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Phoenix Cast#AmplifyMelanatedVoicesHello listeners, thank you so much for tuning in. In memory of the monumental and ongoing loss of Black life within the United States at the hands of white supremacy, we are holding the release of this week’s episode to amplify melanated voices. In the description below you will find links to other podcasts by Black podcasters, centering Black stories and experiences. We ask that you take a listen.1619 - The Fight for a True Democracy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-1-the-fight-for-a-true-democracy/id1476928106?i=1000447613003Code Switch- A Decade of Watching Black People Die...
2020-06-0500 min
1stGensNew Podcast: The Quarantine Couch!The Quarantine Couch is a new podcast by 1stGens Creator Perrine DeShield. The show is co-hosted with Will Jenkins (Perrine's real life boyfriend) and is made for everyone coping with Covid-19.
Episodes will feature the couple’s real-life friends of various industries to share survival tips and creative ideas as we're quarantine.
This new podcast is to inspire creators, send laughs to the cynics, acknowledge the do-gooders and simply encourage humanity. All from the safety of our couch. We hope you take a listen and share from yours.
Listen and stay tuned for new episodes here: https://anchor.fm/qu...
2020-03-1901 min
1stGensS2: E13.5 | FULL Latinx Roundtable**FULL, COMPLETE 65 minute episode!**
Meet our Latinx Roundtable: Yosh (Puerto-Rican & Nicaraguan), Christian (Mexican), Naisla (Colombian) and Martin (Cuban & Salvadoran)!
This episode dives deep into what it means to be a Latinx person in America, breaks down colorism within the community, defines what it means to be Afro-Latina and so much more!
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstuffblefield.com
2019-11-191h 05
1stGensS3:E14 | The Bachata and The Milly RockIn our Season Three finale episode, meet the wonderful media mogul and talk show host, Ohavia Phillips (Afro-Latina)!
Perrine and Skye discuss a brief history of America's Next Top Model (sometimes in relation to colorism), share the impact of famous Afro-Latin people and have a MILLION laughs.
Ohavia shares how her family's move from Brooklyn to the South impacted her perspective on beauty and colorism and gives insight on how taking a huge leap of faith changed her career path for the better.
Follow Ohavia: @ohaviaphillips
Make sure to follow us on social media: @1stGens
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2019-11-1849 min
1stGensS3: E13 | Latinx Roundtable*FULL EPISODE*
Meet our Latinx Roundtable: Yosh (Puerto-Rican & Nicaraguan), Christian (Mexican), Naisla (Colombian) and Martin (Cuban & Salvadoran)!
This episode dives deep into what it means to be a Latinx person in America, breaks down colorism within the community, defines what it means to be Afro-Latina and so much more!
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstuffblefield.com
2019-11-181h 05
1stGensThe Hot SeatIn this bonus episode, hear from the brave souls who participated in our FIRST EVER live activation: The Hot Spot!
We got spicy and took over BLKMRKT CLT. In our Hot Spot, attendees of the World Lit StreetFood Festival stopped by to sit in our Hot Seat where they tried a variety of peppers and spices from all around the world.
Hear how hot it got and share a few laughs.
Make sure to follow us on social media: @1stGens
Check out World Lit on Instagram: @world_lit
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
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2019-10-1730 min
1stGensBonus Episode: World Lit Expands Charlotte's CultureIn this bonus episode, meet the wonderful creator of World Lit and Bull City native, Brandi. In a few quick years, Brandi took an Instagram page that promoted cultural experiences and turned it into Charlotte's first-ever street food festival.
Brandi sits down to talk with Perrine in a fun (and explosive) interview about everything ranging from being a culture junkie to the importance of celebrating underrepresented communities in the south.
Make sure to follow us on social media: @1stGens
Check out World Lit on Instagram: @world_lit
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
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2019-10-0337 min
1stGensS3:E10 | The Optimal ArtistThis episode, meet the amazing creative: Hnin (Montagnard Dega)!
Hnin shares growing up on the Westside of Charlotte, how she eased her Asian parents into accepting her passion for the arts and what it means to be an artist who creates emotion-evoking think pieces.
