Armenian Enough

One of the most valuable treasures each one of us owns is our stories, both personal and collective. It's what we endeavor to pass on to the generations that follow. However, some stories are more challenging to pass on than others. For those of us who grew up with grandparent-survivors of the Armenian Genocide, their stories permeated our lives in an organic fashion. How do we we now preserve, honor, and share their amazing legacy with our children? Laura Michael shares how and why she chose to write a children's book about the orphans of the Armenian Genocide and the child star who mobilized a nation.

You can reach Laura *and* buy her book at www.lauramichael.net

For those in the diaspora who yearn to forge a personal connection with our ancestral homeland of Armenia, there's nothing quite like the Birthright Armenia program. Aris Mardirossian's well-crafted blog, Lavash Life, chronicles not only his physical journey through the motherland, but also the deeper psycho-social experience of delving head first into the intersection where mythical Armenia collides with day-to-day reality.

You can read Lavash Life at www.lavashlife.com

Visit Birthright Armenia at www.birthrightarmenia.org

Reach Aris on Instagram & Facebook @lavashlife

Hrag Kalebjian speaks candidly about what it takes to be a part of a successful family business and how to maintain family harmony by navigating the delicate social, psychological, and cultural dynamics of this unique balancing act. Above all, his love and genuine reverence for the heritage of his coffee business as well as its patriarch shine through.

You can visit Henry's House of Coffee at 1618 Noriega St., in San Francisco, or reach them here:

www.HenrysHouseOfCoffee.com

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Instagram @HenrysHouseOfCoffee

When you follow the path that is your true calling, the road opens up before you. Artist Arpi Krikorian talks about returning to her first love, how her work ended up at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and her visionary new project.

You can reach Arpi at: www.arpikrikorian.com

On Instagram @arpikrikorian

On Facebook @arpikrikorian.studio

In Armenian lore, perhaps to a greater degree than in many other cultures, Mothers are revered figures. The Armenian Mother is selfless and devoted to her children, an ever-loving angelic figure to whom poems and songs of admiration flow in abundance. But what if your mother wasn't like that at all? What if your mother was abusive and cruel and you lived your childhood in fear of her? Author Melineh Petrosian of Cry For Rain, recounts her difficult childhood and her struggles on the path to healing.

If you're single and looking for love, you've come to the right episode! Discover how we often stand in our own way on the path to Happily Ever After. Through her background in psychology and years of experience coaching single men & women, Christie offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the realities of modern dating for Armenians and non-Armenians alike!

One of the most powerful things any human being can do is stand in the full embodiment of all aspects of herself. The world often tries to compartmentalize and categorize people into invisibility. But unity is where true power lies. Linda Riley walks the talk. Hear about what it was like to grow up connected to her Armenian roots as a proud lesbian and diversity advocate. You can reach Linda Riley at www.divamag.co.uk and follow her on Instagram @diversityriley or Twitter @LindaRiley8

Are artists born or created? What sacrifices must be made in order to produce art that resonates with others? What role does fear play in an artist's life? Vahe Berberian takes us on a journey into the essence of how and why he creates. With depth and levity, and a charm that is uniquely his, he allows us a glimpse into his revolutionary world.

www.vaheberberian.com