Navina Thompson is an Indian Vicar in the Anglican Church, and is based outside London. She was born in the United Arab Emirates and shares the story of her parents intercultural marriage, a strict patriarchal upbringing, her own marriage to a British Anglican Vicar and how she currently finds herself in an ever-growing role regarding women’s rights and race relations discussions in the UK.
Jun 22, 2021
1 hr
Lucia Burgio was born in Asmara Eritrea in 1964 to Italian Sicilian parents whose ancestors had moved to the Italian colonies in Benghazi Libya and Eritrea Africa.
She has lived a multi culturally rich life in the Sudan, Italy, Lebanon, Germany, the USA and the United Arab Emirates. Lucia has now found home in St Andrews Scotland.
Jun 2, 2021
49 min
Malak Harb was born in Saudi Arabia to Palestinian parents who's family were driven out of Palestine in 1948. Malak attended University in Boston in the US and now lives and works in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Malak is a passionate and driven video journalist for Associated Press covering conflict in the Middle East.
May 18, 2021
53 min
Feyaza Khan is South African born of Indian heritage, whose complex cultural identity has confused many. Feyaza shares her very personal story of overcoming abuse, migration, finding love and being a Muslim in Brexit Britain. She also shares the trials and triumphs of adoption. Follow Feyaza and her family @theadoptionpodcast on Instagram.
Apr 26, 2021
44 min
Vikki was born to Chinese parents in Bristol UK. Her father migrated from Hong Kong when he was in his early 20's and her mother was only 14 years old. They ran a Chinese restaurant in Clevedon and this is her family's story of hard work and determination.
Apr 16, 2021
48 min
Shana is a UK born Indian who later relocated to the Middle East with her own young family for more than a decade and now has returned to the UK. In this interesting and heartwarming story we also learn of her parents migration from India to the UK in 1955, Shana shares her story of love, tears and laughter. Shana is a professional life coach, you can find her here: www.shanakad.com
Apr 9, 2021
1 hr 10 min
Artist Katerina was born and grew up in communist Russia to Russian and Ukrainian parents. Katerina has lived in the United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Azerbaijan and now is back in the UAE. This is her story of a life of contrasting cultures and her evolution as an artist. Listen to the podcast and then find her here: ksmoldy.com
Mar 29, 2021
48 min
Samer AlOgidi tells the story of his incredible family history, born in Iraq to Iraqi and Syrian parents, then grew up between the UAE and Syria and now lives in Europe.
Mar 25, 2021
53 min
Parvez Qadir tells Accalia what life is like as a British Pakistani from Rochdale and about his passion for working with young people using his experience as a performing arts lecturer and professional actor. He creates theatre, film and animation pieces that enable young people from diverse, non performing backgrounds to build confidence. Find him here https://www.parvezqadir.co.uk/
Mar 25, 2021
39 min
Nasreen Abdulla tells her fascinating story of her family history and their journey from life in Kerala, India to their settling down in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Mar 25, 2021
42 min