The archive
Every story we’ve told so far
7 results in the archive
- All 7
- Reinvention (5)
- Starting over (5)
- Identity & belonging (3)
- Language & confidence (3)
- Building a network (2)
- Money & independence (1)
- Motherhood & career (1)
- Visas & uncertainty (1)
You Become a Lawyer for Yourself
A K-pop fan's six-month trip to Korea became a decade of reinvention across four countries.
Gaukhar Kazakhstan → South Korea → Singapore → United States
Every Time I Feel Like a Beginner
A finance professional from Almaty reinvented herself twice through a pandemic film set and a new country before becoming a coach.
Aigul Almaty → London → New York
Everything Is Going to Fall Into a Full Picture
A Kazakh entrepreneur closed her startup, moved to Arlington for love, and rebuilt herself into a Bloomberg data leader.
Dana Almaty, Kazakhstan → Arlington, Virginia
Several Homes, How I Call Them
After fleeing war and moving through four countries in four years, she found her footing in Ann Arbor, one language club session at a time.
Anastasia Odessa, Ukraine → Ann Arbor, Michigan
Follow Your Heart, as Simple as That
A Belarusian language student came to California for a three-month work-and-travel program and never left.
Katrina Belarus → San Francisco, California
Just Be True to Yourself and to Your Dreams
An 18-year-old from Kazakhstan won a national scholarship, moved to America alone, and built a life across five states.
Alua Kokshetau, Kazakhstan → Washington, DC area
Even If You've Been Eaten, You're Still There
A Moscow event promoter landed in LA with two suitcases and built a decade-long career on never giving up.
Luba Moscow, Russia → Fort Worth, Texas