New Neighbors

On today's show, we speak with Layla Chen, a first-generation Chinese-American and owner of Maya Congee Cafe. Layla shares her journey of living in Brooklyn and her passion for bringing a taste of her heritage to New Yorkers. From family traditions to cultural identity, Layla's story is a testament to the resilience and determination of immigrants everywhere. So, grab a bowl of congee, settle in, and get ready to be inspired by Layla's story on this episode of New Neighbors. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/newneighbors/support

On this episode, we talk with Cathy Sison: a Filipino Australian graphic designer and calligrapher based in Brooklyn. Cathy is the head of Shillington Education in New York, a graphic design Bootcamp that helps students become professional graphic designers in months. Cathy - or Kyashi, as she is known on social media - also enjoys curating words and positive affirmations through her calligraphy. Cathy and I met in Williamsburg, where I learned more about her life in Melbourne, her travels, what she's passionate about and what comes next for her. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

On this episode, we talk with Tamara Saade: a Lebanese born and raised journalist and photographer who was based in New York City for two years. Tamara's beat is human rights in both Lebanon and the US, with an additional focus on the ever-changing political landscape in her home country. I invited Tamara to my home to learn more about her experience as a nomad in New York City and what identity meant to her at this point in her life. Join us as we uncover these topics and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

A trip through Ridgewood (Queens) and Filipino culture with Mark Libatique. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

En este Capítulo de la miniserie "Historias en Astoria", converso con Regina Cardenas Brown, nuestra vecina y residente experta, sobre el Duelo Migrante y lo que pasa con la identidad del inmigrante al dejar su país. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

En el programa de hoy, conversé con Selene Quiroga, venezolana, pianista y compositora. Soñadora, guerrera y artista. Encontrarnos en la misma frecuencia con nuestro entorno es complicado y la mayoría de las veces, diría que imposible. Sin embargo, existen historias en el mundo que me hacen pensar que las barreras entre nosotros y el Flow es mental y aparece por querer forzar las cosas. La historia de Selene es una de esas historias. A través de trabajo duro y disciplina, la historia de Selene nos inspira a abrir nuestras mentes y corazones a las posibilidades de nuestros sueños. Selene no se queda con el sueño – lo busca, lo persigue con esmero y con la frente en alto. Quédense con nosotros, mientras seguimos escuchando la historia de nuestra vecina Selene, de Venezuela y Nueva York. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

Qué nos define como personas? La respuesta va cambiando a medida que vamos transitando por el mundo. Una parte de nosotros viene nuestra familia, otra de lo que vivimos. Para los inmigrantes, la pregunta se torna más compleja, porque hay una ruptura al emigrar. Los invito a que escuchen la conversación con Regina Cardenas, quien más que ofrecer respuestas a las preguntas más complejas del universo, nos ayuda a reflexionar sobre nuestra identidad. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

En el programa de hoy, conversé con Angelica Cuevas, periodista y estudiante de Antropología en the New School, en Nueva York. Angélica es oriunda de Colombia y actualmente vive en Brooklyn. Angelica fue mi primera invitada y honestamente, la primera persona que he entrevistado. Afortunadamente, no pude haber tenido a una mejor primera invitada que Angelica. A continuación, escuchemos su historia: lo que la trajo a Nueva York y cómo se ha transformado con el pasar de las temporadas. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

Hey friends! As the launch of season 2 of our podcast draws near, I wanted to share a little bit about what New Neighbors is about. Please look forward to more on season 2 later this year! Chao! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

Hey Neighbors! In today's program, we speak with Emil Jangozov. Emil is a Crimean-born, New York-raised architecture, and real estate student. When he was 1, Emil's parents decided they wanted to have a different life and embarked on a journey to the US. The entirety of today's program takes place in the Central Library, just next to Prospect Park in Brooklyn. I met with Emil at the library during peak hours, and there was quite a bit of echo from the people walking around - I apologize for the noise, that's on me, everyone. In any case, I hope you enjoy this episode as Emily and I discuss legacies and how different generations of immigrants aspire to keep their family's stories alive through time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

En este episodio de New Neighbors, conversé con Eva, activista Dominicana de 32 años que actualmente reside en el Bronx, en la ciudad de Nueva York. Eva es recipiente del Programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia - mejor conocido como DACA. El DACA fue establecido por el presidente Barack Obama a través de una orden ejecutiva y el programa permite, a los inmigrantes que califiquen, evitar la deportación de Estados Unidos. La historia de Eva en Nueva York comenzó cuando ella era apenas una niña. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

Hey Neighbors! In today's program, we speak with Dina Shirin. Dina's an incredibly talented photographer originally from Riga, Latvia. Dina now lives in the Bronx, in New York. Dina's story with New York started at an early age when she was eight. Living in different boroughs of New York gave Dina a deep understanding of the city. The entirety of today's program takes place in Riverdale, a neighborhood in the Bronx where Dina lives. Stick around for more from Dina, our neighbor from Latvia, currently living in New York City. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

