BEING FIRST GENERATION

BEING FIRST GENERATION


Latest Episodes

12: Being Croatian American with Dina Miro
July 26, 2020

Today I am sharing a conversation I had with my friend Dina. Dina and I met in our book club and I cannot wait for you to hear her incredible stories. - Dina was born in Croatia and has lived in various parts of the US including New York and Los Angel...

11: Being Venezuelan American with Andrea DeLeon
July 20, 2020

Today I am talking with my friend Andrea DeLeon. Over the course of 6 years, Andrea earned her degree in holistic nutrition, competed in fitness competitions, became a health coach and worked as personal trainer,

10: Being Armenian American with Lilit Pilikian
July 13, 2020

Today I am chatting with my good friend, Lilit Pilikian. Lilit a first-generation Armenian born in Los Angeles and went to Armenian private schools up until 6th grade. - Growing up, she was good at two things: math and art. One day,

9: The Importance of Mental Health and Living Through a Crisis
June 28, 2020

Today I am bringing you a solo episode where I will be talking about the critical and crucial importance of our mental health. A lot is going on in the world right now and I wanted to just share what was on my heart and mind with you today. -

8: Being Persian American with Tanin Matin
June 15, 2020

Today on the podcast, I am sharing a conversation I had with my friend Tanin Matin. - Tanin is a Mindset and Emotional Freedom Coach, as well as a Business Coach, for high-powered conscious entrepreneurs. Tanin's work is based on the fundamentals of Q...

7: Being Taiwanese American with Melody Chuang
May 31, 2020

Today I am sharing a conversation I had with Melody Chuang. Melody and I met at our coaching certification program we graduated from a few months ago and I believe we were also the only two first gens there. -

6: Being Brazilian American with Alana Lima
May 24, 2020

In today’s episode I am sharing a conversation I had with my former coach Alana Lima of @radiatebliss. Alana was born in Brazil and moved to the US when she was younger. She speaks us today about moving between Brazil and the US under certain circumsta...

5: Break Free with Karishma Donde
May 17, 2020

In today’s episode I am sharing a bit more of my personal story with you today. I want to talk to you about how I broke free from my cultural expectations. - I’m sharing how I am no longer having the long discussions with my family about marriage and ...

4: Being Sindhi Canadian with Harsha Sosa
April 03, 2020

Today I am sharing a conversation I had with my dear friend Harsha Sosa who I met in our Pause Breathwork Facilitator Program. She has a unique background born in India, moved to Dubai & then to Canada. -

3: Being Spanish and Mexican American with Robert Jimenez
April 03, 2020

Today’s episode is special. I sat down with my good friend Robert who I have known for many years to share his story of what it looks and feels like to be a first gen. - Robert has had to learn to coexist in three different cultures as his mother is f...