PLATFORMS

About PLATFORMS

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

Publisher

Platformsone

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jan 2026

Latest episode

24 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Jun 2026

   Dr. Cora Munoz: Why Culture Matters in Healthcare and Beyond

   In this episode of PLATFORMS, we speak with Dr. Cora Munoz — Professor Emeritus, nurse educator, and leading voice in transcultural nursing and cultural competency in healthcare. Dr. Munoz shares her journey from the Philippines to New York City and eventually to Columbus, Ohio, reflecting on immigration, motherhood, loss, and the role of community in shaping her life and work. Through decades of clinical practice, teaching, and advocacy, she has centered one core belief: culture is essential to understanding and delivering effective healthcare. We explore what transcultural nursing means in practice, how cultural assumptions can shape diagnosis and treatment, and why mental health must be understood through a cultural lens. Dr. Muñoz also reflects on mentorship, leadership, and her efforts to build community institutions like the Ohio Asian American Health Coalition and the Asian Festival, expanding access to care and health education. At its heart, this conversation is about belonging — in healthcare, in community, and in life — and why seeing the whole person beyond the clinical lens is essential to better outcomes and deeper humanity.

2. 

   16 May 2026

   Fran Frazier: “Eve Was Whole, All By Herself!”

   In this episode of PLATFORMS, we sit down with Fran Frazier, educator, community leader, and founder of Black Girl Rising, to explore womanhood, belonging, healing, and the shared experiences women carry across generations and cultures. Fran shares how decades of work with girls, women, schools, and communities shaped her approach to mentorship, emotional wellness, and community building. Together, we discuss the importance of listening to young people, creating spaces where women feel seen and valued, and why storytelling can help heal division and build connection across communities. From pioneering one of the largest research studies focused on Black girls to organizing intergenerational spaces of prayer and belonging in Columbus, Fran reflects on faith, intuition, leadership, and the power of women supporting one another. This episode is a conversation about identity, community, sisterhood, and what it means to build spaces where people can fully belong.

3. 

   1 Apr 2026

   Christy Staats: Inside America's Broken Immigration System

   In this episode of PLATFORMS, we sit down with Christy Staats, Assistant Vice President at the National Immigration Forum, to unpack what is often misunderstood about America’s immigration system — and why so many believe it is broken. Christy shares how her personal faith, family immigration history, and years of advocacy shaped her work educating communities across the United States about immigration policy, public perception, and reform. Together, we examine how fear, misinformation, and political narratives influence immigration conversations, and why meaningful solutions require both compassion and clarity. Through personal stories and policy insight, this conversation explores belonging, responsibility, and the role everyday citizens play in shaping national dialogue. This episode is a conversation about identity, empathy, and what it means to build a system that reflects both law and humanity.

4. 

   6 Mar 2026

   Ukeme Awakessien Jeter: From Nigerian Immigrant to American Public Servant

   What happens when questions of belonging become a call to lead? In this episode of PLATFORMS, we sit down with Mayor Ukeme Awakessien Jeter, whose journey from Nigeria to American public office began with a deeply personal moment as a mother navigating identity, confidence, and community through her daughter’s experiences. Ukeme reflects on immigrating to the United States at 18, discovering new dimensions of identity, and ultimately stepping into public service — becoming the first Black mayor in her city’s history. Her story is one of courage, persistence, and redefining leadership beyond traditional pathways. Together, we explore belonging, democracy, immigrant identity, and the power of everyday people to shape the systems around them. This episode is a conversation about humanity, representation, and the courage to lead before you feel ready.

5. 

   19 Feb 2026

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

   In this episode of PLATFORMS (https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2F%40platformsone%3Fsi%3DxL5Wqb8PDge5ZSFU%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn3NCvGco6ACfZolgSvXE_lpYcpFo6wuvDIQKOLWYD1zCMLL6iIYF_6jiPAqU_aem_bW6cuRy1QY1gwHpoVs2QBg&e=AT0wSwF8Bka-Ies_pUY92uGvfhhc0MGwANQvgqUN8vdSTyN44yKsXkzANwDn7sOTF1zVPkGEAr8Dm1Zzq84Dnz4ezGObShsbgTWahHLyKg), 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.

6. 

   4 Feb 2026

   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

7. 

   21 Jan 2026

   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

8. 

   21 Jan 2026

   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.

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