First-Gen Realness

This podcast is called "First-Gen Realness" and we're going to continue to keep it real. On this episode, I'm joined by Claudio E. Cabrera, a Dominican-American writer for some real talk on Afrolatinidad, alienation within your own community, and how your identity as a black Latinx person evolves. I hope you enjoy! XO, Anna

On this episode, I’m joined by my West African brother, Dasarte Yarnway. Dasarte is a trailblazer in the financial services industry and is here to talk to us about his connection to Liberia, the lessons his dearly departed father gave him, and his career as a financial advisor and entrepreneur. DId I mention he has a voice of liquid gold? You’re gonna love this one! XO, Anna

On this episode, I’m joined by Brittany Chavez, the founder of ShopLatinx a marketplace which showcases Latinx crafts and art. We talk about how a 2016 trip to Guatemala and Nicaragua inspired Brittany to start her immensely successful business, representation in the Latinx community and what it’s like to navigate whiteness as a Latina. I hope you enjoy! XO, Anna

In this episode, I'm joined by Kim Hoyos, a Colombian-American content creator who is passionate about diverse storytelling in television and film. We talk about the importance of representation within the Latinx community, what the future of Latinx storytelling looks like, and most importantly, her favorite Colombian foods.XO,Anna

My loves, In this episode, I sit down with Miami-based artist Reyna Noriega. Reyna and I discuss the lack of representation in the arts, how her Cuban and Bahamian background has influenced her art and her journey to letting her artistic juices flow. I hope you enjoy it! XO, Anna

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There has been a lot of talk lately about a lack of solidarity between black-american and dark-skinned first-generation Americans. We’ll go into just why this is utter nonsense and gives those of us who are first-gen and black a dangerous sense of security. Let’s get into it mi gente!

In this episode, we're talking about all the reasons this COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionately affecting black and brown women in America. Money isn't just about your bank account balance. It means you have choices, and choices are EVERYTHING. We'll discuss how operating from a place of financial scarcity affects our decision making, why it leads us to make decisions from a disempowered place, and why this is such a big problem in our communities.

I recently lost my uncle. He was so much more than that for me, though. He was my biggest cheerleader and the person who REALLY taught me about my Puerto Rican culture, history and instilled in me immense pride in my roots. Here I reflect on what it was like to have and lose someone with outsized influence on my life and my identity.

Do you want to learn the process of building wealth as a first-generation American? Here, I’ll discuss a bit about my family’s relationship with money, why it’s particularly difficult for first-generation Americans to build wealth, and some of the common hurdles you need to overcome to build significant wealth. XO, Anna

How many of us have had the awkward experience of going “home?” Back to the countries our parents left, where we should really fit in, but don’t totally. On this episode of the First Gen Realness podcast, I’ll tell you about the first solo trips I took to the Gambia and Puerto Rico and just how awkward it was for me to navigate cultural and linguistic barriers. I hope you enjoy it!

I think we can all agree that our nation has gone through a huge, seismic shift these last few years of the Trump presidency.  Here, I discuss just what the 2016 presidential election meant for me as a first-generation American. We’ll discuss just why it’s so important to show up as your full self everywhere you go, and why not doing so damages our national fabric and future generations. 

Hey there! This is a brief introduction to who I am, where I come from, and what I hope to achieve with this podcast. I hope you enjoy and will continue to tune in for more episodes! XO, Anna