This also continues our series on the #ComplexitiesofComplexion where we explore colorism and beauty standards in East Asia and the Southeast Asian community.
Check out more of Hnin's art here: www.hninnie.com
Make sure to follow us on social media: @1stGens
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
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2019-09-1942 min
1stGensS3:E9 | East & Southeast Asian RoundtableMeet our East/Southeast Asian Roundtable: Steve (American, with South Korean parents), Wei (Chinese-American), Tram (Vietnamese-American) and Celine (Filipino-American)!
This episode analyzes the many layers of Asian culture pertaining to colorism, the beauty industry, the growth of media representation and so much more.
Make sure to follow us on social media: @1stGens
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstuffblefield.com
2019-09-0556 min
1stGensBonus Episode: An Actual AllyIn this special bonus episode, meet Sylvia (Italian-American, mom of a 1stGen, art director + amazing creative) and learn how she fights for true diversity and inclusion within the fashion retail industry.
Sylvia sits down to talk with Perrine in a candid interview about the importance of complexion representation, live from her swank NoDa loft in Charlotte, NC.
Make sure to follow us on social media: @1stGens
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstuffblefield.com
2019-08-2230 min
1stGensS3:E7 | Acceptance SearchIn this episode, meet Bryan (Haitian-American) as we dive deeper into the #ComplexitiesofComplexion.
We discuss the effects of snap judgments, stereotypes linked with colorism and a deeper meaning behind acceptance.
Make sure to follow us on social media: @1stGens
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstuffblefield.com
2019-08-0832 min
1stGensS3: E6 | West Indian RoundtableMeet our West Indian Roundtable: Diana (Haitian-American), Phylecia (Jamaican-American), Angie C. (Panamanian-Jamaican-American) and Akeen (Jamaican-American)!
This episode highlights the epidemic of skin bleaching while diving deep and debunking cultural stereotypes within the West Indies. This group also taps on the Complexities of Complexion within ethnicity and so much more.
Make sure to follow us on social media: @1stGens
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstuffblefield.com
2019-07-2551 min
1stGensS3:E5 | Sun in the SouthWhy do you think complexion might factor into attraction consideration and is often referred to within beauty standards? In this episode, we break down the #ComplexitiesofComplexion with our South Asian Roundtable member and co-host of the Carolina Desi podcast, Rashmili (South Indian-American).
Rashmili discusses the heated parallels between being born in South India, and growing up in the American south as a dark-skinned woman, while Skye and Perrine talk about colorism in the dating world and how it impacts societal laws of attraction.
Make sure to follow us on social media: @1stGens
For extra content, check out our website...
2019-07-1137 min
1stGensS3:E4 | South Asian RoundtableIn Season 3 Episode 4, meet our South Asian Roundtable: Rashmili (South Indian-American), Gurtej (Punjabi-American), Ketan (North Indian-American) and Kripa (North Indian-American)!
We discuss a wide variety of topics for our Complexities of Complexion series including how colorism and gender play major roles in Bollywood (and Tollywood), feeling "other," skin bleaching and so much more.
Perrine and Skye start the episode off by discussing colorism in media and cinema.
Make sure to rate us and leave a comment on your listening platform, share with your followers, friends, and family and interact with us on social media! We’re @1stGens on Instagram, Fa...
2019-06-271h 04
1stGensBonus Episode: Nicole in NigeriaIn this bonus episode, hear from Nicole Yembra, a Nigerian trailblazer changing the world of tech.
Nicole shares her experience with colorism and how it impacted her growing up in both America and Nigeria. She also gives insight into how integrated skin bleaching has become within the culture.
Make sure to follow us on social media: @1stGens
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstuffblefield.com
Episode art photography: Oladimeji Odunsi
2019-06-1316 min
1stGensS3:E2 | In This SkinDuring the second episode of season 3, “In This Skin,” meet Kobe, a Ghanian- American (from Canada) who grew and learned from her trauma. Listen as Kobe traces the many layers of beauty within her skin and hear why she believes that healing should be a part of every person’s story.
