Ep1: Helmi Maghribi’s Story of Representing Indonesia at the UN and Thriving in New York

Welcome to Indos Across Borders, the podcast where we dive into the unique stories and experiences of Indonesians living abroad. Today, we speak with Helmi Alan Maghribi, Secretary to the Ambassador of Indonesia to the UN who has been living in New York, America, for 3 years. Helmi shared his journey from Indonesia to New York, touching on cultural differences and the personal challenges faced, such as living alone and maintaining long-distance relationships. He underscored the necessity of a support system comprising work colleagues and interest groups. 

In this episode, we discussed:

• Helmi's  journey from Indonesia to New York, including his educational background and career progression
• The cultural differences and the personal challenges faced, such as living alone and maintaining long-distance relationships. He underscored the necessity of a support system comprising work colleagues and interest groups
• Why Helmi thinks it's important to have a support system and how he has built one in New York
• Helmi's desire to stay in New York long-term, but also acknowledges the possibility of returning to Indonesia
• The advices Helmi shares for Indonesians aspiring to work abroad

"Be good at what you do. So good that you're the only option that makes sense. Because in the end, it all has to make sense." - Helmi Alan Maghribi