In Transit: Many journeys of finding home
In Transit: Many journeys of finding home
Podcast Description
In Transit is a podcast that amplifies the lived experiences of migrant ethnic women in Aotearoa New Zealand. Through heartfelt conversations, our host Dr Hafsa Ahmed MNZM explores their challenges in settling, the moments that made them feel at home, and the advice they’d give to others on a similar path. These stories are about resilience, identity, and the search for belonging, offering insight, connection, and inspiration for listeners across all backgrounds. This project was supported by funding from the Ministry for Ethnic Communities.
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The podcast covers themes of resilience, identity, and belonging, with episodes highlighting challenges and successes in migration. Examples include discussions on health inequities with Dr. Rachel Mukwezwa Tapera, cultural integration through dance with Dilmini Perera, and reflective practices impacting life choices with Amanda Smidt, providing rich insights into the immigrant experience.

In Transit is a podcast that amplifies the lived experiences of migrant ethnic women in Aotearoa New Zealand. Through heartfelt conversations, our host Dr Hafsa Ahmed MNZM explores their challenges in settling, the moments that made them feel at home, and the advice they’d give to others on a similar path. These stories are about resilience, identity, and the search for belonging, offering insight, connection, and inspiration for listeners across all backgrounds. This project was supported by funding from the Ministry for Ethnic Communities.
In this episode of In Transit, we hear from Dinda Veska- a dynamic marketing and communications professional with over a decade of experience across the United Nations, NGOs, local agencies, and freelance consultancy. She reflects on navigating professional spaces as a migrant woman and using the power of storytelling and strategy to amplify diverse voices.

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