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Rooted and Routed Podcast
Rooted & Routed is a podcast built on human stories and lived experience from lives shaped by global mobility.
Hosted by Sabiya Pathan Withoeck, the podcast explores identity, belonging, and the real human impact of living between cultures, countries, and systems.
Through thoughtful, unfiltered conversations, Rooted & Routed brings forward voices shaped by cross-border lives, including expats, returnees, diplomats, leaders, founders, educators, parents, and third-culture individuals.
This is not a podcast about relocation checklists or surface-level expat stories. It is a space for real conversations that help listeners make sense of what global lives demand — emotionally, structurally, and personally, and what they quietly produce in return: empathy, adaptability, judgment, and perspective.
Across episodes, the podcast examines lived experience alongside the systems and ecosystems that surround global mobility; from work, education, and leadership to policy, culture, and family life, without losing the human lens.
Rooted & Routed is for anyone navigating life between worlds, and for those building, leading, or supporting global mobility ecosystems who want a deeper understanding grounded in real lives, not abstractions.
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Rooted and Routed Podcast
JOANNA DUKKIPATI: The STORY Gatherer from MUMBAI to CORK
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What does it take to create a platform that amplifies voices often left unheard—and keeps growing with intention?
In this deeply personal and reflective episode, Joanna Dukkipati — writer, media founder, and PhD researcher — shares her journey of evolving identity, inclusive leadership, and the quiet power of gathering voices from the margins—not marginalized, but ready to be centered.
Key Takeaways:
How Good Day Cork was born in Joanna’s kitchen — and why it became more than just a magazine The real meaning of inclusion and what it looks like in action (hint: it’s not just about representation) Why Joanna calls herself a gatherer — of people, stories, and safe spaces Her pivot from PR and NGO work in India to becoming a PhD researcher on inclusive digital services in Ireland What collective leadership looks like — and how stepping back doesn’t mean stepping away Living between worlds: Third-culture parenting, code-switching, and rethinking “success” The tension between staying relevant, doing it all, and knowing when to let go Why her PhD is about impact, not just titles — and the importance of discomfort in growth
Recorded in person in Pune, this episode marks a special moment: Joanna is the first Indian-born guest on the podcast.
Whether you're a creator, an expat, a parent, or someone navigating transitions — this episode will leave you reflecting on what it means to create with purpose and evolve with grace.
Listen now on your favourite platform!
Rooted and Routed is a global mobility and cross-cultural storytelling podcast hosted by Sabiya Pathan Withoeck. New episodes every week.
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