
Diasporaa - The South Asian Immigrant
By Aditya Mehta

Diasporaa - The South Asian ImmigrantMay 16, 2020

Interview with Sam Bhatnagar
On this episode, we have an interview with Sam Bhatnagar. Sam moved to Vancouver with his family as a young boy over 15 years ago. He, along with his family runs a successful financial services business, and he will share his story, how he has seen Vancouver change, and share some advice for new immigrants as well.
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Abundance vs. Scarcity
On this episode, we talk about one of my favourite topics - abundance mindset vs. scarcity mindset. I dig deep into each mindset and how it shapes your foundation and subsequent success when you immigrate to a new country.
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Interview with Gunjan Kumari
On this episode, I talk to Gunjan Kumari. After having lived in several cities in India, Gunjan moved to Canada two years ago. Hers is a wonderful story of how one can build a great life in Canada with perseverance and hard work.
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You can reach Gunjan at https://www.facebook.com/gunjan.kumari.908

Cultural Context
On this episode, I talk about cultural context. I explore what high- and low-context cultures are, how they differ from each other and how one can adapt when coming from one and going to another. I also share some very interesting examples from my own experiences.
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More information about concepts and resources discussed on the podcast:
Kanan Gill’s special: https://bit.ly/3bxpBtI
Asiana Flight 214: https://bit.ly/2ztLtYU

Interview with Imroz Rupani
On this episode, I talk to Imroz Rupani, an entrepreneur from Bombay who has lived in Canada for 22 years. Imroz shares his experiences on doing business in Canada and some interesting facts about the Ismaili community in Canada.
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Diversify your Network
On this episode, I talk about diversifying your network. I cover what diversification means, why you should diversify and how to actually go about it. I also add some tips for introverts and provide some excerpts from my own experiences.
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More information on concepts and resources discussed on the podcast:
Anxiety Canada: https://www.anxietycanada.com/
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade: https://www.boardoftrade.com
Company of Young Professionals: https://www.boardoftrade.com/programs/company-of-young-professionals
Surrey Board of Trade: https://businessinsurrey.com/
TechVancouver: https://www.techvancouver.org/
Startup Canada: https://www.startupcan.ca/
Startup Vancouver: https://startupvancouver.org/

Interview with Neha Kwatra
On this episode, I talk to Neha Kwatra, a quintessential skilled new immigrant who has recently moved to Vancouver in the midst of the COVID-19 situation. Neha shares her story, her thoughts about Vancouver and how she manages to remain positive in these testing times.
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More information on concepts and resources discussed on the podcast:
Vancouver Public Library: www.vpl.ca
The Better India: https://www.thebetterindia.com/
Standup Comedian Atul Khatri’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/atulkhatricomedian
Neha’s BollyX Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BollyXNeha/

Gainful Unemployment
On this episode, we talk about the additional challenges faced by new immigrants who have landed in the midst of the COVID-19 situation - especially while searching for a job. I provide some excerpts from my own experiences and give a 3-point plan on how to be ‘gainfully unemployed’ while staying positive and motivated.
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More information on concepts and resources discussed on the podcast:
Pomodoro Technique: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique
Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://www.amazon.ca/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299
The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Secret-that-Lasts/dp/080241270X

Introducing the Diasporaa Podcast
An introduction to the Diasporaa Podcast, the only podcast focused on South Asian immigrants. We cover key issues that new immigrants face when moving abroad, and through guidance, insights, ideas, and stories make your immigration journey just a tad easier.
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