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Her American StoryMimi's StoryMimi Zieman is a board-certified gynecologist, mother of three, women’s health advocate, and emerging creative writer living in Atlanta. She is the daughter of refugees and a father who was a Holocaust survivor, she searched for who she was separate from this family identity, and backpacked solo in Nepal before the long haul of medical school. While trekking, she met Everest climbers who invited her to be the doctor on a later expedition. Listen as she shares her story.2021-08-0524 minHer American StoryStephanie's StoryStephanie Mihalas, PhD NCSP ABPP, is a first generation Greek American, licensed and board certified psychologist, as well as a nationally certified school psychologist. Listen as she shares with me the experience she gained working in her father's clinic as a young girl, as well as how narrowly avoiding being at the Twin Towers on 911 caused her to drastically alter her career path.2021-06-2330 minHer American StoryNadia's StoryAuthor, Physician and Mother Dr. Nadia Hashimi shares with me her story of growing up as a first generation Afghan American in New York. Listen as we talk about her path to becoming a Physician and the inspiration behind her novels.2021-03-1621 minHer American StorySasha's StoryDr. Alexandra "Sasha" Retana is a Gastroenterologist, Writer and Mother living in Rhode Island. She shares with me her experience immigrating to the United States from St. Petersburg and her path to becoming a Physician and Writer. Listen as she talks with me about the inspiration behind her debut book Looking for the Enter Sign.2021-03-0819 minHer American StorySmita's StorySmita Malhotra is a Mother, Pediatrician and Writer. She shares with me the story of how she met her husband, her family's initial surprising reaction and ultimate acceptance of their relationship.2021-01-2625 minHer American StoryArchana's StoryWriter, Mom and Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Archana Shrestha shares her story. She talks to me about being a first generation South Asian American, her path to becoming an Emergency Medicine Physician and how she has kept her passion for writing alive, along side her love of medicine, with the Women in White Coats.2020-12-0229 minHer American StoryMonique's StoryDr. Monique Chheda, is a South Asian American Mother, Dermatologist and Children's Book Author. Listen as she shares with me her American story and and the inspiration behind her new book, Bindiya in India.2020-10-1915 minHer American StoryMadi's StoryThis month's guest is Dr. Madi Sinha, Physician, Mom of 2 and Author. She shares with me her South Asian American story growing up in New Jersey and the inspiration behind her debut novel, The White Coat Diaries.2020-09-1526 minHer American StoryVicki's StoryVicki is a Chine American Ophthalmologist, Mother, Entrepreneur and Social Media Influencer. She shares her story about growing up in the United States, being raised in a conservative Burmese Chinese household and how she came into her own.2020-08-3122 minHer American StoryPrasha's StoryPrasha Sarwate moved to the US from India to live her American dream. She hosts Her STEM Story, a weekly podcast that helps women in STEM excel in their STEM careers and beyond. She talks with me about her experience moving to the United States, establishing her career and starting her Podcast.2020-07-2331 minHer American StoryUchenna's StoryDr. Uchenna L. Umeh (Dr. Lulu aka The Momatrician) is a Nigerian-born Board-Certified Pediatrician, global speaker on youth suicide prevention, 2-time bestselling author and mother of three. She is the CEO of Teen Alive, and Dr. Lulu’s Youth Health Center, both dedicated to at-risk youth and suicide prevention. She shares with me her story of what brought her to the United States and her experiences that lead her to where she is today.2020-06-2539 min
Her American StoryJulie's StoryDr. Julie Ramos, Cardiologist, Mother and first generation American, shares her experience growing up in the United States born to a Mother raised in Costa Rica and a Father raised in Puerto Rica.2020-05-1835 minHer American StoryStories of Dating and RomanceIt's Springtime and unfortunately COVID-19 is in the air....but while you are having to stay home and shelter in place, listen to these light hearted stories rounded up from previous episodes about dating and romance!2020-04-0219 min
