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Global conversations on power, belonging, and responsibility. Centering migration, identity, and public life. 🎙️ Podcast launches on January 21!

Episodes

  1. FEB 19

    Anisa Liban: From Somali Refugee to U.S. Citizen & School Board Member

    In this episode of PLATFORMS, we sit down with Anisa Liban — entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and Westerville School Board member — to explore her journey from refugee roots to public leadership in Ohio. From navigating ESL as a child to shaping policy for over 14,000 students, Anissa shares thoughtful insights on immigration, representation, school funding, and why local civic engagement matters. A conversation about belonging, advocacy, and building stronger communities — together.

    42 min

  2. FEB 4

    Ibrahima Sow: Born in Senegal, Leading in Ohio

    In this episode of PLATFORMS, we sit down with Ibrahima Sow, Executive Director of the Ohio New African Immigrants Commission (ONAIC), to discuss immigrant integration, community empowerment, and building pathways to opportunity across Ohio. He shares his journey from Senegal to Ohio, the mission behind ONAIC, and how community-led advocacy is creating real change. This episode is for immigrants, first-generation individuals, educators, advocates, and anyone curious about global perspectives and lived experience. Listen, reflect, and share to help amplify stories that deserve space. CREDITS: Host: @DrRosaire Guest: @Ibrahima.B.Sow

    48 min

  3. TRAILER

    Welcome to Platforms

    PLATFORMS is a podcast amplifying immigrant stories from around the world. Through intimate conversations and counterstories, we explore identity, culture, migration, and belonging—while challenging stereotypes and dominant narratives often taken for granted. Each episode features guests with unique lived experiences and expertise who share stories that push back against “sticky” assumptions shaped by media, language, and social conditioning. Created for immigrants, first-generation individuals, educators, advocates, and curious listeners seeking deeper understanding, PLATFORMS offers storytelling that is educational, emotional, and deeply human. 🎙 New episodes featuring global perspectives 🌍 Stories that connect, challenge, and educate 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more

    1 min

  4. JAN 21

    Teresa Edoja: 31 Years in the U.S. Prison System

    Episode 1: Teresa Edoja — 31 Years in the U.S. Prison System In this episode of PLATFORMS, we sit down with Ms. Teresa Edoja, a leader and mentor in the Columbus community, to explore identity, migration, culture, and contributions to society. Ms. Edoja shares her journey of moving to the U.S., introduction to corrections, navigating grief, and how these moments have shaped her understanding of self, others, and her faith. This episode is for immigrants, first-generation individuals, educators, advocates, and anyone curious about global perspectives and lived experience. Listen, reflect, and share to help amplify stories that deserve space.

    58 min

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Global conversations on power, belonging, and responsibility. Centering migration, identity, and public life. 🎙️ Podcast launches on January 21!

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  • Creator
    Platformsone
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
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