AMERIKINIZED

Happy New Year! Roslyn shares highlights and reflections from her family-oriented and travel-oriented 2024.    Music by STRBN SAL Follow AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!  

Anonymous uplifting voice messages are shared.    CALL TO ACTION :) taxpayersforpeace.org afsc.org Make a Call! 5calls.org   Music by STRBN SAL   AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!

Bernardo Cruz is a Mexican-Native American and host of the Persona Podcast. He seeks to find how life experiences and lessons mold everyday people. He started his podcast journey to fulfill his "thirst for conversation and first-hand knowledge from people who have a plethora of life experiences". In this episode, Bernardo shares stories on how he is learning more about his culture through food and how his social circles have evolved.    CALL TO ACTION :) Persona Podcast: https://personapodcast.framer.website/ Aid: https://www.razomforukraine.org/ https://ceasefiretoday.com/ taxpayersforpeace.org afsc.org Make a Call! 5calls.org   Music by STRBN SAL   AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!

Bernardo Cruz is a Mexican-Native American and host of the Persona Podcast. He seeks to find how life experiences and lessons mold everyday people. He started his podcast journey to fulfill his "thirst for conversation and first-hand knowledge from people who have a plethora of life experiences". In this episode, Bernardo shares stories on how his youth and environment he grew up in has impacted his identity.    CALL TO ACTION :) Persona Podcast: https://personapodcast.framer.website/ Aid: https://www.razomforukraine.org/ https://ceasefiretoday.com/ taxpayersforpeace.org afsc.org Make a Call! 5calls.org

Have you ever wondered if your birth order shapes your personality? Well, now you are! In part 2, Nikkei Lamodi shares her journey to becoming a certified Wellness Coach on a mission to help first-generation eldest daughters. She shares the 3 empowering strategies she uses and teaches her clients to overcome their people-pleasing tendencies to improve their relationships, work/life balance, and health without guilt.   CALL TO ACTION :) Nikkei's website: https://randawellness.com/  Ukraine Aid: https://www.razomforukraine.org/ Gaza Aid:  https://ceasefiretoday.com/ taxpayersforpeace.org afsc.org Make a Call! 5calls.org   Music by STRBN SAL AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!

Nigerian-American, Nikkei Lamodi is a certified Wellness Coach, who helps first-generation eldest daughters overcome their people-pleasing tendencies to improve their relationships, work/life balance, and health without guilt. In this episode, we discuss our upbringing and finding the pride and peace in identifying with our West African heritage.        CALL TO ACTION :) Nikkei's website: https://randawellness.com/  Ukraine Aid: https://www.razomforukraine.org/ Gaza Aid:  https://ceasefiretoday.com/ taxpayersforpeace.org afsc.org Make a Call! 5calls.org   Music by STRBN SAL AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!

In part 2, Walli Miller, a New York-based financial coach, shares the simple ways she used her money as a tool to lead her to a path of financial freedom.    CALL TO ACTION :) Walli's website: https://financiallythriving.com/ Ukraine Aid: https://www.razomforukraine.org/ Gaza Aid:  https://ceasefiretoday.com/ taxpayersforpeace.org afsc.org Make a Call: 5calls.org   Music by STRBN SAL AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!

Walli Miller is a New York-based financial coach who became a self-made millionaire in her 30s and is now work-optional at 40! As a financial coach, she helps women take control of their money through financial wellness. Listen to hear how you can too!    CALL TO ACTION :) https://financiallythriving.com/ Ukraine Aid: https://www.razomforukraine.org/ Gaza Aid:  https://ceasefiretoday.com/ taxpayersforpeace.org afsc.org Make a Call: 5calls.org   Music by STRBN SAL AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!

Annie Margarita Yang is the author of an award-winning, best-selling new book, The 5-Day Job Search, which helps young professionals get out of student loan debt while finding the ideal job. She was born to hardworking Chinese immigrants and her journey has been anything but conventional.    CALL TO ACTION :) Annie's book: https://www.annieyangfinancial.com/ Ukraine Aid: https://www.razomforukraine.org/ Gaza Aid:  https://ceasefiretoday.com/ taxpayersforpeace.org afsc.org Make a Call: 5calls.org   Music by STRBN SAL AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!    

