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Growing up in Saudi Arabia, Hanan was always made feel different due to her Somali heritage. But with a civil war raging back home, her family had nowhere else to go. After eventually being granted asylum in Ireland, she followed her dreams of becoming a filmmaker, and now works to document the culture and heritage of her homeland.
First broadcast on 103.2 Dublin City FM and funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee.
Producers: Bjorn Mac Giolla & Rob Flynn
Composer: Haku Yeo
Sound Edit & Mix: Rob Flynn
Artwork: Chris Flynn
For more information, please visit www.robflynnsound.com/resident 

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Growing up in Nigeria, David was always aware of the risks he faced as a mixed-race kid. So at 17, he travelled to London and sought asylum. That began a years-long journey navigating the immigration systems of the UK and Ireland, and going to desperate measures to avoid deportation.
First broadcast on 103.2 Dublin City FM and funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee.
Producers: Bjorn Mac Giolla & Rob Flynn
Composer: Haku Yeo
Sound Edit & Mix: Rob Flynn
Artwork: Chris Flynn
For more information, please visit www.robflynnsound.com/resident

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Hailing from a mountainous region on the border between Albania and Greece, Kosta never felt fully accepted by either society, but the diversity of cuisines he grew up with inspired him to become a chef. Upon moving to Ireland, he has worked to foster a sense of community and cultural exchange through the dishes he creates.
First broadcast on 103.2 Dublin City FM and funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee.
Producers: Bjorn Mac Giolla & Rob Flynn
Composer: Haku Yeo
Sound Edit & Mix: Rob Flynn
Artwork: Chris Flynn
For more information, please visit www.robflynnsound.com/resident

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As a mixed-race kid in small town Denmark, Charlot never saw herself represented in the stories she grew up on. But a childhood love of Disney and anime inspired her to become an illustrator, and since then she has focused on creating empowering art that reflects the true diversity of society. 
First broadcast on 103.2 Dublin City FM and funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee.
Producers: Bjorn Mac Giolla & Rob Flynn
Composer: Haku Yeo
Sound Edit & Mix: Rob Flynn
Artwork: Chris Flynn
For examples of Charlot’s illustration work, visit charlotkristensen.com
For more information on Resident, visit www.robflynnsound.com/resident

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Gustavo’s childhood dream was to become a fighter pilot in the Venezuelan army. Instead found himself studying economics and moving to Ireland. Since then, he has worked hard to build a happy and successful life for himself, but the challenges facing his family in Venezuela are never far from his mind. 
First broadcast on 103.2 Dublin City FM and funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee.
Producers: Bjorn Mac Giolla & Rob Flynn
Composer: Haku Yeo
Sound Edit & Mix: Rob Flynn
Artwork: Chris Flynn
For more information, please visit www.robflynnsound.com/resident

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As a young man, Pradeep (He/Him/His) was forced to leave his life in India behind when it became clear his sexuality would not be accepted there. Since then, a strong desire to help others instilled by his mother has driven him to advocacy, particularly for queer people of colour in the Irish LGBTQ+ community.
First broadcast on 103.2 Dublin City FM and funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee.
Producers: Bjorn Mac Giolla & Rob Flynn
Composer: Haku Yeo
Sound Edit & Mix: Rob Flynn
Artwork: Chris Flynn
For examples of Pradeep’s illustration work, visit @queermyths
For more information on Resident, visit www.robflynnsound.com/resident

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