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Where We LandScrooge McDuck and career restarts l Just UsThis week we talk about how immigrating often means starting your career all over again or at least having to endure a setback (unless you happened to immigrate for a promotion, of course). Navigating the practical and emotional aspects of what you hope is a short term risk for a long term reward is challenging. We share our experiences and the conversations we’ve had with countless friends who have had to face the same difficulty.We also chat about NYC footwear, Scrooge McDuck, carseats and Adults on Hulu.WA...2025-07-2831 minWhere We LandFamily lore and the guts to be an artist with Fareeha KhanFareeha Khan is a comedian and artist born in Pakistan who moved to the U.S. as a child. We spoke with Fareeha about the ‘family lore’ immigrant kids cobble together to fill in the blanks in their lives, not remembering stressful parts of your childhood, and mustering the courage to become an artist.We also talked about harsh immigrant parents and being a comedian. Fareeha is based in Brooklyn and often performs there. Follow her on instagram for information on upcoming shows (@fareeeezy)WATCH this episode on YouTube!2025-07-2148 minWhere We LandCall Her Daddy and what do you call home? l Just UsIn this episode we talk about the concept of ‘home’ and how it can take new shapes over time. Can you have more than one home at a time? Is home necessarily a place? We also share the different things that have represented ‘home’ for us over our lives (and multiple moves). Additionally, we talk about the culture shock of U.S. credit scores and A/C, as well as our current faves: Alex Cooper on Armchair Expert and Ira Madison III leaving Keep It!WATCH on YouTubeREACH O...2025-07-1437 minWhere We LandRapping in the club and parental pressure with Alex Liu (LEX the Lexicon Artist)Alex Liu, also known as the rapper LEX the Lexicon Artist grew up in Taiwan, but moved to the U.S. for college and has been here ever since. We spoke with Alex about how their multi-cultural background makes its way into their music, trying to please your parents vs living life on your own terms, and how acting helped them pursue their childhood dream of becoming a rapper.Alex's new album Toxpsychology is available to stream on all platforms. Make sure to check it out!WATCH on YouTube!2025-07-0739 minWhere We LandSchool uniforms and multicultural kids l Just UsIn this episode we talk about the daunting task of raising multicultural children, how hard it feels to try to keep your cultural background alive for your kids when you’re living in a different country, and how much to push them towards it (or not). We also share our own experiences being raised as multicultural kids ourselves. Additionally, we talk about the culture shock of school uniforms and movies dubbed in Spanish, as well as our current faves: a song from the cartoon pop star Powerline and summer camp.WATCH on You...2025-06-3046 minWhere We LandBad Bunny and unaccompanied migrant youth with Noemí Enchautegui de JesúsNoemí Enchautegui de Jesús is a Senior Professorial Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at American University in Washington DC. She has a PhD in Community Psychology from NYU, and she’s developed and taught a course on the Psychology of Immigration. Though she was born in New York, Noemi was raised in Puerto Rico. We spoke with Noemi about the difficult situations unaccompanied migrant children are exposed to even before they immigrate, all the way up to being reunited with their families. We also talked about how she was sent to live with...2025-06-2335 min
Kansas City Business Cast#62 – As Iron Sharpens Iron – Heath Chitwood, The Match Champ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." Proverbs 27:17 NIV"When you know the way broadly, you see it in all things." Miyamoto MusashiIn this episode, Michael Risinger interviews Heath “Val” Chitwood, a good friend and black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Val shares his journey from being a bodyguard in Iraq to finding a new identity through martial arts, and then ultimately within Jesus Christ. Val discusses the profound impact Jiu Jitsu has had on his personal life, relationships, and professional care...2025-06-211h 06Where We LandImmigrants in movies: Past Lives I Just UsIn this episode we discuss the movie Past Lives (2023) and break down all the immigrant aspects of the film, as well as share how we related to its representation of the immigrant experience. We also talk about the two love stories portrayed in the movie that highlight the question: what if?WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com.FOLLOW:*Follow WWL on IG: @wherewelandpod2025-06-1639 minWhere We LandImmigrant comedy with Iraqi born, Georgia bred Gilbert LawandGilbert Lawand is a stand up comedian and comedy producer from Atlanta, Georgia. Gilbert was born in Iraq and grew up in the American South, which he says gave him plenty of material for his career as a comic.We spoke with Gilbert about what it was like going to a YMCA that was still segregated, what prompted his pivot from accounting to comedy, plus, a wild encounter he had with the KKK when he was a kid. Gilbert’s stand-up comedy special Iraqi Born, Georgia Bred is now str...2025-06-0934 minWhere We LandAndor and being bilingual I Just UsIn this episode we discuss being bilingual: how it used to be viewed as something that could set kids back, why it’s viewed more positively now, and our own personal experiences with speaking two languages.We also talk about the Disney+ hit Andor, going to the theater, smoothies and voltage converters.WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com.FO...2025-06-0246 min
Excuses to Watch MoviesVal Kilmer: A conversationAngela and Frederick look back at a few movies from the true legend of cool Val Kilmer. RIP Huckleberry.
