The First Gen Madrina
Dear First Gens,
Welcome to the First Gen Madrina, a podcast that highlights the victories and challenges of the first generation experience. I am your host, Sara Diaz, a fellow first gen navigating the path to success alongside you. Join me as we dive into stories of resilience and perseverance featuring first gen individuals who have overcome the odds to pave the way for others.
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The First Gen Madrina
E41- Celebrating Women's History Month: Choua's Journey To Find Home | The First Gen Madrina Podcast
Dear First Gens,
In this episode, host Sara Diaz welcomes Choua Vang back for a new episode of The First Gen Madrina Podcast for this month's theme, Celebrating Women's History Month!
For this episode of The First Gen Madrina Podcast, we bring back Choua Vang, of Cali & Dana! Choua joined us for episode 11, which has been our most listened to episode (go check it out now!) Choua is a marketer by day but also owns a clothing brand called Cali & Dana that specializes in comfortable skinny jeans for curvy petite women. She also co-created ACE - a collaborative pop-up, bringing AAPI creatives and entrepreneurs together.
We also learn about Choua's journey of returning to Laos and visiting family for the first time. She was also able to visit with her parents by her side and learn about the country they left behind in pursuit of better opportunities for their family. Her story will leave you with goosebumps!Find cali & dana on Instagram @lovecalindana! You can also check out their website https://calindana.com/. You can learn more about Ace on instagram @acepopup.
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Celebrating Women's History Month With You,
Sara, The First Gen Madrina