Best Olha Podcasts (2024)

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Iran-Israel Conflict | News 3:32

12d ago3:32

3:32

Today, Claire discusses the latest updates on the conflict between Israel and Iran, after Iranian forces were bombed by Israel in Damascus, Syria. This led to a retaliatory attack by Iran towards Israel, and another attack back at Isfahan and Tabriz, Iran. It is possible that there have been more recent updates on this conflict since we wrote this …

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[S10E6] Amanullah Aziz and the Story of Halal International 14:54

19d ago14:54

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Episode Notes Today, Claire interviewed Amanullah Aziz, the owner of Halal International in Columbia, SC. She discussed Amanullah's journey to Columbia, the international community in Columbia, and the importance of having a diverse staff. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Connect with us If you or someone you …

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[S10E5] Dr. Sarah Waheed on Pakistan's Geopolitical Landscape 37:52

1M ago37:52

37:52

In today's episode, Claire and Anusha are joined by Dr. Sarah Waheed, an assistant professor at the University of South Carolina specializing in South Asian history. Together, they explore the current geopolitical dynamics in Pakistan and their impact on Afghan refugees seeking safety in the country. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and l…

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Supporting Young People Through an Aboriginal Cultural Lens with Louise O’Reilly 1:00:26

2M ago1:00:26

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In this episode we're joined by Louise O'Reilly who shares her perspective as an Aboriginal woman on how we can best support and mentor young people, drawing from her own lived experiences and past work as a youth worker. We talked about: Louise’s experience of growing up Aboriginal in Australia How Aboriginal kinship structures bring people closer…

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[S10E4] Exploring Refugee Ventures in Clarkston, Georgia 16:34

2M ago16:34

16:34

Today, join us as we travel to the "Ellis Island of the South", Clarkston, Georgia. We are doing a special episode where a few of our members travel to Clarkston to explore the diverse community. Clarkston is considered to be the most diverse square mile in America, with over half the city's residents being foreign-born. We interviewed various refu…

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Episode 016: Esther Windt 1:25

1M ago1:25

1:25

Episode 016: Esther Windt They're Telling Me Esther Windt is a trans writer who loves writing poems, short stories, and creative nonfiction, and is currently attending Saint Ambrose University. She has her work published in the Half and One magazine, as well as The Atlas 17 and 18, and Quercus Volume 32.…

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Episode 015: Elena Vallejo 2:51

2M ago2:51

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Episode 015: Elena Vallejo Oracion de viaje (A Travel Prayer) Elena Vallejo was born and raised in the Quad Cities and is currently studying Early Childhood Education, Theatre, and Writing at St. Ambrose University. In addition to poetry, Elena writes for the SAU school newspaper, writes for LOVE Girls Magzine, is an editor for SAU’s Quercus, and h…

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Episode 014: Haven O’Brian 4:37

2M ago4:37

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Episode 014: Haven O’Brian Untitled Haven O'Brian is an 11-year-old student at Hopewell Elementary. Haven loves reading and writing and is a passionate musician who enjoys playing the violin, piano, and alto saxophone. When not engaging in musical practice, she dedicates her time to volunteering for various causes she deeply cares about…

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Episode 013: Margie Mejia-Caraballo 3:31

1M ago3:31

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Episode 013: Margie Mejia-Caraballo I Died Waiting in Line Margie is a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a social activist. Margie enjoys gardening and reading. Margie is very active in her community and sits on numerous boards and committees in both Illinois and Iowa.By David Baker

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Episode 012: Farah Marklevits 1:48

2M ago1:48

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Episode 012: Farah Marklevits Leaf Season Farah Marklevits teaches and tutors at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL and lives with her family in Iowa. Her poems have appeared in Smartish Pace, West Branch, Michigan Quarterly Review, and other spaces.By David Baker

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Episode 011: Olha Huska 3:00

2M ago3:00

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Episode 011: Olha Huska My Mom Drives Strangers to Work Olha Huska is a Junior Music Education Major at St. Ambrose University. Born In Ternopil, Ukraine, Ohla and their family immigrated to the States in November of 2004, and they have lived here ever since. Over the years, Ohla and their family have helped many people immigrate and settle, especi…

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Episode 010: John Hagar 1:20

2M ago1:20

1:20

Episode 010: John Hagar Absent Neighbor John Hagar is the Director of the Galvin Fine Arts Center at St. Ambrose University. He is a writer, visual artist and musician. John believes that cruelty is the worst thing that we do and expanding empathy, through reading and experiencing the arts, is one avenue toward a less cruel world.…

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Episode 009: Philip Goldfarb Styrt 1:12

2M ago1:12

1:12

Episode 009: Philip Goldfarb Styrt Quicquam Philip Goldfarb Styrt lives in Davenport with his wife, two children, and toothless dog. His poetry combines traditional forms of rhyme and meter with modern concepts and concerns, and has appeared in such venues as Quercus, The Eastern Iowa Review, and carte blanche. In the time he is not writing poetry,…

