Episode #12
From immigration struggles to cultural leadership | Kaffee und Kuchen with Waithira
In this episode of Kaffee und Kuchen with Internationals, we sit down with psychologist, author, and community-focused voice, Waithira, to explore what it really means to build a life between cultures.From her journey across Kenya, the UK, and Germany to her work with refugees and immigrants, Waithira shares deeply personal insights on identity, belonging, and resilience. We talk about raising third-culture children in multicultural households, navigating intercultural relationships, and holding on to your roots while adapting to a new society.A central part of our conversation also focuses on finding fulfilment and success at work—what it means to rebuild a career in a new country, face barriers such as unrecognized qualifications or workplace cultural differences, and still create a path that feels meaningful and aligned.Waithira is also the author of "Where My Name Sounds Different," published in both English and German. In this episode, she shares a powerful reading from her book, opening up an important conversation about creating and maintaining spaces where immigrants feel seen, heard, and understood—and why these spaces matter just as much for local communities.Together, we go beyond the surface of “integration” to unpack the emotional layers of migration: loneliness, pressure to fit in, confidence, and the ongoing search for belonging. We also reflect on what meaningful support for immigrants could look like, and why empathy, open dialogue, and community are essential for people not just to integrate, but to truly thrive.#immigration #refugees #internationals #lifeabroad #germany #kenya #lifeingermany
