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There's Always a First

There’s Always a First is a podcast about first generation Americans who use their voices and talents to push the boundaries of culture.

Episodes

  1. 14/06/2021

    Episode 4: Spirituality on Social Media

    Movina Seepersaud and Luvindra Persaudare the founders of Swasti Vaatika, a platform that advocates for wellness through spirituality and religion. Both Movina and Luvindra are Guyanese-American Hindus. Outside of their organization, Movina is a math teacher, and Luvindra is a pandit, or Hindu priest. They share their journey with Swasti Vaatika, and why their mission is so important to them as two young people sharing their culture with society.

    19 min
  2. Episode 3: Working Your Way Up

    23/04/2021

    Episode 3: Working Your Way Up

    Zahira Perez was born in the Domincan Republic, and moved to New York when she was twelve. She graduated from Babson College in 2020. Currently she works as a consultant for the consulting and processing firm Accenture, a Global Fortune 500 Company. Zahira shares her experience going to school in a new country, and how it exposed her to the socio-economic disparities that exist here. She also shares the lessons she's learned about opportunity, financial literacy, and confidence.

    22 min

  3. 09/04/2021

    Episode 2: Keeping Things Local

    Karen Wang is a Chinese-American from Manhattan, and owns her own small business, Wang NYC. She shares the importance of shopping local, and why it's so important to support our local communities.

    24 min

  4. 18/03/2021

    Episode 1: Mental Health in the Indo-Caribbean Community

    Shivane Chandool is Guyanese-American, and the founder and creative director of Indo-Caribbean Bridal Magazine. She shares her struggle dealing with the stigma of mental health in her community, and how that has influenced her poetry.

    20 min
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There’s Always a First is a podcast about first generation Americans who use their voices and talents to push the boundaries of culture.

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