The Shape of a Person: Immigrant Stories

The Shape of a Person

Immigrant Stories

Immigration has been in the news a lot these days, but this podcast hopes to focus on the people and humanity behind the headlines.

Society & Culture Immigration Houston, TX

Hosted by

Melissa Brega & Becky Steffen

Latest Episodes

Listen to inspiring stories from immigrants who share their journeys, challenges, and triumphs.

Gaby from Mexico
52 min

Gaby from Mexico

We adore Gaby! She's so full of warmth and fun. She's a great student and a kind friend, and she's the perfect person to close out this season of the podcast (well, at least the fall semester half of it anyway...)

Imtiaz from Pakistan
44 min

Imtiaz from Pakistan

Imtiaz is everyone's favorite conversation partner in class. He is always full of new and exciting information! His journey to our campus took several turns in his quest to learn and grow as a professional chef. We're so grateful he took time out of his crazy schedule to chat with us!

Ana from Mexico
50 min

Ana from Mexico

Ana is so accomplished but assures us that we, too, can do hard things - it doesn't take magic or super powers but commitment and discipline. Get ready to be inspired!

Alexey from Russia
47 min

Alexey from Russia

Alexey is truly one of a kind, and we are so grateful he agreed to be a guest on the podcast. He's an incredibly organized and deep thinker, and he loves to solve problems. Please enjoy his AMAZING interview. (side note, "amazing" is Alexey's favorite English word)

Andrea from Mexico
46 min

Andrea from Mexico

We loved interviewing Andrea because she speaks so openly and candidly about how difficult moving to a new country and forging a new community can be. It takes time and effort and patience. She also makes us laugh a lot, and we're sure she'll do the same for you!

Duda from Brazil
44 min

Duda from Brazil

We are so happy to be back with a new season of The Shape of a Person! This week, we welcomed Duda to the podcast, and she was the perfect first guest. She's full of adventure and possibility, and we know you'll enjoy hearing her stories just as much as we did!

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About the Podcast

Immigration has been in the news a lot these days, but this podcast hopes to focus on the people and humanity behind the headlines.

Melissa Brega and Becky Steffen have made careers out of teaching English to non-native speakers in the suburbs of Houston, Texas – the most diverse city in the country.

Each week, they invite guests to share their immigration stories, bringing humanity and personal perspective to a topic that is often reduced to headlines and statistics.

Podcast Info

Hosts
Melissa Brega & Becky Steffen
Category
Society & Culture
Location
Houston, Texas
Episodes
16 episodes