Armenian Enough Lara Vanian-Green
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- Society & Culture
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Armenian Enough is about life and identity in the Armenian diaspora.
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The Fear of Large and Small Nations with Author Nancy Agabian
Award-winning author, feminist, and activist Nancy Agabian, speaks about her groundbreaking novel, The Fear of Large and Small Nations. Steeped in rich literary prose, this semi-autobiographical story centers around a bisexual diasporan Armenian woman and her experiences in modern-day Armenia as a simultaneous insider & outsider to the culture of her homeland.
Purchase your copy here: The Fear of Large and Small Nations
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Olympic Gymnast Houry Gebeshian
Armenian-American Olympic gymnast, Houry Gebeshian, speaks about her unlikely path to the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Beyond her positive, upbeat attitude, what comes through most powerfully is her unwavering belief in herself - something most of us could stand to emulate! No stranger to hard work, she is dedicated to improving the status of female gymnasts in Armenia and to recruiting other Armenian-American gymnasts to compete on behalf of the motherland.
You can reach Houry at @FullOutRecruit on IG as well as her company website www.fulloutrecruit.com
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The Fight for Inclusivity with Erik Adamian
On the precipice of the 2024 Election year (in the U.S.), LGBTQ & Trans rights are in the crosshairs of the alt-right, political conservatives, and hate groups alike -- both nationally and locally. In Los Angeles, the convergence of Armenian & Latino communities with the religious far right has placed queer members of both directly at the center of the storm. In this episode, Erik Adamian, president of GALAS (LGBTQ+ Armenian Society of Los Angeles) speaks about the fight over inclusive curricula in California schools; the misconceptions about what is actually being taught; and the cultural immigrant histories that lie at the heart of the opposition's fear. You can reach GALAS directly at www.galasla.org
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Sorry, Bro... with Author Taleen Voskuni
We couldn't be more excited about the release of the very first book (that we know of), featuring a bisexual Armenian woman as its protagonist - by a major publication house, no less! Sorry, Bro is the debut novel from Armenian-American author Taleen Voskuni. The central themes, which include struggling with Armenianness in the diaspora and coming to terms with one's burgeoning sexual identity, are deftly interwoven with a light-hearted touch and comedic accuracy. This is the type of fun and fast-paced story that makes for a perfect vacation read. Its accessibility is its secret weapon. We look forward to her next novel, Lavash At First Sight, coming out next summer.
Taleen can be reached on her website TaleenVoskuni.com
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The Root of Addiction with Srab Haroutounian
The causes of addiction have been pondered for ages, but there is an ever-growing consensus that a sense of belonging (or lack thereof) may play an important role, particularly in its inception. It is at once intangible and deeply personal, bringing to bear individual sensitivities and perspectives. In this episode, we discuss Srab's experience of growing up as an Armenian in England and how that led him down a difficult path, resulting in his own bout with addiction, but ultimately resulted in not only his healing, but into fully claiming his true identity.
You can reach Srab on IG @mancunian_bars / FB @srabmancunian
Or on his website Transformative-Healing.com
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On Grief & Joy with Co-Host Armen Menechyan, Part 2
Co-Hosts Lara Vanian-Green and Armen Menechyan have an unscripted, free-flowing discussion on the topic of grief & joy: their interconnectedness, the importance of experiencing both, and how sharing them unites us inextricably as one fabric of humanity. This episode is Part 2 of that talk.
Armen Menechyan is the owner of Pur Joy Yoga in Hollywood, California @purjoyoga
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My new favorite podcast
I’ve just found this podcast and I’m loving the episodes so far. From episode 1 discussing the realities of coming to America as an adult and experiencing a new culture for the first time, to hard hitting topics like how being part of the Armenian community impacts coming out as LGBTX, through to Armenian coffee reading - each episode has been filled with heartwarming, thought-provoking discussion and laugh-out-loud moments. I’m hooked and I can’t wait for the next episode!