Skye and Perrine are back to discuss what colorism meant growing up in their multi-shaded families and the episode opens with a clip from Nicole Yembra, a Nigerian-American currently living in Nigeria and shining some light as to what colorism meant to her as a child.
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2019-05-3042 min
1stGensS3:E1 | African RoundtableWe’re FINALLY BACK!
In the Season Three premiere of 1stGens, Skye and Perrine launch a new series focused on cross-cultural colorism entitled, “The Complexities of Complexion.”
This series will explore aspects of colorism from the perspectives of various cultures and feature roundtables of different ethnic groups as well as individual journeys.
First up: The African Roundtable. Thank you to our 1stGens guests: Mina (Liberian-Egyptian-American), BK (Ethiopian), Betty (Sierra Leonean-British-American) and Emmanuel (Ghanian-Canadian-American)!
Make sure to rate us and leave a comment on your listening platform, share with your followers, friends and family and interact with us on social media...
2019-05-161h 13
1stGensSeason 3 TrailerPerrine and Skye are BACK for Season 3!
The duo is thrilled to announce the official topic this season: Cross-Cultural Colorism.
The series entitled, "The Complexities of Complexion" will explore colorism in the form of cultural roundtables and personal journeys.
STAY TUNED! The first episode drops SOON and you'll only know when by following us on social media: @1stGens and keeping up with our site: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Theme music by Nick Stubblefield and song feature by Da Tooby, "Backlash."
2019-04-2802 min
1stGensPut the African in American: Live @ NCCUBONUS EPISODE: Skye and Perrine ventured to Eagle land for the Put the African in American campus tour at NCCU.
This live panel event featured topics ranging everything from the importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the preference of being called black opposed to African American, a special perspective from a campus cohort that visits and aides Liberia and candid conversation on how we as American citizens can help the continent of Africa.
A HUGE thank you to the Affinity Development Foundation and The Association of Students For A Better Africa (ASFABA) and our panelists!
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2019-04-071h 14
1stGensPut the African in American: Live @ UNCBONUS EPISODE: Co-hosts Perrine and Skye completed a campus tour with the first stop at their alma mater: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Put the African in American was a live event and open panel discussion to help close the gap between black Americans and Africans.
UNC-Chapel Hill's Black Student Movement (BSM) and Organization for African Students Interest and Solidarity (OASIS) were partners in this event and had student members as panelists: Diamonde Henderson, Dominque Brodie, Mina Yakubu and Whitney Kouaho.
Thank you so much for all the students who attended and shared their experiences.
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2019-03-241h 03
1stGens1stGens Fave: Dating StrugglesHappy New Year! Skye and Perrine will be back with Season 3 soon, but in the meantime, check out one of their favorite episodes, "Dating Struggles" from Season 1!
Hear from the fabulous Betty Foh and how she maneuvers dating as a Sierra Leonean-American.
Music: bensound.com, purple-planet.com, soundclick.com and freemusicarchive.org
For more: www.1stgens.podcast.com
2019-01-1333 min
1stGensLiberian Finale Pt. 5: Then & Now With LuciaIn Part Five of our Liberian Season Finale, Skye introduces her amazing Aunt Lucia. Lucia’s entire life has been about social justice and activism.
She shares with the duo how protests created change in Liberia decades ago and what the current future holds within the realm of education and progression.
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
2018-11-1133 min
1stGensLiberian Finale Pt. 4: More Than MeIn Part Four of our Liberian Season Finale, Royda returns and Skye and Perrine attend a press conference for the More Than Me Academy scandal.
Back in 2014, news broke that this American-ran charter school left many of its young girls sexually molested, raped and infected with HIV—all at the hands of one of it’s co-founders. The duo also speaks to a few courageous activists and protestors demanding justice.
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
2018-11-1128 min
1stGensLiberian Finale Pt. 3: The Education GapIn Part Three of our Liberian Season Finale, hear from Alston, a board member for the YesLiberia organization, which pays for the school fees of underprivileged youth throughout Liberia.
