Sima Saxena

In this episode host Fune Arowobusoye sits down with Sima Saxena, a South Asian woman who has been living in Canada for 32 years. Her poem, "Mom's Journey from India to Canada" was originally written in Hindi and translated into English for this year's PULSE publication. In this episode Sima talks about love, grief, and the struggles immigrants face like language barriers and other cultural differences.

What is PULSE Zine?

PULSE is a zine created annually by the Students of Colour Collective (SOCC) at the University of Victoria. The zine aims to celebrate our communities, and provide an outlet for BIPOC to share their experiences, stories and artistry. This year, the PULSE zine includes a podcast component, in collaboration with CFUV 101.9FM, wherein each episode we sit down with a BIPOC artist who is featured in this year's edition of PULSE, to talk about art, the importance of community, and what compels them to create.