Storytelling podcast that uncovers the true stories and real-life experiences of the first and second generation American kin. Hosted by Roslyn Klarou-Done.

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Imposter syndrome can extend beyond our doubting our skills and achievements. Consider imposter syndrome as it relates to our first gen identity. <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/amerikinized" rel="nofollow">Leave a Voice Message Here!</a>Music by: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/stbrnsal" rel="nofollow">STBRN SAL</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amerikinized/" rel="nofollow">AMERIKINIZED on instagram</a>

The Imposter Syndrome Attached to the First Gen American Identity

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Friendly reminder: You cannot afford to care about what people think of you. Listen why. Music by: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/stbrnsal" rel="nofollow">STBRN SAL</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amerikinized/" rel="nofollow">AMERIKINIZED on instagram</a>

"Lifing" Through This Lens: You Cannot Afford to Care

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Friendly reminder: You never have to prove yourself to anyone ever! Listen why. Music by: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/stbrnsal" rel="nofollow">STBRN SAL</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amerikinized/" rel="nofollow">AMERIKINIZED on instagram</a>

"Lifing" Through This Lens: Stop Proving Yourself

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Welcome to the mini-series finale! Throughout Immigrant Heritage Month, Roslyn and her mom, Emma, have explored identity, memories, and the stories that has shaped her mom&#39;s immigrant experience. In this episode, Emma imagines what her life would be like if she never immigrated. Music by: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/stbrnsal" rel="nofollow">STBRN SAL</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amerikinized/" rel="nofollow">AMERIKINIZED on instagram</a>

Mom, Tell Me About Before (part 4)

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Happy Immigrant Heritage Month! This mini-series shares conversations between Roslyn and her mom to learn more about her immigrant experience.In this episode, Roslyn&#39;s mom reflects on what &#34;home&#34; is to her and the complexities of language and accents. Music by: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/stbrnsal" rel="nofollow">STBRN SAL</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amerikinized/" rel="nofollow">AMERIKINIZED on instagram</a>

Mom, Tell Me About Before (part 3)

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Happy Juneteenth! Where do first-gen black children of immigrants fit in this story? We don&#39;t. In this episode, Roslyn discusses Juneteenth, a day to celebrate freedom and reflect on identity deeply. Music by: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/stbrnsal" rel="nofollow">STBRN SAL</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amerikinized/" rel="nofollow">AMERIKINIZED on instagram</a>

Bonus: Being African on Juneteenth

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Happy Immigrant Heritage Month! In this mini-series, Roslyn interviews her mom to learn more about her immigrant experience.In this episode, Roslyn&#39;s mom reflects on what her dreams, hopes, and fears were for her children. Music by: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/stbrnsal" rel="nofollow">STBRN SAL</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amerikinized/" rel="nofollow">AMERIKINIZED on instagram</a>

Mom, Tell Me About Before (part 2)

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Happy Immigrant Heritage Month! In this mini-series, Roslyn interviews her mom to learn more about her immigrant experience. In this episode, Roslyn&#39;s mom shares her memories from her first night in the US and compares her expectations to the reality of living in the US. Music by: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/stbrnsal" rel="nofollow">STBRN SAL</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amerikinized/" rel="nofollow">AMERIKINIZED on instagram</a>

Mom, Tell Me About Before (part 1)

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Roslyn reflects on her time management skills and growing out of CP time to learning to be responsible with the time God gave her. Music by: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/stbrnsal" rel="nofollow">STBRN SAL</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amerikinized/" rel="nofollow">AMERIKINIZED on instagram</a>

Relationship Status with Time: It's Complicated

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With Puerto Rico being another &#34;POC land&#34;, Roslyn shares how visiting this island for the first time felt similar to her family&#39;s country in Côte d&#39;Ivoire. Music by: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/stbrnsal" rel="nofollow">STBRN SAL</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amerikinized/" rel="nofollow">AMERIKINIZED on instagram</a>

Different culture, familiar feeling

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Roslyn relates her very first experience visiting back home in Côte d&#39;Ivoire to the word saudade. Music by: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/stbrnsal" rel="nofollow">STBRN SAL</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amerikinized/" rel="nofollow">AMERIKINIZED on instagram</a>

