Meet Laila, who was born in Malaysia and this week come with me to learn more about what makes Malaysia unique, such as the language, the gift people are given when born in Malaysia, food, and having recorded this episode on the holy month of Ramadan, Laila shares what Ramadan means to her. Learn more about what Ramadan is and what Ramadan means to those who practice Islam. Finally, Laila shares personal stories of her time in Malaysia and her must try activity for people wanting to visit her home country.
Though India is well known for its vibrant colors and spices, so much more can be said about this diverse and beautiful country. Today's episode will give you a taste on Indian culture, holidays, special traditions they celebrate, and the food through Shivani, who is of Indian heritage. We look into activities she loves about Indian culture and what she practices in the US to stay connected to her Indian roots. At the end of the episode, she shares one way you can be more immersed in Indian culture without having to leave your house.
Eating Disorder, at times, can go unnoticed by people who have it, especially by friends and family. Polarized emotions come with it, shame, guilt, grief. Today, I have the pleasure of sharing with you Danielle’s story on her experience with having eating disorder, anorexia and binge eating, as well as her raw feelings on living with this. We will also focus on how she has improved her relationship with food and those around her. Danielle is a young woman who is in her early 20s, who loves science, cycling, and she loves spending time with her loved ones the most. Our episode today focuses on how she is more than her eating disorder and her words for people experiencing what she went through.
This week reflects on a musician’s story. Enrique Castaneda. Enrique is a self-taught pianist and drum player. Coming from a traditional family that came from Mexico, Enrique was dealt with the decision to choose music or help with his family business. This episode shares his story on how he found music, the people he’s met through his music, his experience with imposter syndrome and advice he has for aspiring musicians.
Learn more about Roxana, a first generation immigrant growing up with Mexican traditions. Today's episode will touch on fun and interesting Mexican cultures. From parties, to family, to Roxana's must try Mexican food. Roxana speaks about her experience loving science and her path to wanting a PhD in Biomedical Sciences. She speaks on how mentorship has played an integral role in her path to obtaining a PhD and how that's affected what she wants as a future scientist. She shares her words of advice being someone who is a part of the under-represented minority in this area of STEM.
Lisa Ko is a Korean-American who has lived in the U.S her entire life. She grew up with a family of immigrants and talks about her experience with Korean culture. Today's episode will look into Korean culture through Lisa and discuss on topics about her language, Lisa's experience with Korean beauty standards, and plastic surgery.
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