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This episode looks at the side of immigration people do not always say out loud.
EP. 03 / Scotland
I Thought I'd Die in America
A Scottish entrepreneur on fear, culture shock, and building a business in the U.S.
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A Scottish entrepreneur speaks candidly about fear, culture shock, and building a business in the United States.
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- The fear and uncertainty of arriving in a new country.
- Culture shock and what changed over time.
- Learning how to build relationships and business in the U.S.
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There were moments when I genuinely wondered whether I could survive the transition.
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