Omslagafbeelding van de show Second Soil

Second Soil

Podcast door Ola (SmilingPen)

Engels

Persoonlijke verhalen & gesprekken

Tijdelijke aanbieding

2 maanden voor € 1

Daarna € 9,99 / maandElk moment opzegbaar.

  • 20 uur luisterboeken / maand
  • Podcasts die je alleen op Podimo hoort
  • Gratis podcasts
Begin hier

Over Second Soil

A seed can leave the soil it was planted in, and still grow.Hosted by Ola — an African immigrant navigating life, identity, healing, and adulthood abroad — this show blends heartfelt honesty with humor, storytelling, and real conversations about the challenges we often hide.For many of us living far from where we started, the question never really leaves: Where is home now?Second Soil is a podcast about identity, migration, belonging, and the stories we carry across borders. Real conversations with people building new lives while staying rooted in where they came from.This is more than a podcast.It’s the shared experience of anyone who has ever had to grow in unfamiliar ground.Follow the journey.Because sometimes the soil changes, but the roots remain.

Alle afleveringen

8 afleveringen

aflevering Finding Your Community Abroad artwork

Finding Your Community Abroad

You can be surrounded by people and still feel completely alone. In this episode, we explore one of the most overlooked parts of moving abroad—building real, meaningful connections. From surface-level conversations to the struggle of finding “your people,” adjusting socially in a new country can be harder than expected. We break down why forming friendships abroad feels different, the cultural barriers that make connection challenging, and most importantly, how to intentionally build a support system that feels like home. Whether you’re newly relocated or have been abroad for years, this episode will help you rethink how you approach community, connection, and belonging. In this episode, we cover: * Why loneliness hits differently abroad * Cultural differences in friendships and social life * How to build genuine connections from scratch * Practical steps to find your community  Because finding your people can make all the difference. Welcome to Second Soil, a place where immigrants come to grow again.

20 apr 2026 - 10 min
aflevering The Hidden Costs of Moving Abroad artwork

The Hidden Costs of Moving Abroad

Moving abroad is often sold as a dream—better opportunities, a fresh start, a new life. But what happens when reality sets in? In this episode, we go beyond the surface to unpack the real cost of relocation. Not just the obvious financial expenses, but the hidden ones no one prepares you for—emotional strain, identity shifts, and the quiet moments of loneliness that come with starting over. From unexpected bills and survival jobs to rebuilding your confidence in a new environment, this conversation is an honest look at what it truly takes to begin again in a foreign land. If you’re planning to move, already navigating life abroad, or simply curious about the immigrant experience, this episode will give you the clarity most people don’t talk about. In this episode, we cover: * The financial realities no one warns you about * The emotional toll of starting over * Losing and rebuilding your identity * Practical ways to prepare for life abroad  Tune in for a raw and honest perspective on what it really means to start from zero. Welcome to Second Soil, a place where immigrants come to grow again.

20 apr 2026 - 12 min
aflevering I Worked for Free in Canada -- Was it Worth it? artwork

I Worked for Free in Canada -- Was it Worth it?

What does it really mean to start from zero in a new country? In this episode of the Second Soil Podcast, I sit down with Khadydja Ndoye — Senegalese by blood, raised in France, now a Canadian citizen — to unpack her journey across three different worlds and the hard decisions that shaped her path. One of those decisions? Working for free in Canada. We explore: * The reality behind “Canadian experience” and the pressure to prove yourself * When unpaid work is a strategy… and when it’s a trap * Navigating identity across Africa, Europe, and North America * The mental resilience it takes to rebuild your life multiple times This conversation goes beyond surface-level immigration stories. It’s about sacrifice, positioning, and understanding the long game when opportunity doesn’t come easy. If you’re trying to find your footing in Canada—or anywhere new—this episode will shift how you think about value, patience, and growth.  Second Soil Podcast — real stories, real transitions, real conversations. Welcome to Second Soil, a place where immigrants come to grow again.

20 apr 2026 - 51 min
Super app. Onthoud waar je bent gebleven en wat je interesses zijn. Heel veel keuze!
Super app. Onthoud waar je bent gebleven en wat je interesses zijn. Heel veel keuze!
Makkelijk in gebruik!
App ziet er mooi uit, navigatie is even wennen maar overzichtelijk.

Kies je abonnement

Meest populair

Tijdelijke aanbieding

Premium

20 uur aan luisterboeken

  • Podcasts die je alleen op Podimo hoort

  • Geen advertenties in Podimo shows

  • Elk moment opzegbaar

2 maanden voor € 1
Daarna € 9,99 / maand

Begin hier

Premium Plus

Onbeperkt luisterboeken

  • Podcasts die je alleen op Podimo hoort

  • Geen advertenties in Podimo shows

  • Elk moment opzegbaar

Probeer 7 dagen gratis
Daarna € 13,99 / maand

Probeer gratis

Alleen bij Podimo

Populaire luisterboeken

Begin hier

2 maanden voor € 1. Daarna € 9,99 / maand. Elk moment opzegbaar.