Stuck Between Two Worlds: Growing Up First Generation American with Laylee Emadi and Danait Berhe-Gabre Here's the Tea with Akua Konadu

When your family immigrates from another country, growing up as a first generation American has it's hurdles. To open the doors on this important conversation, I invited two dear friends of mine, Laylee Emadi and Danait Berhe-Gabre to join me in sharing their experiences. From the struggles we felt in school, to finding our place between cultures, and even into relationships in adulthood, Laylee and Danait highlight how even though we all have different backgrounds, there is something about being a first generation American that bonds us.
Here’s the Tea with Akua is a safe space to learn about hot topics, gain a new perspective and have a greater understanding of the people around us. You’ll hear amazing stories of everyday people like you and me. They’ll be spilling the tea and giving us an honest look into their lives. As we discuss topics such as race, relationships, mental health, and how to just figure out the thing called life, we’d love to have you subscribe on your favorite podcast player
You can review full show notes and transcript at akuakonadu.com

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