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Episode 008: Faith Foley 0:46

2M ago0:46

0:46

Episode 008: Faith Foley the verdancy of animosity Faith Foley is a current student at St. Ambrose University. Her major is Early Childhood Education; She plans to graduate in 2027. Faith is a published author; she continues to write, along with taking part in other interests such as singing, painting, and hanging out with her pet chickens.…

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Episode 007: Jacob Duncan 2:08

1M ago2:08

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Episode 007: Jacob Duncan You Can’t Stop the Rain, But You Can Buy a Coat Jacob Duncan is a 24-year-old writer from Aledo, Illinois. He recently graduated from Monmouth College in 2022. Currently, he's working at a family-owned business in Burlington, Iowa while writing a novel in his free time. His largest literary inspirations come from magic-rea…

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Episode 006: Claire Dodson 1:19

2M ago1:19

1:19

Episode 006: Claire Dodson safekeep Claire Dodson is a speech language pathologist by trade and a poet by vocation. Both (pre)occupations allow them to work with words and aspire towards cohesive, convivial communities in small ways.By David Baker

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Episode 005: Melissa Conway 2:40

2M ago2:40

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Episode 005: Melissa Conway Like a Good Neighbor Melissa Conway is a lover of landlocked states, gas station slushies, and the drive back home. Melissa's work has been published in “Roads We’ve Taken” from Pearl City Press, “Sundog” from Fruit Salad Co, and more. You can find Melissa playing for the Quad City Rollers or out hiking with their dogs.…

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Episode 004: Ann Boaden 4:19

1M ago4:19

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Episode 004: Ann Boaden Radical Hospitality During Coffee Hour Ann Boaden is professor emerita of English at Augustana College. Her work appears in Another Chicago Magazine, Big Muddy, Blue Unicorn, From SAC, Ginosko, litbreak, The Other Journal, South Dakota Review, Tipton Poetry Journal, Windhover, and many others. Books include Light and Leaven …

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Episode 003: Sophia Best 1:33

2M ago1:33

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Episode 003: Sophia Best The Tree Still Bears Peaches in the Summer Sophia is a current writing student at WIU. In 2023, she won the Iowa Chapbook Prize and published “Pink Bathwater.” She participated in the Midwest Writing Center’s Young Emerging Writers program for three summers and is featured in the 13th, 14th, and 15th editions of the Atlas.…

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Episode 002: Cirissa Bentley 3:12

2M ago3:12

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Episode 002: Cirissa Bentley Under the Influence (The man on TV) Cirissa Bentley lives in the Quad City area with her husband, son, and two cats. She loves music, words, and Batman comics. Her work has been published in Phizzogs and Squash Blossom, college literary magazines with weird names. She hopes to make the world a better place with her writ…

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Episode 001: The Radical Hospitality Project 38:21

2M ago38:21

38:21

The Radical Hospitality Project The Radical Hospitality Project is the product of a partnership between the Midwest Writing Center and The Galvin Fine Arts Center at St Ambrose University. Our project includes an upcoming print publication, a spoken word contest and this podcast all centered around the St. Ambrose College of Arts & Sciences 23-24 a…

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Texas' Immigration Law | News 3:34

2M ago3:34

3:34

Today, Shireen discusses updates on Texas' SB 4, which allows for people to be arrested and detained on suspicion of being in the country illegally. In December, the Supreme Court validated the law in a 6-4 decision. But, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated an injunction against the law last week. There are various concerns about this law, …

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[S10E3] Olha Svieshnikova on Moving Forward with a Heart of Ukraine 44:46

2M ago44:46

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In today’s episode, Diana and Jazmine chat with Olha Svieshnikova through her translator, Marina. Olha shares about her journey from Ukraine through various countries before reaching the United States. Additionally, she shares her experiences with starting her small, home-based business in Utah and the importance of supporting refugee owned busines…

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CAA & NRC in India 3:54

2M ago3:54

3:54

In today's news episode, Claire will discuss the growing unrest in India over the recent enactment of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) by President Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party just weeks before elections. With the CAA and the possibility of enacting the National Register of Citizens (NRC), many claim that Muslim immigrants living in Indi…

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[S10E2] Social Enterprise Project: Supporting Palestinian Refugees Through Embroidery 24:12

2M ago24:12

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Episode Notes In today's episode, Emily and Shireen talk with the Social Enterprise Project, which uses high-quality fashion to enhance and encourage development within Palestinian refugee camps. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Connect with us if you or someone you know would like to share their personal refu…

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2024 Trends for Supporting Youth 26:53

