Americanish: Daughters of Diaspora

Americanish: Daughters of Diaspora

Americanish is a first-gen podcast that breaks down what it means to be American...ish. In a socially and politically tense environment, co-hosts Adela Cojab and Mariam Wahba give fresh takes on old and new topics of conversation. Cojab is a Syrian-Lebanese Mexican Jew and Mariam Wahba is an Egyptian Coptic Christian. Together, they are the Daughters of Diaspora.

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November 30, 2023 35 mins

Adela and Mariam come together in this special episode of Americanish to discuss the aftermath of Hamas's October 7th attack, highlighting Mariam's voice as a Coptic Christian and Adela's experience as a Jew on campus. When GenZ celebrates Osama Bin Laden and sympathizes with Nazis, it becomes clear this fight is not about Israel, it is about fundemental societal values. 

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Come along as South Asian artist and teacher, Manasi Arya shares her life story, the inspiration behind her art, and her favorite cultural superstitions.

 

Adela and Manasi talk favorite foods… what she calls, “Indian Nachos”… and so much more in this final episode of Hyphenated, Season One! Listen and share with a friend.

 

 

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Musician, writer, and designer Nikki Kessari was born in Hong Kong, and lived in Thailand, the U.S., and London before she moved to Bangkok.

In episode four, Nikki shares her journey in creating and producing music, stepping away from social media, and coming from a hyphenated background. 

 

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Follow Nikki's work: https://youtube.com/@kessari

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Join Adela in conversation with Chama Mechtaly, an entrepreneur, visual artist, and so much more, who shares with us her North African roots and her journey to study in the United States. Mechtaly's multicultural background gives her unique insight into the world around her.

 

 

Follow Chama on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millennialmoor/

Shop Moors & Saints: https://www.moorsandsaints.com/ 

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Welcome to episode two of Hyphenated, where we are joined by the incredibly talented Bryan Torresdey. Torresdey is comedian, writer, and director. Prepare to be captivated as he shares about his family history, growing up on a ranch in Texas, and the inspiration he drew from his own parents to write a script.

 

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Migrants Web Series: https://youtu.be/Ue_EajNlqm4

 

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June 12, 2023 35 mins

Join us for the premiere episode of Hyphenated, an Americanish Podcast, with special guest, Nicole Raviv. Nicole, a multi-talent, shares her experiences of being born in Canada and growing up in a Moroccan-Romanian-Jewish household. With a unique perspective shaped by her multicultural background, Nicole’s passion for music first led her to singing the National Anthem in the NHL which opened the door for her to travel across the gl...

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April 4, 2023 38 mins

We're breaking up...

Sort of! We are excited to announce we are creating MORE content for you. Mariam and Adela will be debuing a new Americanish format in the new season(s) launching this summer. We are also excited to announce we are looking for a THIRD member to join our growing talent team!

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March 28, 2023 49 mins

 

She's beauty, she's grace, ...and she's bilingual! 

Mariam & Adela discuss growing up speaking two languages, what language they dream in, and the advantages and challenges of bilingualism. 

In this episode, you will learn about the advantages and challenges of being bilingual from first-generation immigrants and how it affects identity and cultural practices. 

 

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March 21, 2023 35 mins

Join Mariam and Adela as they explore God's love for us and His creation. What does it mean to love and be loved unconditionally? Is talking to God the same thing as prayer? From their unique backgrounds as a Coptic Christian and a Jew, the daughters of diaspora discuss how to talk to God.

 

 

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Food is tied to faith (as well as something both Mariam and Adela are passionate about!) and passed down by tradition through many generations. From Coptic fasts to kosher restaurants, we explore our relationship with food through the lens of our respective faiths. 

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The small town of Wilmore, Kentucky saw a spontaneous burst of religious passion, now called "the Asbury Revival." 

Mariam and Adela discuss the revival, Gen Z anxiety, and post-covid depression. Do these things have an impact on religion for the younger Generation? These questions and more on this week's episode!

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February 28, 2023 41 mins

On Feb. 6th, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake ripped through Turkey and Syria. Unlike Turkey, a relatively modernized country, Syria is divided by a nearly twelve-year civil war. We cannot discuss the effect of the earthquake without first understanding the history and geopolitics of the region.

Joining us is guest Hadeel Oueis, a writer and news analyst focusing on US foreign policies for the Middle East. She analyzes US foreign affairs...

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February 21, 2023 26 mins

Nikki Haley just announced her run for President of the United States, but she isn't the first female to run for the office. Adela and Mariam break down the history and patterns of women in leadership, including a brief history of female leadership in their respective home countries.

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In this Valentine's special, we are discussing all things LOVE. From the historical roots of Valentine's Day, dating apps, to striving for unconditional love, you won't want to miss this episode!

 

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The Pod: https://linktr.ee/Americanish.Show

TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@americanishshow

Instagram - www.instagram.com/americanishshow

Twitter - www.twitter.com/americanishshow

 

 

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February 7, 2023 37 mins

This week on Americanish, Mariam and Adela talk about all things AI, including Y2K staple "ChatBot", Lensa, and the brand new ChatGBT. Can robots be lawyers and artists? How will AI effect diplomacy and foreign policy? These questions and more on this week's episode.

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The daughters of diaspora are back for season three! In this season premiere, Mariam and Adela reset the table, tell their meet-cute story, and so much more!

 

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TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@americanishshow

Instagram - www.instagram.com/americanishshow

Twitter - ww.twitter.com/americanishshow

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December 6, 2022 31 mins

Mariam and Adela break down Kanye's recent comments, the dangers of using 'zionist' and 'jew' interchangeably, Mizrahi history month, and the Coptic Christian advent season. 

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November 29, 2022 30 mins

Mariam and Adela are joined by law student, former professional classical musician, and soccer expert David Davani. Together, they break down the controversy around Qatar, the world cup, and western media coverage. 

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November 22, 2022 27 mins

Adela and Mariam recap Adela's Birthday shenanigans, what it means to have an American-ish thanksgiving, and the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster fiasco. 

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November 15, 2022 38 mins

Mariam and Adela break down the Elon Musk Twitter fiasco, freedom of speech, and the best kind of hors d'oeuvres. 

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