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Welcome to Season 3 of Voices of Exchange, a podcast that delivers unforgettable first-person stories from people transformed by international exchange.
This season we’re exploring how augmented reality is unlocking rural communities; how diversity and inclusion overlap in America and the world; and how artist-educators in hip hop culture are fostering creative exchanges to promote multilateral relations.
This podcast is brought to you by the Office of Alumni Affairs in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
New episodes will be released every two weeks on all major podcast platforms.
You can also listen to Voices of Exchange on our website at alumni.state.gov/voicesofexchange and follow us on Instagram @voicesofexchange.
Voices of Exchange highlights the remarkable stories of U.S and international ExchangeAlumni whose lives have been transformed by international exchange.
Over the past two seasons, we've embarked on a journey of unexpected discoveries - from a NASA scientist inspired by Star Trek, to a poet turned diplomat, to an airline cabin crew member turned podcaster and entrepreneur.
Now, we want to hear from you! As we look forward to next season, we'd like to know: What was your favorite Voices of Exchange episode? What stories do you want to hear more of? Do you have other questions or feedback for us?
Send us an email at voicesofexchange@state.gov or message us on social media @VoicesofExchange to help us improve the podcast! And, if you enjoy our show, don’t forget to rate and review us on whatever platform you listen on.
Join us for the season closer of Voices of Exchange, featuring Dr. Swati Mohan, NASA aerospace engineer and U.S. Speaker Program ExchangeAlumni, this Thursday, February 10 at 8:00 a.m. ET. Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with Dr. Mohan’s journey from Bengaluru, India to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California, her viral moment as the lead for the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover landing, and why she is a big proponent of encouraging other women to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
A chance encounter during his International Visitor Leadership Program, or IVLP exchange, gave Imtiaz Asin a new perspective on life. While traveling in the U.S., Imtiaz experienced tolerance, cultural awareness, and diversity within the melting pot of cultures. When he returned to Canada, Imtiaz brought these lessons back to his community where he is the Vice President of the largest Muslim organization, the B.C. Muslim Association.
In this episode, we hear how Imtiaz is re-energizing old ideologies, how he is empowering women and the next generation of leaders, and why he believes tolerance comes from the heart.
A chance meeting led EdTech founder, entrepreneur, podcast host, and ExchangeAlumni Nidhi Nidhi to her first experience with the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP). But it wasn’t the first time curiosity led Nidhi to new experiences.
In this episode of Voices of Exchange, travel with Nidhi from India to Singapore, Switzerland, and the U.S. to discover the ties that bind us, how Nidhi challenged societal norms, and how she is empowering young girls to take risks.
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