Vera is a second-generation Filipino American from L.A, California. We talked about how she grew up in an immigrant single-parented family, getting community support, and the differences she sees when she moves to Colorado.
Quite insightful and reflective. Find Vera on IG @vcordoodles | FB: Vera Karlotta Heffner |Email: vera.karlotta.c.heffner@gmail.com
📝Episode Outline
(00:00) Intro/The Name Vera/LA & Angelenos
(05:27) Filipino Family on the Move/How They went to LA/Grandma Became a Protestant
(10:39) Family Traditions/Filipino Church Culture/Spanisized Names/Super Grandma/LA Bus/
(20:36) Domestic vs. International News in CA/1st & 2nd generation Immigrants/Heritage Language/In-Betweeness/FOBs
(31:51) Memories of LA/FOOD!!!/Korea Taco/Stereotypes
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