Diaries of a Diasporian

Joan Ndichu
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Society & Culture
  • Updated Biweekly

Welcome to the Diaries of a Diasporian Podcast (DOD) a space where Africans in the diaspora get to share their stories and experiences. Welcome and Enjoy! Episodes will be posted bi-weekly on Thursdays! Instagram Handle - @diaries_of_a_diasporian https://instagram.com/diaries_of_a_diasporian?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

  1. Jan 16

    Studying Everywhere, Belonging Somewhere|Ep.30

    This episode is a globe-trotting good time! We are hanging out with the lively Alex, who spills all about life at Minerva, where studying means packing your bags and calling a new country home almost every year. He shares the highs of living abroad, the lessons learned along the way, and why he’s feeling the pull to head back home when the right time comes. It’s fun, fast, and full of personality. Press play, you don’t want to miss this one!

    1h 9m

  2. 07/04/2025

    Path to Slower Life | Ep.29

    This week on the podcast, we sit down with Gitau — a calm, grounded soul with a rich story to tell. He takes us through his journey from Nairobi to New Hampshire, and now to New York, sharing what it’s been like balancing his career as a software engineer while embracing his creative side. From producing music to curating social spaces that bring people together, Gitau opens up about the ways he's found community and expression in new environments. It’s an honest, inspiring, and interactive conversation you won’t want to miss! Follow Social bttry - https://linktr.ee/socialbttry?utm_source=linktree_profile_sharesid=7ffdd91d-9b8d-4476-863a-14614a05b34f Listen to Gitau’s productions - https://linktr.ee/gitauu?utm_source=linktree_profile_sharesid=a9ad4d9d-fe46-40b4-a5be-a01b631dfb8c

    1h 6m

  3. 02/28/2025

    Barabai meant ‘The boss is coming’ |Ep.28

    In this episode of Diaries of a Diasporian, we sit down with Betty, a sweet and inspiring young woman currently living in New York. She takes us on her journey living abroad. From living in Occupied Palestine for almost a year, moving back to Kenya, and eventually finding grounding in the U.S. Betty opens up about navigating language barriers, experiencing deep self-growth and discovery, and even finding love while living abroad. Her story is one of resilience, adaptation, and the beauty of forging new paths in unfamiliar places.Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about identity, transition, and the joys and challenges of building a life far from home. Enjoy!

    47 min

  4. 01/31/2025

    Dreams And Nightmares |Ep.27

    In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Yatich, a very charismatic and down-to-earth software engineer living in Seattle. Kevin shares his journey of navigating life in the U.S., embracing his Kenyan roots while adapting to the new identities that come with being part of the diaspora. From cultural shifts to personal growth, he offers an insightful perspective on what it truly means to belong in multiple worlds. Tune in and enjoy this engaging conversation! 🌍🎙️✨

    1h 4m

  5. 01/16/2025

    Letting Go of “Fitting In” |Ep.26

    Happy 2025, everyone! 🥳 In this episode, the lovely and inspiring Ines shares her eight-year journey of living in the U.S., the self-growth she’s experienced, and the powerful lessons she’s learned along the way. 🌍 From navigating the challenges of fitting in to embracing her identity as a Diasporian, Ines opens up about finding beauty in differences and letting go of societal expectations. 🫶🏾 Join us as we dive into her story, uncover the joys and struggles of life in the diaspora, and celebrate the resilience and individuality that come with it. 💕 💌 Want to share your story? Fill out the following form (link below)or DM us on Instagram @diariesofadiasporian. Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review! 🌟 DOD Storytelling form - Google Forms

    56 min

  6. 11/15/2024

    Trusting The Process |EP.25

    On today’s episode we have the lively and bubbly Valencia☀️whose bright energy just radiates throughout the episode…She shares with us her journey of being in the US for 2 years now as an international student and how the transition was for her moving from a mindset of being reluctant to leave the country and start a new life to now embracing the experience fully and everything it has to offer…Enjoy!!

    55 min

  7. 11/01/2024

    Dream and Dream and Dream! |Ep.24

    On this week’s episode we get to hear from Benita. Her mind and how she views the world is beautiful and brilliant!! She shares with us her story of living her dream of moving abroad when she was a little girl. Takes us through her experience moving from Rwanda to the US and currently Canada and how even in all this experience she looking forward to going back home and what has informed that! Listen along 😊

    59 min

  8. 10/17/2024

    Que Sera, Sera ✨ | Ep.23

    On today’s episode we have the lovely Faith Mamati✨. She is such a sweetheart with a very big heart💕. She is also very brilliant as you will hear throughout the episode how she navigated life in a different country after getting less that a week notice of relocating your whole life and how she adjusted to all that. Enjoy🫶🏾

    58 min
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Welcome to the Diaries of a Diasporian Podcast (DOD) a space where Africans in the diaspora get to share their stories and experiences. Welcome and Enjoy! Episodes will be posted bi-weekly on Thursdays! Instagram Handle - @diaries_of_a_diasporian https://instagram.com/diaries_of_a_diasporian?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

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  • Creator
    Joan Ndichu
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Joan Ndichu
  • Show Website
    Diaries of a Diasporian