Perrine and Skye discuss with Alston how so many of the country’s problems stem from the lack of accessible education, the gender gap between girls and boys education and so much more.
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
2018-11-1134 min
1stGensLiberian Finale Pt. 2In Part Two of our Liberian Season Finale, hear from Christlyn, a Pediatric Resident at the John F. Kennedy hospital in Monrovia. Christlyn shares with Skye and Perrine the hospitals many needs and the state of healthcare in the country.
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
2018-11-1126 min
1stGensLiberian Finale Pt. 1: Young ActivistsIn Part One of our Liberian Season Finale, hear from a few young activists inflicting real change throughout Liberia.
Skye and Perrine spoke with Royda: an influencer revealing the good, bad and truth throughout the country, Martin: a student at the University of Liberia leading the “Bring Back Our Money” campaign, and Alvin: a high school student pushing for cultural awareness and accountability.
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
2018-11-1134 min
1stGensSpecial Episode: Perrine's Story**1stGens Season 2 Finale: Uncovering Roots takes place 11/10/18 at Camp Northend in Charlotte, NC from 6-8PM! More details and ticket info here: www.1stgensuncovering.eventbrite.com **
In this special episode, we continue giving you more insight on US! Hear Perrine’s story, what motivates and encourages her and why she created this podcast--all while being interviewed by Skye.
Music by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
More details on the podcast: www.1stgenspodcast.com
2018-10-2829 min
1stGensSpecial Episode: Skye's Story***1stGens Season 2 Finale: Uncovering Roots takes place 11/10/18 at Camp Northend in Charlotte, NC from 6-8PM! More details and ticket info here: www.1stgensuncovering.eventbrite.com ***
In this special two-part episode, we’re giving you more insight on US! Hear Skye’s story, her upbringing and background as she is interviewed by Perrine.
The duo brings everything full circle as to how they got around to creating this podcast together.
Music by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
More details on the podcast and tickets to our Season 2 Finale: www.1stgenspodcast.com
2018-10-0740 min
1stGensStay Tuned!We're gearing up for our big trip to Liberia, but have some new content coming your way beforehand and SOON!
Follow us on social media to be the first in the know: @1stGens
Music by Nick Stubblefield
2018-09-2401 min
1stGensSpecial Episode: EclipsedIn this special episode, we chat with cast members of a local play rendition of "Eclipsed." Originally written by the talented Danai Gurira, this play is about the Liberian Civil War and the remarkable women who survived it.
Click here for tickets to the Charlotte show (August 22-September 1 2018): https://www.blumenthalarts.org/events/detail/eclipsed
Music by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
2018-08-1926 min
1stGensS2 | E13: Non-Mainstream MediaIn Episode 13, meet Valerie, a Nigerian-American, plus size influencer and inclusivity advocate as we tackle the topic of media representation.
The Roundtable Crew, Perrine and Skye discuss whats missing in the media and what forms of representation gave them hope, while growing up.
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
2018-08-0539 min
1stGensS2 | E12: Authentic SelfIn Episode 12, “Authentic Self,” meet Johnny, a Dominican-Puerto Rican-American who navigated many twists and turns during his coming out journey, yet found peace living his best, authentic life.
Perrine and Skye discuss the authenticity of living on and off of social media and the Roundtable Crew spreads love to all.
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
2018-07-2253 min
1stGensSpecial Episode: News BreakdownIn this Special Episode, Skye and Perrine tackle the never-ending news cycle and how it effects the first-generation American community and beyond. The duo defines a few terms featured in current events of summer 2018 and lend resources for listeners to make a difference.
A list of resources can be found on www.1stgenspodcast.com
Want clarity on one of the topics discussed on today’s episode? Email the team at 1stgenspodcast@gmail.com .
Theme song by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
2018-07-0839 min
1stGensS2 | E10: Broken ClocksIn Episode 10, "Broken Clocks," Skye and Perrine challenge the deadlines society places on our lives for "success."
Diana, a Haitian-American, shares her story of finding happiness, while living by her own standards.
The Round Table Crew shares how their gender has effected their careers.
