From Refugee Camp to Law Enforcement: Fidele Sebahizi's Journey and Insights

Caroline Biesalski introduces Fidele Sebahizi, who shares his journey from a Burundi refugee camp to a career in law enforcement. Fidele discusses overcoming challenges as an immigrant, including accent discrimination, and recounts a specific incident of being targeted. The conversation explores societal issues and the importance of choosing battles and perseverance. Fidele offers insights from his background in criminal justice and homeland security and discusses his book "Creating a Life from the Ashes." Caroline concludes by praising Fidele's contributions and offers a free breakthrough session to listeners.

Meet Fidele Sebahizi
Texas, USA

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• Book mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Life-Ashes-Fidele-Sebahizi/dp/B0DDVQPQHT


• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fidelesebahizi

(0:00) Introduction and Fidele Sebahizi's story on accent discrimination
(1:12) Caroline introduces guest Fidele Sebahizi
(2:28) Fidele's experiences in a Burundi refugee camp and career influences
(6:40) Overcoming challenges as an immigrant in law enforcement
(9:59) Fidele shares a personal anecdote on accent discrimination
(13:03) Discussing the nature of blame and societal issues
(15:14) A specific incident of being targeted due to an accent
(17:45) Choosing battles and the importance of perseverance
(23:19) Fidele's background in criminal justice and homeland security
(25:23) Insights from Fidele's book "Creating a Life from the Ashes"
(28:29) Caroline wraps up and praises Fidele's contributions
(28:54) Conclusion and thanks to listeners
(29:14) Sponsor: Free Breakthrough Session