#28 | The Last Shoemaker – Wadih Yacoub

Summary:The episode of the Made in Migration explores the life and journey of Wadih Yacoub, a shoemaker who migrated from Tripoli (Lebanon) to Melbourne in 1974. It delves into his earlyexperiences with craftsmanship, the challenges he faced, and the legacy of shoemaking that he continues to uphold. The discussion highlights the importance of tradition, family, and the art of creating lasting products in a modern world.Keywords:Wadih Yacoub, Milad Yacoub, shoemaking, craftsmanship, legacy, Tripoli, Lebanon, Melbourne, family, tradition, art, leather, Brad Parkinson, Parigina ShoesChapters:00:00 - The Journey of Wadih Yacoub: From Tripoli to Melbourne02:45 - Craftsmanship and Legacy: The Art of Shoemaking05:16 - Tradition Meets Modernity: The Future of ShoemakingAcknowledgments:We would like to express our sincere gratitude to:Wadih Yacoub – Shoemaker Milad Yacoub – Wadih’s sonBrad Parkinson of Paragina ShoesJinan Ghazale – Editor Rima Mehanna – InterpreterRyan Prestipino of Fallen Pine Studio – English voice over for Wadih Distant Lands by Hanit Dixon (YouTube Audio)Prelude No. 19 by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/preludes/, Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/Beirut, Lebanon - Video by Hervé Piglowski, https://www.pexels.com/video/city-buildings-and-skyscrapers-4616324/Melbourne CBD - Chris Macheras (@oldvintagemelbourne) on InstagramThe Yacoub family for supplying their family photosAnd of course, thank you to our listeners, without which this podcast would simply not exist. If you have any feedback or suggestions, we would love to hear from you - call us on (03) 9063 2240 or visit www.lawgration.com.au. Disclaimer:This content is intended to be for general informational purposes only, and all content is current at the time of recording and subject to change without prior notice. While LawGration is an Incorporated Legal Practice, we are not aware of your personal circumstances, needs or goals, and information contained in this production should not be construed as legal, immigration or other advice. Before acting on any information in this production, you should always query whether it is relevant to your circumstances and consult an Australian immigration lawyer or registered migration agent.The views and/or opinions expressed in this production are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LawGration, or any other organisation that they represent or are otherwise affiliated with.In the event that content is marked as ‘promotional’, unless expressly stated, LawGration does not in any way endorse any third party or their offerings.© 2025 LawGration Pty Ltd (ABN: 91 671 047 984). All rights reserved