Adi and the OG's

Every guest gets the Berbere Round, but the tables have turned! In this special two-part episode, my friends and family flip the script and sent ME the questions. Their questions made me remember how this podcast started in the first place.

This week’s guest came to the U.S. from Iran as a baby and grew up navigating life as an immigrant kid. We touched on topics like the Iranian Revolution, how Iran is often misunderstood in the American narrative, and of course, why Nowruz will always be the best holiday of the year.

On this episode, my guest shares his journey from Maracaibo to the U.S., bringing with him the resilience, pride, and spirit of Venezuela. From tequeños to family recipes, we talk about food, culture, identity and what it was like adapting to American culture while keeping Venezuela close to his heart.

On this episode of Adi and the OG's, my guest opens up about growing up in Texas while her Ecuadorian heritage stayed in the background. Raised speaking Spanish but surrounded by American culture, she’s now finding her way back to her roots and rediscovering what being half Ecuadorian means to her. 

On this episode, we sit down with an immigrant from Iran whose journey is rooted in resilience, culture, and grace. She shares what it means to keep her Iranian heritage alive while building a life in America, the hard work it took to establish herself professionally, and how the traditions passed down from her family continue to shape who she is today.

On this episode, we sit down with a first-generation Eritrean who shares his journey from childhood in the Eritrean Orthodox Church to becoming a father and fashion entrepreneur. We dive into how his heritage shapes his perspective and how he’s weaving cultures together through his global streetwear brand.

On this episode, we hear the story of an immigrant raised in Mexico City by his mom alongside his brothers, while spending summers in his Spanish father’s homeland. He shares what it was like growing up between two cultures, his journey immigrating to the United States, and how Mexico continues to shape his identity today.

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.