Growing up as First Generation American: Challenges of growing up Brown in America

Our guest, Divya, was born and brought up in the US, making her a first-generation American. Her parents moved to the US from India. Today, we’re exploring what it means to navigate spaces as someone who's simultaneously 100% American and 100% Indian. From the pressure of being the family's "first everything" to the unique advantages that come with this experience, we're getting real about the beautiful complexity of first-generation life. What does it actually feel like to grow up as the bridge between your parents' homeland and the country you call home?Like always, we’re sharing real stories from everyday lives as every story matters.So whether you're first-generation yourself, love someone who is, or just want to understand this experience better, we're excited to share Divya's story with you. As always, do leave comments and see more behind-the-scenes on our website chocolateandspicetalk.com