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Ep 12: Persistence with Jackie

First Gen Journey - February 19, 2019 22:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In this episode, Dr. Hernandez interviews Jacqueline Medina, a Human Resources Analyst, about her First Gen Journey. She discusses how her experience studying abroad shaped her perspective and love of traveling. She also describes how she struggled to find work in her chosen career but through p...

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S2E9 The Measure of a Man

Next Generation's First Generation - February 13, 2019 07:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Pencils down kids, it's time for final judgement.  Can Data have the freedom to keep his POG collection, photo of his dead girlfriend and a favorite book or are our hero's days numbered?  In this episode, we put Data on trial to see if he is a person or property...Patrick and Sascha sit in suspe...

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#1: BE BOLD and FIND SOME TIME to hang with old friends in 2019

Find Some Time - February 12, 2019 23:58 - 1 hour
Karla and Laura are more than just childhood friends. They're sisters. They've seen each other through everything for more than 20 years. Now one lives in the Bay and the other in LA. They're at different stages in life, but they refuse to let distance and differences keep them apart. They both ...

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Starting your own business

Keeping It Real - February 12, 2019 16:36 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratings
If starting your own business is something you are interested in, this episode will give you some insight as to what it's been like for me. I was always intimidated by the thought of starting a business but it was definitely something I wanted to do. Hope this helps spark some ideas in you, and ...

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Episode 14: Series on Dating, Part 2 - with Matchmaker Christie Tcharkhoutian

Armenian Enough - February 07, 2019 16:57 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
If you're single and looking for love, you've come to the right episode! Discover how we often stand in our own way on the path to Happily Ever After. Through her background in psychology and years of experience coaching single men & women, Christie offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the ...

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S2E8 A Matter of Honor

Next Generation's First Generation - February 06, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Officer exchange program!  We know he just cant wait to show his stuff in front of the Klingons!  To prove his worth!  To show his fortitude! To eat wiggly worms and get with the lucky ladies!  Worf you say...nay my friend.. It's all about Riker.  Some how Patrick and Sascha have to figure out w...

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Ep 11: Rewriting Success with Liz

First Gen Journey - February 05, 2019 20:39 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In this episode, Dr. Hernandez interviews Elizabeth Ayala, Program Manager, about her First Gen Journey. She discusses how she developed a career in the non-profit sector and the challenges of being First Gen and pursuing work in social justice. She also reflects on how she navigates educating h...

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S2E7 Unnatural Selection

Next Generation's First Generation - January 30, 2019 14:26 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Genetic Engineering, old people complaining about their aches and pains, something about a shuttlecraft and an amped-up teenager making senior citizens mad.  Oh, and there is no way we are going to use the transporter today…at least for a hot second…well let’s just see how Patrick and Sascha fig...

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Episode 13: Being Armenian and Lesbian in the UK with Guest Linda Riley

Armenian Enough - January 24, 2019 17:54 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
One of the most powerful things any human being can do is stand in the full embodiment of all aspects of herself. The world often tries to compartmentalize and categorize people into invisibility. But unity is where true power lies. Linda Riley walks the talk. Hear about what it was like to grow...

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S2E6 The Schizoid Man

Next Generation's First Generation - January 23, 2019 08:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Yes it's that time to meet the first member of Data's family...'creepy grandpa'.  Does he want love? No Does he want family? No.  Sadly we realize he only want's Data for his body or more specifically the space between his ears.  Join Patrick and Sascha as we explore yet another example of Mind ...

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Battle of the Sexes

Keeping It Real - January 19, 2019 03:17 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratings
super important episode on communication and how we can help reduce the gender gap in emotional intelligence.    @estherperelofficial ^ amazing amazing person you should be listening to!

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1stGens Fave: Dating Struggles

1stGens - January 13, 2019 00:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Happy 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-pla...

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Episode 12: Series on Dating, Part 1 - with Guest Narine Galstian

Armenian Enough - January 10, 2019 17:34 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
Armenian Enough is about life and identity in the Armenian diaspora.

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S2E5 Loud as a Whisper

Next Generation's First Generation - January 09, 2019 08:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Famed arbitrator and diplomat Reva and his entourage hope to sooth tensions between two waring parties.  Fortunately for us all his aids get shot and we get to see what happens next!  This is an exciting episode with action, romance and language skills.  Listen along while Patrick and Sascha try...

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Episode 11: Vegan Armenian Kitchen with Lena Tashjian

Armenian Enough - December 27, 2018 22:14 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
Armenian Enough is about life and identity in the Armenian diaspora.

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Closing Thoughts for 2018

Keeping It Real - December 26, 2018 19:40 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratings
Thank you for coming along with me through this podcast in 2018. This episode is super intimate and REAL and I hope I can continue to share and empower all of you in the coming year. God bless you all and best wishes for 2019! 

