Immigration Ain't Easy
Immigration Ain't Easy provides a variety of perspectives and stories on modern-day U.S. immigration. The show will bring some levity to an often somber subject. Shows include:
- Interviews with people who have attempted, both successfully and unsuccessfully, to navigate a draconian and antiquated system.
- Interviews with immigration lawyers and other experts.
- A weekly review of the wild and ridiculous actions taken by the U.S. government.
Immigration Ain't Easy
Immigration Ain't Easy Ep. 31- Somali Refugee and Entrepreneur Sahra Hirsi
Sahra Hirsi was exiled from her native Somalia in the early 1990's. She lived in a refugee camp in Kenya for around 15 years before finally resettling in the United States. She arrived in Tucson, Arizona with a new lease on life and was provided support from wonderful advocates such as Barbara Eiswerth and the Ishkashitaa Refugee Network.
Sahra took full advantage of her opportunity and she attended the University of Arizona and went on to open several businesses that have created a multitude of jobs. She also has made an emphasis of her ventures to provide jobs and support to new refugees arriving in the Tucson community. In 2014, Sahra was awarded the title "Woman of the Year" by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
In this podcast interview she speaks about her life before arriving on our soil and how difficult it was to be a displaced refugee. As humble as they come, she speaks to her success as an entrepreneur and community advocate. Sahra is a shining example of why refugees, amongst other immigrants, are so important to our economy.