Oksana is a Ukrainian-American author and activist who shares her advocacy work through her upcoming narrative non-fiction, "Sunflowers Bend but Rarely Break". Her book uncovers the overlooked historical and traumatic events experienced by her parents, two among 13 million forced laborers in Nazi Germany. "Sunflowers Bend but Rarely Break" illustrates "the resilience and strength of the Ukrainian people".   CALL TO ACTION :) Oksana's book: https://sunflowersrarelybreak.com/ Ukraine Aid: https://www.razomforukraine.org/ Gaza Aid:  https://ceasefiretoday.com/ taxpayersforpeace.org afsc.org Make a Call: 5calls.org   Music by STRBN SAL AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!

How well are your family traditions maintained? Roslyn shares her experience participating in Easter traditions with her husband Parker, a third-generation Italian-American.    STAY INFORMED https://ceasefiretoday.com/ taxpayersforpeace.org afsc.org 5calls.org   Music by STRBN SAL AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!

Amerkinized is not a typo, but what does it mean?   STAY INFORMED https://ceasefiretoday.com/ taxpayersforpeace.org afsc.org 5calls.org   Music by STRBN SAL AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!

Roslyn shares a new obsession and how Beyonce united a once segregated dance floor.    STAY INFORMED and check out these resources: https://ceasefiretoday.com/ taxpayersforpeace.org afsc.org 5calls.org   as always: Music by STRBN SAL AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!

Have you seen Burna Boy live? In this episode, Roslyn shares her experience at her first Burna Boy Day concert over the weekend.   STAY INFORMED and check out these resources: taxpayersforpeace.org afsc.org 5calls.org   Music by STRBN SAL AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!      

Roslyn reflects on her time as a young student during Black History Month.    STAY INFORMED and check out these resources: taxpayersforpeace.org afsc.org 5calls.org   Music by STRBN SAL AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!  

Until recently, Roslyn could easily identify as an "Oreo". IYKYK! She has now leveled up, realizing blackness is multifaceted with many layers mirroring the Ferrero Rocher treats.    STAY INFORMED and check out these resources: taxpayersforpeace.org afsc.org 5calls.org   Music by STRBN SAL AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!  

Did the passengers on Ethiopian Air applaud when they landed in Ivory Coast? Roslyn shares her experience with this when she visited her family back home over the summer.    STAY INFORMED and check out these resources: taxpayersforpeace.org afsc.org 5calls.org   Music by STRBN SAL AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!

Roslyn shares a special announcement and a moment of feeling connected to the short story "Homecoming: The intimacy of meeting my Jamaican family" by Diane Abbott.     Music by STRBN SAL AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!

In part 2, Sal is back to discuss his latest project, The Red Fantasies! He shares his deep dive into the project and much more.    Listen to STBRN SAL here ! AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!

Stbrn Sal discusses his early life, background with music, and his evolution as an artist.    Music by STRBN SAL AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!

In part 2, bilingual Ivorian tour guide, Desire Nehin shares about his life as a tour guide, a few African proverbs surrounding family, and the top destinations to visit in Côte d'Ivoire!   Music by STRBN SAL AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!

Bilingual Ivorian tour guide, Desire Nehin shares the real story and politics of Côte d'Ivoire.   Music by STRBN SAL AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!

Roslyn recaps June and discusses Immigrant Heritage Month, honoring Juneteenth, and the uncertainty of the DACA program.    Music by STRBN SAL AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!

In part 2 of this Facetime call with Ivorian-American artists, Mariama Condé and Nickole Klarou, we discuss their creative work from roles played to films produced and dived deeper into the short film Pink Noise, which was selected to be screened in the Roxbury International Film Festival June 24, 2023.    Music by STBRN SAL AMERIKINIZED on instagram!

Two Ivorian-American artists, Mariama Condé and Nickole Klarou, come together to discuss their forms of escapism through the arts and play.      Music by STBRN SAL AMERIKINIZED on instagram!

Being "amerikinized" often means losing parts of your roots and your family's culture. This can look like changing your hair texture or music and food preferences. In this episode, Roslyn shares how she has assimilated into the American culture around her and how she is reclaiming her roots.    Music by STBRN SAL AMERIKINIZED on instagram!