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Episode 10: Artist Profile - Vahe Berberian

Armenian Enough - December 13, 2018 17:24 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
Are artists born or created? What sacrifices must be made in order to produce art that resonates with others? What role does fear play in an artist's life? Vahe Berberian takes us on a journey into the essence of how and why he creates. With depth and levity, and a charm that is uniquely his, h...

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S2E4 The Outrageous Okana

Next Generation's First Generation - December 12, 2018 08:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Only slightly overdriven is Patrick, Sascha and the gang.  We get to see a space pirate Riker wannabe help two kids fall in love while Joe Piscopo help Data tell jokes…well I guess that’s more than what we deserve…meanwhile Patrick and Sascha try to figure it all out.

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Ep 10: Lack of Guidance with Mirna

First Gen Journey - December 11, 2018 20:52 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In this episode, Dr. Hernandez interviews Mirna Pineda, Supervising Probation Officer, about her First Gen Journey. Mirna was encouraged to pursue higher education by her father’s love of learning and a desire to be self-sufficient. Mirna details the lack of guidance she experienced throughout c...

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Lovers and Friends

Keeping It Real - December 08, 2018 04:17 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratings
Attraction, romanticism, and friendship are all important aspects of what make up long-term relationships and marriage. Have you ever stopped to think, "what does a successful marriage look like?" Do most people actually marry their best friend? Tune in to hear my thoughts on this whole concept ...

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Angel One in under 3 Minutes!

Next Generation's First Generation - December 07, 2018 06:11 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The crew beams down to a planet where the women are men and the men cant believe it's not butter!  If you like this 3 minute short then you are sure to enjoy our full podcast "Next Generation's First Generation", find us on iTunes, You Tube, Google Play and Libsyn.

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30 Years ago Today, Riker falls in love on the Holodeck, 11001001

Next Generation's First Generation - December 07, 2018 06:11 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The Binars reprogram the holodeck to capture Riker!  Checkout our full review of 11001001 on our podcast"Next Generation's First Generation".

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Datalore in 3 Minutes!

Next Generation's First Generation - December 07, 2018 06:10 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Data has a brother, and he is an evil robot...sad Christmas.  Set phasers to crocodile tears. Why does everyone in STNG have such sad family origin stories?  A very important episode otherwise, give this 3 minute short a listen, and perhaps check out our podcast "Next Generation's First Generati...

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S2E3 Elementary Dear Data

Next Generation's First Generation - December 05, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Data and the Gang melt our hearts by bringing life to the holodeck in a bolder incarnation of murderous rage.  In this episode we ask a simple question, can we create a challenge that can beats Data.  Patrick and Sascha try to figure out how this all goes down...and heck...why didn't that paper ...

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Episode 9: Early Childhood Education with Dr. Natalie Berberian

Armenian Enough - November 30, 2018 23:15 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
Armenian Enough is about life and identity in the Armenian diaspora.

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Episode 7: Statelessness with Guest Karina Ambartsoumian Clough

Armenian Enough - November 29, 2018 21:43 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratings
What does it mean to be a person with no home country? A stranger in every land. Imagine living your life unable to open a bank account in your own name; obtain a driver's license; or perform a myriad of daily tasks that require official identification. Karina shines a spotlight on the struggle ...

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Confidence boost anyone?

Keeping It Real - November 29, 2018 03:14 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratings
"Be confident! Own it! Believe in yourself!" is what I hear every other successful person say, but how does that actually happen? What can I do on a daily basis that will make me a more confident person? On this episode I discuss some specific strategies to help you gain more confidence in order...

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S2E2 Where Silence Has Lease

Next Generation's First Generation - November 28, 2018 08:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Perhaps this is an ode to the poem 'The Spell of the Yukon', or perhaps it has noting to do with that at all.  A gigantic space monster comes to KILL and analyze Troy's expressions and scare Worf.  But Picard....never, he'd rather blow up the damned ship, Captain Ahab has to go hunt his wale...o...

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Ep. 9 Returning to Science with Gio

First Gen Journey - November 28, 2018 01:22 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In this episode, Dr. Hernandez interviews Giovanni Ruiz, Software Developer, about his First Gen Journey. He discusses how losing interest in school during his adolescence affected his college experience. He also reflects on how his social consciousness has impacted his professional interests.

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S2E1 The Child

Next Generation's First Generation - November 21, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
WE ARE BACK for season 2! Picard is not amused by Sascha and Pat's surprise baby shower for Counselor Troi.  Unexpected kids, dangerous virus that could kill everyone and an edgy old time country doctor.  So MANY changes, what the heck is going on???

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