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    Owning your dual identity with Richa Joshi, founder of Dual Nation

    enAugust 01, 2022

    About this Episode

    As immigrants and daughters of immigrants, we struggle a lot with identity issues. We feel guilty and lack a sense of belonging because we don’t belong in a specific community, meaning we have a dual identity. That’s why this week, I brought on my good friend, Richa Joshi who is the creator of Dual Nations. Richa's company makes tshirts and apparel you can proudly wear to own your dual identity. We know how confusing the world can be for immigrants, especially when we have to balance learning a new language and culture as well as maintaining our own heritage and culture in our homes. That’s why owning your identity and journey to learning about yourself is such an important topic. 

    If you have been looking for a therapist who understands the unique issues that people with dual identities struggle with, book an appointment below. 

    https://globalcitizentherapy.setmore.com/

    Check out Dual Nation here:

    https://dualnation.com.au/

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