No one really tells you how strange it feels to start over in a new country. I spoke to Jane Fisher, an immigrant founder who moved to London with nothing but an idea and the drive to rebuild. No network, no family, no familiar faces. Most people think the hardest part is sorting out the paperwork or finding a decent flat. But actually, it’s finding where you fit in. Belonging is built from scratch. It happens through small things. Someone remembering your name. Getting a real invite to coffee, not just out of politeness. Jane told me how, at first, she felt like no one noticed her. But over time, each chat, each new connection, made London a bit more familiar. It stopped feeling like just another city and started to feel like somewhere she might stay. That’s why spaces for immigrant founders matter. Places where you’re seen, heard, and understood. Sometimes, one real welcome is all it takes to make someone feel at home. Ever felt like an outsider? How did you find your place? Listen to the full episode at: Immigrants Building Companies
Starting over in a new country is challenging enough, but doing it without speaking the language adds another layer of complexity that most people don't fully understand.. when even simple conversations feel like mountains to climb and when you're constantly translating not just words, but culture, humor and context in your head. You start to question yourself in ways you never did before..
Such a relatable story! Finding your place in a new country is about the small, genuine connections that make you feel seen and valued.
Moving countries teaches you resilience in ways nothing else does. Asim Amin
It’s never easy starting over, but every small connection reminds you you’re not alone in it.❤️
The hardest part is that you don't just have to rebuild your personal life. You also have to rebuild your professional credibility from scratch.
The hardest part of rebuilding isn’t the move itself, it’s rediscovering your sense of home. Asim Amin
Belonging isn’t built overnight, it’s built through small, genuine moments. Asim Amin
Jane's story is exactly why I try to introduce people at every event I attend. Being the person who makes connections for others costs nothing and means everything to someone starting fresh.
You’ve turned displacement into data for the soul showing that the real work of rebuilding isn’t starting a business, but rebuilding belonging. Beautiful said man!
Founder & CEO at Plumm | Speaker | Advisor | Podcast Host
3dIt’s something many immigrants carry, having a home on paper, but never fully feeling like you belong. Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/-rpxKAqCglA?si=JQWgI6jFDp4W1ecz