Americanish: Daughters of Diaspora: Recent Episodes
Adela Cojab and Mariam Wahba
American-ish is a new digital show featuring two young Middle Eastern women from unique and layered backgrounds. Adela Cojab is a Syrian-Lebanese Mexican Jew and Mariam Wahba is an Egyptian Coptic Christian. Together, they are the Daughters of Diaspora.
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.
Follow Manasi:
https://artwithmanasi.com/
https://www.instagram.com/manasiarya/
https://www.tiktok.com/@artwithmanasi
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.
Follow Nikki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkikessari
Follow Nikki's work: https://youtube.com/@kessari
https://open.spotify.com/artist/72Hau0P2ZO2GA1LAXyypFh?si=1aB7rr5rTQ6VhSeA2YwTgw
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/
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.
Connect with Bryan:
Migrants Web Series: https://youtu.be/Ue_EajNlqm4
Find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btdjokes/?hl=en
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 globe, celebrating her own background while championing the values of pluralism.
Connect with Nicole:
Learn more about the Narrow Bridge Project: https://jnf-wjc.us.launchpad6.com/narrow-bridge-song-contest/
Find her on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5cRNt4rvKVzVJsVIB0B4Vw?si=nxH4RYk6TEC2k5Zfk0NdPA
Follow her on Instagram: https://instagram.com/nicoleraviv?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
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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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.
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.
Find Us:
The Pod: https://linktr.ee/Americanish.Show
TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@americanishshow
Instagram - www.instagram.com/americanishshow
Twitter - ww.twitter.com/americanishshow
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.
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!
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 for BBC Arabic, Deutsche Welle Arabic, AlHurrah, and other major Arabic networks.
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.
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!
Find Us:
The Pod: https://linktr.ee/Americanish.Show
TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@americanishshow
Instagram - www.instagram.com/americanishshow
Twitter - www.twitter.com/americanishshow
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.
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!
Find Us:
TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@americanishshow
Instagram - www.instagram.com/americanishshow
Twitter - ww.twitter.com/americanishshow
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.
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.
Adela and Mariam recap Adela's Birthday shenanigans, what it means to have an American-ish thanksgiving, and the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster fiasco.
Mariam and Adela break down the Elon Musk Twitter fiasco, freedom of speech, and the best kind of hors d'oeuvres.
Mariam and Adela break down Biden's Democracy speech, what factors go into deciding who to vote for, and how protect our precious democracy.
Mariam and Adela discuss their most recent viral tiktok clip regarding hijab and how it fits into what is happening in Iran
Mariam and Adela break down some of Kanye's comments, why antisemitism is so dangerous, and how to combat it. They also discuss the controversy behind the Hasidic School controversy and the religious freedom questions it raises.
AlexxMedia joins Mariam and Adela to talk halfy's, the best pizza in New York, weirdos in Israel, and who REALLY built the pyramids.
Bible Brianda joins Mariam and Adela to talk heartbreak, Jesus, and fashionnova dresses.
Mariam and Adela talk Jewish holidays and upcoming Coptic Christian Holidays. In conversation, they discover how powerful the act of fasting is and how it transcends religion.
Adela and Mariam attempt to demystify Egypt-- talking about Egyptian cities, culture, and Moon Knight.
Mariam Wahba and Adela Cojab talk about Shabbat, how it manifests in different faith and religions, and how its being embraced by the modern world.
Social media personality, Studio owner, and TV host Weezy stops by for the season premiere of American-ish: Daughters of Diaspora. Weezy, Mariam, and Adela breakdown racist stereotypes, accent matching, the making of WTF Media studios, and how Montessori is NOT white people shit.
In the season finale of American-ish: Daughters of Diaspora, Mariam Wahba and Adela Cojab are joined by Chloé Simone Valdary. Valdary is an American writer and entrepreneur whose company, Theory of Enchantment, teaches social and emotional learning in schools. Wahba, Cojab, and Valdary chat about their experiences growing up, religion, racism, Middle Eastern experiences, and much more!
In this episode, Mariam and Adela walk through some of their families' superstitions. Hey, better safe than sorry, am I right?
Bitter herbs or salty fermented fish? As Passover and Easter approach, Mariam and Adela discuss each other's religious traditions.
In this Episode of American-ish: Daughters of Diaspora, Mariam & Adela talk about what its like carrying different passports, student visas, and living in America as an almost-American.
In this episode, Mariam and Adela discuss Whataboutism and the way it’s used to belittle important causes that deserve to be discussed. If you’ve heard terms like coatailing, cause-squashing, and intersectionality, this episode is for you.
In this episode, Mariam & Adela talk about speaking English as a second language. For many people, learning english is a part of the American experience. For Adela, it was through a speech therapist. For Mariam, it was through ESL in NYC Public Schools.
In this interview with Yaroslava, she shares with us what her family and friends have been experiencing in Ukraine these last few weeks, her thoughts on social media’s role in the war, and why every American should care about what happens to Ukrainians. She also tells us about how President Zelenskyy’s leadership has been so important to her and her friends on the ground.
In this episode, Mariam asks Adela quick-fire questions about the Jewish holiday of Purim-- from costumes to triangle-shaped cookies.
In the fourth episode of Americanish, Adela and Mariam dive into different manifestations of modesty, from Sniut in the Jewish community to Hijab in Middle Eastern Countries. Tune in for more!
In this episode, Adela speaks about her experiences at NYU that led to her decision to file a Title VI lawsuit against NYU for failing to protect Jewish students from discrimination. Her lawsuit helped prompt the executive order to include Jews under Title VI protections of the Civil Rights Act.
Did you know Coptic Christians get a tattoo at only nine months old? In this episode, learn all about Mariam, Coptic Christians, life in Egypt, and growing up as a modern woman from an ancient faith.
American-ish: Daughters of Diaspora is a NEW digital talk show hosted by Adela Cojab and Mariam Wahba.
Cojab and Wahba come from very different walks of life, yet have a lot in common. One is a Sephardic Jew and the other is Egyptian Coptic Christian. They break down how they are learning to navigate life as first generation immigrants and modern women of ancient faiths. Join them as untangle love, faith, religion, culture, and everything else.