First Gen American Podcast

Please welcome to the show, Don Benito and Gabriel Medellin.

A father-son duo, who owns an auto repair shop here in Nashua, NH. Don Benito came from a small town in Mexico and has crossed the border 3 times. The third time, he was able to stay during Ronald Reagan’s amnesty era, and a couple of years later he became an American citizen. His son, Gabriel, decided to follow in his father's steps and help him run his shop bringing in his own great ideas. Don Benito and his son Gabriel now run Magafa Auto Repair where they work side by side to provide residents with quality repairs. 

Please welcome to the show, LaFortune Jeanette.

LaFortune is the founder of Culture in a Bottle and Mola Foods, right here in Nashua, NH. She is Cameroonian by birth, a single mother of 3, and a real estate agent not currently practicing as she is focusing on growing her business!

Please welcome to the show, Lina Gomez.

Lina is the owner of San Francisco Kitchen in Nashua, NH. Lina spoke about being a business owner in the Nashua community and her upbringing as a First Gen!

Please welcome to the show Beatriz Mazuera and her daughter Julianna.  

Beatriz is the owner of Casa Blanca Restaurant, located at 34 1⁄2 Canal Street in Nashua, NH, where they serve authentic Colombian food in a family-friendly atmosphere! 

Please welcome to the show, Svetlana Yanushkavich.

Svetlana is a native of Belarus and a staple female entrepreneur in the Nashua community. She opened Winenot Boutique in the middle of a recession and has shared her love for fine wine and cheeses. Winenot Boutique has been voted the best wine shop in NH more than 15 times.

Please welcome to the show, Karla Gutierrez.

Karla is a Latina businesswoman who owns Nayarit Riviera Mexican style Seafood and Grill Restaurant on 116 West Pearl Street in Nashua, NH. She managed to open a restaurant in the middle of a pandemic and bring some of her native flavors to Nashua.

Please welcome to the show, Krishna Mangipudi.

Krishna came from India to the United States in the 1980s and has been in Nashua for 30 years. He is a computer engineer turned teacher and is passionate about quality education. He serves on the Souhegan Rotary Club and Nashua Soup Kitchen where he enjoys being a part of many community projects. 

Please welcome to the show, Sunil Khadka.

Sunil is a professional, multilingual, and experienced banker from Nepal with a proven track record of sales and expanding customer relations with Triangle Credit Union. He possesses a strong work ethic, organizational and technical skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of customers and business partners. Ten years of progressive experience in Commercial, Consumer, and Investment banking. He has traveled to 25+ Countries; and is fluent in Bengali, English, Hindi, and Nepalese languages. He hopes to bring financial literacy to the community through Triangle Credit Union and help other First Gen Americans accomplish their American dream. 

Please welcome to the show, Leenda Lucia.

Leenda is a Puerto Rican Brazilian multi-talented artist and social media influencer from Nashua, NH who is working to incorporate more non-profit work in suicide prevention and drug abuse. She currently manages 7 different platforms and works hard as a female entrepreneur powerhouse.

Please welcome to the show, Basil Tourlitis.

Basil is a first-generation Greek American and owner of Main Street Gyro. His family has two generations of restaurant ownership in the Nashua community. All of their recipes are family recipes originating from Greece and all handmade.