Latest Firstgeneration Podcast Episodes
Episode 48 - Armenian Adoption & Brave Love with Mandy Breitenstein
Armenian Enough - January 14, 2021 16:22 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 95 ratingsHow much would you have to love someone to spend years in their pursuit, travel across the world during a global pandemic, and brave living in a foreign country during wartime? Mandy Breitenstein and her husband Adam, as well as their four children, did just that in October of 2020 to retrieve t...
Bonus Episode 7 - Equality Armenia with Founder Armen Abelyan
Armenian Enough - January 04, 2021 00:17 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratingsArmen Abelyan, founder of the NGO Equality Armenia, discusses the importance of embracing our LGBTQ community and its members while drawing on the rich and often forgotten history of the Armenian people. Now, perhaps more than ever before, it is clear that every single Armenian has a crucial rol...
Welcome to 2021
The Third Lieutenant - January 03, 2021 16:12 - 1 minute2020 was a great year for the Third Lieutenant Podcast. We are grateful to all of our guests, MAJ Hinds (Ret.), CPT Buford, COL Shabazz, CDR Troncoso, Dr. da Silva, CPL. Dizon, and MAJ. Mallard-Brown and we look forward to an amazing 2021 ahead! Thank you for being a listener. We ask you to li...
Episode 47 - Sustainable Minimalism with Author Stephanie Seferian
Armenian Enough - December 31, 2020 17:03 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratingsDo our possessions foster a sense of happiness and peace or can over-accumulation of material goods itself lead to anxiety and discomfort? What happens to all our "stuff" when we no longer need or want it? Sustainable minimalist expert Stephanie Seferian guides us beyond superficial decluttering...
The Third Lieutenant Podcast: FY20: Episode 6 - Keep Your Focus with Major Mallard-Brown
The Third Lieutenant - December 24, 2020 15:00 - 41 minutesIt wasn’t in Major Kimberly Mallard-Brown’s plan to join the Army, but she followed in her parent’s footsteps of service. While looking for her “perfect school” she was nudged towards the United States Military Academy at West Point and never looked back. Her advice, “Don’t take no from a person...
The Third Lieutenant Podcast: FY20: Episode 6 - Promo
The Third Lieutenant - December 22, 2020 18:38 - 1 minuteThe Third Lieutenant Podcast: FY20: Episode 6 - Keep Your Focus with Major Mallard-Brown It wasn’t in Major Kimberly Mallard-Brown’s plan to join the Army, but she followed in her parent’s footsteps in service. While looking for her “perfect school” she was nudged towards the United States Mili...
Episode 46 - Armenians from Turkey with Tamar Purut
Armenian Enough - December 17, 2020 16:32 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 95 ratingsOne of the least acknowledged populations in the Armenian community are Bolsahyes or Armenians from Istanbul. Armenians from Turkey are often subject to dual rejection - in Turkey, they are forced to repress their Armenian identity and in the diaspora, they must hide all aspects of Turkish cultu...
Episode 45 - LGBTQ in the Church with Reverend Tory Topjian
Armenian Enough - December 03, 2020 17:21 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 95 ratingsThe church can be a great source of comfort and support for many individuals. It forms part of a culture that we are often born into and from which we forge a sense of identity. But what happens when who you are conflicts with who you were taught you are supposed to be? For many LGBTQ folks, the...
Episode 44 - Spirituality & Metaphysics with Intuitive Energy Healer Ani Carla Kalafian
Armenian Enough - November 19, 2020 17:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 95 ratingsIn the midst of turbulent times, we are confronted with the reality that we neither control nor fully understand the forces of destiny. What often appears to be a time ripe for despair may in fact be the beginning of our journey towards enlightenment. In embracing the mystery and accepting all t...
FY21 Episode 5: The Tactical Pause with Corporal Joe Dizon
The Third Lieutenant - November 10, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes“The Marines Have Landed” The tactical pause as described by Third Lieutenant guest Joey Mac Dizon, is the moment taken by some military personnel to think and contemplate their situation. As a Marine Corps Veteran and entrepreneur, Joey brings servicemembers together to build community through...
FY21 The Tactical Pause
The Third Lieutenant - November 10, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes“The Marines Have Landed” The tactical pause as described by Third Lieutenant guest Joey Mac Dizon, is the moment taken by some military personnel to think and contemplate their situation. As a Marine Corps Veteran and entrepreneur, Joey brings servicemembers together to build community through...
Bonus Episode 6 - ARPA International Film Festival 2020 with Maral Kazazian & Sonia Keshishian
Armenian Enough - November 07, 2020 17:51 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratingsARPA Film Festival Director Maral Kazazian and Jury Liaison Sonia Keshishian tell us everything we need to know about this year's festival and the not-to-be-missed films of 2020. As a departure from previous years, this year's films will be streamed online and available any time from November 12...
Episode 43 - "Dear Armenian People" - Reimagining Education with Teacher Armen Menechyan
Armenian Enough - November 05, 2020 16:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 95 ratingsImagine the power that future generations of Armenians could harness if all aspects of their being were supported by teachers and parents alike? Join us for a deep dive into the state of Armenian private school education and how we must evolve to meet the needs of all our students and create a d...
Episode 42 - Story Coach Anna Darian Interviews AE Host Lara Vanian-Green
Armenian Enough - October 22, 2020 15:25 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 95 ratingsIn our first official episode of Season 3, we turn the tables and allow story coach Anna Darian to interview Armenian Enough host, Lara Vanian-Green, about how she does & doesn't feel "Armenian Enough" and how her relationship with her Armenianness has changed over time. In her work as a story c...
