Mind the Gap

About Mind the Gap

Mind the Gap is our love letter to all the immigrants finding themselves in new spaces they have to make home, with dreams in one pocket and fears in the other. Mind the Gap is where you hear all our stories told. It is the platform where immigrants share lived experiences of taking up space and turning obstacles into opportunities. It is a reminder our stories matter and we belong.

Publisher

Verisult

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 May 2025

Latest episode

27 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Jun 2025

   Career Woman. Business Woman. Forbes Woman. How Ogaga Johnson Does It All- Season Finale

   Coach Ogaga Johnson discusses with Dami how immigrants can build fulfilling careers in Canada, offering a roadmap to meaningful work, in this interview.

2. 

   20 Jun 2025

   From Newcomer to Changemaker: Nicole’s Journey to Winning $45K S1|EP6

   Nicole Obiodiaka recounts her experiences as an international student, highlighting community building and leadership as a Black immigrant in Newfoundland, in this interview episode.

3. 

   12 Jun 2025

   Navigating Detours: From Academic Suspension to building black-owned businesses S1 EP5

   Precious, the "Mayor of St. John's," details his journey as an immigrant navigating identity, overcoming academic suspension, and building Black-owned businesses, in an interview on finding success.

4. 

   6 Jun 2025

   Black tax, Jogging at 5am to fit in, and changing my name to Crystal: Reaction Episode S1|Ep 4

   Hosts Shekina and Esther react to anonymous, submitted stories covering immigration, resilience, and unexpected life changes, offering honest reactions and shared advice in this episode.

5. 

   29 May 2025

   She Took a Step Back to Leap Forward — This Is Her Story S1|Ep 2

   Sara Jafari recounts her courageous journey from a decade-long career in Iran to leading sustainability projects in Canada, highlighting the power of aligning one's life with their passions in this interview.

6. 

   23 May 2025

   From Ed Sheeran to St. John’s: Being a Creative in Newfoundland S1|Ep 2

   Ife Alaba, filmmaker and producer, discusses the intersection of creativity and community, highlighting her work with Black creatives and building supportive spaces in an interview.

7. 

   6 May 2025

   Introducing Mind the Gap

   Welcome to Mind the Gap, a Verisult Podcast— our love letter to you as immigrants. This is our very first episode, a warm introduction to what you can expect from us this season. We hope you get comfortable, because we’re here to have fun, share stories, and learn how to thrive in different careers as immigrants. Follow us on Instagram @mindthegapodcast_

Who has been a guest on Mind the Gap

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Ogaga Johnson
• Nicole Obiodiaka
• Precious
• Sara Jafari
• Ife Alaba

Podcast Authority Score: 3 / 100

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Quality

7

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

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