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Immigrantly

My name is Saadia Khan. I am a social entrepreneur and the founder and host of Immigrantly. Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that deconstructs the archaic stereotypes of what it means to be an immigrant, a child of immigrants, a person of color, and everything in between. Each episode brings a fresh perspective on the issues we address. Our conversations are complex, challenging, and oftentimes messy. But I wouldn’t trade the messiness for anything, because what we have created instead is a new, ongoing dialogue full of rich nuances.

Classics For a New Generation

May 25, 2021

Leila Milki is an award-winning Lebanese-American singer, songwriter, and classical-pop pianist. She is the talented mastermind behind “Enjoy Your Meal, " a song from Disney Junior’s Emmy-nominated series, “The Rocketeer.” Her music explores rich dualities in a contemporary pop-alternative setting. Leila’s...

Mareya Shot Keetha Goal

May 18, 2021

Today we’re continuing the conversation on AAPI representation in the National Hockey League (NHL). Our guests Harnarayan Singh & Amrit Gill, are the hosts of Hockey Night Canada Punjabi. After its launch in 2008, it became the most popular non-English iteration. Harnarayan & Amrit talk about their experiences...

Purpose, Passion & APNA

May 11, 2021

In honor of May being the Asian and Pacific Islander Month (API), the NHL and Immigrantly joined forces to bring you two exceptional episodes celebrating the role of the API community in hockey. Today's guests are Lali Toor and Dampy Brar (NHL’s Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award recipient). They are the founders...

“We Are all Guests to Another Culture"

May 4, 2021

Today's guest, Irisa Xiong, founder of Innermade and a yoga practitioner, sees mindfulness and self-created potential as powerful paths to healing and growth. Much of her philosophy comes from her family and Eastern traditions and remedies. She is every bit creative and driven. She is someone who offers incredible...