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Welcome back to another episode of Raven Stories as we continue our Sister, Sister season!
In part two of her interview, Michele dives deeper into the unique challenges of immigrating as a teenager and the complex journey of discovering her identity. She opens up about navigating family dynamics and shares an eye-opening perspective on how pursuing a career in the arts is valued in Canada compared to her home country of Peru.
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9 Jun 2026
Adapting and Peru - Michele
Welcome back to another episode of Raven Stories—and a new addition to our Sister, Sister season!
This week, the host sits down with her sister-in-law, Michele, to explore her journey of immigrating from Peru. Michele opens up about the real challenges of adjusting to a brand-new culture and decoding an unfamiliar education system. She also shares her experience on building a new community from scratch while learning how to keep her closest friends back home. Join us to be part of the first part of her story!
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21 Apr 2026
Nigeria and Mothering - Deborah
Welcome back to another episode of Raven Stories! In the final part of her interview, Deborah shares how she exploded her YouTube channel, Your Satisfying Birth. She gets incredibly real about the intense identity shift of motherhood. She also reflects on the heavy disrespect young women face in Nigeria compared to Canada, and drops some golden advice: give yourself time to adjust to life as an immigrant before throwing in the towel
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14 Apr 2026
Math and Winnipeg - Deborah
Welcome back to the Sister, Sister season of Raven Stories! This time, the host chats with her friend Deborah about her unexpected move from Nigeria to Canada.
Deborah shares how her dad suddenly swapped her UK study plans for the University of Manitoba just six months before departure. She also drops a hilarious and sweet arrival story.
The episode wraps up with Deborah getting real about overcoming math struggles with the help of her boyfriend, surviving a toxic roommate, and sparking a new friendship over shared food.
Enjoy the first part of their conversation!
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31 Mar 2026
London and Belonging - Ify
We're picking right back up with Ify's journey. After a sudden exit from Ukraine, she lands in the UK and gets a front-row seat to some serious culture shock. Ify gets real about decoding British pleasantries, dealing with wild stereotypes, and more! She shares how moving across the world forces you to face your own biases and completely reinvent yourself. Get ready for an honest chat about intentionally building your circle, the messy reality of being an immigrant, and finding your purpose in a brand-new space!
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24 Mar 2026
Dreams and Ukraine - Ify
Welcome to the Season 2 premiere — and the start of our Sister, Sister season! This time, our host brings on her favourite person: her own sister, Ify. Growing up in Nigeria, Ify always knew she was meant to leave — but nothing quite prepared her for where life would take her first. She opens up about chasing a dream that felt almost too big to be real, navigating a country where she barely spoke the language, and learning that kindness and hostility can live side by side in the same place. Brace for impact and stay tuned for the second part of her story!
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3 Mar 2026
Zambian Time - Towani
Welcome to the Season 1 finale! In the conclusion of our talk with Towani, we explore how culture and time shift around us, the 'utopian' myths of the first world, and the reality of the immigrant experience. We’re closing the season with one big question: What does Canada mean to you?
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24 Feb 2026
Cultural Dynamics - Towani
Join us for the first half of our Season 1 finale. Towani opens up about the weight of the unknown—navigating those moments when life feels directionless—while balancing the complexities of family and sibling dynamics. Stay tuned for Part 2!
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17 Feb 2026
Healthy Studying - Odette
Sometimes, a change of scenery is exactly what you need to see your past clearly. Moving to a new country doesn't just mean a new curriculum; it means a whole new perspective on growth. Join us for this episode as Odette shares her story of navigating the Canadian education system—from the first day of Junior High to the halls of university—and why she’s grateful for the path that led her here.
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3 Feb 2026
Parental Identity - Sanjana
Moving to a new country with family offers a vital support system, but it also fundamentally shifts the relationship between parents and children. For many, immigration means leaving behind established careers and starting from scratch—a transition that reshapes more than just a resume.
Join us as Sanjana explores these changing dynamics and discusses what it meant for her and her parents to rebuild their identities in a new land.
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20 Jan 2026
Sleep Struggles - Hayley
Join us us for the second part of our talk with Hayley where we discuss bonus questions about mental health
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13 Jan 2026
Culture Shock - Hayley
As an immigrant, it is not unfamiliar to experience culture shock, whether you moved by yourself or with your family. Sometimes, this may make you feel more alienated and lonely, but at other times, it can help you learn more about yourself. Join us to listen to the first part of Hayley's story!
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6 Jan 2026
Emotional Maturity - Lynnley
Join us as we discover more about Lynnley's history in this second part. We cover topics like emotional maturity, going back home and more!
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30 Dec 2025
Being Known - Lynnley
Moving from a place where everyone knows you to a place that no-one does can be very scary. In this episode we explore the first part of Lynnley's story, where she tells us how realising this feeling can actually transform in a lot of growth and curiosity for one's own history.
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8 Dec 2025
Moving Away - Chimdi
Second part of our interview with Chimdi! In this part, we talk about moving away from home to a different country and the changes and culture shock it brings.
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1 Dec 2025
Mental Health - Chimdi
Moving to a new country is full of its ups and downs. Join us in the first part of our first episode of Raven Stories with our first guest, Chimdi, as she shares snippets of her story!
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