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In Episode 12, “Authentic Self,” meet Johnny, a Dominican-Puerto Rican-American who navigated many twists and turns during his coming out journey, yet found peace living his best, authentic life.

Perrine and Skye discuss the authenticity of living on and off of social media and the Roundtable Crew spreads love to all.

 

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Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com

In this Special Episode, Skye and Perrine tackle the never-ending news cycle and how it effects the first-generation American community and beyond. The duo defines a few terms featured in current events of summer 2018 and lend resources for listeners to make a difference.

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Want clarity on one of the topics discussed on today’s episode? Email the team at [email protected] .

Theme song by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com

In Episode 10, "Broken Clocks," Skye and Perrine challenge the deadlines society places on our lives for "success."

Diana, a Haitian-American, shares her story of finding happiness, while living by her own standards.

The Round Table Crew shares how their gender has effected their careers.

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Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com

Part Two of our mini series on puberty and sex: In Episode 9, "No Sex Ed," Skye dials in once more to discuss with Perrine the bare minimum of sexual education information they both received during adolescence from their parents.

The Round Table Crew kicks things off as usual with a little awkward sexy time.

Perrine has a special, candid iPhone voice recorder conversation with her Cousin Thelma about sexual education in Liberia and the harsh consequences that faced when it lacked.

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Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com

Part One of our mini series on puberty and sex: In Episode 8, “Puberty Struggles,” Perrine and Skye discuss the awkward years, including developing early and the world of pads, tampons, menstrual cycles and what your parents don’t tell you.

The amazing Miss Betty Foh is back to discuss everything from puberty, sexual education and the importance of sexual health and knowledge.

The Round Table Crew kicks it off with their puberty struggles and how they pushed through.

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Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com

In Episode 7, “The [Un]Likely Feminist,” meet Giselle (Brazilian-American), as she navigates through her sexuality at an early age, as well as what it means to be a feminist in America.

The Round Table crew shares their views, plus Skye and Perrine clear up gender misconceptions and more.

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Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com

In this Special Episode, Skye and Perrine have a candid roundtable discussion about feminism with Jan Anderson, President and Founder of the Charlotte Women’s March and Ally Korony, Philanthropy Manager of the YWCA of the Central Carolinas.

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Charlotte Women's March: https://charlottewomensmarch.org

YWCA of Central Carolinas: http://ywcacentralcarolinas.org

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Music by Nick Stubblefied: www.nickstubblefield.com

Episode art by: Nicole Adams via www.unsplash.com

In Episode 5, "Boys Don't, Girls Don't," meet Emmanuel (Ghanian-American) one-on-one as he shares what it means to be a man as he raises a son.

The Round Table Crew shares their views on masculinity and femininity, while Skye and Perrine dig deep within their feminine childhoods.

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Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com

In Episode 4, "To Raise a Child," meet Patrice, a Jamaican-American, who navigates raising her two daughters alongside her husband, all while coming to grips with the complexities of her own, unique identity.

The Round Table crew shows how parenting and sacrifice shapes them, plus Perrine and Skye share tales of being raised by their Liberian parents.

Make sure to tell us about the effect parenting had on you. Leave comments and interact with us on social media! We're @1stgens on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. And don't forget to rate us, leave us a review and subscribe where ever you listen to your podcasts.

For more information on Patrice's upcoming book: www.patricegopo.com

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Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com

This episode contains sensitive subject matter. Please advise.

1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime (RAINN).

In Episode 3, “Grace Beyond Grief,” meet Genie, a Fillipino-American, and hear her encouraging story of finding strength through trauma and grief.

Make sure to leave comments and interact with us on social media! We’re @1stgens on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

For extra content check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com

Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com