[Africa] Ep117 Between Two Worlds: Zimbabwe to the U.S. ft. Vongai Chokuda

Vongai first came to South Carolina for a six-month internship in hospitality—but when COVID-19 hit in 2020, she unexpectedly found herself staying in the U.S. far longer than planned. Since then, she’s earned her master’s in Nonprofit Leadership and is now working with Mile High 360 in Denver.

In this episode, we explore how she navigated building a life in the U.S., while reflecting on the cultural differences (respect, discipline, etc.) and challenges she experienced growing up in Zimbabwe. I also asked her what cultural aspects that she would keep and discard being a multicultural person now.

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