Labyrinth of the First Gen: Exploring Identity, Migration, First-Gen Entrepreneurship
By Weyu Shameka
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Episodes: 35
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Labyrinth of the First Gen shares immigrant stories and spotlights first-generation entrepreneurs and diaspora voices navigating culture, identity, and opportunity. Hosted by Weyu, each episode explores the entrepreneurship journey, resilience, creativity, and belonging across borders. From artists preserving heritage to innovators reimagining industries, these stories reveal challenges and triumphs, inspiring listeners to embrace their labyrinth of possibilities, connections, and growth.
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Electronic Sound Collective: First-Gen Immigrant Music & Diaspora Voices in NYC
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Finding Power in Your Roots with Ingrid Hu Dahl: Memoir, Queer Identity & the Legacy of Fierce Women
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May 27, 2025 |
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Rediscovering Roots: Garífuna Heritage & First-Gen Identity with Nisani Walser
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Fernando’s Mission: Preserving Afro-Brazilian Music and Culture Through Education
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Belonging Across Borders: Maya Doig-Acuña on Afro-Panamanian Heritage and Identity
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Cultural Heritage and Social Justice in Bolivia: Fidel’s Radio for the Afro-Bolivian Community
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Mercedes’ Story: Culture, Resilience & Redefining Gender in Brazil
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Balancing Life Across Borders: Catalina’s Immigrant Experience in Belgium
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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From Brazil to Uruguay: Embracing Change and Cultural Integration
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Love Across Cultures: Marriage, Family, and the Immigrant Experience
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Identity, Faith, and Resilience : A Conversation with Sadia Nawab
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Bolivian Roots, NYC Flair: How Bolivian Llama Party is Transforming Latin American Cuisine
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Labyrinth of the First Gen: Season 3 - Collective Missions & Transformative Narratives (Launching July 30!) | Inspiring First-Generation Immigrant Stories
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Gen Z & Caribbean Identity: The US Virgin Islands’ Fight for Self-Determination – Season Finale of Labyrinth of the First Gen
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Dorothy Ferrer on Identity Beyond Labels: A Journey Through Caribbean Literature and Fluid Identities
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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From Corporate Life to Mompreneur Success: Rokhaya’s Inspiring Journey from Canada to Jamaica
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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One L.U.V: Building Safe Spaces for Caribbean LGBTQ+ | Overcoming Fears & Bridging Generations | Part 2
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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One L.U.V: Creating Safe Spaces for Black & Brown Caribbean LGBTQ+ Communities in the US Virgin Islands | Part 1
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Part 2: Collective Ilé - Reclaiming Black Identity in Puerto Rico: Anti-Racism, Census Advocacy, and Generational Impact
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Part 1: Racial Justice in Puerto Rico - A Conversation with Collective Ilé: History, Identity, and Hurricane Maria’s Impact
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Advocating for Public Health and Racial Equity: Ingrid Gamboa on Fighting HIV/AIDS in Guatemala's Garifuna Community (Bilingual Episode: English/Spanish)
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Rediscovering Afro-Guatemalan Identity: Gloria Jean Rowe on Afro-Jamaicans, Cultural Resilience, and Breaking Barriers
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Preserving Garifuna Culture and Black Heritage in Guatemala: Diana Martinez of Las Tres Garifunas
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Season 2 Trailer : Paths Created & Barriers Broken – First-Generation Leaders in the Caribbean & Latin America
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Black Land Dispossession: Garifuna Land Rights & Cultural Struggles in Central America with Hervan Morgan
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Undocumented to Immigrant Success: Alonso’s Journey from DACA to Finding Belonging in France
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Balancing Cultures: Leilani Chirino’s Journey as a Cuban Dancer & First-Gen Medical Student
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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Black Immigrant Identity: The Challenges, Opportunities, and "Protective Shield" of First-Gen Black Americans with Malika Hodge, MPH
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Blended Identities: Seemi Choudry’s Journey as a Venezuelan-Pakistani Writer
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Navigating Dual Identity: A First-Generation Brazilian-American's Journey with Zaida Evelina Apolinario Chaplin
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Self-Care in Southeast Asian Immigrant Families: Mental Health, Generational Gaps, and Bridging Cultural Barriers with Hyzel
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Saving the Garifuna Language: Preserving Culture, Identity, and Heritage with Milton Guity
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May 30, 2023 |
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Afro-Indigenous Veterinarian & Artist Dr. Ludwig Palacio: Empowering Belize, Garifuna Culture, and Community Service Through Veterinary Medicine & Art
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May 23, 2023 |
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First-Generation American Daughter and Belizean Mother Share Immigrant Journey, Overcoming Racism, and Building Success in America
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May 16, 2023 |
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The Labyrinth of the First Gen
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Mar 21, 2023 |