Challenges of an Immigrant
A series by Anslem Oshionebo on courage, belonging, character and leadership for immigrants, and for the colleagues and leaders who work alongside them. A new episode is added every month.
Anslem Oshionebo moved from Nigeria to the United States, built a career at PwC and as a technology founder and CEO, and in 2020 received the Immigrant Professional Excellence Award at the Immigrant Journey Awards in Dallas. This series shares the lessons of that journey: practical, honest and always hopeful.
Next episode: November 19, 2026.
Earlier episodes
- Episode 1. It takes boldness to cross the ocean and move to a place where the language, culture and beliefs are a bit foreign. Be proud of yourself and make it count.
- Episode 2. Your new environment may discriminate against you, but do not distance yourself from the situation, so as not to validate the reasons for the discrimination. Read
- Episode 2, part 2. People may not know your accent. You are not the problem. Join a community. Read
- Episode 3. We are migrants and we are strong. Be the source and instrument for change. Read
- Episode 4. Opinions are formed in the hallway. Be present where they are formed. Read
- Episode 5. Acceptance is built, not given. Understand the culture and help others understand yours. Read
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