Adi and the OG's
Adi and the OG’s is a fun and conversational podcast where host Adi sits down with guests to talk about the first-generation American and immigrant experience. Some episodes are full of laughs, others get deep—but every conversation is real. From culture clashes and family traditions to identity struggles and chasing the American dream, we explore what it means to navigate two worlds. Every episode brings original voices with original stories, so tune in for heartfelt conversations and a celebration of identity, resilience, and community.
Episodes
On this episode, I catch up with one of my childhood best friends to reminisce on the days when life was all about playing outside and having fun. We talk about the year she went to school in Eritrea and how Eritrea continues to inspire her creative career. From playgrounds to Asmara, this was a trip down memory lane.
On this episode, a first-gen Afghan shares his journey through faith, identity, and family. An honest conversation that shines light on the complexities of the first-gen experience.
On this episode of Adi and the OG's, I sit down with a Chinese immigrant whose story reminds us how love finds you in unexpected ways. We share laughs about cultural differences and dive into a heartfelt conversation about identity, family, and bridging two worlds.
On this episode, my guest shares what it was like growing up in the U.S. with a mom from Australia. We talk about the ways culture shows up at home, how identity is shaped by the stories we inherit, and the influence of a heritage that may not always take center stage but still runs deep.
On this episode, I sit down with a proud Nigerian-American as he reflects on what it means to grow up first-gen while balancing cultural pride, family expectations, and carrying his legacy forward.
On this episode, we’re Greeking Out with a first-generation friend who shares what it was like being raised in a Greek household. From church services and cultural expectations to language and family dynamics, we explore the beauty and complexity of the Greek-American experience.
On this episode, I talk to an Iranian immigrant about his journey to the U.S., the memories he holds from Tehran, and what it meant to start over in a new country. It’s a conversation full of reflection, culture, and the quiet strength that comes with beginning again.
On this episode, I talk to Ivonne about immigrating from Mexico as a child, growing up in the U.S., and what it means to find your own path.
On this episode, I get to introduce my friend Fikre, who is from Eritrea. We talk about his experience as an immigrant, what being Eritrean means to him, and reflect on the legacy of those who came before us. This conversation is a mix of memory, pride, and love for where we come from.
On this episode, I connect with two of my good friends about their first-gen Mexican-American experiences. We go through what it was like navigating family expectations to reflecting on our childhood memories and finding pride in their identity. Tune in!!!!
On this episode, I talk to Brooke about growing up Caribbean and white in the U.S., being part of a blended family, and what identity looks like to her. Quick laughs, real talk — she keeps it honest.
On this episode, we’re serving Mexican roots from both sides of the border.
From Mexican representation in the U.S. to carving out your own identity, we talk about what it means to grow up in-between and we're laughing through it all.
It’s honest, a little chaotic, and very relatable.
On this episode, I sit down with my boyfriend to talk about his journey from the Caribbean to the U.S. We get into what it was like growing up St. Lucian in America and navigating identity, family, and culture.
This episode, I’m joined by my brother as we look back on our childhood. We grew up in an Eritrean household where respect, discipline, and tradition were everything and he somehow managed to push every single limit.
He shares some wild stories from his childhood that had us cracking up, and we talk about how our upbringing shaped who we are. It’s a mix of laughs, memories, and his first-gen experience navigating life in an immigran...
Intro episode. Who is Adi and what's Adi and the OG's?
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