In this episode, we talk to Urmi Hossain, a Bengali by blood and Italian by birth. She currently works in the financial services industry in Canada, where she is residing. She is a self-published author with her book: ‘Discovering your identity, a rebirth from interracial struggle’, speaker, blogger, polyglot, and mentor. We talk about growing up in multiple places in Italy with a Bengali background, how home is a feeling, feeling misplaced, the differences in cultural values from the country in which you live and those of your parents, the hospitality of Italian and Bengali food cultures, spices and pasta, and the importance of embracing cultural understanding.

You can connect with Urmi here:

LinkedIn | Youtube | Instagram | blog | Urmi’s book

In this episode, we talk to Bruna Pereira de Souza, a Multimedia Artist & Designer. We talk about Brazilian and Dutch cuisine and culture, the process of starting again when moving between countries, growing up in an international bubble (and the privilege that comes with this), not belonging to your home culture and fear of rejection, speaking your native language with a foreign accent, the importance of home comforts, seeking comfort from the international community, getting involved in other cultures, exotic fruits and hearty stews, and understanding how your diverse cultural experiences make up the whole of who you are.

You can connect with Bruna here:

Website: brunasouza.art | Instagram: brunasouza.art | Print shop: BrunaSouzaArt

Today we speak to Anna Hamill, a small business owner of And Hope Designs, where Anna designs cards, stationery and homeware, working with local manufacturers to make her products. We talk about growing up as an English person in France, how to become part of a community, the power of walking, how your homeland can feel foreign, positive distractions, discovering the truth about ‘langue’ and hiding grapefruit, the awkwardness of correcting your English teacher, champ with spring onions and raclette with nutmeg, embracing being different, and of course, cheese.

For listeners not familiar with Third Culture Kids or TCK terminology, these are people who were raised in a culture other than their parents' or the culture of their country of nationality, and have also lived in different environments during a significant part of their child development years.

You can connect with Anna here:

Website: andhopedesigns.com | Instagram: andhopedesigns

In this episode, we speak to Amanda Summons, a photographer and graphic designer who is passionate about colour and capturing people's stories, in particular women's stories. We talk about being a third culture kid and discover more about the places Amanda has lived which includes: Australia, New Zealand, USA, Thailand, Tanzania, France and UK, the joy of lamb and meringue, fluid accents, embracing points of difference, recognising the unique things from the places you find yourself, being seen and understood, and the importance of making and nurturing friendships across the world.

For listeners not familiar with Third Culture Kids or TCK terminology, these are people who were raised in a culture other than their parents' or the culture of their country of nationality, and have also lived in different environments during a significant part of their child development years.

Website: https://www.amandasummons.com/

Business instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandasummonsphoto/

The Ladies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theladiescollectionofficial/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandasummons/

In this episode we speak to Eyan Chan, the founder of Chilli Chan’s, addictive Chinese vegan flavour sauces and noodles. Born out of the 2021 COVID lockdown, Eyan's longing for home-cooked meals led her to experiment with her mother's recipes, resulting in her signature crispy chilli oil. After gifting it to friends and family, Eyan decided to turn her passion into a business. We discuss growing up as an Asian immigrant in Australia, finding your community, awkward lunchbox conversations at school, casual racism, the differences between Hong Kong and Taiwanese food styles, the significance of round dining tables, food authenticity and commodification, sauces and spices, and being adaptable.

You can connect with Eyan here:

www.chillichans.com

Instagram: chillichans

In this episode we talk to Hannah Dossary. Hannah is a web designer who helps creative entrepreneurs extend their joyful personalities onto websites that are as unique as they are. Based in Brighton, UK, she specialises in Squarespace and Shopify and is known for her playful, colourful designs that excite and engage audiences. We talk about Saudi Arabian and Bahranian food and culture, communal meals and using the correct hand, being ‘half-half’ and drawn to cultural blends, and finding little connections with other people from similar cultural backgrounds to find kinship.

You can connect with Hannah here:

Website: Shinyhappydigital | Instagram: @shinyhappy.digital | Pinterest: shinyhappydigital

“Food is the entryway into myself and the world”— Isabell Chavez Vega

We speak to Isabell Chavez Vega, assistant editor in film/TV based in LA, United States. We talk about being a third culture kid and find out about Russian, Finnish and Peruvian culture and food traditions, fish, root vegetables and feelings of the forest, rootlessness and harnessing this as a strength, surviving vs thriving, being in-between spaces, following your gut, and the importance of community.
For listeners not familiar with Third Culture Kids or TCK terminology, these are individuals who were raised in a culture other than their parents or the culture of their country of nationality, and have also lived in different environments during a significant part of their child development years.

In this episode we talk to Dina Hassan, a graphic designer turned nutritionist. We talk about British and Iraqi cuisine and culture, the importance of a spice drawer, how vegetables are the heroes, stereotyping and negative cultural views, how ‘where are you from’ is not the right question, a mini food history of the gulf region, and the importance of sharing and hospitality.

You can connect with Dina here:

@vitamin.dina | vitamindina.com | The Nutrition D-List