ep.36 To Start a New Life As A British-American With Dr. James Densley

from Who I Became · host Simon Osamoh

One of the most significant life changes you could ever make is to move to another country. It impacts every aspect of your life, from your identity, values, outlook, and more. It's like walking around anew in a blank state in an unfamiliar place. But along with this, this change can sometimes be a gamble. When you start a new life, it comes with some measure of uncertainty. That said, what are the actual realities of being an immigrant in another country? In this episode, Dr. James Densley joins us again to discuss how he finds identity in being a British-American. He shares how he went to start a new life in America. Dr. James emphasizes the pros and cons that come with being an immigrant in the US. He highlights how he navigates these in his personal, family, and professional life. Finally, he explains the work they do at The Violence Project around gun violence and mass shootings. Tune in to the episode to learn what it’s like to start a new life and identity in another country. 3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Learn what the British immigrant privilege is in America. Find out the biggest challenges when you start a new life and move to another country. Discover what it’s like to reinvent yourself and develop your identity as an immigrant. About Dr. James Dr. James Densley is a Professor and the Department Chair of Criminal Justice at Metropolitan State University. He is also the co-founder and co-president of The Violence Project, a non-partisan and nonprofit violence research center. Here, they developed the most comprehensive Mass Shooter Database, funded by the National Institute of Justice. As an expert on street crimes, he has authored several highly acclaimed books on street crime and violence. Dr. James has spoken in numerous speaking events, including TEDx. He is also a writer for several publications, such as CNN, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, LA Times, and USA Today. In 2017, the UK Prime Minister awarded Dr. James the Points of Light Award for his outstanding community volunteerism. If you want to reach out to Dr. James, you can visit hishttps://twitter.com/FigenMurray ( )https://www.jamesdensley.com/ (website) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdensley (LinkedIn). Don’t forget to visit https://www.theviolenceproject.org/ (The Violence Project). Enjoyed this Episode? If you did, be sure to subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, then leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. This episode will inspire them to follow their calling, start a new life, and use what they have to do good in the world. Have any questions? You can connect with me onhttps://www.facebook.com/simonosamoh1 ( Facebook),https://twitter.com/SimonOsamoh ( Twitter), orhttps://www.instagram.com/simonosamoh/ ( Instagram). Thank you for tuning in! For more updates, visit myhttps://www.simonosamoh.com/ ( website) orhttps://mailchi.mp/79a93fb461d9/simonosamoh ( join the community). You may also tune in onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-i-became/id1514104061 ( Apple Podcasts) orhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmu-CaQ10DJk7Y1uAfk_f_MJkwt1m2441 ( YouTube).

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