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 ...

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,...

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 ...

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 ...

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 he...

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 ...

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 be...

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 ...

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. ...

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 eve...