How do you go from fleeing your home country to building a Luxury Fashion Empire? Dr. Neri Karra did just that—without the fluff, the nonsense, or selling out. In this episode of Immigrantly, I sit down with Neri to talk about how she built a global brand, teaches at Oxford, and still finds time to write about immigrant entrepreneurship experiences in her book "Pioneers: Eight Principles of Business Longevity from Immigrant Entrepreneurs."
We’re unpacking
The wild journey from refugee camp to fashion powerhouse
Why hearing “No” a thousand times makes you sharper
The truth about “sustainable” fashion (and why she’s not buying it)
How ambition and kindness can work together
This one’s got wisdom, wit, and just the right amount of Oprah!
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Welcome to Immigrantly, a transformative podcast flipping the script on how America engages with immigrant stories. Hosted by social entrepreneur and first-generation Asian immigrant Saadia Khan, Immigrantly dives into race, identity, and the immigrant experience, challenging mainstream narratives with honesty and depth. Featuring distinguished guests like Laurie Santos of The Happiness Lab, Negin Farsad of Fake the Nation, Chef Jesus Diaz, Carmen Rita Wong, Jonathan Menjivar, Grammy-winning artist Arooj Aftab, bestselling author Khaled Hosseini, and comedians Hari Kondabolu and Aparna Nancherla, each episode offers thought-provoking insights that foster understanding and empathy.
From topics like love and dating to food, faith, and family, Immigrantly’s weekly episodes bring fresh, diverse perspectives to normalize immigrant identity within American culture, fostering a kinder, more inclusive society. Tune in for compelling stories, unique viewpoints, and a celebration of the diversity that connects us all.
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