Seasoned with an Accent _The Voice of the Global Professional
This podcast by global professionals for global professionals discusses all aspects of moving abroad and restarting a career in a new country. We interview immigrants who dared to move abroad and start a new life and successful global leaders who know the path of success for those daring overseas. It is about the struggles of immigrants as they deal with identity issues, language and accents, the need to belong, cultural adaptation, building a career in a new corporate world, and finding a path to growth, development, and career advancement.
Episodes
27 episodes
Moving Around the Globe – Strategies to Reconstruct your Identity and Adapt – Interview with Carolina Porto
A multi-cultural international transition mentor, Carolina Porto is an author and a seasoned expat, having survived 11 moves around the world. She serves international individuals and families through one-to-one sessions, works with corporation...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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32:59
Deeply Involved – A New Way to See Intercultural Leadership - Interview with Lanna Collares
What makes an intercultural leader successful? In a sincere way, Lanna Collares speaks about her trajectory as a woman, immigrant, and intercultural leader: the struggles, the joys, and the obstacles she had to overcome to succeed in a corporat...
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29:02
Multiple Perspectives on the Immigration System – How does it work?
If you:⭐Think of immigrating to the United States⭐Need to change your immigration status⭐ Want to discover ways to stay legally in the United States after finishing your degree as an international student⭐Plan to...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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36:32
From a Ukrainian Immigrant Boy to an Accomplished and Established Professional – What Was His Secret?
Dr. Tim Medianick and his family (one of ten children!) moved to Levittown, Pennsylvania, from Ukraine when he was 13 years old. Before finding his calling as a dentist, Dr. Medianick picked up music as a child, learning to play classical piano...
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24:37
How Can a Psychological Evaluation Help You Get a Visa?
Originally from Brazil, Claudia Ribas is a Psychotherapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 22+ years of experience in private practice with adults and couples. She has worked in New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, and now works online. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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33:39
Developing the Intercultural Leader - Interview with René Sánchez
Born in Chile, from an early age, René Sánchez developed a special interest in other languages and marveled at the possibility of communicating with people from different parts of the world. At the age of 15, he had the opportunity to spend a y...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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23:38
Jobs for Japanese Speakers _ Native or Not - Interview with Kasia
Born to Polish immigrants, Kasia (カーシャ) is a trilingual American who spent eight years in Japan. She earned her Bachelor’s from Boston University and Master’s from Tokyo’s Ochanomizu University. Her experience with the Japanese cult...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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35:01
A Road Map to a National Interest VISA as an International Student - Interview with Dr. Babajide Ojo
Dr. Babajide Ojo was born and raised in Nigeria where he completed his Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry. He moved to the United States in 2014 where he earned a Master’s and a PhD in Nutritional Sciences at Oklahoma State University. Presently...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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41:49
An Immigrant Journey that Led to Selfless Servant Leadership
Katrijn van Oudheusden is a coach for (aspiring) servant leaders. Originally from Belgium, Katrijn grew up as an expat child in Bangkok, Thailand. With over 20 years of international experience as a coach, management consultant, and organizatio...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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30:12
Opportunities for Global Nurses in the US and Canada - Interview with Praveen Ponnuru
A health care visionary and CEO of a recruiting healthcare company, Praveen Ponnuru has a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, with certifications in Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, and Clinical Nursing. He is a visionary and cha...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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27:40
Growing Confident kids with a Solid Identity Abroad - Interview with Cornelia Asanger-Lexa
A citizen of the world, having lived in Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland, and Sweden, Cornelia Asanger-Lexa is an HR professional who transitioned into Executive and Parenting Coaching and has served the global community for more than ten ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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45:30
Adaptação ou Assimilação: What is the Difference?
If you want to learn how to develop positive relationships with people from other cultures, this interview is for you!Originally from Morocco, Hamza has lived worldwide, learning languages and interacting with various cultures. He is a p...
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30:37
Figuring Yourself Out - Interview with Jonaed Iqbal
is not an ordinary guy! And in a way, I would prefer not to define him because anything I say will not express it all, I fear. But, here we go, I have to tell you something!Jonaed Iqbal is a creative, innovative, and unconventional Care...
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39:01
The International Job Search Experience - Interview with Michael Gralapp
CEO, COO, President of various retail and media companies, and actor (check his IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7481818/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) with extensive international experience, Michael Gralapp has a very exciting life story, having l...
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59:04
Keep the Dream Alive, Don't Settle for Less
Are you settled in your comfort zone? Came abroad full of dreams but became content with some extra comfort and stopped growing? "Keep the dream alive, don't settle for less," says Dr. Ramini.Dr. Shiva Ramini is a scientist from India wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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31:59
Double Transition – on Immigrating and Starting a Relationship at the Same Time - Interview with Lilian Wee
How do you handle a double transition: immigrating at the same time you are starting a relationship? Lilian Wee talked to us about how she managed it all and came out stronger than ever! Lilian Wee was born in Singapore, where she l...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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37:15
Don't Just Work, Work, Work! Have a Plan, Have a Purpose!
Do you know what you want to do with your life? Do you have a plan for your career? Did you ever stop to reflect on how you can do better and grow? Listen to Isack Ghebreyesus, a Senior Marketing Director at World Financial G...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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30:02
Living and Doing Business in Japan - Interview with Dr. Greg Story
Are you planning to do business in Japan? Then you need to listen to this interview with Dr. Greg Story.Dr. Greg Story, President of Dale Carnegie Training Japan, talked about studying, living, speaking Japanese, and doing business in Ja...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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51:10
Canada and the United States: What is different in their corporate worlds? _ Interview with Elyse Swanson
A common destination for global professionals – Canada and the United States – have very similar cultures. Elyse Swanson shared her perspectives about their corporate worlds based on her experience working in both countries.Elyse Swanson...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:28
It is worth it! Your sacrifices will pay off in the future! _ Interview with José Franco
As immigrants and global professionals, we have extra challenges to face in many areas. Did you ever ask yourself, "Is it worth the trouble?", "Will I ever be successful and happy abroad?" José Franco says, "Yes!!!"José Franco is an educ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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48:18
Succeeding as a Realtor Abroad _ Interview with Corina Lessa-Silva
An enthusiastic about Tampa Bay, the successful Brazilian immigrant and entrepreneur Corina Lessa-Silva has impacted the Tampa community with her work in Real Estate. Corina is certified in Global Economics by the Harvard Business S...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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32:58
The Purpose-Driven Immigrant _ Interview with Grover Vargas
Do you think it is important to be driven by purpose? Listen to our interview with International Business Leader and Civil Engineer Grover Vargas, who believes that having a clear purpose made all the difference in his life and career!&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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16:42
Becoming the Language Learner We Can Be – a Neurocoaching Approach to Language Learning_ Interview with Kelly Nowocien
Are you insecure about speaking in a foreign language or doubtful that you can be fluent in English? Are you a perfectionist afraid of speaking up because you think you don't communicate well enough? What if you could make peace with your proce...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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35:55
I Can't See Obstacles! _ Interview with Dr. Tosh Bolanle
You can't miss the interview with Dr. Tosh Bolanle on our podcast Seasoned with an Accent. He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacy and an MBA. Born in Nigeria, he came to the United States 22 years ago. He went from driving taxis in Boston to becomi...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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29:42
You Can do it! – How to Advance your Career Abroad _ Interview with Marta Wladyczka
Do you aspire to grow in your career? Are you feeling discouraged because you are an immigrant? Then listen to Marta Wladyczka, Director of Inventory and Acquisition for a forefront hospitality corporation. Born in Poland, she has l...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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