2M ago26:53

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Join us in this inspiring episode of The Youth Mentor Podcast as Amanda recaps the 2024 Youth Mentor Conference and shares with you: some of the things that are working well for youth mentors, speakers, coaches, and educators as we head into 2024; some of the insights that the young people during the conference shared with us; some ideas for how yo…

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Texas Border Control in Eagle Pass | News 4:25

2M ago4:25

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Episode Notes In todas episode, we discuss hostile border policing in Texas and the constitutionality of recent measures. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Connect With Us If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or SOSRPA@ma…

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Rafah Airstrikes | News 4:04

3M ago4:04

4:04

In today's episode, we discuss the Israeli airstrikes on Rafah on February 11th, a date that correlates with one of the most-watched annual sporting events in the world, the Super Bowl. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Connect With Us If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story,…

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[S10E1] Exploring Refugee Owned Businesses with Ahmad Alzoukani - Mint Coffeehouse 24:38

3M ago24:38

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In this episode, our host Anusha Ghosh is speaking with Ahmad Alzoukani about his experience running his business called Mint Coffeehouse, based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Ahmad will tell us about his experience as a refugee coming to the United States from Syria, due to the impact of the Syrian Civil War. He will also tell us about the growth of his…

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Summary of Recent ICJ Rulings Against Israel | News 5:06

3M ago5:06

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Today, Shireen shares with us the recent court ruling from the case brought to the International Court of Justice by South Africa against Israel. Script: Hello everyone, and welcome back to another episode of Seeking Refuge News. I’m Shireen Kaur, and today we will be discussing the recent court ruling from the International Court of Justice, or th…

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Season 10 Trailer: "Ventures: Supporting Refugee-Owned Businesses" 2:20

3M ago2:20

2:20

Welcome to a new season of Seeking Refuge! In this trailer, Anusha reflects on Seeking Refuge's journey and discusses the podcast's goals for Season 10: to uplift small business owners with an international and refugee background. We cannot wait to share the diverse list of businesses we have been able to interview with! "Hello everyone! My name is…

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USC's Response to the Palestinian Humanitarian Crisis | News 5:45

5M ago5:45

5:45

Published for the NPR College Podcast Challenge Anusha, Claire, Victoria, and Thrisha (speaking order) come together to discuss the University of South Carolina's response to the Palestinian Humanitarian Crisis. Across campus, students and faculty have felt waves of silence, intimidation, and bias when speaking about Palestine. We discuss USC's res…

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Lessons from Growing a Mentoring Program Quickly in Ukraine with Olha Ruda 43:50

5M ago43:50

43:50

At the age of 25, Olha Ruda founded 10:11 - a mentorship program for high school students in Ukraine or who have fled the country. From a one-person show to now having over 150 mentors, they’ve delivered more than 1300 hours of mentoring. In this episode you’ll get to hear a snippet of an insightful session lead by Olha at our 2023 Youth Mentor Con…

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Crafting Your Impact and Building Credibility with Wil Massara 36:34

5M ago36:34

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Join us in this inspiring episode of The Youth Mentor Podcast as we sit down with Wil Massara, a visionary social entrepreneur who started his journey at just 11 years old. Wil takes us through his incredible story, from revolutionising youth leadership with the Youth Leadership Academy Australia to consulting for governments and organisations, bri…

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Escalation of Humanitarian Crisis in Syria | News 3:47

6M ago3:47

3:47

In today's episode, we discuss the rising humanitarian crisis in Syria. Hello everyone, my name is Anusha, and welcome back to Seeking Refuge News. Today, we will be talking about the rising humanitarian crisis in Syria. As international attention centers on the Israel-Gaza crisis, reports indicate an escalation in the bombardment of northwest Syri…

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Allyship and Mentoring in Regional Australia with Mikhara Ramsing 35:12

5M ago35:12

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In this episode we chat with social entrepreneur Mikhara Ramsing about mentoring young people in regional Australia, writing programs for young people from culturally diverse backgrounds, running a tea social enterprise which funds suicide prevention and Ethnic LGBT+; a national resource platform for culturally and lignuistically diverse LGBTIQA+ c…

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[S9E4] Cultural Preservation and Personal Development with Sara Green | A.R.T. 35:44

6M ago35:44

35:44

In today's episode, our host Diana Clark talks with Sara Green about her organization Art for Refugees in Transition (A.R.T.). They discuss the founding of A.R.T. and the importance of its mission for personal and community development. Check out A.R.T.'s website to learn more about their programs and mission: artforrefugees.orgA.R.T's Instagram: @…

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Post-Doctoral Research of Forced Migration Trajectories with Molly Fee 57:38

7M ago57:38

57:38

Today, our hosts, Emily Jensen and Saanvi Somani discuss various topics regarding the study of refugee resettlement and forced migration trajectories with Dr. Molly Fee. Dr. Fee primarily studies refugee resettlement in the U.S. context and focuses on the individual experiences of those on their way to being resettled at Nuffield College at the Uni…

