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The First Gems

The First Gems

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 A safe space for first-generation millennials to unite, discover, heal and share our experiences — cross culturally. Join us as we discuss culture, community, and the come up.First Gems Podcast Social Sciences
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  • S3E21 Unlearning Perfection, Unleashing Purpose: Black Girl Brilliance with Dr. Jamelia Harris

    S3E21 Unlearning Perfection, Unleashing Purpose: Black Girl Brilliance with Dr. Jamelia Harris
    Nov 18 2025
    In this episode of The First Gems, Dr. Jamelia Harris joins us to talk legacy, identity, purpose, and what it means to carve out space as a first-gen Black woman in academia. From her Jamaican roots and early dreams to acquiring her PHD at 22, Dr. Harris breaks down perfectionism, impostor syndrome, sisterhood, and why Black women need spaces built for us, by us. She shares the origin story of her academic coaching program, Write Your Dissertation Sis, the healing behind her work, and what it truly means to build a legacy. 🔗 Links Learn more about Dr. Harris' coaching program Write Your Dissertation Sis on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • S3E20: First-Gen Representation in Media: The Stories They Tell vs. The Ones We Live

    S3E20: First-Gen Representation in Media: The Stories They Tell vs. The Ones We Live
    Nov 5 2025
    From streaming shows to TikTok skits, “first-gen” stories are everywhere — but are they finally getting it right? In this episode of The First Gems, we dive into how media portrays children of immigrants. We’re breaking down the rise of first-gen representation: what feels authentic, what feels off, and who’s actually behind the camera shaping the narrative. From viral tropes to creative breakthroughs, we ask...Are we being represented or repackaged? Anna and Tanina sit down to unpack how identity gets stylized, marketed, and sometimes misunderstood, while we reflect on the joy and tension of finally being seen onscreen. Because for every story that gets it right, there’s another that reminds us that visibility isn’t the same as understanding. 💎 Epsidoe Gem: Representation isn’t about being watched..it’s about being witnessed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • S3E19: Faith, Flow & Finding Nimo: The Music, Mission & Mindset of AraTheJay

    S3E19: Faith, Flow & Finding Nimo: The Music, Mission & Mindset of AraTheJay
    Oct 23 2025
    From Accra to the world, AraTheJay is charting his own path in music — blending faith, storytelling, and sonic innovation into a sound that’s distinctly Ghanaian yet globally resonant. In this episode of The First Gems, we dive into Ara’s creative evolution, from his breakout Finding Nimo project to his upcoming album The Odyssey. He opens up about his roots, the role of faith in his artistry, and how he’s bridging cultures through sound. This conversation explores what it means to make music with purpose; balancing ambition and belief, creativity and community, and finding identity through the journey. 🔗 Links Stream 'The Odyssey' on October 24th • AraTheJay on Apple Music • AraTheJay on Spotify • AraTheJay on IG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
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