As third-culture kids in America, we see life from our lens – a multi-generational journey, each generation gambling on the ultimate dream of reaching the promised land. The promised land, a short list of havens conjured up in our dreams and hopes for future generations. America, England, Australia. In this episode, we explore a first-generation immigrant’s journey to a place that, for many dreamers, is probably not on that shortlist.

Once a travelling salesman, Hrishikesh Rajan followed his dream of starting his own company and has now found a home for his beautiful family in Sweden. We pick his brain as he reflects on his life in India, the various factors in his decision to move out, and embracing the Swedish Dream.  Comparing our own experiences as Indo-Zambian immigrants in America, we found it intriguing how he balances his identity as an Indian and Swedish citizen, and how he is translating this new hyphenated identity to his children.

Join us in unpacking this immigrant story, a story that some of you will hopefully resonate with.