The American Immigrant with Tanisha Colon-Bibb

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In this episode of the Home to Here podcast, we sit down with Tanisha Colon-Bibb, a dynamic entrepreneur from Harlem, New York, who shares her fascinating journey of relocating to Johannesburg, South Africa. Tanisha recounts how a visit to Cape Town in 2019 for a friend's wedding led to meeting her South African husband in a serendipitous encounter at a nightclub. This fateful meeting eventually led her to leave behind her bustling life in New York City to start a new chapter in Johannesburg, a city that now feels like home.

During the episode, Tanisha reflects on her experience as a native New Yorker, from growing up in Harlem to building a successful public relations and talent management agency. She compares the fast-paced, hustle-driven culture of New York with the more relaxed, community-oriented lifestyle in South Africa, sharing how this transition has shaped her both personally and professionally. Tanisha also dives into the challenges of adjusting to life in a new country, from experiencing loadshedding to navigating cultural and social dynamics in Johannesburg.

Tanisha offers listeners valuable insights on building a global business while managing local challenges and how she embraced her new life in South Africa. The episode touches on important topics like the differences in work culture, her deep connections to family and community in New York, and her personal growth as she carves out a new path in Johannesburg. With a blend of humor and heartfelt reflection, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the immigrant experience and cross-cultural adaptation.

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