The ALBA diversity podcast, an ALBA network undertaking to profile and highlight diverse and immigrant neuroscientists. The ALBA network aims to promote equity and diversity in the brain sciences. In this podcast, we talk to neuroscientists, across positions, career paths and backgrounds, to better understand their personal journeys. We showcase the grit and determination it takes to overcome hurdles as part of under-represented or minority groups. We talk about what keeps them going as individuals and as neuroscientists in today’s world.