2025-05-301h 25Where We LandLegacy goals and a coaching session with Shawna WellsIn this special episode we’re bringing you our conversation with Shawna Wells. She’s the host of the podcast Legacy, Lyrics, and Life, and she is also the founder of Seven Gen Legacy, where she coaches leaders on how to align their work with their personal goals. She helps people navigate their legacy by understanding the lessons and gifts passed down through generations, and identifying the gifts they would like to pass down.Shawna speaks about the immigrants she’s coached through her work, and at the end of the episode has a mini c...2025-05-2634 minWhere We LandEspresso martinis and code-switching I Just UsIn this episode we take a look at Code-switching, a term coined in the 1950’s that is still widely used today. We discuss what it is, our experiences with it and what it costs.We also talk about espresso martinis, theft, over the counter medication, Wonderbread and early bird specials.WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com.FOLLOW:...2025-05-1944 min
STUDIO 2009140 - REMEMBERING VAL KILMER! - Top Guns 1 and 2!In Episode 140 of Studio 2009 join TFG1Mike and Steve Megatron as they remember and reflect on Val Kilmer as Iceman - in Top Gun and Top Gun Maverick! Join them and hear what they have to say about both the films, and more!!!! And remember this podcast exists because of listeners like you!The GCRN Geek Meter!!!The GCRN Origins – Getting Stories From Any Fans That We Can!Use TFG1Mike's LinkTree to Follow Him!!Use Steve Megatron's LinkTree to Follow Him!!Follow Studio 2009 on Twitter and you can al...2025-05-1856 min
STUDIO 2009139 - REMEMBERING VAL KILMER! - 30th Anniversary of Batman Forever!In Episode 139 of Studio 2009 join TFG1Mike and Steve Megatron as they remember and reflect on Val Kilmer as Bruce Wayne - Batman from 1995's Batman Forever, which has it's 30th anniversary this year! Join them and hear what they have to say about Val Kilmer, his acting career, legacy, and more!!!! And remember this podcast exists because of listeners like you!The GCRN Geek Meter!!!The GCRN Origins – Getting Stories From Any Fans That We Can!Use TFG1Mike's LinkTree to Follow Him!!Use Steve Megatron's LinkTree to Follow Him!!...2025-05-1636 minWhere We LandBartending and building your network with Nelly OrtizNelly Ortiz is an award-winning tech leader, international speaker and certified Design Thinking Coach. Nelly was born in the US to immigrant parents from Colombia, but her first stay in the US was brief: her family moved back to Colombia before her first birthday.We talked to Nelly about always being on the move vs staying in one place and planting deep roots, cultural differences in dating, and the highly disputed question of how many continents are there?Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd...2025-05-1234 minWhere We LandCars, horses and dating as an immigrant I Just UsIn this episode we discuss the difficulties of dating as an immigrant. On the one hand, cultural differences can challenge the dating norms we’re used to, and the uncertainty of your future immigration status can be tricky to navigate when looking for long-term partnership.We also talk about condos, terrible drivers and horses –both of the Peruvian Paso and carriage drawing variety.WATCH on YouTube!Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot Us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmai...2025-05-0539 min
HauntedMTLVal Kilmer: The Doors, The Batsuit, and the Bucket ListIn this unexpectedly heartfelt and chaotically hilarious episode, Jim Phoenix welcomes longtime friend and globetrotting co-host Amelie to talk all things Val Kilmer. From Willow to Batman Forever, The Doors, and the haunting brilliance of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, they explore Kilmer’s transformation from underrated icon to personal inspiration. Along the way, they tackle bidets, jungle toilets, French TV, karaoke […]2025-05-0153 minWhere We LandCultural identity and misconceptions about immigrants with Dr. Nancy FonerIn this episode, we’re bringing you our conversation with Dr. Nancy Foner. Dr. Foner is a Distinguished Professor Emerita of Sociology at Hunter College. She has studied immigration, race, and ethnicity in the U.S. and Europe for over 50 years.Dr. Foner brings with her a wealth of knowledge about how immigration reshapes societies and how those dynamics shape themes we talk about all the time on this podcast. Like culture, language, and identity. She has authored and edited over 20 books, including her latest, called One Quarter of the Nation: Immigration and the Transformation of America....2025-04-2833 minWhere We LandMakeup at school and immigrant guilt I Just UsIn this episode we discuss the guilt immigrants sometimes feel towards the people back home or towards their country of origin after they leave. We also talk about wearing makeup to school, mangos, kid’s snacks and cachangas!Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot Us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com*Follow WWL on IG: @wherewelandpod*Follow WWL on TikTok: @wherewelandpod*Follow Claudia on IG: @claudiavl8About the Hos...2025-04-2135 minWhere We LandLate dinners and raising kids in a foreign country with Alex KlotzAlex Klotz is an entrepreneur and marketing professional living in NYC. He is the founder of a retail business called Brooklyn Frenchy, which seeks to bring a piece of French culture to Brooklyn. We spoke with Alex about meeting his American wife in China, juggling two languages in one household, and the French words we use in English without even noticing (déjà vu, anyone?).Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot Us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com...2025-04-1433 min
Trifulca MediaVal Kilmer RIP, Compartió Escena Con Los MejoresTrifulca Media Presenta: Charlando de Cine y TV Con: Alex Torres, Gerardo Rodriguez y Omar Vázquez quienes recuerdan a Val Kilmer.Tienda De La Trifulca - La TrifulcaFacebook - https://ppppppppppppppQ XS www.facebook.com/TrifulcaMedia?mibextid=LQQJ4dInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/latrifulcamedia?igsh=MW1yNGE2NnY0N2pyYw==Threads - https://www.threads.net/@latrifulcamediaYouTube - https://youtube.com/@trifulcamedia?si=2025-04-0725 minWhere We LandFootball, fútbol and explaining who you are I Just UsIn this episode, we discuss the challenges of explaining who you are as an immigrant. It’s a fine balance between wanting to share yourself with others and avoiding being negatively labeled.We also talk about mispronouncing words, binders vs notebooks, the World Cup and the Super Bowl!Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot Us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com*Follow WWL on IG: @wherewelandpod*Follow WWL on TikTok: @wherewelandpod...2025-04-0735 minWhere We LandSupportive words and mental health among immigrants with Aimee HiladoIn this episode, we’re bringing you our conversation with Aimee Hilado. Aimee is a licensed clinical social worker as well as an expert in immigrant and refugee mental health. She’s spent more than a decade working with newcomers, helping them navigate trauma, resettlement, and the challenges of starting over in a new country.Aimee shares what Americans can do to support newcomers during these times of uncertainty and the powerful lessons we can all learn from those who come to the U.S. seeking a better life.Want to share your...2025-03-3136 minWhere We LandSex ed and blending cultures with your partner l Just UsIn this episode we discuss our experiences trying to blend cultures with a partner from another country. While Luciana has been married to an American for eight years, Claudia has far less experience on this one. And yet we still both had a lot to say.We also talk about handshakes vs kisses on cheeks, sex ed, and going to the opera.Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot Us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com2025-03-2436 minWhere We LandGiving gyan and following your own path with Meenakshi ChakravertiMeenakshi Chakraverti is from Bengal, India, but has been living in the United States for more than 40 years. She has a Masters in Public Administration from Princeton University, a PhD in Social Anthropology from Cornell University, and two grown daughters. Meenakshi has taught at the University of California, San Diego as well as Princeton University, and she directed the Leadership Institute at the University of San Diego. On top of that, Meenakshi is also a published author. Her first novel Night Heron –which Claudia has a signed copy of– is available for purchase online, and s...2025-03-1740 minWhere We LandCold milk, hot chocolate and settling into a new country l Just UsIn this episode we discuss how settling into a new country requires some effort, especially if you want to make it feel like home, and soon.We also talk about parties with a scheduled time to leave, cold vs warm milk, and the magic of hot cocoa on a snowy day.Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot Us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com*Follow WWL on IG: @wherewelandpod*Follow WWL on TikTok: @wherewelandpod*Follow...2025-03-1031 minWhere We LandPresent moms, UN nerds and being proud of your heritage with Danielle VaughanDanielle Vaughan is the eldest daughter of immigrant parents from Peru. Though she was born in the US she was raised in Peru from the age of six until she left for college at Stanford. Surprisingly, that wouldn’t be her last time living in Peru or her last time moving back to the U.S. We talked with Danielle about the important role her mother has played in shaping her life, exposing her kids to Peruvian culture, and how finding your people can make settling into a new country so much easier. Danielle is...2025-03-0339 minWhere We LandLonely lunches and staying in touch l Just UsIn this episode, we discuss what happens to your relationships with the friends and family you leave behind when you immigrate. How do these relationships evolve and take on new meaning? How do you keep them going? Why do some fall off? And do they all have to change?We also talk about not going home for Christmas, having lunch in your cubicle and the 1960s classic film Pollyanna.Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot Us an email...2025-02-2437 minWhere We LandPeace and milk, and perseverance with Abdi IftinAbdi Iftin grew up in war-torn Somalia and moved to Kenya to escape, but was still in danger. He miraculously won the US visa lottery in 2013 and now lives in Maine. He has authored the acclaimed memoir, Call Me American. Abdi is a writer, public speaker, and advocate for immigrants and refugees.We spoke with Abdi about avoiding capture during Somalia’s tribal wars, winning a Green Card to the US, and growing to love the winters in the East Coast.Want to share your immigration stories or have a...2025-02-1734 minWhere We LandNaps, donkeys and reclaiming identity l Just UsIn this episode, we discuss the parts of our identity we sometimes shed when we immigrate in order to fit in at a new place, and then later in life (sometimes much, much later) we decide we miss those parts of us and try to get them back or reclaim them, if you will.We also talk about ceviche, forced napping in kindergarten, and quite a bit about donkeys.Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot Us an email...2025-02-1036 minWhere We LandSpicy ramyeon and finding your calling with Michelle MiJung KimMichelle MiJung Kim is a powerful voice in social justice, corporate equity, and activism. She is the award winning author of The Wake Up, closing the gap between good intentions and real change. She's also the CEO and Co-founder of Awaken, where she has guided countless Fortune 500 companies, tech giants, and non profits on their path toward real equity and inclusion. She is the host of the new podcast, I Feel That Way Too. In this episode we speak with Michelle about her journey of moving to America as a teenager, finding her passion i...2025-02-0337 minWhere We LandMeet the Hosts: Luciana and ClaudiaWelcome to the first episode of Where We Land! Luciana and Claudia talk about their own immigration journeys and how they got here. Luciana remembers their parents describing their move to America as “a trip to Disneyland,” Claudia recalls the shock of realizing little Claudia spoke Spanish with an American accent, and they discuss the difference between school lunch and real lunch.Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot Us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com*Follow WWL on IG: @wherewelandpod*Follow WWL...2025-01-2728 min
BlockHashEp. 477 Val Kleyman | Digitization of Real World Assets with AdValoremFor episode 477, CEO Val Kleyman joins Brandon Zemp to discuss AdValorem Market and their new NFT platform, nft.advalorem.io, which promises to revolutionize the way digital assets are traded and valued.
This groundbreaking platform not only empowers creators to monetize digital content through AdVNFTs and AI-generated merchandise but also hints at an upcoming revolution in real-world asset tokenization. Kleyman's visionary approach promises to bridge the gap between digital and physical assets, potentially transforming how we perceive and trade value in the global marketplace.
⏳ Timestamps:
0:00 | Introduction
0:54 | Who is Val Kleyman?
4:00 | What is AdValorem Market?
