to Thrive: Be inspired by the stories of resilience and determination as immigrants navigate a new ecosystem.
The Immigrant Project is a must-listen for anyone who has ever dared to dream beyond their borders, or who simply wants to gain a deeper understanding of the immigrant experience.
Podcasting since 2024 • 35 episodes
The Immigrant Project
Latest Episodes
From China to Canada as a 16 year old immigrant - Jancy Wang
In this episode, we’re joined by Jancy Wang, a Chinese immigrant who's been in Canada for about 10 years. Jancy's Canadian journey starts with living with a family in a homestay who, due to her age, are from a completely dif...
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Episode 34
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22:21
Unconventional Wisdom with Awabeen Danish: Talent Over College Degrees
In this episode Awabeen’s Immigrant Project, we’re joined by Awabeen Danish, a recent immigrant to Canada from Pakistan, whose perspective on success defies conventional thinking. Awabeen challenges traditional emphasis on academic degrees, par...
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Episode 33
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25:34
No More Business as Usual: Cassandra Fultz on Canada’s New Immigration Reality
In this episode, Cassandra Fultz, founder of Doherty Fultz Immigration, explores how Canada’s immigration landscape has dramatically changed—especially in the wake of COVID and recent election cycles in both the U.S. and Canada.
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Episode 32
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31:53
Daniel Kingwell on the REAL Issues in Canada’s Immigration System
Immigration lawyer Daniel Kingwell joins us on Episode 31 of The Immigrant Project to talk about the tough cases—misrepresentation, inadmissibility, federal court, and more. Daniel also breaks down what went wrong with Canada’s immigra...
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Episode 31
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27:51
Inside Canadian Immigration & The Dumb Trade War
In our 30th and one-year special episode, Girish and Aastha sit down with Robert Israel Blanshay, an immigration lawyer with 32 years of experience navigating both the peculiar and standard cases within the Canadian immigration sy...
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Episode 30
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30:30