A World Away
From The Flagstaff County Podcast by Flagstaff County staff
March 26, 2025 · 26 min · Season 5 · Episode 6
About this episode
Ala Hakim Oberg shares her journey from Tehran to Flagstaff County, discussing the challenges and joys of starting anew in rural Alberta.
Send us Fan Mail Iranian-born Ala Hakim Oberg shares her inspiring journey from bustling Tehran to the quiet fields of Flagstaff County. Now a practicing lawyer in Forestburg, Ala sits down with host Cary Castagna to talk about the challenges, surprises, and joys of starting over in rural Alberta. From navigating immigration to building a career in law in a small town, this conversation explores resilience, reinvention, and the power of community.
People in this episode
Host: Cary Castagna
Guest: Ala Hakim Oberg
Topics covered
- immigration
- law career
- rural life
- resilience
- community
Keywords
- Ala Hakim Oberg
- Cary Castagna
- Tehran
- Flagstaff County
- immigration
- law
- rural Alberta
- resilience
- community
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Tehran, Flagstaff County, Forestburg, Alberta
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