I Am Not From Around Here
with guests Jovita Routzong, Emel Syu, and Connie Moy is a discussion about immigration and immigrant life in America. All guests including the hosts have ties to immigration or they are immigrants themselves.
This discussion covers topics like coming to America, growing up in an immigrant family as a first-generation America, adjusting to the American lifestyle, keeping traditions alive, their views on the current issues with immigration in the United States, and their opinions on legalizing immigration.
Jovita Routzong
Jovita Routzong is a mother of 2 beautiful girls, a seasoned IT professional, a Certified Master Life Coach, and an Entrepreneurship & Business Coach. She empowers aspiring entrepreneurs to create an extraordinary legacy by becoming effective business leaders while providing tools for personal development and encouraging a lifestyle of giving.
Website: Jovita Routzong
Facebook Page: Jovita Routzong Consulting
Emel Syu
Emel Syunetchieva, born in Bulgaria on May 28th 1994. Emel lived in Bulgaria until the age of 8, where she completed 1 and half years of elementary school. During the second year of school, Emel’s mother won a green card and her family moved to Chicago, IL. When Emel moved to the US, her and her brother started school right away, while Emel’s parents began to work and go to the local college to learn English. Emel graduated High School in 2013 and then went on to study Criminal Justice at Triton Community College. After graduating from Triton, and receiving her Associates Degree in Arts, Emel transferred over to Governors State University. It was there that she completed another 2 years of college and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Within a month of graduation, Emel began working with the elderly population as a case manager for Senior Services of Will County.
Connie Moy
