Disapora Glitch

Joseph Inyama

Diaspora Glitch Podcast: Where home is a patchwork of places. Explore podcast stories of diasporas navigating homemaking abroad, driven by multifaceted realities including climate change and personal journeys. We weave together everyday lived experiences, cultural shifts, and environmental realities - unpacking the complexities of transnational lives, one story at a time.

Episodes

  1. May 16

    Growing Up Between Worlds | Identity, Heritage & Belonging with Lennert Werner

    What does it mean to grow up between histories, cultures, and identities? In this deeply reflective episode of Diaspora Glitch Podcast, we sit down with Lennert Werner, a second-generation Dutch researcher, entrepreneur, and PhD candidate in Spatial Planning at Radboud University. Born in Amsterdam to a Dutch mother and an Indonesian father whose migration story is rooted in colonial history, Lennert shares a powerful journey of identity, belonging, and navigating life between worlds. Together, we explore the realities of dual heritage, the emotional experience of reconnecting with ancestral roots in Indonesia, and how migration histories continue to shape generations today. Lennert also opens up about transforming a passion for sneaker culture into a successful business during the pandemic, while balancing life in academia and research. At the heart of this conversation is a bigger question: How can cities become more inclusive for culturally diverse communities? Drawing from his research in Amsterdam and Malmö, Lennert explains how urban planning, participation, and representation influence the everyday experiences of people from different backgrounds — and why lived realities should matter more in shaping our cities. In this episode, we discuss: • Growing up Dutch-Indonesian in the Netherlands • Colonial history, migration, and identity • Returning to Indonesia and reconnecting with heritage • Sneaker culture and entrepreneurship • Inclusive cities and intercultural planning • Second-generation experiences and belonging • Community participation and urban transformation This is a thoughtful and honest conversation about identity, memory, culture, and the spaces we call home. Listen now and join the conversation. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more diaspora stories and meaningful conversations from around the world. #DiasporaGlitch #IndonesianDiaspora #DutchIndonesian #secondgeneration #diasporastories #identityandbelonging #urbanplanning #InclusiveCities #InterculturalPlanning #migrationstories #LifeBetweenCultures #SpatialPlanning #podcastconversations #culturalidentity #DiasporaPodcast #belonging #amsterdam #indonesia #malmö ö #communityvoices

    41 min
  2. Mar 28

    From Canadian Prairies to Europe: Redefining Home Across Borders

    What does it mean to call multiple places “home”? 🌍 In this episode of Diaspora Glitch Podcast, we sit down with Erica—a Canadian-born educator, nature lover, and mother—whose journey spans from the wide-open prairies of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to life in the United States, and now to a new chapter in the Netherlands. Raised in a family deeply connected to nature, Erica’s early life was shaped by camping trips, lake days, gardening, and a curiosity for plants and animals. But as life unfolded, so did her definition of home. From transitioning her career into special education, to raising a family across borders, to exploring 25 U.S. states, Erica shares what it truly means to build a life—and a sense of belonging—far from where you started. Now living in the Netherlands, her story reflects the beauty and complexity of diaspora life: adapting to new cultures, holding on to meaningful traditions, and continuously redefining what “home” looks like. ✨ In this episode, we explore: • How childhood environments shape our sense of belonging • Navigating career transitions and purpose across countries • The realities of raising a family abroad • Cultural shifts between Canada, the U.S., and Europe • Why home is not just a place—but something we actively create Whether you’re living abroad, considering a big move, or simply reflecting on your own journey, this conversation will leave you inspired to embrace change and redefine home on your own terms. 🎧 Diaspora Glitch Podcast: Where home is a patchwork of places. #DiasporaStories #CanadianAbroad #MovingAbroad #ExpatLife #ImmigrantStories #WomenInDiaspora #MotherhoodAbroad #LivingInEurope

    59 min
  3. Mar 5

    From a Nigerian Village to the U.S.: A Story of Strategy, Survival & Success.

    What does it take to leave a small Nigerian village with almost nothing — and build a thriving leadership career in the United States? In this powerful episode of Diaspora Glitch Podcast, Gabriel shares a story that redefines resilience, home, and purpose. With just $40 in his pocket, he navigated higher education, cultural shifts, political uncertainty, and the invisible weight of migration — transforming every obstacle into a strategic opportunity. Now a procurement leader and CEO, Gabriel reveals how curiosity shaped his systems-driven mindset, how disciplined thinking helped him build credibility from scratch, and why “value” — not geography — ultimately defines home. In this conversation, you’ll discover: • How a relentless pursuit of value reshapes your environment and your identity • The mindset shifts required to navigate political instability, migration, and major career pivots • Practical strategies immigrants can use to build trust, credibility, and belonging in new environments • Why community and intentionality are essential for driving systemic change in Nigeria and beyond • How mindset becomes the ultimate leverage point for citizens seeking transformation — at home or abroad This episode is for aspiring immigrants, ambitious professionals, reform-minded leaders, and anyone feeling constrained by their circumstances. Gabriel’s journey is a reminder that resilience is not just survival — it’s a strategy. And home is not just a place — it’s the clarity and value you carry within you. If you’ve ever questioned whether to stay, leave, rebuild, or reinvent — this conversation will challenge and inspire you to move forward with conviction. Tune in and discover how to transform adversity into alignment, and ambition into impact. #immigrantstories #africandiaspora #migrationstories #leadershipmindset #nigeriandiaspora #purposedriven #systemsthinking #careergrowth #globalcitizenship

    46 min

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Diaspora Glitch Podcast: Where home is a patchwork of places. Explore podcast stories of diasporas navigating homemaking abroad, driven by multifaceted realities including climate change and personal journeys. We weave together everyday lived experiences, cultural shifts, and environmental realities - unpacking the complexities of transnational lives, one story at a time.