FY21 Episode 4: Keep Your Health with Commander Troncoso and Lieutenant Da Silva
The Third Lieutenant - October 22, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutesCommander Melissa R. Troncoso and Lieutenant Uade B. Da Silva share their unique paths to PhDs. Both Officers have served as Naval researchers who highlight how academic and applied research is used to protect the health and welfare of service members. As a medical practitioner, Commander Troncos...
Bonus Episode 5 - Intergenerational Trauma & The War in Artsakh with Dr. Christie Kederian
Armenian Enough - October 09, 2020 15:14 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratingsMartin Luther King Jr. once famously said, "In the end, we will not remember the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." How can we, in the Armenian diaspora, cope with the silence of the world as our homeland is under attack? We are outnumbered, outgunned, and dealing with forces...
002 - The Scholarship Game
Law School Lessons with Kristin DiBiase - September 24, 2020 05:46 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsSo you've been awarded a scholarship, and it's nice chunk of change, eh? Accept with caution--it just might be one of the sneaky ways law schools make money. Have a question you'd like me to answer? Contact me on my website, yourlawschoolcoach.com.
001 - Introducing: Law School Lessons With Kristin DiBiase
Law School Lessons with Kristin DiBiase - September 22, 2020 05:34 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 3 ratingsKristin DiBiase, J.D. is a former law school administrator sharing insider secrets to level the playing field for law students of color, first-generation law students, and law students with ADHD.
FY20 Episode 3: Keep Your Mind With Chaplain Shabazz
The Third Lieutenant - September 17, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutesArmy Colonel Khallid Shabazz, author of "A Call to Reason: Losing Our Manhood", shares the events that led to the turning point of his life. He shares how two children and two Article 15’s led to two doctoral degrees after a shift in mindset that altered his career trajectory. Colonel Shabazz bel...
FY20 Episode 3 Promo: Keep Your Mind With Chaplain Shabazz
The Third Lieutenant - September 11, 2020 10:24 - 1 minuteArmy Colonel Khallid B. Shabazz shares wisdom from his foxhole with advice for a new officer. Episode 3 premieres September 17th. Listen, subscribe, and share. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nevena Ristic - Blogging the American Dream
First Generation Americans - September 10, 2020 00:48 - 29 minutesEnticing laughter filled conversation with blogger Nevena Ristic whho has a popular blog called "Americki san" (American Dream). The myth of American Dream, everyday struggles that people encounter and why she felt the need to start a blog are just some of the topics discussed. The First Gen...
Bonus Episode 4 – 100 Years from Home with Lilit Pilikian and Jared White
Armenian Enough - August 20, 2020 16:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 95 ratings100 Years from Home, airing on PBS SoCal on September 1, 2020, is a documentary about an Armenian woman returning to her ancestral homeland on the centennial of the Armenian Genocide, to search for the house her family was forced to flee a century ago. Filmmaker Jared White captures both the p...
FY20 Episode 2 - Keep Your Spirit With Chaplain Buford
The Third Lieutenant - August 20, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutesNaval Captain Maurice Buford found his path to purpose when he pledged his life to save his brother’s. Maurice’s educational journey began in Slow Learning Development (SLD) classes, but he mustered the fortitude to go from SLD to a PhD. He believes that every man longs to find their purpose. His...
FY20 Episode 2: Keep Your Spirit With Chaplain Buford
The Third Lieutenant - August 20, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutesNaval Captain Maurice Buford found his path to purpose when he pledged his life to save his brother’s. Maurice’s educational journey began in Slow Learning Development (SLD) classes, but he mustered the fortitude to go from SLD to a PhD. He believes that every man longs to find their purpose. His...
FY20: Episode 1 - Keep Your Head with Keep Your Hair Headgear
The Third Lieutenant - July 23, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutesMajor Natasha Hinds, US ARMY Retired, didn't take the most direct path into entrepreneurship. Like many military officers, Natasha's journey started with a decision that determined how she would pay for college. After a 20+ year military career and 5 college degrees, Natasha has settled into entr...
Aleksandar Djordjevic - COVID-19 affect on cryptocurrency market and best investment strategy
First Generation Americans - July 20, 2020 00:53 - 1 hourFun times on today’s podcast with my friend Aleksandar Djordjevic who is cryptocurrency enthusiast. This episode was filmed on March 19th 2020. Discussing COVID-19 and it’s effect on today’s financial market, cryptocurrencies rise to power and big bubble, market insights, investment opportun...
The Third Lieutenant Trailer
The Third Lieutenant - July 14, 2020 03:40 - 4 minutesWelcome to the Third Lieutenant. During Season 1 we will hear from Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who have traveled the path of academia while in uniform. Subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus Episode 3 - On Being Black and Armenian with Isis Ani Mack
Armenian Enough - July 09, 2020 16:29 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 95 ratingsLast Fall, when we featured a two-part episode on racism in the Armenian culture [episodes #25 and #26], it was intended to be an ongoing conversation. Given the current momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement and the massive societal shift in consciousness regarding police brutality and sys...
Bonus Episode 2 - On Being Black and Armenian with Levon Brunson
Armenian Enough - July 02, 2020 16:11 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 95 ratingsLast Fall, when we featured a two-part episode on racism in the Armenian culture [episodes #25 and #26], it was intended to be an ongoing conversation. Given the current momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement and the massive societal shift in consciousness regarding police brutality and sys...
Bonus Episode 1 - On Being Black and Armenian with Carene Rose Mekertichyan
Armenian Enough - June 30, 2020 15:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 95 ratingsLast Fall, when we featured a two-part episode on racism in the Armenian culture [episodes #25 and #26], it was intended to be an ongoing conversation. Given the current momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement and the massive societal shift in consciousness regarding police brutality and sys...
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