BLENDER LOVE is a series all about interracial relationships. This episode features part 2 of Mandy's experiences as a first-generation Mexican-American navigating her interracial relationship while living in Texas.   Music by STRBN SAL AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!   (originally published on February 17, 2023)

BLENDER LOVE is a series all about interracial relationships. This episode features the experiences of Mandy, a first-generation Mexican-American living in Texas.   Music by STRBN SAL AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!   (originally published on February 14, 2023)

BLENDER LOVE is a series all about interracial relationships. This episode features the experiences of Miguel Landestoy, a first-generation Dominican musician based in Boston. We talk food, gender roles, and the ups and downs of being a mixed couple. Find him here: https://www.miguellandestoy.com/ Music by STRBN SAL AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!   (originally published on February 10, 2023)

BLENDER LOVE is a series all about interracial relationships. This episode features part 2 of Mandy's experiences as a first-generation Mexican-American navigating her interracial relationship while living in Texas.Music by STBRN SALAMERIKINIZED on instagram!

BLENDER LOVE is a series all about interracial relationships. This episode features the experiences of Mandy, a first-generation Mexican-American living in Texas. Music by STBRN SALAMERIKINIZED on instagram!

BLENDER LOVE is a series all about interracial relationships. This episode features the experiences of Miguel Landestoy, a first-generation Dominican musician based in Boston. We talk food, gender roles, and the ups and downs of being a mixed couple. Find him here:https://www.miguellandestoy.com/ Music by STBRN SALAMERIKINIZED on instagram!

BLENDER LOVE is a series all about interracial relationships. This episode features the experiences of Miguel Landestoy, a first-generation Dominican musician based in Boston.    Find him here: https://www.miguellandestoy.com/   Music by STBRN SAL AMERIKINIZED on instagram!

Did you know Kwanzaa is 56 years old today? During the 1960s, Dr. Maulana Karenga created this Pan-African weeklong celebration to signify African heritage, traditions, values, culture, and unity. Kwanzaa is generally portrayed as a positive and inspirational celebration with its 7 principles: Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work & Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith.  But, did you also know about the tea regarding Dr. Karenga? In this episode, Clara, a well-versed Haitian-American, shares her experiences exploring different religions and observing Kwanzaa for a period before uncovering its haunting reality. Music produced by  Stbrn Sal AMERIKINIZED on Instagram 

In this short story episode, Roslyn remembers and shares that time in elementary school where her teacher demonstrated the history and culture of Indigenous People with a dress-up activity involving a "Native-American styled" paper bag vest.    Music produced by  Stbrn Sal follow AMERIKINIZED on Instagram !  

Randy Reyes is a second-generation Mexican-American architect based in Chicago and he is full of stories! In this episode, he reflects and shares his excitement and experiences from visiting his family in Veracruz, Mexico nearly 18 years later.

Randy Reyes is a second-generation Mexican-American architect based in Chicago and he is full of stories! In this episode, he shares his early memories and experiences of his second-generation identity, the story of his mother's immigration to the US, stories of the summer he spent in Mexico as a kid, the impact that trump's administration had on him, and much much more. 

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The COVID Files is a series of low-quality audio, but high-quality conversations recorded in Summer 2020. In episode 2, Roslyn chats with Heather Anderson, a passionate first-generation Ghanaian-American on her journey of becoming a doctor! She speaks on her passions ranging from her faith, afrobeat music, medicine, and women's health. Heather emphasizes the positive impacts of having more minorities in the medical field.    Follow AMERIKINIZED on Instagram   Music produced by Stbrn Sal

It's always a wonderful thing when folks from the kin can relate to anything and everything! Kevin Forero is a first-generation Colombian-American and first-gen college student studying marketing. Roslyn and Kevin connect and share their stories on their Americanized experiences. Topics range from college, visiting back home, immigrant parents, society, and more!    Kevin's podcast: TOG Podcast Music produced by  Stbrn Sal AMERIKINIZED on Instagram   

The COVID Files is a series of episodes recorded from Summer 2020 featuring low-quality audio, but high-quality conversations. In episode 1, my older sister Jennifer shares her experiences with living back home in her native country after spending 18 years in America. Jennifer was born in Ivory Coast, raised in America, and is now living in Ivory Coast with no rush to return to America. We discuss language, accents, cultural insecurities, and her coming to the Christianity faith.    Follow AMERIKINIZED on Instagram here. Music produced by Stbrn Sal !