Quiz and HersMINISODE: Season 7 Tiebreaker ShootoutTen episodes just wasn’t enough this season, because we ended the season tied. So, we’re back with a ten-question tiebreaker shootout to crown the Season 7 champion!1:43: Q1: What video game company developed Rage and Rage 2, which combine the first-person shooting mechanics found in Doom and Quake with racing?3:25: Q2: What children’s book by Ezra Jack Keats about a young African American boy in winter, which received the Caldecott Medal in 1963, was number one on the list of Top Checkouts of all time by the New York Public Library?4:18: Q3: One of the...2020-03-2317 minHer American StoryRena's StoryRena Malik MD is a first generation South Asian American Mom and Urologist. She shares with refreshing candor the challenges of being a young first generation American woman navigating romance while balancing cultural expectations.2020-02-0430 minHer American StoryMadhuri's StoryDr. Madhuri Sharma is a first generation South Asian American, Mother, Family Physician and Co-founder of Masala Meals. She shares her experience growing up on the East Coast, living in Colorado and the inspiration behind the creation of Masala Meals.2019-12-1622 minHer American StoryWin's StoryWin Charles is a first generation Canadian/ Bahamian American and Author born with Cerebral Palsy. Her memoir I, Win is an amazing story of how she remembers her lifethrough the years of having a condition called “CP”. As a competitor in the KonaIronMan Triathlon, CEO of her own jewelry design company, and motivationalspeaker, Win Charles truly is an inspiration to many. Today Win Charles tours thecountry, speaking to schools and institutions to raise awareness about cerebralpalsy and living a full life no matter what holds you back. She is also an a...2019-11-1623 minHer American StoryShikha's StoryDr. Shikha Jain is a board-certified Hematology and Oncology Physician on faculty at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. She talks with me about her experience growing up as an Indian American woman in Kalamazoo, Michigan.2019-10-1625 minHer American StorySaira's StoryListen as first generation Pakistani American, Saira Sufi, shares her story about growing up as a Muslim American in in Topeka, Kansas, her Son Hadi's battle with Aplastic Anemia and how she is helping spread awareness and raise money for Aplastic Anemia research. Please be advised this episode discusses the death of a child.2019-09-1632 minHer American StoryKathleen's StoryListen as Kathleen Burkinshaw, Japanese American author, shares with us her story learning about her mother’s experience in Hiroshima and how she came to share her mother's story in her book The Last Cherry Blossom.2019-08-1530 minHer American StoryNancy's StoryChinese American, Orthopedic Surgeon and Mom, shares her experience growing up in Southern California, her road to becoming a Physician and how she is passing on her culture and language to her Son.2019-07-1532 minHer American StoryRand's StoryRand Diab, MD is a first generation Muslim Syrian American. Listen as she shares her American story about growing up, becoming an Ophthalmologist and raising her children in the States.2019-06-1724 minHer American StoryMelissa's Story #2Not suitable for children. Rerecorded episode with improved sound! Please take a listen! Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in sex addiction, sexual abuse trauma, and anxiety. She shares her experience growing up as a second generation American with Grandparents that survived the holocaust.2019-05-2131 minHer American StorySonal's StoryDr. Sonal Patel shares her incredible journey to the United States from India, (via Nigeria and Libya), arriving to the United States at 9 years old. She talks to me about what it was like growing up in Omaha Nebraska and how her extraordinary experiences have lead her to become the woman she is today.2019-04-1943 minHer American StoryLauren's StoryLauren Espejo is a Filipino American graphic designer, blogger and podcast host based in New York City. She is the creator of the blog YLWRNGR and host of the You Had Me at YLW podcast.2019-03-2828 minHer American StoryDefinitions Mini EpisodeA quick discussion about definitions2019-02-2202 min
A winning situation Conversations about Disability awesomeness in awarenessJazbeen Ahmad Part 2Send us a text2019-02-2004 min
A winning situation Conversations about Disability awesomeness in awarenessJazbeen Ahmad Part 1Send us a text2019-02-2020 minHer American StoryDayna's StoryJamaican American Dr. Dayna Smith shares with me her experience growing up in the States, tells me about her role model that helped her become a physician and her experience with racism.2019-02-1225 minHer American StoryThanksgivingOn this episode my Sister and I (who are first generation Pakistani Americans) talk about how we started celebrating Thanksgiving and how it evolved to be an important holiday for our family.2018-12-0325 minHer American StoryPreeti's StoryPreeti shares her experience of growing up as a first Generation Punjabi Indian American in Michigan and tells us about what led her to form ChaiConnect.2018-12-0333 minHer American StoryQaali's StoryQaali Hussein MD, Somali American, Trauma Surgeon and Mother of 6 shares her story of being the first female at her Medical School to establish a protocol for hijab in the Operating Room.2018-12-0324 minHer American StoryMelissa's StoryNot suitable for children. Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in sex addiction, sexual abuse trauma, and anxiety. She shares her experience growing up as a second generation American with Grandparents that survived the holocaust.2018-12-0322 minHer American StorySumera's StoryGeneral Dentist, Professor, Writer and first generation Pakistani American, shares with us her experience growing up in New Jersey and how this experience has helped shape who she is today.2018-12-0314 min