Heritage is about the past, present and future. In this episode, we sit down with Michael (86), Krysten, and Lizzy (17); Grandfather, Mother and Daughter as they reflect on where they came from and how they keep their Slovak culture alive!

Meet Amanda Villamil Saranie, great-great granddaughter of one of Slovaktown, Arkansas’ founding fathers. Listen as she shares how a simple email has lead to the uncovering of a historic legacy.

What do mayonnaise, cats in cars, and cabbage have in common? They are all a part of this Slovak-American couples’ return to the homeland! Check out the Austins’ music LILI & CHARLES: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5m5C1azDOIiLOyRVrxuddx?si=QEOuTAWFS-uSjwT0Xn9CLA JOSIAH AUSTIN SOLO: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2WmHiUipYF3ao8HLnhwj1O?si=TlWswwb1QKW6Ln07xJTNew

Heidi’s Slovak heritage has led her and her husband on a path to discover a future in Slovakia through applying for the SLA (Slovak Living Abroad Certificate). Hear about the ancestral and personal history that has been part of the paperwork process.