5:35 | Palisade Fires and NFTs
6:17 | Property NF...2025-01-2036 minWhere We LandIntroducing Where We LandJoin sisters Luciana and Claudia as they dive into the very honest and sometimes wild journeys of immigrants navigating life in the U.S. Having moved from Peru to California as kids, then back to Peru, and finally returning to the U.S. as adults, they bring unique insight and humor to every conversation.Luciana and Claudia share their own experiences, and also chat with fellow immigrants who have started fresh in America. The conversations are filled with laughs, unfiltered talk, and a genuine connection that transcends cultures. From navigating grocery aisles to embracing new customs —while ho...2024-10-2801 min
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"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Season 5 - Episode 1 - Julian ThomasSend us a textSeason 5!!!! Let's GOOOOOOOOO!!! I know, it's been a WHILE since the last episode! I'm so sorry, but I had to take a break from the show for a few months because life was just very busy and hectic! But we're back now and this is going to be an amazing season of fun interviews!! Thanks for tuning in!! :) Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, Julian Thomas is a 31 years young contentcreator in the home + men's lifestyle space. Dubbed, "The Internet'sFavorite Home Boy" by Architectural Digest, Julian thrives at creating2024-06-1833 min
Creative Income Cure011: Legally Legit LLC's + S-corps with The Legal PaigeWhat’s more intimidating than finances? The legalities or taxes, business structures, and the IRS. Thankfully, our guest today leaves us feeling at ease about the legalities of finances. Paige Griffith is an attorney who offers legal education to creative entrepreneurs through an online platform, The Legal Paige. She’s the go-to for legal advice that all entrepreneurs need, and she packages it in an approachable and understandable way. In this episode, Paige talks about how to manage your business finances to stay legal. She also offers listeners a free legal class so they can learn about the c...2024-05-1435 min
Val Full VolumeFresh Start and Focusa "fresh start" or cranking up the volume on your existing momentum. Spoiler alert: It's all about finding that perfect balance! Val spills the tea on her own adventures, from shutting down one LLC to opening another, all in the name of a fresh start. But here's the kicker – she's not forgetting the killer momentum she's been riding for the past few months. It's all about merging the old and the new, people! But hold onto your hats because Val isn't just a one-woman show. She's all about the power of coll...2023-12-2213 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Season 4 - Episode 9 - Vanessa Richardson - Part 1Send us a textMy guest today is Vanessa Richardson. Vanessa is an Award Winning VoiceActor, Improvisational Actor & Producer with over 20 years experience.She is bilingual in Spanish and English (Born in Colombia, South America,Raised in the US). Vanessa is a full-time podcast host for several differentshows on Parcast/Spotify and has been doing that for several years now. Imet Vanessa in 2012 in NYC at a weekend animation intensive workshophosted by Bob Bergen! She was still living on the East coast at that point.Vanessa...2023-07-1820 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Season 4 - Episode 4 - Don't Get ScammedSend us a textYou have to be SO careful these days to not get taken advantage of by all the con-artists and scammers out there. Whether it's in VO or any industry really, it's so essential to be extra careful with what you post online and what info you share with people. In this episode, I talk about a few things to look out for and how to stay safe! I hope you enjoy this short episode! For more info about Val Kelly/"Squackyvoice" visit her website at www.valkellyvoiceover.com "Live w...2023-03-0707 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Season 4 - Episode 3 - "Conference Season"Send us a text"Conference Season" - if you can call it that - (since it's pretty much year-round now) - is upon us!!! The already established ones are taking place and there are new ones popping up - seemingly every day! So, which ones should you go to? How do you make those decisions? Why should you attend MAVO2023?!! I mean obviously I'm going to talk about that one the most since it's my event!! I give some great tips and tricks, but in the end, you have to make those final decisions! In any case...2023-02-2112 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Season 4 - Episode 1 - "New Year, New Demo... Finally!!"Send us a textHappy New Year!! Welcome to Season 4 of "Live with Squacky"! In this episode, I am premiering my animation demo that I finally had produced after years and years of coaching and training for it!! Produced by "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions" and Directed by Elley Ray Hennessy, I'm really happy with the way this demo turned out!! I hope you enjoy this fun start to the new year! For season 4, we will maintain the same schedule of releasing new episodes every 2 weeks! Thanks again for tuning in!!**Interested in being...2023-01-0305 min