*WARNING: This episode contains content regarding sexual violence that may be triggering and not be suitable for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised*  Moran is an Israeli woman living in Dublin, Ireland. She is on the journey of rediscovering her true self 10 years following her history of prostitution. Moran is the CEO and founder of the "I Want Out", a project to help women, like herself, exit prostitution. "I Want Out" is inspired by her journey.  Connect with Moran and find out more about her project via email: iwantoutinfo@gmail.com Music produced by Stbrn Sal

Roslyn underlines the common themes among the first-gen kin that were naturally discussed in the show. Themes include language, the immigrant family dynamic, blackness, and parenting. Compiled are different segments from previous episodes that shed light on these themes.   Episode list:  Pride and Resentment  Do the Best You Can  Bring Me My Belt: Growing Up With African Parents  Phil Holland: on surviving police violence  Keep Moving Forward: An Arab American Story  Healing Work and Liberation with Thu Nguyen  SPECIAL Across Borders: We Need a New World  Society Told Me I'm Not Black: A “Father Hotep” interview  Music produced by Stbrn Sal   Show Instagram: @amerikinized be sure to check out the link in bio!

Rudy Salo is a man of many identities, with one being a first-generation Arab American who grew up in Orange County, CA in the era of the First Gulf War. He shares his experience of living in this anti-Arab climate and his evolution of taking pride in his Arab American heritage. Rudy also speaks on the significance of Arab American representation in the media as he grew up with "no Arab American heroes".  Check out his article, "Arab American Heritage Month Q+A with Rudy Salo" here! Follow Rudy on instagram here! Music produced by STBRN SAL Follow amerikinized on instagram here!

Thu Nguyen is a proud Vietnamese refugee who immigrated to the United States with their family at one year old. Thu is also a youth worker and the first non-binary candidate for Worcester City Council At-Large. Thu sees the need and fulfills it with passion and dedication to their community. In this episode, we discuss community and the power we all hold to make an impact. Thu shares experiences from their upbringing and discusses healing work as well as their focus on liberation and justice for their community and beyond! 

Amanda Rodriguez is a mental health advocate and enthusiast amongst many other roles including being a mother and an occupational therapist. From an occupational therapist lens, Amanda and Roslyn discuss mental health, sensory processing, trauma-informed care, the ACEs study, and their experiences working with youth in mental health settings.    Music produced by Stbrn Sal 

In Volume II of Black Voices Heard, we explore the theme of Black Excellence as a way to redefine Black History Month. You will hear voicemails from black voices sharing on their black excellence, black-owned businesses, as well as non-black voices acknowledging and celebrating the black people in their lives.    Black-owned businesses featured in this episode to check out: The Ologist Tafah Oil   All original music produced by Stbrn Sal

Phil Holland is a father, first gen American, and survivor of police brutality. In part 2, he shares his journey of healing through therapy, future messages to his daughter, and discussions on race in America. Phil hopes to bring social awareness and change on the issue of police violence after witnessing years of the accumulated police brutality acts and having survived one. Content warning: police violence and brutality  Music produced by Stbrn Sal

Phil Holland is a father and a first gen American from Ivory Coast. He shares his miracle of a story as a survivor of a violent police brutality act from 2014 in hopes of bringing social awareness and change after witnessing years of the accumulated police brutality acts and having survived one. Content warning: police violence and brutality  Music produced by Stbrn Sal

Mike Hanson, a first-generation Trinidadian-American, is a songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer based in Western Massachusetts under the intentional name “Father Hotep”. He recently released his new album, Emancipation on SoundCloud. This album explores Mike’s evolution in defining and redefining the black in America identity for himself. Emancipation is the final album in the “Father Hotep trilogy” following Egyptian Vacation and Indifferent.  In this episode, Mike discusses his music, inspirations, and experiences being black in America, black in suburbia, and black as a first-gen.  Music featured in this episode by Father HotepEpisode Songlist: Pork PieTatuje feat. stbrn sal Don’t Do It prod. joann fabrixTennis prod. joann fabrixEmancipation prod. cloudmanHomie ranger feat. saint babyMasonryOur First Place feat. saint babyAnticipation prod. metalguccisolid

Warning: this episode contains sensitive content surrounding racial violence that may be triggering and not suitable for some listeners. This episode was recorded with Peace, a passionate writer from Nigeria who now resides in Canada. Full of passion and truth, Peace shares her poem on police brutality entitled, "Wake Keeping (A Chant for Black Life)". She also speaks on her inspirations and favorite literary works and authors. Together, we discuss racial injustices and you guessed it: African parents.  Music mixed and produced by Stbrn Sal