Americanish: Daughters of Diaspora

Adela Cojab and Mariam Wahba

Americanish is a first-gen podcast that breaks down what it means to be American...ish. In a socially and politically tense environment, co-hosts Adela Cojab and Mariam Wahba give fresh takes on old and new topics of conversation. Cojab is a Syrian-Lebanese Mexican Jew and Mariam Wahba is an Egyptian Coptic Christian. Together, they are the Daughters of Diaspora.

  1. 11/30/2023

    Saturday People, Sunday People, and the Fight Against Extremism

    Adela and Mariam come together in this special episode of Americanish to discuss the aftermath of Hamas's October 7th attack, highlighting Mariam's voice as a Coptic Christian and Adela's experience as a Jew on campus. When GenZ celebrates Osama Bin Laden and sympathizes with Nazis, it becomes clear this fight is not about Israel, it is about fundemental societal values.

    35 min

  2. 08/29/2023

    Two Different Identities: Art with Manasi

    Come along as South Asian artist and teacher, Manasi Arya shares her life story, the inspiration behind her art, and her favorite cultural superstitions.   Adela and Manasi talk favorite foods… what she calls, “Indian Nachos”… and so much more in this final episode of Hyphenated, Season One! Listen and share with a friend.     Follow Manasi:   https://artwithmanasi.com/ https://www.instagram.com/manasiarya/ https://www.tiktok.com/@artwithmanasi

    28 min

  3. 07/18/2023

    Thai Food, Social Media, and 3rd Culture Kids

    Musician, writer, and designer Nikki Kessari was born in Hong Kong, and lived in Thailand, the U.S., and London before she moved to Bangkok. In episode four, Nikki shares her journey in creating and producing music, stepping away from social media, and coming from a hyphenated background.    Follow Nikki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkikessari Follow Nikki's work: https://youtube.com/@kessari https://open.spotify.com/artist/72Hau0P2ZO2GA1LAXyypFh?si=1aB7rr5rTQ6VhSeA2YwTgw

    39 min

  4. 07/04/2023

    An Amazigh Woman: rooted in the values of America

    Join Adela in conversation with Chama Mechtaly, an entrepreneur, visual artist, and so much more, who shares with us her North African roots and her journey to study in the United States. Mechtaly's multicultural background gives her unique insight into the world around her.     Follow Chama on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millennialmoor/ Shop Moors & Saints: https://www.moorsandsaints.com/

    48 min

  5. 06/20/2023

    Most Mexicans move to Texas or Los Angeles

    Welcome to episode two of Hyphenated, where we are joined by the incredibly talented Bryan Torresdey. Torresdey is comedian, writer, and director. Prepare to be captivated as he shares about his family history, growing up on a ranch in Texas, and the inspiration he drew from his own parents to write a script.   Connect with Bryan:   Migrants Web Series: https://youtu.be/Ue_EajNlqm4   Find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btdjokes/?hl=en

    51 min

  6. 06/13/2023

    National Anthems & Moroccan Weddings

    Join us for the premiere episode of Hyphenated, an Americanish Podcast, with special guest, Nicole Raviv. Nicole, a multi-talent, shares her experiences of being born in Canada and growing up in a Moroccan-Romanian-Jewish household. With a unique perspective shaped by her multicultural background, Nicole’s passion for music first led her to singing the National Anthem in the NHL which opened the door for her to travel across the globe, celebrating her own background while championing the values of pluralism. Connect with Nicole: Learn more about the Narrow Bridge Project: https://jnf-wjc.us.launchpad6.com/narrow-bridge-song-contest/  Find her on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5cRNt4rvKVzVJsVIB0B4Vw?si=nxH4RYk6TEC2k5Zfk0NdPA Follow her on Instagram: https://instagram.com/nicoleraviv?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

    36 min

  7. 04/04/2023

    We’re Breaking Up!

    We're breaking up... Sort of! We are excited to announce we are creating MORE content for you. Mariam and Adela will be debuing a new Americanish format in the new season(s) launching this summer. We are also excited to announce we are looking for a THIRD member to join our growing talent team! APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/UVm2a8bG1hxJkYf78

    39 min

  8. 03/28/2023

    Tim from Ohio

    She's beauty, she's grace, ...and she's bilingual!  Mariam & Adela discuss growing up speaking two languages, what language they dream in, and the advantages and challenges of bilingualism.  In this episode, you will learn about the advantages and challenges of being bilingual from first-generation immigrants and how it affects identity and cultural practices.

    49 min
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Americanish is a first-gen podcast that breaks down what it means to be American...ish. In a socially and politically tense environment, co-hosts Adela Cojab and Mariam Wahba give fresh takes on old and new topics of conversation. Cojab is a Syrian-Lebanese Mexican Jew and Mariam Wahba is an Egyptian Coptic Christian. Together, they are the Daughters of Diaspora.

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  • Creator
    Adela Cojab and Mariam Wahba
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Americanish: Daughters of Diaspora