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Welcome to She’s New to America Pro. Moving to a new country shouldn’t mean starting your career from zero. This is the space for ambitious immigrant women to share their stories of growth, success, and the hard-won lessons of navigating the American professional landscape. Hosted by Azhar Imanakunova, we bridge the gap between your global experience and your American potential. Whether you’re decoding corporate culture, scaling a business, or building a new community, you belong here. Your journey isn't just about arriving - it’s about thriving.

Episodes

  1. May 28

    Ep. 4 Her Journey - Anastasia

    The conversation covers Anastasia's diverse background, life before the US, living in different countries, challenges and coping strategies, her role in the community, language learning and cultural influence, psychology and coping strategies, goals and aspirations, and advice for new immigrants. Key takeaways include insights into a diverse background, language learning experiences, and adaptability in the face of challenges. Takeaways Diverse BackgroundLanguage LearningAdaptability Chapters 00:00 Advice for New Immigrants

    24 min

  2. May 15

    Ep. 3 Her Journey - Katrina

    Katrina shares her journey to America, her career transition to HR, lessons learned, entrepreneurial journey, career recommendations, and reflects on her past choices with advice to her younger self. Key takeaways include the importance of following your heart and valuing soft skills over hard skills. Takeaways Follow Your HeartSoft Skills Over Hard Skills Chapters 00:00 Journey to America10:34 Lessons Learned16:02 Entrepreneurial Journey26:54 Reflection and Advice

    26 min

  3. May 8

    Ep. 2 Her Journey- Alua Konkol

    The conversation covers the journey of Alua from Kazakhstan to the US, her family's support, adaptation to a new environment, lessons learned, language and cultural integration, future plans, and advice for immigrants and women. Alua's story highlights the pursuit of dreams, the importance of adaptation, and the value of community support. Takeaways Pursuing DreamsAdaptationCommunity Support Chapters 00:00 Journey to the US08:12 Adapting to a New Environment18:29 Language and Cultural Integration28:51 Advice for Immigrants and Women

    30 min

  4. Apr 30

    Ep 1. Her Journey - Luba Inz

    The conversation covers Luba's journey to the US, her life in California, career in the event space, lessons from her previous career, transition to entrepreneurship, success in the corporate world, advice for women in the corporate world, and her future goals and dreams. The discussion also explores the concept of the 'land of opportunity' in the US. Takeaways Journey to the US and Career TransitionLessons from Previous CareerSuccess in Corporate CareerFuture Goals and DreamsLand of Opportunity in the US Chapters 00:00 Journey to the US05:56 Career in the Event Space12:01 Transition to Entrepreneurship20:00 Advice for Women in the Corporate World25:00 Future Goals and Dreams

    30 min

  5. Apr 27

    Common Mistakes in Career Advancement - How to Succeed in Corporate America

    Common mistakes in corporate America and how to avoid them. Azhar shares insights on self-advocacy, respect, achievements, and feedback. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing oneself and not waiting for others to do it. Takeaways Self-advocacy is crucialRespect comes from competence, accountability, and leadership

    4 min

  6. Apr 27

    Be Loud About Your Accomplishments - How To Succeed in Corporate America with Jane

    The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and recognition, urging individuals to remind others of their accomplishments and not wait for external validation. It also highlights the significance of involving leadership in the journey of tackling challenging tasks, ensuring that they are aware of the effort and difficulties faced. Takeaways Self-advocacyInvolving leadership in the journey

    4 min

  7. Apr 27

    The Power of Remembering Names - How To Succeed in Corporate America with Jane

    The conversation covers the importance of remembering names and using them, becoming genuinely interested in others, the significance of personal appearance and its impact on confidence, the importance of physical well-being, and the balance between personal enjoyment and health. These themes emphasize the value of interpersonal connections, self-care, and personal development. Takeaways Remembering and using people's names is a powerful way to make them feel valued and important.Becoming genuinely interested in others and prioritizing personal well-being are essential for building strong relationships and achieving success.

    5 min

  8. Apr 27

    Positive Framing in English for non-native speakers from Lori Friend

    The conversation covers the use of cushioning language, indirect phrasing, positive framing, and building language skills. These skills are essential for effective communication and collaboration in business and can be developed with practice and repetition. Takeaways Cushioning language softens the message and creates a collaborative atmosphere.Pronunciation patterns can be changed with practice and repetition.

