On this episode of Adi and the OG's, I sit down with a Chinese immigrant whose story reminds us how love finds you in unexpected ways. We share laughs about cultural differences and dive into a heartfelt conversation about identity, family, and bridging two worlds.

On this episode, my guest shares what it was like growing up in the U.S. with a mom from Australia. We talk about the ways culture shows up at home, how identity is shaped by the stories we inherit, and the influence of a heritage that may not always take center stage but still runs deep.

On this episode, I sit down with a proud Nigerian-American as he reflects on what it means to grow up first-gen while balancing cultural pride, family expectations, and carrying his legacy forward.

On this episode, we’re Greeking Out with a first-generation friend who shares what it was like being raised in a Greek household. From church services and cultural expectations to language and family dynamics, we explore the beauty and complexity of the Greek-American experience.

On this episode, I talk to an Iranian immigrant about his journey to the U.S., the memories he holds from Tehran, and what it meant to start over in a new country. It’s a conversation full of reflection, culture, and the quiet strength that comes with beginning again.

On this episode, I talk to Ivonne about immigrating from Mexico as a child, growing up in the U.S., and what it means to find your own path.

On this episode, I get to introduce my friend Fikre, who is from Eritrea. We talk about his experience as an immigrant, what being Eritrean means to him, and reflect on the legacy of those who came before us. This conversation is a mix of memory, pride, and love for where we come from.

On this episode, I connect with two of my good friends about their first-gen Mexican-American experiences. We go through what it was like navigating family expectations to reflecting on our childhood memories and finding pride in their identity. Tune in!!!!

On this episode, I talk to Brooke about growing up Caribbean and white in the U.S., being part of a blended family, and what identity looks like to her. Quick laughs, real talk — she keeps it honest.

On this episode, we’re serving Mexican roots from both sides of the border.

From Mexican representation in the U.S. to carving out your own identity, we talk about what it means to grow up in-between and we're laughing through it all.

It’s honest, a little chaotic, and very relatable.