This month's Mosaic Story brings together Alexandr Pospech, a Photographer, Filmmaker, and Imaging Specialist originally from the Czech Republic, and Jonathan Howard, Systems and Process Specialist at St. Louis Community College and St. Louis transplant. Alexandr shares his experience moving to St. Louis as an immigrant, finding community, and reflects on the betterment of the immigrant experience - in conversation with Jonathan, who brings his own perspective as a transplant

This month’s Mosaic Story features two inspiring women: Ronke Faleti, a Nigerian-born entrepreneur and Susan Spitz, a transplant from Massachusetts and the International Business Development Manager at the World Trade Center St. Louis. Ronke is the Founder and CEO of Korede House, a unique “third space” and community center dedicated to providing support and empowering programs for women and expecting mothers. Susan, through her work at the World Trade Center St. Louis, helps

This month’s Mosaic Story features Randy Vines, co-creator of STL Style and one of the identical twins behind the iconic St. Louis brand, as well as Gabriela Cornelius, founder of Mexicanos en St. Louis – Alma de México, also works as a coordinator at the Federal Reserve Bank. Gabriela arrived in St. Louis in the 1980s and shares her perspective on the challenges she faced during that time, despite being familiar with the United States. She reflects on how difficult the proce

This month’s Mosaic Story features Veneta Rizvic and Kathy Bernard Veneta Rizvic, who leads the St. Louis Business Journal’s awards publications and special sections, shares her powerful journey from Bosnia to St. Louis. She arrived at a young age after her father was tragically shot in the head during the war. Veneta reflects on how she and her family rebuilt their lives in St. Louis, turning it into a true home. She highlights the opportunities the city has provided for her

This month’s Mosaic Story features Hamdullah Hamdard and Wendi Newell. Hamdullah, originally from Afghanistan, is the Afghan Support Director at the International Institute and founder of Owlsion Pictures, a media company focused on uplifting underrepresented voices. He shares why he chose St. Louis as home and how he helps other Afghan families do the same. This video was filmed at the Festival of Nations, where Hamdullah and Wendi—both dedicated to welcoming newcomers—met f

This month's story features Anna Crosslin, Former President and CEO of the International Institute of St. Louis, who was born in Japan. She was interviewed by Kellea Woods, a U.S. transplant to St. Louis who works at the St. Louis Economic Partnership.   From being raised as the child of Japanese immigrants after World War II to making St. Louis her home, Anna reflects on her journey and what community means to her. Watch Video here.

Coming September 2025: Mosaic Stories – a monthly video series celebrating the diverse voices that make St. Louis home. Each month, we’ll share powerful stories from immigrants and native-born residents alike, highlighting connection, culture, and the shared humanity that unites us all. This Month’s Story: Meet Annie Mbale, who moved from Malawi to St. Louis in 2011 and now serves as Program Manager for the Mosaic Project at the World Trade Center. Annie sat down with Suzanne

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