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S2 | E12: Authentic Self
1stGens - July 22, 2018 00:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn 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 Roun...
Special Episode: News Breakdown
1stGens - July 08, 2018 00:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn 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 reso...
S2 | E10: Broken Clocks
1stGens - June 24, 2018 00:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn 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 care...
S2 | E9: No Sex Ed
1stGens - June 10, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsPart 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 li...
S2 | E8: Puberty Struggles
1stGens - May 27, 2018 00:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsPart 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 ...
S2 | E7: The [Un]Likely Feminist
1stGens - May 13, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn 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 mor...
Special Episode: Feminism for All
1stGens - April 29, 2018 00:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn 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 interac...
S2 | E5: Boys Don't, Girls Don't
1stGens - April 15, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn 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 e...
S2 | E4: To Raise a Child
1stGens - April 01, 2018 00:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn 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 Perri...
S2 | E3: Grace Beyond Grief
1stGens - March 18, 2018 00:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThis 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 ...
Bonus Episode: Wakanda, Wine & Whiskey
1stGens - March 04, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn 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 di...
S2 | E1: Community Roles
1stGens - February 25, 2018 00:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWe'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 ...
Season 2 Trailer: DANGER!
1stGens - February 11, 2018 00:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWE'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!
DACA Special: Dare to Dream | Pt. 2
1stGens - October 08, 2017 00:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn 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 Tw...
DACA Special: Dare to Dream | Pt. 1
1stGens - September 17, 2017 00:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn 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 C...
Episode 13: Uprooted | Pt. 2
1stGens - July 30, 2017 00:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn 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 ...
Episode 12: Uprooted | Pt. 1
1stGens - July 16, 2017 00:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn 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 sha...
Season Finale Teaser
1stGens - July 02, 2017 00:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWe’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...
Episode 11: Finding Home
1stGens - June 18, 2017 00:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn 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...
Episode 10: Bridging the Gap
1stGens - June 04, 2017 00:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn 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 a...
Episode 9: Free Your Mind
1stGens - May 21, 2017 00:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn 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...
Episode 8: Breaking Beauty Barriers
1stGens - May 07, 2017 00:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn 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. Make sure to leave comments and inter...
Episode 7: Do What You Love
1stGens - April 23, 2017 00:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn 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. ...
Episode 6: Schoolin' Life
1stGens - April 09, 2017 00:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn 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. Make sure to leave comments a...
Episode 5: The Name Game
1stGens - March 26, 2017 00:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn 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. Make sure to leave comments and in...
Episode 4: Keeping Your Culture
1stGens - March 12, 2017 00:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn 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 ro...
Episode 3: Freedom of Religion
1stGens - February 26, 2017 00:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn 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 an...
Episode 2: Dating Struggles
1stGens - February 12, 2017 00:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsDating 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 fr...
Episode 1: Stuck in the Middle
1stGens - January 15, 2017 00:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings1stgens 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 ...
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