First Gen American Podcast firstgenamericanov

Please welcome to the show, Don Benito and Gabriel Medellin.
A father-son duo, who owns an auto repair shop here in Nashua, NH. Don Benito came from a small town in Mexico and has crossed the border 3 times. The third time, he was able to stay during Ronald Reagan’s amnesty era, and a couple of years later he became an American citizen. His son, Gabriel, decided to follow in his father's steps and help him run his shop bringing in his own great ideas. Don Benito and his son Gabriel now run Magafa Auto Repair where they work side by side to provide residents with quality repairs. 

Please welcome to the show, LaFortune Jeanette.
LaFortune is the founder of Culture in a Bottle and Mola Foods, right here in Nashua, NH. She is Cameroonian by birth, a single mother of 3, and a real estate agent not currently practicing as she is focusing on growing her business!

Please welcome to the show, Lina Gomez.
Lina is the owner of San Francisco Kitchen in Nashua, NH. Lina spoke about being a business owner in the Nashua community and her upbringing as a First Gen!

Please welcome to the show Beatriz Mazuera and her daughter Julianna.  
Beatriz is the owner of Casa Blanca Restaurant, located at 34 1⁄2 Canal Street in Nashua, NH, where they serve authentic Colombian food in a family-friendly atmosphere! We talked about entrepreneurship, community support and the ‘American Dream’. 

Please welcome to the show, Svetlana Yanushkavich.
Svetlana is a native of Belarus and a staple female entrepreneur in the Nashua community. She opened Winenot Boutique in the middle of a recession and has shared her love for fine wine and cheeses. Winenot Boutique has been voted the best wine shop in NH more than 15 times.

Please welcome to the show, Karla Gutierrez.
Karla is a Latina businesswoman who owns Nayarit Riviera Mexican style Seafood and Grill Restaurant on 116 West Pearl Street in Nashua, NH. She managed to open a restaurant in the middle of a pandemic and bring some of her native flavors to Nashua.