Saudade: A First-Gen Feeling For Back Home Nostalgia

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Fanny Tristran is a mother, daughter of Afro-Peruvian immigrants, and founder of <a href="https://www.restority.space/aboutfanny" rel="nofollow">Restority Space</a> and <a href="https://www.hersoulsupply.com" rel="nofollow">Her Soul Supply</a>! In this episode, we discuss single-hood and the systems in place outlining the trajectory of a &#34;successful life.&#34; We explore what it looks like to dismantle that system.Music by: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/stbrnsal" rel="nofollow">STBRN SAL</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amerikinized/" rel="nofollow">AMERIKINIZED on instagram</a>

Redefining the System with Fanny Tristan (part 2)

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Fanny Tristran is a mother, daughter of Afro-Peruvian immigrants, and founder of <a href="https://www.restority.space/aboutfanny" rel="nofollow">Restority Space</a>! In this episode, she shares her journey of growing up as a first-born eldest daughter to becoming a trauma therapist.Music by: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/stbrnsal" rel="nofollow">STBRN SAL</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amerikinized/" rel="nofollow">AMERIKINIZED on instagram</a>

Redefining the System with Fanny Tristan (part 1)

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In part 3, Jason shares stories on his fond memories and clients from the hair salon. Check out Jason&#39;s podcast <a href="https://shititoldmyhairdresser.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Music by: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/stbrnsal" rel="nofollow">STBRN SAL</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amerikinized/" rel="nofollow">AMERIKINIZED on instagram</a>

Growing Up Half, Becoming Whole: The Identity Crisis That Built a Celebrity Hairdresser (part 3)

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In part 2, Jason shares his perspective of looking past his ethnic identity and stepping into his prominent identity in the hair culture.Check out Jason&#39;s podcast <a href="https://shititoldmyhairdresser.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Music by: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/stbrnsal" rel="nofollow">STBRN SAL</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amerikinized/" rel="nofollow">AMERIKINIZED on instagram</a>

Growing Up Half, Becoming Whole: The Identity Crisis That Built a Celebrity Hairdresser (part 2)

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Jason, a Los Angeles/Beverly Hills-based celebrity hairdresser discusses his experiences interacting with the Latin community in San Diego being half-Honduran and half-white.Check out Jason&#39;s podcast <a href="https://shititoldmyhairdresser.com" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Music by: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/stbrnsal" rel="nofollow">STBRN SAL</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amerikinized/" rel="nofollow">AMERIKINIZED on instagram</a>Please excuse Roslyn&#39;s grammar error with saying Honduras instead of *Honduran.

Growing Up Half, Becoming Whole: The Identity Crisis That Built a Celebrity Hairdresser (part 1)

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Code switching is a natural instinct for first generation Americans. Roslyn shares her experiences with code-switching and dives into the neuroscience of it. Sign Up for KIN Letters <a href="https://amerikinized.kit.com/37748ab342" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Music by: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/stbrnsal" rel="nofollow">STBRN SAL</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amerikinized/" rel="nofollow">AMERIKINIZED on instagram</a>

Codeswitching: Our Natural Coping Mechanism

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Tamas and Roslyn discuss their experiences with masking and code-switching. Sign Up for KIN Letters <a href="https://amerikinized.kit.com/37748ab342" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Music by: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/stbrnsal" rel="nofollow">STBRN SAL</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amerikinized/" rel="nofollow">AMERIKINIZED on instagram</a>

Navigating the In-Between Space with Tamas (part 3)

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Have you ever wondered if friendship dynamics are different around the world? In this episode, Tamas compares his experience with US and European friendships. Sign Up for KIN Letters <a href="https://amerikinized.kit.com/37748ab342" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Music by: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/stbrnsal" rel="nofollow">STBRN SAL</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amerikinized/" rel="nofollow">AMERIKINIZED on instagram</a>

Navigating the In-Between Space with Tamas (part 2)

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In this episode, Tamas shares his experience with his hyphenated identity as a Hungarian-American. Throughout his life, he moved back and forth between the US and Hungary and learned to navigate and accept his split identity.Sign Up for KIN Letters <a href="https://amerikinized.kit.com/37748ab342" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Music by: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/stbrnsal" rel="nofollow">STBRN SAL</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amerikinized/" rel="nofollow">AMERIKINIZED on instagram</a>

Navigating the In-Between Space with Tamas (part 1)

Uncovering the true stories and real-life experiences of the first and second generation American kin. Hosted by Roslyn Klarou-Done.