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[S9E3] Making Every Campus a Refuge with Diya Abdo 35:51

7M ago35:51

35:51

In today's episode, our host Claire Mattes speaks with Diya Abdo about her new book American Refuge, which tells the stories of refugees who have been relocated to the United States through Diya's organization Every Campus a Refuge. They talk about the importance of humanizing refugee's stories and maintaining their dignity in telling these stories…

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Israel's Bombing of Jabalia Refugee Camp | News 4:27

7M ago4:27

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Today, we are discussing the current conditions of Jabalia Refugee Camp and the situation in Gaza. Script: Hi everyone, I’m Anusha and you’re listening to Seeking Refuge News, a podcast sharing the human stories of refugees. Today, we are here to update you on the conditions of Jabalia (ji-bah-li-ya) Refugee Camp, located on the north end of the Ga…

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[S9E2] Finding Home Through Art with Komeil Zarin 58:31

7M ago58:31

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In today's episode, our hosts, Anusha and Thrisha speak with Komeil Zarin. He is an Iranian-born artist who is a refugee living in Kuala Lumpur, where he makes illustrations and teaches art to youth. Tune in for a fascinating and philosophical conversation about the role of art in human nature, how Komeil uses art to express himself, and how he sha…

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Update on Gaza | News 4:03

7M ago4:03

4:03

Today, we are discussing the current situation in Gaza and related topics. Script: Hello everyone, I’m Claire Mattes, and you’re listening to Seeking Refuge News, a podcast sharing stories of refugees and the world events that affect them. Today, we are going to give an update on the situation between Gaza and Israel. According to the Gaza Health M…

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[S9E1] Refugee Art, Activism, and Mutual Support with Diala Brisly 28:48

8M ago28:48

28:48

In today's episode, our hosts, Anusha and Claire discuss the art works of Diala Brisly. She is a Syrian artist who explores "themes about social justice, freedom for the Syrian people, and a desire in particular to give a voice to children, who are among the most voiceless and most vulnerable groups targeted in Syria’s current turmoil." She began h…

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Israel-Hamas Recent Events | News 2:40

8M ago2:40

2:40

Today, we are discussing the recent events in the Middle East between Israel and Palestine. Script: Hello everyone, and welcome back to Seeking Refuge News, a podcast sharing the human stories of refugees, and world events that affect them. Today, we will be discussing the most recent developments in the war between Israel and Hamas, an Islamic Jih…

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Accusations of Violence at the Saudi-Yemen Border | News 2:30

8M ago2:30

2:30

Today, we are discussing the accusations of violence at the Saudi-Yemen Border. Many Ethiopians live in Saudi Arabia after having migrated to escape poverty, food insecurity, and extreme violence due to an outbreak between the army and a regional militia group. However, upon arriving at the Saudi-Yemen Border, they receive discrimination and violen…

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Season 9 Trailer 1:05

9M ago1:05

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Welcome to a new season of Seeking Refuge! In this trailer, Claire discusses the ambitions for our upcoming season: shedding light on the many ways people tell their stories through different forms of creative expression. We hope to learn about many unique forms of art, creative expression, and story telling, and how these things can teach us about…

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Israel's Netanyahu Calls for Deportation of Eritrean Refugees | News 2:30

9M ago2:30

2:30

Today, we are discussing the recent events in Tel Aviv, where protests erupted between Eritreans that left dozens of people injured. Just a day after the protests, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made remarks to the public stating a plan to remove Eritreans living in Israel, as well as migrants from other parts of Africa, such as Sudan. Many clai…

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Mentoring migrant and refugee youth with Enda Gilbert 44:16

10M ago44:16

44:16

We're joined by Enda Gilbert, an educator, parental burnout practitioner and coach. Enda shared important and practical tips on how we can best support migrant and refugee young people. She then shared her 5 step process for building high quality partnerships with teens - really deep, beautiful things we can all do, whether we're parents, educators…

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[S8E9] The Voice of Youth with Chin Tial 32:59

1y ago32:59

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Episode Notes Welcome to the newest episode of Seeking Refuge, a podcast centered around the stories of refugees and those who help them! In this episode, Anusha Ghosh and Maeve Smith speak with Chin Tial about her background, her academic and personal pursuits, and youth activism. Youths of Tomorrow Myanmar: https://youthsoftomorrowmm.carrd.co/Sum…

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[S8E8] Finding Home with Jawid Danish 1:02:26

1y ago1:02:26

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Episode Notes Welcome to the newest episode of Seeking Refuge, a podcast centered around the stories of refugees and those who help them! In this episode, Anusha Ghosh and Diana Clark speak with Jawid Danish about his new book Long Way From Home and his life after resettlement. To learn more about Jawid, check out his Instagram @long_way_from_home_…

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