First-Gen Realness

First-Gen Realness

By Anna N'Jie-KonteSociety & CultureEducationLeisure
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First-Gen Realness episodes

  • Interview with Samuel Deane

    Let's hear it for today's guest, Samuel Deane, financial planner and founder of Deane Financial Partners!

    After working in an industry traditionally associated with wealthy baby boomers, Samuel realized that he could provide wealth management and financial planning services more effectively to his generation. Dedicated to providing practical, relatable, and practical financial advice to startups and young professionals in the tech industry, Samuel has a passion for improving the lives of those around him.

    Discover more about him in the podcast below!

    XO,

    Anna

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  • Betting On Yourself - Interview With Emlen Miles-Mattingly

    Hello Everybody! Today I have a special guest on today’s episode. Emlen Miles-Mattingly is the CEO and founder of Gen Next Wealth. With nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, he spends most of his days helping clients make smart financial decisions.

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  • Balancing Motherhood and Individuality With Karina F. Daves

    Hey hey everyone,

    I have a very exciting episode today featuring the amazing Karina F. Daves. Karina is a life coach and podcast host for the “One Day At A Time” podcast and she is committed to helping moms bounce back on their journey to fulfill their life purpose.

    Tune in for this special episode, where we discuss our transition to motherhood, cutting toxic generational ties, and whether we actually like our husbands!

    xo

    Anna

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  • Interview With Shamard Charles

    Hello everybody! I’m so excited to welcome one of my dear friends to the podcast, Dr. Shamard Charles. He served as a senior health journalist for NBC News leading the network’s health and medical coverage including groundbreaking reporting during Hurricane Maria and Hurricane Harvey. I already know this is going to be an incredible episode and you’re gonna leave here inspired!

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  • Why Entrepreneurship Is Key For WOC

    Hello Everyone,

    Welcome to another exciting episode of the First Gen-Realness Podcast. Today, I want to share with you why entrepreneurship is so important and how it can liberating for women of color. I also talk about my own journey becoming an entrepreneur along with my financial and personal transformation.

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  • WE'RE BACK!
    Hey Guys!
    We are officially back!
    I’ve missed you all so much and am so ready to get back to podcasting. I know we took a little break, but just know, we are back and better than ever.
    In this episode, we catch up and discuss some current events, like Dare To Dream Planning expanding (woo!), and what I’m up to in regards to life, motherhood, and being an entrepreneur. Don’t be scared. Take a listen and enjoy the show.
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  • Unpacking Afrolatinidad with Claudio Cabrera
    This podcast is called "First-Gen Realness" and we're going to continue to keep it real. On this episode, I'm joined by Claudio E. Cabrera, a Dominican-American writer for some real talk on Afrolatinidad, alienation within your own community, and how your identity as a black Latinx person evolves.
    I hope you enjoy!
    XO,
    Anna
    43 min
  • Trailblazing the Financial Services Industry
    On this episode, I’m joined by my West African brother, Dasarte Yarnway. Dasarte is a trailblazer in the financial services industry and is here to talk to us about his connection to Liberia, the lessons his dearly departed father gave him, and his career as a financial advisor and entrepreneur. DId I mention he has a voice of liquid gold? You’re gonna love this one!
    XO,
    Anna
    34 min
  • Creating an Unapologetically Latinx Business
    On this episode, I’m joined by Brittany Chavez, the founder of ShopLatinx a marketplace which showcases Latinx crafts and art. We talk about how a 2016 trip to Guatemala and Nicaragua inspired Brittany to start her immensely successful business, representation in the Latinx community and what it’s like to navigate whiteness as a Latina. I hope you enjoy!
    XO,
    Anna
    45 min

About First-Gen Realness

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What does it mean to be a first-generation American? How American am I? How can you connect to your parent’s culture? How can you show up in life as your authentic, multi-faceted self?