First Gen Friends

In this episode of First Gen Friends, I speak with Tricia Timm, first-generation American, born to parents from Ecuador and El Salvador, author, angel investor, C-suite executive, and attorney. While her résumé is undeniably impressive, what truly sets Tricia apart is her heart for mentorship and her commitment to opening doors for others who are navigating spaces where they may not always feel they belong. Tricia shares her journey as a first-gen professional, speaking honestly about resilience, perseverance, and the power of having people who believe in you along the way. This conversation is a reminder that success isn’t about having it all figured out, it’s about showing up, learning as you go, and lifting others as you climb. Whether you’re early in your career, navigating your next chapter, or simply in need of inspiration, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss! This is Tricia Timm.

In this episode, Laura Gunder opens up about her complex journey to success. She dives into the paradox of reaching major financial milestones while battling unhappiness, burnout, and health struggles behind the scenes. Laura reflects on the relentless pressure to keep climbing the career ladder- only to realize that real success goes far beyond money. Through candid stories of struggle, resilience, and self-discovery, she shares how she redefined fulfillment, prioritized her mental health, and found a more meaningful path forward. This episode is perfect for anyone chasing big goals while craving balance, this conversation reminds us that success should feel good, not just look good on paper.

Roxie Jones shares her journey as a first-generation Filipino, discussing her family's cultural background, the challenges of growing up in a predominantly white environment, and the values instilled in her by her parents. She reflects on her transition from a career in fashion to building a successful fitness brand, emphasizing the importance of community, authenticity, and mentorship. Roxie's story is one of resilience, personal growth, and the pursuit of one's dreams, inspiring listeners to embrace their unique identities and experiences. This is Roxie Jones!!

In this episode of First Gen Friends, host Jamie shares her journey as a first-generation American, exploring the complexities of identity, community, and resilience. She reflects on her upbringing in a family of immigrants, the challenges faced, and the importance of sharing stories that resonate with others in similar situations. The podcast aims to create a space for first-generation voices, celebrating their experiences and redefining success on their own terms.

In this episode of First Gen Friends, host Jamie interviews Jose Lopez, who shares his family's immigration story and the sacrifices made by his parents to provide him with a better life. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by first-generation individuals, the cultural differences experienced growing up, and the personal growth that comes from understanding one's background. Jose reflects on his achievements, the impact of his upbringing, and the importance of self-empowerment and asking questions. The discussion highlights the resilience and ambition of immigrants and the lessons learned along the way.

Where are my first generation people at? I'm back, let's chat!

In this episode, I get to chat with first generation, Mexican-American, founder and creator of Yo Sabo The Game, Carlos! He shares what it was like growing up in Los Angeles, the entrepreneurs who inspired him, how the idea of Yo Sabo came to life and what's next!

First-generation Mexican American, Karina, joins me in this episode, and it's a page straight out of a telenovela. There's a love story, drama, family dynamics, and, of course, a very happy ending. Karina shares what finally inspired her to get her act together and achieve her dream of living in NYC through hard work, networking, and overcoming a lot of obstacles. This is my friend, Karina.

In this episode, the incredible Persian Armenian American makeup QUEEN, Eileen Amirian joins me! We discuss life as a full time beauty content creator, how she continues to grow in the industry, and all the hurdles of life she had to overcome to get to where she is today! This is, first generation American, Eileen.

In this episode, I have the honor to speak with one of my favorite money making content creators who empowers people by sharing her low income experiences growing up and what impact she wants to make in the world through her personal story telling. We also get into how she’s raising her little boy speaking Spanish at home and how she wants him to see the world growing up as a second generation. I personally was so excited to hear her story because I felt like I could relate to her on so many levels, so I hope you guys love this episode as much as I do! This is Genesis.

In this week's episode, I briefly share some personal life updates and also chat it up with a Dominican beauty!!! Her voice will not only relax you but also inspire you with her incredible story telling. We talk about the hardships of growing up poor in NYC, what inspired her to be an advocate for her community and so much more about her amazing journey. This is Yissely.

In this episode, I sit down with creator of the Moneda Moves podcast which covers Latinos, business and their relationship with money. We discuss her upbringing in Chicago, how school made a huge impact in her life and her main motivation to get to where she is today and why talking about building generational wealth is so important to her. She also has a Moneda moves newsletter which you should check out on her Instagram @lyannealfaro - This is Lyanne.

In this episode I interview a first generation Salvadoran American who grew up in Long Island. She is an entrepreneur and founder of Bonita Fierce Candles, a premium heritage-focused home fragrance brand. Her mission is to revolutionize the toxic and generic home fragrance industry and create better-for-you products that cement a space for diverse, nuanced Latin voices and stories. In 2020, she realized the scents she grew up with (Cafe Con Leche, Coquito, Lavender Fabulosa, and more) were not represented in the home fragrance industry which she launched in 2020. By 25 years old, Melissa was the first Latina owned candle brand in Nordstrom, she was the youngest and only Latina founder at the Ulta Beauty MUSE Accelerator and she has no plans to slow down any time soon. She shares the importance of family, her journey to entrepreneurship and everything that inspired her to get here. This is Melissa.

In this episode, I catch up with Jerry, a First Generation Dominican American. We discuss the challenges he faced as a Latino kid moving from the Lower East Side to the Upper East Side and what it was like growing up around Upper Middle Class people. Today, he is working on exciting projects, pursuing his dream to become an actor and entertainer. He also has some advice for those who are looking to find their way in the industry! This is Jerry.

In this episode, I sit down with Svetlana who immigrated from the Ukraine in 1992 with her family. We're talking about her experience growing up in Brooklyn and life as a Russian speaking kid in Jersey. We also tap into risk taking and how our immigrant parents scared the hell out of us when we wanted to do something new! This is Svet.

In this episode, I interview another Colombian American who grew up in Jackson Heights! He shares his parents journey to the US, growing up in Queens and how he landed his dream job as a sr producer/editor at NBC universal, and it’s a pretty cool story and reminds me why moms are ELITE!!!! He's also got some really great advice for those who are in school and want to succeed. This is Juan.

In this episode I sit down with, Anthony Palmini, a multi-talented artist who wears many hats in the entertainment industry. He is a first generation Colombian American who has made a name for himself as an actor, editor, director, and much more. With his diverse skill set and passion for storytelling, Anthony has worked on a wide variety of projects and creating space for other Latino creators. You'll get to know Anthony and hear about his journey as an artist, the good and bad. And how one little incident changed his whole perspective (yes, this is another John Leguzamo inspired story). This is Anthony.

In this episode I am all over the place, I talk about my childhood memories, food stamps and my personal take on Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner. LOLz.

In this First Gen episode, I catch up with Flavia! A first generation Peruvian American currently residing in the capital of Hungary: Budapest! We talk about her jet setting life, how she ended up becoming a full time world traveler and all the things that have inspired her along the way and how she plans to change the game for other solo Latina travelers. She also shares a creepy hostel story that would have me shook. This is Flavia!!!

In this episode of First Gen Friends I sit down with Cristina, a first generation Ecuadorian American. As a content creator and podcaster, she shares what inspires her, why she's so passionate about the work she's doing and the advice she'd give her younger self when she didn't feel like she had a community around her. This is Cristina.