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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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Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
In this series, the stories simmer slowly, the culture is rich, and the roots run deep. Roslyn's mother shares her process of and reasons for cleaning chicken before cooking it - a practice she's observed at a young age growing up in Côte d'Ivoire.
Have a kitchen story to share? Follow AMERIKINIZED on Instagram to connect!
Music by STRBN SAL
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
In this series, the stories simmer slowly, the culture is rich, and the roots run deep. Roslyn discusses the unique experiences that occur in the kitchens of the first-gen kin.
Chicken is almost as essential as rice and such a staple ingredient in most first-gen kitchens. But controversy arises when considering how we prepare it... Let's dig in!
Have a kitchen story to share? Follow AMERIKINIZED on Instagram to connect!
Music by STRBN SAL
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
In this series, the stories simmer slowly, the culture is rich, and the roots run deep. Roslyn discusses the unique experiences that occur in the kitchens of the first-gen kin.
Rice is essential and such a staple ingredient in most first-gen kitchens...let's talk about it!
Have a kitchen story to share? Follow AMERIKINIZED on Instagram to connect!
Music by STRBN SAL
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
In this episode, Marcus Higgs, a communication coach for parents of preteens, and Roslyn discuss the ways he supports parents in helping their adolescences unveil their identities and potential through his ICE and SHOW UP frameworks.
Music by STRBN SAL
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Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
In part one of this two part series, you get to hear from Marcus Higgs, a communication coach for parents of preteens. In this episode, Roslyn, and Marcus discuss the experiences of their adolescence and Marcus's journey to becoming a communication coach.
Music by STRBN SAL
AMERIKINIZED on Instagram!
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
As a child of immigrants who grew up with a strict African dad, Roslyn often contemplated reasons why her dad was so strict. She once had the thought that it is definitely because he was not a "fat dad" as seen in some TV sitcoms.
Music by STRBN SAL
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Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Anne-Kenya Dubuisson and Roslyn discuss mental health stigmas in their communities, and the importance of representation matters in the therapy industry. Anne-Kenya also shares her life changing experiences and stories from her recent travel to Kenya!
Music by STRBN SAL
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Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Meet Anne-Kenya Dubuisson! She is a proud daughter of Haitian-Dominican immigrants living in New York. We discuss the impact of our environments on our accents and the way we speak.
Music by STRBN SAL
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Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
In this episode, Shebana shares her special and mysterious journey of being nearly paralyzed by fear to naturally liberating her voice and body as a performance artist.
https://www.shebanacoelho.com/
Music by STRBN SAL
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Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Meet Shebana! She is a performance artist who is originally from India and migrated to the US at the age of 12. Shebana create plays, and facilitates workshops that connect people to themselves, their senses, and nature. In this episode, Shebana shares excerpts from her solo play, “The Good Manners of Colonized Subjects”.
https://www.shebanacoelho.com/
Music by STRBN SAL
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