Labyrinth of the First Gen: Exploring Identity, Migration, First-Gen Entrepreneurship

39 minute listen Alonso, was born in the Mexico and immigrated with his family to the United States as child. He shares his experience of living undocumented in the United States and his decision to leave the US to create a new life elsewhere. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/labyrinth-of-the-first-gen/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & O...

Leilani Chirino is a proud Cuban dancer and medical student who grew up in Miami. We discuss the challenges of creating and maintaining connections to our parents homeland in majority White higher education institutions and environments. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/labyrinth-of-the-first-gen/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...

Malika Hodge, MPH who considers herself a humanization strategist, talks about the intersections of histories, contributions, and conflicts with the African- American and Black Immigrant (First- Generation) identity. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/labyrinth-of-the-first-gen/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.c...

37 minute listen Born and raised in Venezuela, Seemi Choudry is the daughter of Pakistani immigrants who moved with her family to Chicago at the turn of the century. We discuss the intersections of identity, religion, faith, and her work as a writer. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/labyrinth-of-the-first-gen/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priv...

In this enlightening episode of 'Labyrinth of the First Gen', we engage in a deep discussion about the complexity of having a dual identity, especially when you're first generation. Our guest, Zaida Evelina Apolinario Chaplin, a 24-year-old researcher currently living in Brazil, and a first generation American citizen with Brazilian roots, shares her experiences of feeling connected to both her bi...

This episode centers around a conversation on the nuances of self-care and well-being as understood in immigrant families, focusing particularly on Southeast Asian communities. Speaker Hyzel shares her community's cultural experiences and challenges in comprehending Western concepts of mental health, therapy, and self-care. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/labyrinth-of-the-first-gen...

The first three episodes focus on my roots as a Caribbean and Garifuna (Afro-Central American) woman. My Roots Part 3: A Call to Action, Saving the Garifuna Language features the life long passion of Milton Guity to preserve the Garifuna language and culture across the United States and Central American Diaspora. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/labyrinth-of-the-first-gen/exclusive-...

In this episode, we explore the inspirational story of Dr. Ludwig Palacio, an Afro-Indigenous Belizean. He shares his journey of leaving Belize to study veterinary science in Cuba and returning with a steadfast commitment to serve his people, despite facing criticism and discrimination. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/labyrinth-of-the-first-gen/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiri...

In this episode, host Weyu Shameka, a first-generation American with foreign-born parents, discusses her and her mother's immigrant experience. Weyu stresses the challenges and learning experiences that come with paving a new path away from one's community. She elaborates on her mother's journey from Punta Gorda, Belize to the United States, her struggles with racism and cultural integration, and...

Introducing the Labyrinth of the First Gen podcast trailer. The podcast will be released every Tuesday. The first episode drops on May 16th. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/labyrinth-of-the-first-gen/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy