First Gen American Podcast

Please welcome to the show, Gisel Monteyro and Shawn Clod.

Shawn and Gisel, both Philipino-Asian, share their First Gen experiences in the Asian community. They share their view on the Asian hate crimes happening around the country. 

Please welcome to the show, Jessica Vieira.

Jessica is a bilingual Realtor. She is eager to help our local and Latino community with hard work and knowledge. She has direct contact with her community, providing guidance and support to sell and buy real estate for her clients. 🏠 

Please welcome to the show, Belen Godwin.

Belen is a bilingual psychologist with a mental health clinic in Methuen called Blue Skies Wellness. They provide access to mental health clinicians who speak Spanish and English for all ages. She was in the process of opening a mental health clinic in Salem but had to hold back because of the pandemic. She hopes to provide more access to mental health in multiple languages for more communities! 

Please welcome to the show, Jared Barbosa.

Jared is currently the President of the Nashua Soccer Council. A soccer club with a mission of providing families access to affordable year round professional training and competitive play and with a goal to provide participants with educational and character mentorship, through sportsmanship, community service, and educational support. ⚽️ 

Please welcome to the show, Vincent Villafan.

He is a local restaurant owner who only opened his restaurant 10 months ago and moved from California around the Pandemic start! He has been working hard and trying to connect with the community better by getting more involved. Visit him over at Lounge 38 on East Hollis Street and check out their Mexican and Puerto Rican fusion food!

Please welcome to the show, Antonio Moraria.

He arrived here from the Azores and knew this was the land of opportunity. Listen to his story and see his point of view when coming to the US. 

Please welcome Valeria Mejia and Santiago Diaz! They are a young couple going through the trials and tribulations of immigration here in New Hampshire. They have had to prove their relationship and their love not just to their community but to the State as well. 

Oscar and Jasmine shared their reflection on a full year of a pandemic and the beginning of First Gen American.

How’s it going? What’s next?

Whether masterfully engineering tracks for Surefire Creative Studios or collaborating on projects with independent and major label artists alike, the man informally known as S-Cal raps with the same lethal edge given his namesake. The title track for his debut coaxes the listener to work hard, claiming success is 'the result of progress, when you show promise with integrity and positive energy'. In a music industry filled with pretenders and complacency, he engenders the opposite through every word from his mouth and sound from your speakers.

Shawn claims that 'music is a gift, a weapon, and a blessing', and it is one that has allowed him a great ascension in hip-hop, having performed with the likes of Talib Kweli, Wale, Naughty by Nature, Beanie Sigel, Dead Prez and many other notable musicians. Additionally, the music industry has taken notice of his prowess, with the Surefire Creative Studios imprint being nominated for multiple Grammy, Soul Train and BET awards. Whereas some artists would be content, Shawn is working just as hard as the day he started.

Welcome to the show DJ Lus!

DJ Lus is a 37-year-old pro radio and club DJ with over 20 years of experience from the Dominican Republic and the first generation born in Lawrence, MA. He has the ability to rock diverse crowds and also has the mic skills to engage the party! DJ Lus has traveled to many different countries like Brazil, Canada, & Russia to showcase his talent globally. He also works for a nonprofit called “Change The Play”. Now you can find DJ Lus rocking the airwaves on Hot 96.9 Boston.