Welcome to "From Home to Here," a podcast by Eye of an Immigrant. We share the rich and diverse stories of immigrants and first-generation individuals in Kansas City. Hosted by Komal Kaur, each episode features inspiring guests who bravely share their journeys, challenges, and triumphs. Our mission is to shift the narrative on immigration, break the silence barrier, and cultivate community advocacy. Join us as we explore the experiences shaping our multicultural landscape and celebrate the resilience, diversity, and contributions of immigrants and their families.
Produced by FiredUp Studios
Why America? Values, Responsibility, and Community with Thomas Bradshaw
Immigration isn't just about immigrants — it's about the rest of us, too. In this episode, we sit down with Tom Bradshaw, a nationally recognized white-collar criminal defense attorney who spent decades on high-profile cases before turning his focus to something very different: helping people who might otherwise have no access to legal representation.
Tom is the co-founder of the Neighborhood Justice Center in Kansas City, a nonprofit legal clinic connecting volunteer attorneys with individuals, including immigrants, who can't afford representation. He's also the son of Irish immigrants, giving him a personal window into the immigrant experience in America.
We talk about his parents' journey and what it taught him, his path into law, why he chose community service over retirement, and what it really takes to build a justice system that shows up for everyone. Along the way, we ask the season's big question: what does America ask of immigrants in 2026 and what does it owe them?
17 Jun 2026
The American Dream: Growing Up Between Two Worlds with Sahin Hoque
In this episode of From Home to Here, we shift from systems to stories because immigration is not just about policies or paperwork. It’s about families, identity, and the generations shaped in between.
Sahin Hoque joins us to share his journey as the son of immigrant parents from India. Born in New York and raised in Iowa, Sahin grew up navigating two very different worlds -- balancing the culture of his home with the reality of the environment around him. Like many first-generation Americans, his story is marked by quiet resilience, unspoken expectations, and a deep awareness of the sacrifices that made his life possible.
We talk about what it means to carry your parents’ dreams while trying to define your own. The pressure to succeed. The moments of feeling different. The evolving understanding of identity and belonging, not just as a child, but now as a parent raising the next generation.
Today, Sahin works in technology, lives in Kansas with his wife and young son, and reflects on how his upbringing continues to shape the way he shows up for his family, his community, and himself. His story offers an honest look at the first-generation experience: one that is often shared, but rarely fully spoken about.
As we continue exploring our Season 3 question: What does America ask of immigrants in 2026, and what does it owe them? This conversation invites us to think about the long-term impact of immigration. Not just on those who arrive, but on the children who grow up carrying their legacy forward.
Because immigration doesn’t end with one generation. It evolves through them.
9 Apr 2026
What the System Asks: Immigration 101 with Clare Murphy-Shaw
We hear about "fixing the immigration system" all the time — but what does that system actually look like from the inside? This season, From Home to Here is going deeper: asking bigger questions, challenging assumptions, and starting with the foundation.
In our season premiere, host sits down with Clare Murphy Shaw, Executive Director of Asylum Clinic KC, to break down how U.S. immigration law actually works — from what happens the moment someone arrives at the border seeking asylum, to what it means for a child to face removal proceedings alone, without a lawyer.
Clare has spent her career in courtrooms, consultations, and emergency filings representing unaccompanied minors, asylum seekers, and families facing deportation. She doesn't speak from theory — she speaks from the front lines.
This episode covers:
The real difference between asylum, refugee status, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
What the system asks of immigrants — and how high the bar really is
How trauma intersects with credibility in children's cases
How politics shapes the lives of real families every four years
The moral question at the heart of this season: What does America ask of immigrants in 2026 — and what does it owe them?
Produced by Eye of an Immigrant, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, in collaboration with FiredUp Studios.
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