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
2018-06-2434 min
1stGensS2 | E9: No Sex EdPart Two of our mini series on puberty and sex: In Episode 9, "No Sex Ed," Skye dials in once more to discuss with Perrine the bare minimum of sexual education information they both received during adolescence from their parents.
The Round Table Crew kicks things off as usual with a little awkward sexy time.
Perrine has a special, candid iPhone voice recorder conversation with her Cousin Thelma about sexual education in Liberia and the harsh consequences that faced when it lacked.
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield...
2018-06-1033 min
1stGensS2 | E8: Puberty StrugglesPart One of our mini series on puberty and sex: In Episode 8, “Puberty Struggles,” Perrine and Skye discuss the awkward years, including developing early and the world of pads, tampons, menstrual cycles and what your parents don’t tell you.
The amazing Miss Betty Foh is back to discuss everything from puberty, sexual education and the importance of sexual health and knowledge.
The Round Table Crew kicks it off with their puberty struggles and how they pushed through.
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
2018-05-2746 min
1stGensS2 | E7: The [Un]Likely FeministIn Episode 7, “The [Un]Likely Feminist,” meet Giselle (Brazilian-American), as she navigates through her sexuality at an early age, as well as what it means to be a feminist in America.
The Round Table crew shares their views, plus Skye and Perrine clear up gender misconceptions and more.
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
2018-05-1348 min
1stGensSpecial Episode: Feminism for AllIn this Special Episode, Skye and Perrine have a candid roundtable discussion about feminism with Jan Anderson, President and Founder of the Charlotte Women’s March and Ally Korony, Philanthropy Manager of the YWCA of the Central Carolinas.
Make sure to share, leave comments and interact with us on social media. We’re @1stGens on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Charlotte Women's March: https://charlottewomensmarch.org
YWCA of Central Carolinas: http://ywcacentralcarolinas.org
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Music by Nick Stubblefied: www.nickstubblefield.com
Episode art by: Nicole Adams via www.unsplash.com
2018-04-2942 min
1stGensS2 | E5: Boys Don't, Girls Don'tIn Episode 5, "Boys Don't, Girls Don't," meet Emmanuel (Ghanian-American) one-on-one as he shares what it means to be a man as he raises a son.
The Round Table Crew shares their views on masculinity and femininity, while Skye and Perrine dig deep within their feminine childhoods.
For extra content, check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
2018-04-1548 min
1stGensS2 | E4: To Raise a ChildIn Episode 4, "To Raise a Child," meet Patrice, a Jamaican-American, who navigates raising her two daughters alongside her husband, all while coming to grips with the complexities of her own, unique identity.
The Round Table crew shows how parenting and sacrifice shapes them, plus Perrine and Skye share tales of being raised by their Liberian parents.
Make sure to tell us about the effect parenting had on you. Leave comments and interact with us on social media! We're @1stgens on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. And don't forget to rate us, leave us a review and subscribe where ever you...
2018-04-0131 min
1stGensS2 | E3: Grace Beyond GriefThis episode contains sensitive subject matter. Please advise.
1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime (RAINN).
In Episode 3, “Grace Beyond Grief,” meet Genie, a Fillipino-American, and hear her encouraging story of finding strength through trauma and grief.
Make sure to leave comments and interact with us on social media! We’re @1stgens on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
For extra content check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
2018-03-1835 min
1stGensBonus Episode: Wakanda, Wine & WhiskeyIn this Bonus Episode, Perrine and Skye sit down with two fellow African 1stGens (Betty, Sierra-Leonean American & Emmanuel, Ghanian-American) with a bottle of wine and a bottle of whiskey to discuss the various themes and think-pieces of Marvel's Black Panther. This unique roundtable discussion taps on everything from the gap between Black Americans and Africans, to the symbolism the people of Wakanda share with Africans of different regions.
Make sure to share, leave comments and interact with us on social media. We're @1stGens on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
For extra content check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
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2018-03-041h 35
1stGensS2 | E1: Community RolesWe're BACK! In the Season Two premiere of 1stGens, meet our new Roundtable Crew: Jorge, Diana, Genie and Emmanuel. This go-round, we'll explore the theme of gender and in this first episode, gender roles.
