The Roots: Recent Episodes

Rebecca J.

A podcast about multiculturalism.Here I welcome people who have in one way or experienced the consequences of evolving in different cultures. Whether that's from their education, their hobbies, or their professional life we discover through quirky stories how they navigated through these experienced and how these shape them today. Random talk, global perspective. I hope you enjoy ! -- Some episodes in French others in English --

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CANADA #HONGKONG #JAPAN #UNITEDKINGDOM #SOUTHAFRICA

In today's episode we meet Joyce who was born and raised in Canada. 
She is now living in Hong Kong where her family comes from. 
We talk about embracing the unknown, racism and photography.

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This episode was recorded before the pandemic hit Europe

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France #Cambodge #Djibouti #Japon

Dans cet épisode, on rencontre Julien alias Djib.
D'origine cambodgienne, Julien est né en France mais a rapidement emménagé en Afrique, à Djibouti. Il nous raconte sa vie d'expatrié là bas et d'autres épisodes dont son échange universitaire à Tokyo. 
On parle films (pas les plus joyeux), histoire, sous cultures et gayborhood.
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France #Chine

Dans cet épisode, on rencontre Lionel.
De parents chinois, Lionel est né et a grandit en France. A 18 ans, il a souhaité revenir à ses origines notamment en apprenant le mandarin. 
On parle rejet des origines, multiples personnalités et langues mixées.
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France #Liban #HongKong

Dans cet épisode, on rencontre Christophe.
De parents français et libanais, Christophe vit depuis 10 ans à Hong Kong et nous raconte son expérience. 
On parle souvenirs, business, fast life, muscu et yoga.
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France #CoteIvoire #Togo #Martinique

Dans cet épisode, on rencontre Cindy ou Athéna, 27 ans. 
Née en Côte d'Ivoire, Cindy a déménagé en France lorsqu'elle avait 10 ans.
Elle nous raconte son parcours, ses difficultés et surtout, ses plus grandes fiertés. 
On parle grandir en Côté d'Ivoire, clichés, école et musique.
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Portugal #Switzerland #US #Kenya #Niger

In this episode, we meet with Luísa. 
Luísa grew up in Portugal and studied political science (shortcut - discover more during episode). 
She has moved to 7 different countries and is now living in Niger and works with the United Nations.
We talk about living in one of the least developed countries in the world, history and creativity. 
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France #Angleterre #Canada #Australie

Dans cet épisode, on rencontre Charlotte, 25 ans. 
Née en France, Charlotte y a finalement très peu vécu, au profit des pays anglophones.
Après 2 ans passés à Paris, elle nous raconte ses voyages et ses expériences académiques et professionnelles.
On parle culture travail, journalisme, Manitoba et Francophonie sans frontières.
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Portugal #Germany

In this episode, we meet with Barbara, 28 years old. 
Barbara was born and raised in Portugal but chose to go live in Berlin and practice medicine after she graduated and being there on exchange.
We talk about life/work balance, great reads and conversation with taxi drivers.
Also known as the episode where I had too much coffee before. Oops. 
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Denmark #Vietnam

In this episode, we meet with Dennis, 30 years old. 
Dennis is a first generation Dane. His parents had to leave their home country, Vietnam, during the war in the 70s. 
We talk about growing up with two cultural influences, bouddhism, Erasmus and food. 
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France #Inde #Afrique #Chine

Dans cet épisode, on rencontre Anita, 26 ans. 
D'origine indienne, Anita est née en banlieue parisienne et y a vécu plus de 10 ans. 
Après avoir vécu et grandi dans 5 pays différents, elle revient sur ses voyages et ses passions aujourd'hui. 
On parle bouffe, culture urbaine, hip hop, humour, photo, basketball.
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Hello, 
& welcome to The Roots, 

I'm Rebecca.
In this podcast, I welcome people who have in one way or another experienced multiculturalism. 
Whether that's from their education, their hobbies, or their professional life we discover through quirky stories how they navigated through these experienced and how they shape them today. 
Random talk, global perspective. 

I hope you enjoy ! 
-- Some episodes in French others in English --