# What My Life Would Look Like If I Never Moved to America

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Podcast: [Half Past Chai](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-past-chai-6051873)
Published: 2026-02-16T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/halfpastchai/episodes/What-My-Life-Would-Look-Like-If-I-Never-Moved-to-America-e3epf7q
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## Resource

In this episode, I reflect on the life I might be living if I had stayed in my home country. From chasing the American Dream to questioning who I would be today, this conversation explores the paths not taken, the sacrifices made, and the growth that comes from starting over in a new country. Whether you’re an immigrant, a first-generation kid, or someone who’s ever wondered how one choice can reshape an entire life, this episode will hit home. Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛 New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu Time codes 0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 3:40 - Why are we talking about this 4:53 - What if we never left India? 9:20 - What would my career be? 13:12 - Did I notice how different my life was? 15:30 - If you moved to the US today 17:38 - Would I have made videos? 22:12 - What would have been better if I stayed in India 23:20 - What would have been worse if I stayed in India

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