Hear how Perrine and Skye's Liberian parents shaped their perspectives and get to know Jorge, a Cuban-American unifying the Queen City.
Make sure to leave comments and interact with us on social media! We're @1stgens on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
For extra content, checkout our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
2018-02-2547 min
1stGensSeason 2 Trailer: DANGER!WE'RE BACK! Get ready and gear up for Season 2 with a whole new Roundtable Crew and a hot theme to knock your socks off.
Episode 1 drops Sunday, February 25!
2018-02-1104 min
1stGensDACA Special: Dare to Dream | Pt. 2In this special, bonus episode, we hear a powerful poem by Herrison Chicas and the amazing story of a Dreamer, Manny Sandchez.
You can learn more about Golden Door Scholars (Manny is one) for DACA recipients here: www.goldendoorscholars.org/
Help us with achieve our goals for Season Two and our trip to Liberia here: www.gofundme.com/1stgens
Get more content and see what we've been up to during the off-season: www.1stgenspodcast.com
2017-10-0918 min
1stGensDACA Special: Dare to Dream | Pt. 1In this special, bonus episode, we discuss DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program with some amazing leaders in the Charlotte area with remarkable resources.
Hear from:
Oliver, Comunidad Colectiva
Allison & Sherrod, Queen City Immigration Law
Sam, International House
Check out our website for direct links to each of these amazing organizations to learn more: www.1stgenspodcast.com
2017-09-1746 min
1stGensEpisode 13: Uprooted | Pt. 2In the SEASON ONE FINALE, Episode 13, “Uprooted: Part 2,” Lelai Givens shares her perspective on present day Liberia and we bring Sam’s story full circle and share how he’s impacting the Charlotte community as well as his plans for Liberia.
We hear from Earlene and Selena as Skye and Perrine look forward to their Liberian journey for Season Two.
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1stGens can’t make Season 2 without you! Perrine and Skye are going to Liberia! The team looks forward to telling stories of young people in Liberia and really hopes you can help achieve that. To contribute towards our flights, e...
2017-07-3031 min
1stGensEpisode 12: Uprooted | Pt. 1In Episode 12, “Uprooted: Part I,” we begin Sam’s two-part story leading up to the Season 1 Finale. Listen to how he and his family escaped Liberia before the Civil War and their journey to America. Earlene DeShield (Perrine’s mom) and Selena Wilson (Skye’s mom) open this episode and share coming full circle from Liberia to America.
1stGens can’t make Season 2 without you! Perrine and Skye are going to Liberia! The team looks forward to telling stories of young people in Liberia and really hopes you can help achieve that. To contribute towards our flights, equipment and the full pro...
2017-07-1626 min
1stGensSeason Finale TeaserWe’re taking a short break to prepare for our TWO part Season One Finale! Stay tuned for Part I on July 16th. If you're in the Charlotte area, join us for our listening party on July 28! Details on: 1stgensuprooted.eventbrite.com
Please remember we can’t make Season 2 without you! As we mentioned in Episode 11, we’re going to Liberia! We look forward to telling the stories of young people back home in Liberia and really hope you can help us achieve that. To contribute towards our flights, equipment and the full production of next season’s content, you can...
2017-07-0201 min
1stGensEpisode 11: Finding HomeIn Episode 11, “Finding Home,” meet Caleb, a Japanese-American, who literally calls two different worlds home. Hear about the roundtable crew's first visits back to their native lands and stay tuned at the end for a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT leading up to the two part Season 1 Finale.
Make sure to leave comments and interact with us on social media! We’re @1stgens on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
For extra content check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
2017-06-1839 min
1stGensEpisode 10: Bridging the GapIn Episode 10, “Bridging the Gap,” meet Brigitte, a Colombian-American, and hear how she, the roundtable crew and co-hosts all work through their family's generational differences.
