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AboveStatus: A young Immigrant's journey to success!Author: My Ford Mysingh
Welcome to AboveStatus, a heartfelt podcast hosted by My Ford Mysingh, where we dive into powerful stories of young immigrants and chat with professionals, activists, and politicians. We celebrate each guest's humanity beyond their immigration status, sharing firsthand experiences of tackling complex systems, chasing careers, and fighting for change. We've got all sorts of inspiring stories from Dreamers applying for college without legal status to undocumented entrepreneurs starting businesses against the odds. Every episode is raw and real, blending lighthearted cultural stories with touching accounts of family separations and triumphs. These narratives give you a peek into everyday struggles while dealing with immigration uncertainties. AboveStatus packs an educational punch by showcasing immigration laws and policies through lived experiences, busting myths, and fostering empathy. It motivates listeners to support community efforts and push for immigration reform. Our authentic, unscripted interviews feel relaxed, letting guests speak their minds and share some surprising insights. From Dreamers and first-gen students to educators, lawyers, and leaders in immigration reform, everyone gets treated with warmth and respect. Join the AboveStatus community to get a richer perspective on building a life despite uncertain immigration status, connect with real folks behind the policy debates, and be inspired to spread the word. Tune in and help elevate the conversation to focus on our shared humanity. Language: aa Genres: Education, Self-Improvement, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Story of Domonick: A Young Immigrants Journey to Rise Above His Status
Episode 2
Sunday, 1 June, 2025
Domonick's journey is characterized by his determination. He moved from the Caribbean to Miami as a child and grew up undocumented, facing challenges such as academic difficulties, food insecurity, homelessness, and eviction. Despite these obstacles, he earned degrees from Miami Dade College and FIU, received the Dream.US scholarship, mentored foster youth, and eventually relocated to Canada where he now works for a big accounting firm. Domonick's experiences highlight his resilience, vision, and resourcefulness. This conversation covers his immigration experiences, college efforts, entrepreneurship, and his pursuit of permanent residency in Canada. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The reality of growing up undocumented in the U.S. How homelessness and family instability shaped Domonick’s mindset Navigating college with limited resources and using waivers/scholarships to survive Mentoring foster youth while facing personal challenges Starting over in Canada through networking and grit Tips for applying to the Express Entry immigration system Building a clothing brand that redefines the meaning of family The emotional toll of immigration and rebuilding one’s identity How failure in one country can lead to opportunity in another The value of persistence, networking, and self-worth Subscribe and listen on: · Apple Podcasts · Spotify · YouTube Music · Amazon Music · YouTube Connect with AboveStatus: · Instagram · X · Facebook · LinkedIn A MySingh Media Production