Hey Neighbors! On today's program, we speak with Niege Borges. Niege is a visual artist from Porto Alegre, Brazil. Niege now lives in Bushwick, in Brooklyn. One of the interesting things I discussed with Niege was how sometimes, some parts of New York can remind us of our home town. The entirety of today's program takes place in Bushwick, a neighborhood located in the northern part of Brooklyn. Niege and I met at a cafe on Wyckoff avenue and then we walked through Knickerbocker avenue, known for the many shops and street vendors that set shop on it's streets. Stick around for more from Niege, our neighbor from Brazil, currently living in New York City. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

Hey Neighbors! On today's program, we speak with Mahir. Mahir is Bangladeshi American and moved to the US when he was a young child. Growing up in California, Mahir found that most of the people around him didn't know much or anything about Bangladesh. Now that he lives in New York City, however, Mahir might be closer to finding different communities that connect with him on multiple levels. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

En este episodio de New Neighbors, conversé con Angelo, comediante y filmmaker Venezolano, que actualmente reside en Brooklyn. Angelo y yo nos encontramos en Millie's, un cafecito cubano en Bushwick. Caminando por Bushwick, pudimos hablar un poco sobre la vida en Nueva York, su proceso creativo, los panas y lo que podría venirse en el futuro. Los dejo con Angelo, de Venezuela y Brooklyn: --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

On this episode of New Neighbors, I met Katarina Baric, who grew up in Croatia and now lives in Brooklyn. Katarina and I met in late June in Battery Park. Katarina finds New York to be the place where she found her people and herself. And though Katarina misses and remembers Croatia fondly, she believes it might be difficult to go back to the country where she spent her childhood, as it might not be as open to her or her identity, as New York City has been. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

En este episodio de New Neighbors, converso con Nilton Maa, poeta Peruano hijo de un padre chino y una madre nativa de la sierra del Perú. Me senté a conversar con Nilton en su apartamento en Manhattan donde hablamos sobre la situación de la comunidad Tusan - asi se le dice a la comunidad China en el Perú - y su trayectoria como poeta y el viaje que lo trajo finalmente a Nueva York. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

In this episode of New Neighbors, I went to Dumbo in Brooklyn to meet Yulia. Yulia is a super hard-working licensed massage and acupuncture therapist - and a mother of Oliver, her son. Yulia is originally from Russia. Yulia's original plan did not include moving to New York City, specifically, but as fate would have it - and with the help of one Kevin McAllister (from Home Alone), she found herself building a home in Brooklyn. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

On this episode of New Neighbors, I spoke with Adama. Adama is originally from Senegal, and he came to New York when he was 17, alongside his parents and siblings. Adama is now 24 and about to graduate from college, where he studies finance. Being an immigrant from Senegal, Adama faced many challenges in New York. Though he thought not knowing the language would be his first barrier, Adama found that being Black in America posed a more significant challenge. Also, Adama's visa is about to run out, so he'll have to find a job that sponsors him to continue living in the US. Still, in the face of these adversities, Adama keeps an optimistic view of his life and appreciates the opportunities he's been given. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

On this episode of New Neighbors, I spoke with Angela. Angela is originally from the Philippines, and she came to New York when she was very young, alongside her dad and siblings. You see, Angela's mom had found a job as a teacher in Brooklyn, so she was able to bring Angela and her family to New York. Now, Angela works as an immigration attorney, helping other families get their loved ones to the US, just as her mom did with Angela and her family all those years ago. New York is home for Angela. Since she was very young, she has been connected to the Filipino community in the city. But, as Angela says, she's also been able to foster deep relationships with other like-minded immigrants, who have been at Angela's side throughout her life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

En este episodio de New Neighbors, conversé con Edwin, un músico colombiano super buena onda, que actualmente reside en Brooklyn. Además de ser un músico talentosísimo, Edwin es una persona increíblemente genuina, super trabajadora y por sobretodo, llena de buena vibra. La conversa con Edwin la tuvimos en su casa, mientras nos tomábamos unas birritas y nos fumábamos unos porritos. Demás esta decir que nos divertimos muchísmo. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

On this episode of New Neighbors, I spoke with Jonathan. Jonathan works for the United Nations and is also a brilliant street and portrait photographer originally from the UK. Jonathan and I hit it off immediately, so much so that he was kind enough to invite me to his home in Queens, where we discussed family, New York City, and what home means to us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

In this episode of New Neighbors, I spoke with Chitra, a writer, poet, and filmmaker from India. We met at one of Chitra's favorite coffee shops in Brooklyn, where she told me about her beginnings, her work as an artist, and her life in New York- or how Chitra calls it “The City of Swords.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

On this episode of New Neighbors, I talk with Jess, an artist originally from Uganda. Up until a few months ago, Jess used to live in Manhattan. I met Jess at her apartment on the Upper West Side just as she finished packing. Here, we spoke about her early days as a dancer in the city, her job at one of my favorite bars in the West Village, and how New York helped her find her voice. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support

On this episode of New Neighbors, I spoke with Fallou, a musician and photographer originally from Senegal and currently a resident of Harlem. We talked about our shared love for family and photography and Fallou's passion for Senegalese and New York music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newneighbors/support