Make sure to leave comments and interact with us on social media! We’re @1stgens on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
For extra content check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
2017-06-0436 min
1stGensEpisode 9: Free Your MindIn Episode 9, let's “Free Your Mind” and debunk a few stereotypes. This special episode features short stories from co-hosts Skye and Perrine as well as the entire roundtable crew: Betty, Elvira, Chelsea and Shaun. Also hear from previously featured 1st Gens: Martin and Rufai.
Make sure to leave comments and interact with us on social media and debunk a stereotype of your own! We’re @1stgens on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
For extra content check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
2017-05-2124 min
1stGensEpisode 8: Breaking Beauty BarriersIn Episode 8, “Breaking Beauty Barriers,” meet the reigning 2016-2017 Miss Liberia in the U.S., Gboea Flumo and hear about her quest to self-love and empowerment. Co-hosts Skye and Perrine also share their struggles with beauty and self acceptance.
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Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
2017-05-0732 min
1stGensEpisode 7: Do What You LoveIn Episode 7, “Do What You Love,” meet Diana, an Armenian-Russian-American who followed her passion down an unexpected career path in comparison to her parents. Co-hosts Skye and Perrine also share their career journey and the round table crew (plus Rufai) chimes in on post-education.
The true stories of the rise and grind.
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Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
Features “Enigmatic” by www.bensound.com
2017-04-2338 min
1stGensEpisode 6: Schoolin' LifeIn Episode 6, “Schoolin’ Life,” Perrine, Skye and the roundtable crew discuss the importance of education and their parents’ influence at an early age. Elvira shares her Bosnian-American journey of becoming a doctor; both meeting and defying expectations.
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For extra content check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com
Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com
2017-04-0934 min
1stGensEpisode 5: The Name GameIn Episode 5, let’s play “The Name Game.” This special episode features short stories from co-hosts Perrine and Skye as well as the entire roundtable crew: Betty, Elvira, Chelsea and Shaun. Listen to how the names of these 1stGens shape their identity.
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Music from this episode:
www.freemusicarchive.org
www.freesound.org
2017-03-2620 min
1stGensEpisode 4: Keeping Your CultureIn Episode 4, “Keeping Your Culture,” meet Martin, a Cuban/Salvadorian-American father and husband who is fighting assimilation. Listen to how he integrates his heritage back into the community, while educating his daughter to be proud of their roots. Plus, Perrine, Skye and the whole round-table crew share a few of their own assimilation experiences & fears.
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Music:
www.bensound.com
Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Julie_Maxwells_Piano_Music/
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/
Website: http://www.juliemaxwell.com
bandcamp: https://juliemaxwellspianomusic.bandcamp.com...
2017-03-1236 min
1stGensEpisode 3: Freedom of ReligionIn Episode 3 of 1stGens, meet Rufai, a southern bred, black, Muslim, Nigerian-American man. Elvira, Shaun, Skye and Perrine also discuss what faith means to them. This episode is entitled, "Freedom of Religion."
Music from: www.bensound.com, www.purple-planet.com, www.sound-click.com and www.freesound.org
Get more on our site: www.1stgenspodcast.com
2017-02-2623 min
1stGensEpisode 2: Dating StrugglesDating can literally be a struggle--especially when you have to meet parents and introduce your significant other to your immigrant family. Listen to how Skye & Perrine dealt with their love life early on, PLUS hear Betty's amazing story of dating while Sierra Leonean-American.
Music from: bensound.com, purple-planet.com, sound-click.com and freemusicarchive.org
Get more on our site: www.1stgenspodcast.com
2017-02-1234 min
1stGensEpisode 1: Stuck in the Middle1stgens is a podcast about first-generation Americans and filling in the blanks beside the hyphen. In Episode 1: Stuck in the Middle, get to know co-hosts, Perrine and Skye as they share their early struggles of being Liberian-American. Also, hear Chelsea's story about how she navigated being multi-racial and multi-cultural.
Music heard:
www.bensound.com
November
Enigmatic
Love
www.soundclick.com
Drops of H2O (The Filtered Water Treatment ft. Airtone)
Siobhan Wake Up (Headphone)
2017-01-1534 min