EPISODE · Jun 16, 2025 · 4 MIN
Juliette Kalokoh’s From Nightmare to New Beginnings: A Story of Overcoming Trauma & Fighting Accent Discrimination
from Happiness by Habit · host Silvana Pimentel
Welcome back to Happiness by Habit! In today’s inspiring episode, we’re joined by Juliette Kalokoh, author of two powerful books: From Nightmare to New Beginnings and The Hidden Struggles of Accent Discrimination. Juliette opens up about her incredible journey of resilience, faith, and hope, from her traumatic childhood in Africa to becoming a parole officer and empowering others to rise above their struggles.In this episode, you’ll discover:Juliette’s personal story of survival after being separated from her family at the age of 13 and coming to the U.S. as a refugeeThe impact of her memoir, From Nightmare to New Beginnings, and how she used her story to help others as a parole officerA deep dive into accent discrimination and unconscious bias, shedding light on how biases affect people with different accents, even within the U.S.The importance of empathy and cultural understanding in breaking down barriers and creating inclusive environments for allJuliette’s future work focused on social justice and bringing awareness to issues that need our collective attentionThis episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in social justice, cultural empathy, and personal growth. Juliette’s story is proof that no matter where you come from, you can turn your struggles into strengths and make a meaningful difference in the world.📚 Find Juliette's books:From Nightmare to New BeginningsThe Hidden Struggles of Accent Discrimination Available on her website: julietscallocote.comFollow Juliette Kalokoh on Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562042511512 Follow Silvana Pimentel on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvana-pimentel1/ 👇 Don’t forget to subscribe for more powerful conversations about overcoming adversity and driving social change. #JulietteKalokoh #AccentDiscrimination #SocialJustice #CulturalEmpathy #PersonalGrowth #RefugeeStories #OvercomingTrauma #UnconsciousBias #Resilience #HappinessByHabit
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