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Latino Adjacent: Navigating Identity as a Belizean-American with Brianna Adanna Meighan


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In this powerful episode of Hella Latin@, Odalys Jasmine sits down with Brianna, a first-generation Belizean-American creative from Los Angeles whose work lives at the intersection of art, innovation, culture, and connection.

Grounded in her Belizean roots and shaped by her lived experience as the daughter of immigrants, Brianna brings a powerful lens to conversations about identity, belonging, and what it means to grow up “Latino adjacent.” Through honesty and vulnerability, Brianna shares how assimilation, family expectations, language, colorism, and diaspora shape her identity — and how she learned to create her own sense of belonging when none felt clearly defined.

The two dive into:

  • The shared first-gen pressure to succeed, assimilate, and honor our parents’ sacrifices
  • What it means to be the youngest child in an immigrant family
  • The responsibility this generation feels: What will you do with what your parents built?
  • The impact of colonialism and tourism on Belizean communities — and the grief and urgency it creates
  • Emotional liberation, authenticity, and unlearning perfectionism
  • This conversation honors the beauty of Belizean culture while spotlighting the universal first-gen journey — identity confusion, quiet resilience, responsibility, community, and the work of embracing every part of yourself.

    A love letter to anyone growing up between worlds.

    A reminder that we belong wherever we stand.
    And a call to carry our culture with pride, protect our homelands, and lead with community at the center.

    Connect with Brianna on Instagram and keep up with Hella Latin@ episodes, events and experiences here: www.odalysjasmine.com.

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