    4 min

  9. Apr 27

    How to improve American Pronunciation with Lori Friend

    Lori Friend shares insights on improving pronunciation and communication style for Russian speakers in the American workplace. She covers pronunciation patterns, rhythm and intonation, and communication style, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and effective communication. Takeaways Pronunciation patterns can be changed with practice and repetition.American intonation and rhythm can be learned by listening and imitating native speakers.Softening communication style and using cushioning language can improve perception in professional settings. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background05:24 Transition to Pronunciation Patterns20:59 Rhythm and Intonation Differences34:05 Communication Style and Adaptability

    48 min

  10. Apr 27

    Importance of Building Your Personal Brand with Maria Gordienko

    The conversation covers the importance of personal messaging, catching human's attention, discovering oneself before content creation, understanding values and goals, reframing and behavioral psychology, clarity and freedom in personal branding, motivation vs. discipline in personal branding, understanding self and psychology in business and life, the role of organizational psychologists, bridging the gap between founders and employees, AI and founder's decision-making patterns, translating emotional to business language, corporate language and communication, and the final goal of helping people tell their story. Takeaways Understanding values through negative emotionsClarity and freedom in personal branding Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Maria05:32 Understanding Values and Goals13:00 Motivation vs. Discipline in Personal Branding20:12 Understanding Self and Psychology in Life25:16 AI and Founder's Decision-Making Patterns

    32 min
  11. Ep. 1 — Community, Team Dynamics & Finding Your Superpower

    Feb 24

    Ep. 1 — Community, Team Dynamics & Finding Your Superpower

    She Is New to America Pro Podcast | Ep. 1 — Community, Team Dynamics & Finding Your Superpower ft. Azhar Imanakunova Welcome to the very first episode of the She Is New to America Pro Podcast! 🎙️ Our host Luba Inz – COO, Business Systems & Growth Strategist, journalist at heart, and first-generation immigrant – sits down with Azhar Imanakunova, the founder of She Is New to America Pro, to open this new chapter together. In this founding episode, Azhar shares the origin story of the community: from a single tweet that received 495 responses to a thriving space of 250+ ambitious immigrant women. Together, Azhar and Luba dive deep into team dynamics, self-discovery, leadership without a title, and how cultural backgrounds shape the way we communicate and grow in Corporate America. Whether you're just starting your career journey in the U.S. or already at the C-suite level, this conversation will give you practical tools, honest stories, and a lot of inspiration. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — The origin story: why Azhar created She Is New to America Pro 05:07 — Why the podcast is in English: going global 07:07 — Mentorship, leadership program & taking up space without asking for permission 18:46 — Team dynamics: building teams around strengths, not just job descriptions 24:46 — The 16 Personalities test story 30:38 — How to discover your superpower 41:02 — How to transform a complacent team into a high-performer 51:03 — Luba's career journey: from marketing assistant to COO 56:27 — The "replace yourself" mindset 58:39 — How to self-advocate and negotiate without burning bridges 01:04:00 — Book rec: The Culture Map by Erin Meyer — a must-read for immigrant professionals 01:07:00 — Cultural differences in communication: Russian, Kazakh, and American styles 🔗 Connect with our community: She Is New to America Pro — https://community.newtoamerica.pro/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-to-america-pro 📚 Mentioned in this episode: The Culture Map — Erin Meyer Radical Candor — Kim Scott 16Personalities test — https://www.16personalities.com -- She Is New to America Pro is a community for immigrant women building careers in Corporate America. This podcast brings you real conversations, real stories, and real tools – so you can walk away stronger, clearer, and more confident in your own path.

    1h 16m

  12. Feb 14

    Let's meet our founders

    The conversation delves into the expectations and beginnings of a community, exploring the concept of hypnosis and sharing personal stories. It then transitions into the journey of co-founders, the dynamics of partnership, and the impact of collaboration, concluding with a focus on shared vision and mutual growth. The conversation delves into the significance of community and its impact on personal and professional growth. It also explores the role of women's communities and the power they hold in shaping the future. The themes of community, professionalism, and personal growth are central to the discussion, highlighting the transformative influence of supportive networks and the pursuit of individual development. Takeaways Community co-founding and partnershipThe power of storytelling and personal experiences Importance of CommunityProfessionalism and Personal Growth Chapters 00:00 Expectations and Community Beginnings08:23 The Journey of Co-Founders17:30 The Dynamics of Partnership26:04 The Impact of Collaboration36:02 Shared Vision and Mutual Growth47:19 The Power of Community01:07:37 The Role of Women's Communities

    1h 17m
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Welcome to She’s New to America Pro. Moving to a new country shouldn’t mean starting your career from zero. This is the space for ambitious immigrant women to share their stories of growth, success, and the hard-won lessons of navigating the American professional landscape. Hosted by Azhar Imanakunova, we bridge the gap between your global experience and your American potential. Whether you’re decoding corporate culture, scaling a business, or building a new community, you belong here. Your journey isn't just about arriving - it’s about thriving.

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