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Unapologetically First Gen
Hosted by Lesley Braga, Stacy Braga · society · EN
About this Podcast:
Join the Braga sisters, Lesley & Stacy, as they dive into the world of first-generation immigrant experiences. Growing up between two cultures brought its own set of challenges, joys, and unforgettable stories—and we’re here to spill all the tea. From being the official family translator to figuring out what a FASFA form even is… we explore what it means to grow up as the bridge between generations and cultures. Featuring sisterly conversations and guest stories from fellow first-gens, this podcast is a celebration of resilience, identity, and community.Whether you’re a first-gen yourself or simply curious about the experiences of navigating two worlds, this is your place to feel seen, heard, and inspired—and maybe even laugh a bit.
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What is Unapologetically First Gen about?
Join the Braga sisters, Lesley & Stacy, as they dive into the world of first-generation immigrant experiences. Growing up between two cultures brought its own set of challenges, joys, and unforgettable stories, and we’re here to spill all the tea.
Who hosts Unapologetically First Gen?
Unapologetically First Gen is hosted by Lesley Braga, Stacy Braga. The show has published 30 episodes to date.
What has Unapologetically First Gen covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Test" (3 April 2026, 33 minutes), "Inside Business Immigration Law with Lucy Magadichian" (26 March 2026, 33 minutes), and "What Schools Are Missing with School Committee Member Luisa de Paula Santos" (11 March 2026, 38 minutes).
How often does Unapologetically First Gen publish?
Unapologetically First Gen publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 30 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Unapologetically First Gen?
Booking probability for Unapologetically First Gen is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Unapologetically First Gen requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Unapologetically First Gen's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Lesley Braga, Stacy Braga hosts Unapologetically First Gen, a society podcast with 30 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #13
Inside Business Immigration Law with Lucy Magadichian
Mar 26, 202633 minS2<p>In this episode, we're joined by Lucy Magadichian - immigration attorney, boutique practice owner, and immigrant herself - who has spent over 20 years helping companies and individuals navigate the complex world of...
Episode #12
What Schools Are Missing with School Committee Member Luisa de Paula Santos
Mar 11, 202638 minS2<p>In this episode, we’re joined by <b>Luisa de Paula Santos</b>—educator, labor organizer, and newly elected member of the Cambridge School Committee. As a first-gen immigrant and current paraprofessional, Luisa brings...
Unapologetically First Gen
Our One-Year Anniversary: What First-Gen Looks Like in One Family
Feb 11, 202649 minS0<p>We made it—<b>one full year of Unapologetically First Gen</b> 🎉<br />For our anniversary episode, we wanted to do something special (and very on brand): invite family into the conversation.<br /></p><p>In this...
Episode #10
Taking a Breath: Self-Care in a Heavy Season
Feb 1, 202624 minS2<p>In this episode, we slow things down and talk honestly about self-care in times of anger, grief, and nonstop news cycles. We’re not experts, and this isn’t a “just light a candle and you’ll be fine” conversation...
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Episode #9
Dispelling Immigration Myths (and Why They’re So Dangerous)
Jan 21, 202641 minS2<p>In this episode of Unapologetically First Gen, Stacy walks us through some of the most common — and most harmful — myths about immigrants in the U.S., using research from the <b>International Institute of New...
Episode #8
2025 Recap: The Longest 12 Months Ever
Jan 7, 202646 minS2<p>Happy New Year… and yes, we’re already tired. 😅 In this 2025 recap episode (recorded January 4), the Braga sisters get honest about a year that felt like the longest 12 months ever — politically, personally, and for...
Dec 3, 202533 minS2<p>In this episode, the Braga sisters sit down with Kayla Guardado—a yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, and somatic curandera—to talk about reclaiming identity, honoring ancestry, and finding rebellion in healing. Kayla...
Episode #6
The Parental Glow-Up
Nov 12, 202533 minS2<p>In this feel-good convo, the Braga sisters reflect on how their parents have grown alongside them—from “we don’t talk about that” to warm, boundary-respecting grandparents who queue up pranks and apologies. We talk...
Nov 5, 202536 minS2<p>In this episode of Unapologetically First Gen, the Braga sisters sit down with actress Maria Timonina — most recently seen on Netflix’s The Gringo Hunters. Maria shares her journey as the daughter of immigrants from...
Oct 29, 202535 minS2<p>In this episode, the Braga sisters pick up where we left off—this time diving into the really hush-hush stuff from our childhoods: sex ed, puberty, dating, and using the right names for body parts. </p><p>We talk...
Oct 22, 202530 minS2<p>In this episode, the Braga sisters get real about the stuff we didn’t talk about growing up—mental health, anxiety, conflict, and “I love yous.” We share stories from childhood (Friday spelling-test stomachaches...
Oct 15, 202531 minS2<p>Lesley and Stacy dive into the human toll of ICE raids and policies—family separation, racial profiling, due-process failures—and how the nonstop news cycle is impacting first-gen communities. From local stories to...
Oct 8, 202526 minS2<p>We’re baaaack! In this mid-summer catch-up (recorded July 31) the Braga sisters get real about rest, community, and doing the work without burning out. We talk about summer memories, why we run the show in seasons...
Jun 18, 202537 minS1<p>In this season finale of Unapologetically First Gen, we sit down with Lesley’s mother-in-law, Soledad Boyd, for an intimate and unfiltered conversation about coming out later in life, navigating Black and queer...
Jun 11, 202526 minS1<p>In this episode, we’re joined by a very special guest—our cousin, Romeu Bairos, a Portuguese musician, actor, and performer known for traditional Azorean music. </p><p>We talk about:</p>His time on the Portuguese...
Jun 4, 202534 minS1<p>In this heartfelt, slightly chaotic, and very first-gen episode, Stacy and Lesley reflect on their first season of Unapologetically First Gen—what they’ve learned, how podcasting has unexpectedly deepened their...
May 21, 202534 minS1<p>In this episode of Unapologetically First Gen, we’re talking about relationships—and specifically what it’s like to grow up in a culture where marriage is expected early, only to end up married to Americans in very...
May 14, 202524 minS1<p>This week, Lesley & Stacy are diving into the cultural quirks and beliefs that stuck with us long after childhood - aka, all the superstitions we inherited (and maybe still follow). From the iconic Portuguese rooster...
May 7, 202538 minS1<p>In this episode of Unapologetically First Gen, we sit down with our friend Isaac Lungu who shares what it’s been like to move through the world as a perpetual immigrant—from Botswana to several U.S. states, and now...
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