The Adopted Country

Becoming Whole

Genna Samaniego shares her journey of transracial adoption, navigating identity, and reconnecting with her biological family. Genna currently lives in LA and teaches yoga and mat pilates on the westside near Venice Beach. She focuses on gentle movement that allows you to connect with your breath and body. She is also a photographer and enjoys telling stories through the lens. She’s been working on a project, telling her story of adoption and sharing her journey on what it was like to find, meet and maintain a relationship with her biological family. To connect with Genna you can follow her business page on Instagram, her handle is @mindfulmovementwithg and to follow her Adopted Ones Project you can follow her @adoptedones If you are listening to this and a part of today’s story feels familiar, I want you to know that this space is open to you.  I’m inviting first generation Americans and Immigrants to share your stories on your own terms. A moment you still carry. A choice. A realization. A memory that shaped you.  You can remain anonymous. You can change names and details. Your story will be narrated with care, not exposed. You can submit your written story by emailing inthesamebreathpodcast@gmail.com [inthesamebreathpodcast@gmail.com] or you can request a zoom interview to share your story.

Dear Karen...

Karen Aguirre shares her personal journey as a first-generation American, from her childhood in Mexico to her experiences in the United States, her passion for theater, and her pursuit of a career in acting. She reflects on the challenges, triumphs, and the impact of her family and community on her life. If you are listening to this and a part of today’s story feels familiar, I want you to know that this space is open to you.  I’m inviting first generation Americans and immigrants to share your stories on your own terms. A moment you still carry. A choice. A realization. A memory that shaped you. You can remain anonymous. You can change names and details. Your story will be narrated with care, not exposed. You can submit your written story by emailing inthesamebreathpodcast@gmail.com [inthesamebreathpodcast@gmail.com] or you can request a zoom interview to share your story.

The Adopted Country

The story shared by Tony sheds light on the journey of migration, adaptation, and perseverance of Hispanic families in the US. It highlights the challenges, sacrifices, and resilience of immigrants, as well as the importance of preserving cultural identity and giving back to the community. If you are listening to this and a part of today’s story feels familiar, I want you to know that this space is open to you.  I’m inviting first generation Americans and immigrants to share your stories on your own terms. A moment you still carry. A choice. A realization. A memory that shaped you.  You can remain anonymous. You can change names and details. Your story will be narrated with care, not exposed. You can submit your written story by emailing inthesamebreathpodcast@gmail.com [inthesamebreathpodcast@gmail.com] or you can request a zoom interview to share your story.

Gual Mar , Mop Head

Have you ever been a victim of discrimination? How has that impacted you? This episode shares two stories dealing with discrimination and how that impacts those on the receiving end. If you are listening to this and a part of today’s story feels familiar, I want you to know that this space is open to you.  I’m inviting first generation Americans and Immigrants to share your stories on your own terms. A moment you still carry. A choice. A realization. A memory that shaped you.   You can remain anonymous. You can change names and details. Your story will be narrated with care, not exposed. You can submit your written story by emailing inthesamebreathpodcast@gmail.com [inthesamebreathpodcast@gmail.com] or you can request a zoom interview to share your story.

Undocumented : Unlicensed

The story shared by Carmen highlights the impact of immigration status on children and the fear of deportation experienced by families. If you are listening to this and a part of today’s story feels familiar, I want you to know that this space is open to you.  I’m inviting first generation Americans and immigrants to share your stories on your own terms. A moment you still carry. A choice. A realization. A memory that shaped you. You can remain anonymous. You can change names and details. Your story will be narrated with care, not exposed. You can submit your written story by emailing inthesamebreathpodcast@gmail.com [inthesamebreathpodcast@gmail.com] or you can request a zoom interview to share your story.