In part two of this special episode, I keep the conversation going and close out Season 1 with a little reflection. I answer my friends and family’s final round of questions as they remind me why I started Adi and the OG's and what’s next for the podcast!

Every guest gets the Berbere Round, but the tables have turned! In this special two-part episode, my friends and family flip the script and sent ME the questions. Their questions made me remember how this podcast started in the first place.

This week’s guest came to the U.S. from Iran as a baby and grew up navigating life as an immigrant kid. We touched on topics like the Iranian Revolution, how Iran is often misunderstood in the American narrative, and of course, why Nowruz will always be the best holiday of the year.

On this episode, my guest shares his journey from Maracaibo to the U.S., bringing with him the resilience, pride, and spirit of Venezuela. From tequeños to family recipes, we talk about food, culture, identity and what it was like adapting to American culture while keeping Venezuela close to his heart.

On this episode of Adi and the OG's, my guest opens up about growing up in Texas while her Ecuadorian heritage stayed in the background. Raised speaking Spanish but surrounded by American culture, she’s now finding her way back to her roots and rediscovering what being half Ecuadorian means to her. 

On this episode, we sit down with an immigrant from Iran whose journey is rooted in resilience, culture, and grace. She shares what it means to keep her Iranian heritage alive while building a life in America, the hard work it took to establish herself professionally, and how the traditions passed down from her family continue to shape who she is today.

On this episode, we sit down with a first-generation Eritrean who shares his journey from childhood in the Eritrean Orthodox Church to becoming a father and fashion entrepreneur. We dive into how his heritage shapes his perspective and how he’s weaving cultures together through his global streetwear brand.

On this episode, we hear the story of an immigrant raised in Mexico City by his mom alongside his brothers, while spending summers in his Spanish father’s homeland. He shares what it was like growing up between two cultures, his journey immigrating to the United States, and how Mexico continues to shape his identity today.

On this episode, I catch up with one of my childhood best friends to reminisce on the days when life was all about playing outside and having fun. We talk about the year she went to school in Eritrea and how Eritrea continues to inspire her creative career. From playgrounds to Asmara, this was a trip down memory lane.

On this episode, a first-gen Afghan shares his journey through faith, identity, and family. An honest conversation that shines light on the complexities of the first-gen experience.