Living With No Roots Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ochienga
A person’s identity is way more complex than what is in inscribed on a document. Living with No Roots strive to explore life through the lens of a multicultural person.
Gianna grew up as a missionary kid and she shares on the podcast on some of the mental, social and spiritual challenges a person can experience in that setting.
I get the wonderful privilege to speak with Tanya Crossman a researcher who’s passionate about TCKs. You can reach her at on instagram @the misunderstoodtck don’t to follow our page too @livingwithnoroots
On this episode I invited my not so little sister share her story about being a third culture kid
We are back with a new season and it’s a good one. I always thought that people had the same approach to food, until I came to the U.S…. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ochienga/message
In this episode, I talk about some feelings that rise up around the holiday season. I also review 2023 and cast a vision for 2024--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ochienga/message
In this episode I get the wonderful opportunity to catch up with my friend Liam. We also discussed his research that brings a philosophical approach to heritage. If you want connect with him you can find him on IG: @liamsibai--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ochienga/message
I have been very hesitant to share my thoughts about the war in Palestine. Which is honestly nothing new. I haven’t been feeling really well so the quality may not be the greatest, but I wanted to challenge my brothers and sisters. You should follow @shibifeed for more sound Christian perspective.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ochienga/message
I had an amazing conversation with Niane. He is a Senegalese expat who grew up in Syria and Lebanon. Believe it or not we grew up in the same neighborhoods but somehow never met each other which is funny. Connect with him on his Social Media platforms @itsniane--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ochienga/message
This episode is part 2 to our Kafala system episode. Anamê is a passionate person who not only strategize to empower but also mobilize the migrant community to see themselves beyond the identity of a domestic worker. Connect with Anamê on IG: @lgnangue--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ochienga/message
When you grow up in a ministry driven family, you support your parents yeses to ministry opportunities. Some of them are easy but others may require you to move across the world and become a Missionary Kid (MK). Cameron and I discuss his experience as an MK and how we can best support other MKs
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The Kafala system is a form of modern slavery that exists in the Middle East. I will be discussing with Kareem Nofal this pressing topic. Follow @armlebanon for more information. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ochienga/message
I invited Markian to come and chat with me. He shared a lot about his passion to learn and discover culture. As a TCK and content creator, her brings laughter, education and comfort to his audience. IG: @Markianb, YouTube : Markian, IG : @livingwithnoroots, email: ochiengablog@gmail.com
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It’s Ivory Coast’s Independence Day and I have struggled a lot with the idea of being Ivorian. Can I be patriotic? What does it mean to be Ivorian?
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After a long impromptu hiatus, I finally was able to come back. On this episode, I wanted I talk about the things I wish I knew before embarking myself on the expat journey. Hopefully it will be helpful to all my fellow expats out there.
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On this episode I invite my friend Kangwa to share her experience being a first generation African American. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ochienga/message
Labels are used everywhere and all the time to identify objects, people, people groups. However, not all terms are universally used or accepted. In this episode I explain why the term African American/black is not applicable to me.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ochienga/message
We are wrapping up the season with a bang. I was often asked how I ended up in Texas and on this episode I’m telling that story.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ochienga/message
In this episode I invite my friend Avine to share her experience her complex experience as a refugee. She sheds a some light on the challenges she faced but also debunked the myths surrounding refugees.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ochienga/message
In this episode I have the opportunity to speak with Aaron and Lexxi where they share how the culture of Karibuni has affected their lives and shape their worldview as TCKs
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I took some time to reflect over the past year and also took an 23 & me DNA test.
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In this episode, Ochienga and Joshwa discuss the pros and cons of college from a multicultural perspective. Check out my newest blog on : ochiengablog.wixsite.com and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @livingwithnoroots
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What is friendship? How is it different from a multicultural context? Ochienga invites Christina Haselden that has some great insights on the topic. Book recommendation: The Global Nomad's Guide to University Transition— Follow Christina on : - Instagram:@thechristinabrown - TikTok: @Thechrissyhazel
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Multicultural people have a hard time to relate to others due to their exposure to a various experience. On this episode we talk about how to help each other bridge the gap.
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