Welcome to Authentic
Journeys Cultural and Lifestyle Coaching and Mentoring
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Welcome to Authentic
Journeys Cultural and Lifestyle Coaching and Mentoring
About/Bio
| Cultural
Adjustment Classes | Facebook | Videos | Rochester
Ethnic Resources | Contact
About Jennifer
Nice to
meet you. My name is Jennifer Kumar.
I can relate to your
experience as an immigrant.
My parents
are immigrants. Adjusting to a different culture was a challenge for them. My
grandmother continues to require help to do daily tasks. I gained
empathy for my grandmother’s situation when I become an immigrant. I moved to
India, where I earned a Master’s in Social
Work.
I have
worked with culturally inspiring people at Harvard University, Nazareth College,
Rochester Institute of Technology, Pathways, Inc., Hillside Children’s Center
and in India at Udavi, Asha Nivas and World Vision social service
agencies.
Joined by
marriage, my husband, Krishna is from India. Yearly we visit India or have
in-laws stay with us in America for several months. Together, we continue to
integrate diverse cultures into a lifestyle that inspires us
both!
Living life authentically across borders...
Your
time is precious.
Your
story on earth is unique.
Thank
you for sharing your time with me through this brochure!
Life is
an amazing journey around the world and within ourselves. Integrating new
cultures and lifestyles is challenging and exciting; providing opportunities for
professional, spiritual and personal growth.
Moving
to a new country, one steps outside their comfort zone. Daily routines that were
done automatically need to be relearned and adjusted for the new conditions.
This is an exciting journey, that is both rewarding, and sometimes very
frustrating.
I am
here to celebrate the rewards of cultural
adjustment and help you overcome the frustrations of adjusting to your new life
in America!
Your
unique blend of personality, values, principles, cultural impressions, skills,
talents and hobbies make up your essence! Your essence is an inspiration
to me! I want to help you remain true to your essence while making your
transition to life here in America.
The
American Dream is
Yours…
The circumstances that bring people to America may differ, but the philosophy that continues to inspire people to come to America remains constant. America represents a better life, the experience freedom and liberty, and the ability to pursue a path in life that creates peace and happiness from the inside out.
Photo, right, Jon Dawson at flickr.
Who can benefit?
I am honored and humbled to mentor and coach:
- Spouses
of Immigrants
- Homebound
parents of Immigrants
-
Immigrants and new people to Rochester
- American-born nationals returning from life abroad
Services
and Help Available
Helping you
to adjust to life in Rochester by:
- Getting
to know you, your culture and help you integrate the best of both worlds
(“Americanizing” ethnic foods, communicating beyond your ethnic
group)
- Providing
in person one-on-one life skills training (grocery shopping, laundry, daily
chores, others)
-
Connecting you with your passions (exploring new hobbies, social activities,
cultural events)
Referrals
to other professionals for:
- Language
Learning
- Legal
assistance
- Public
assistance
- Others as
identified
Thank you for spending time on my website!
Authentic Journeys
Cultural and Lifestyle Coaching and Mentoring
Jennifer
Kumar, P.O. Box 284, Pittsford, New York 14534
Contact
Jennifer Kumar, Cultural Adjustment Coach and Mentor by e-mail.
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2009 Jennifer Kumar
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site is under construction.
Created April 27, 2009 Akshaya Thirithya Day
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