First Gen American Podcast

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First Gen American Podcast

When you hear the phrase”First Gen American” what comes to mind!? My name is Oscar Villacis, a First Generation American and I want to enlighten your mind to everyday life as a First Gen in today’s America.

  1. 07/11/2023

    First Gen American Ep. 42 Don Benito and Gabriel Medellin

    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.

    57 min

  2. 07/10/2023

    First Gen American Ep. 41 LaFortune Jeanette

    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!

    55 min

  3. 07/07/2023

    First Gen American Ep. 40 Lina Gomez

    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!

    54 min

  4. 07/06/2023

    First Gen American Ep. 39 Beatriz Mazuera and daughter Julianna Mazuera

    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’.

    54 min

  5. 07/05/2023

    First Gen American Ep. 38 Svetlana Yanushkavich

    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.

    55 min

  6. 07/03/2023

    First Gen American Ep. 37 Karla Gutierrez

    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.

    54 min

  7. 06/30/2023

    First Gen American Ep. 36 Krishna Mangipudi

    Please welcome to the show, Krishna Mangipudi. Krishna came from India to the United States in the 1980s and has been in Nashua for 30 years. He is a computer engineer turned teacher and is passionate about quality education. He serves on the Souhegan Rotary Club and Nashua Soup Kitchen where he enjoys being a part of many community projects.

    54 min

  8. 06/29/2023

    First Gen American Ep. 35 Sunil Khadka

    Please welcome to the show, Sunil Khadka. Sunil is a professional, multilingual, and experienced banker from Nepal with a proven track record of sales and expanding customer relations with Triangle Credit Union. He possesses a strong work ethic, organizational and technical skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of customers and business partners. Ten years of progressive experience in Commercial, Consumer, and Investment banking. He has traveled to 25+ Countries; and is fluent in Bengali, English, Hindi, and Nepalese languages. He hopes to bring financial literacy to the community through Triangle Credit Union and help other First Gen Americans accomplish their American dream.

    54 min
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When you hear the phrase”First Gen American” what comes to mind!? My name is Oscar Villacis, a First Generation American and I want to enlighten your mind to everyday life as a First Gen in today’s America.

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  • Creator
    firstgenamericanov
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    First Gen American Podcast

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