A-Force Podcast

Aneta Felix
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They came seeking opportunity but became the changemakers driving America’s growth. Discover the immigrants dreaming, daring, and doing. Meet the innovators powering America’s workforce on The A-Force Podcast.

Episodes

  1. Jul 30

    From Biafran Soldier to IBM Scientist: The Nigerian Engineer Who Changed Computer Chips

    NOTE: The copper recipe was invented by Dr. Uzoh in 1992, though it didn’t go public until 1997 when materials became available. What does the smartphone in your pocket have to do with a young boy who survived the Biafran War? In this episode of The A-Force Podcast, Aneta Felix speaks with Dr. Cyprian Emeka Uzoh, a Nigerian immigrant in America, pioneering semiconductor engineer, and genius inventor whose groundbreaking work helped make today's smartphones, laptops, AI systems, and modern computing possible. Before billions of devices could become smaller, faster, and more powerful, the semiconductor industry faced a major obstacle. Dr. Uzoh's pioneering work in copper interconnect technology helped overcome that challenge and ushered in a new era of microelectronics that continues to power the modern world. From surviving the Biafran War to becoming an IBM scientist with more than 400 U.S. utility patents, Dr. Uzoh shares the remarkable journey behind one of the most important engineering breakthroughs most people have never heard of. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 03:32 Dr. Uzoh’s Engineering Legacy 04:41 The "Poison" Chip Solution 05:11 Powering Your Smartphone 06:35 Nigeria vs. America Culture 07:23 Childhood and the Civil War 09:38 Life as a Biafran Soldier 11:15 The 40-Mile Survival Walk 12:54 Engineering Over Medicine 13:36 Arriving in America (1975) 14:52 From NASA to IBM 17:08 The Immigration Bottleneck 19:00 Overcoming Bias at IBM 22:33 The Copper Interconnect Breakthrough 26:19 Challenging Global Skepticism 28:36 Becoming a US Citizen 31:15 Advice for the Next Generation 33:32 Rebuilding Education in Nigeria 38:37 Giving Back: Red Cross & Skills 41:40 A Legacy of Excellence 43:31 Message to African Immigrants About The A-Force Podcast The A-Force Podcast highlights immigrant professionals and global citizens shaping the American workforce.Hosted by Aneta Felix.Subscribe and join a community that bridges global roots with professional excellence. Follow The A-Force Podcast & Aneta Felix Instagram:   / aforcepodcast   YouTube:    / @anetafelix   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... TikTok:   / aforcepodcast.  . LinkedIn:   / aforce.   Learn More About Dr. Cyprian Emeka Uzoh📚 Publications and references: [https://engineering.wisc.edu/blog/mse...](https://engineering.wisc.edu/blog/mse...)[https://www.ibm.com/investor/att/pdf/...](https://www.ibm.com/investor/att/pdf/...)[https://www.electrochem.org/dl/interf...](https://www.electrochem.org/dl/interf...)[https://www.researchgate.net/publicat...](https://www.researchgate.net/publicat...)[https://research.ibm.com/blog/20years...](https://research.ibm.com/blog/20years...)[https://research.ibm.com/publications...](https://research.ibm.com/publications...)[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...)[https://patents.google.com/patent/US2...](https://patents.google.com/patent/US2...)[https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/04/m...](https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/04/m...)[

  2. Apr 8

    Lonely in America: The Price Tag On Love & Community

    There's a global rise in loneliness among immigrants, and for African immigrants, the isolation can be a shocking contrast to the community-centered life back home.In this episode of the A-Force Podcast, impact investor Ruth Befekadu, originally from Ethiopia, shares the hidden costs of leaving home: love, friendship, and the sense of community.We also discuss:How moving to the West can create unexpected loneliness despite professional opportunities.The value of community and how ancient African practices around care and support are often missing in modern life.The challenges of maintaining identity while navigating assimilation and cultural expectations.Lessons from Ethiopia and Africa on community, ethics, and sustainable living that the world is beginning to adopt.Insights into impact investing and making conscious choices that create both social good and financial success.The A-Force Podcast highlights immigrant professionals and global citizens shaping the American workforce. Hosted by Aneta Felix, we document incredible personal stories that celebrate the heroes who build America every single day. Subscribe to join a community that bridges the gap between global roots and professional excellence.Follow the Aneta Felix and The A-Force Podcast: podcasts: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/aforcepodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585406985111&mibextid=wwXIfr YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@anetafelix TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@aforcepodcast

  3. 12/28/2025

    I Moved My Entire Family From America to Nigeria for a Dream Job at USAID ...Then This Happened | #2

    If you were offered your "dream job" but had to move to another continent, would you take the risk? In this episode of the A-Force Podcast, global strategist Alexanderia Haidara shares the journey of moving her entire family from America to Nigeria for a dream job, only to watch it vanish overnight during a USAID shutdown. We explore the raw reality of high-level diplomacy and the powerful cultural lessons learned from living across 10 African countries. The A-Force Podcast is dedicated to spotlighting the immigrant professionals and global citizens who pack their bags, cross oceans, and change the face of the American workforce. Hosted by Aneta Felix, we document these incredible journeys to celebrate the heroes who build America every single day. Work with me: Are you an American immigrant with a story to tell? Email aforceafrica@gmail.com to join the podcast. Follow the Aneta Felix and The A-Force Podcast: https://youtube.com/@anetafelix https://www.instagram.com/aforcepodcast https://www.instagram.com/anetafelix

  4. 12/28/2025

    Why I’m Launching The A-Force Podcast Today (2026 US Visa Ban)

    I’m launching The A-FORCE PODCAST. Today is January 1, 2026. As Presidential Proclamation 10998 takes effect, partially suspending B, F, M, and J visas for 39 countries, including my home, Nigeria, the conversation around the global workforce has never been more urgent. I’m Aneta Felix, a journalist who made the leap from the BBC and Channels TV to UC Berkeley and CNN. I know what it’s like to leave everything behind to start again. I created The A-Force Podcast to document the grit, resilience, and billion-dollar economic impact of immigrants who are building the future of America.In this launch episode, we discuss: The 2026 Visa Update: What the partial suspension means for Nigerians From Nigeria to California: My personal journey of reinvention.A-Force Legacies: Why we must document the impact of those who came before us. The Future of Africa: Why we must build world-class opportunities on our own soil. The door may be narrowing, but the force of our talent remains. Join the community as we celebrate the quiet achievers making a massive impact in the U.S. workforce. 🚀 NEXT EPISODE PREVIEW: I sit down with a U.S. Foreign Policy Strategist to discuss the impact of the 2025 USAID shut down in Nigeria. JOIN THE A-FORCE COMMUNITY: Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Work with me: Are you an American immigrant with a story to tell? Email aforceafrica@gmail.com to join the podcast. The A-Force Podcast is dedicated to spotlighting the immigrant professionals and global citizens who pack their bags, cross oceans, and change the face of the American workforce. Hosted by Aneta Felix. Follow the Aneta Felix and The A-Force Podcast: https://youtube.com/@anetafelix https://www.instagram.com/aforcepodcast https://www.instagram.com/anetafelix

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They came seeking opportunity but became the changemakers driving America’s growth. Discover the immigrants dreaming, daring, and doing. Meet the innovators powering America’s workforce on The A-Force Podcast.

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  • Creator
    Aneta Felix
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Aneta Felix
  • Show Website
    A-Force Podcast