1st Person Podcast
1st Person Podcast
1st Person
1st Person is a podcast about life changing travel experiences. We conduct interviews about trips that changed people's lives. Our aim is to inspire curiosity, openness, and acceptance of disparate cultures through stories of travel experiences.
S03 - Stopped at a Checkpoint
I get nervous going through security checks, even though there's no need for me to worry. Still, I’m happy this isn’t a common occurrence in my everyday life. In this episode of 1st Person Stories Helda meets up with her uncle whose resourcefulness becomes evident as they tour Israeli occupied areas in his car. Want to hear the full interview? Visit our Patreon Page at patreon.com/1stperson and get the full episode plus bonus content if you become a patron. More ways to support the show 1. Join our mailing list at 1stperson.us/signup 2. Rate us on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1st-person-podcast/id1197910839 or on Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Izuz3tprqrwnm3l6mqeu3b7gni4?t=1st_Person_Podcast 3. Share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it Thank you for tuning in to 1st Person Stories where you get to hear the most fun, exciting, and sometimes intense stories from people of all walks of life. ’til next time… Happy travels!
Oct 15, 2018
6 min
[Preview] S03 - Stopped at a Checkpoint
In this episode, Helda meets up with her uncle whose resourcefulness becomes evident as they tour israeli occupied areas in his car. Want to hear it now? Visit our Patreon Page at patreon.com/1stperson and get the full episode plus bonus content if you become a patron. More ways to support the show 1. Join our mailing list at 1stperson.us/signup 2. Rate us on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1st-person-podcast/id1197910839 or on Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Izuz3tprqrwnm3l6mqeu3b7gni4?t=1st_Person_Podcast 3. Share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it Thank you for tuning in to 1st Person Stories where you get to hear the most fun, exciting, and sometimes intense stories from people of all walks of life. ’til next time… Happy travels!
Oct 11, 2018
46 sec
S02 - Re-imagining Hebron
I couldn’t imagine being told that I’m not allowed somewhere because of my ethnic background. That’s reminiscent of the segregation era in the United States and it’s hard for me to believe that it’s still going on today in other parts of the world. In this episode of 1st Person Stories Helda visit Hebron and shares about "the city below cities," spies and the discrimination she faced while visiting the burial sites of several biblical patriarchs. Want to hear the full interview? Visit our Patreon Page at patreon.com/1stperson and get the full episode plus bonus content if you become a patron. More ways to support the show 1. Join our mailing list at 1stperson.us/signup 2. Rate us on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1st-person-podcast/id1197910839 or on Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Izuz3tprqrwnm3l6mqeu3b7gni4?t=1st_Person_Podcast 3. Share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it Thank you for tuning in to 1st Person Stories where you get to hear the most fun, exciting, and sometimes intense stories from people of all walks of life. ’til next time… Happy travels!
Oct 8, 2018
7 min
[Preview] S02 - Re-Imagining Hebron
In this episode of 1st Person Stories Helda visits Hebron and shares about "the city below cities," spies and the discrimination she faced while visiting the burial sites of several biblical patriarchs. This episode will be released on 10/8. Want to hear it now? Visit our Patreon Page at patreon.com/1stperson and get the full episode plus bonus content if you become a patron. More ways to support the show 1. Join our mailing list at 1stperson.us/signup 2. Rate us on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1st-person-podcast/id1197910839 or on Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Izuz3tprqrwnm3l6mqeu3b7gni4?t=1st_Person_Podcast 3. Share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it Thank you for tuning in to 1st Person Stories where you get to hear the most fun, exciting, and sometimes intense stories from people of all walks of life. ’til next time… Happy travels!
Oct 4, 2018
1 min
S01 - Escaping the West Bank
Whether you call them roadblocks or obstacles, life, like travel, brings you face-to-face with the unknown and in that moment we each have choices, we can try or we can resign to what is. In this episode of 1st Person Stories find out how Helda overcomes several obstacles to escape from the Westbank. Want to hear the full interview? Visit our Patreon Page at patreon.com/1stperson and get the full episode plus bonus content if you become a patron. More ways to support the show 1. Join our mailing list at 1stperson.us/signup 2. Rate us on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1st-person-podcast/id1197910839 or on Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Izuz3tprqrwnm3l6mqeu3b7gni4?t=1st_Person_Podcast 3. Share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it Thank you for tuning in to 1st Person Stories where you get to hear the most fun, exciting, and sometimes intense stories from people of all walks of life. 'til next time… Happy travels!
Oct 1, 2018
17 min
[Preview] S01 - Escaping the West-Bank
Find out how Helda overcomes obstacle after obstacle to escape from the Westbank. This episode of 1st Person Stories will be released on October 1, 2018. See you then. If you want to hear the full episode visit our Patreon page at http://patreon.com/1stperson
Sep 24, 2018
50 sec
Season 2 Intro
After months of fun and work, Season 2 of the 1st Person Podcast will be live on 10.01.2018. See you then!
Sep 19, 2018
2 min
Ep10 - Summer Family Adventures in a Conversation Van
Taking yourself outside your routine with the people who share routine with you can be a powerful catalyst for unique bonding experiences. When you travel with family, chances are good you’ll go home with some amazing moments together that you’d never experience from the comfort of your living room. In our final episode of the season, find out how bioluminescence, adventures in local food, and the great outdoors in a conversion van with your folks can strengthen family ties.
Mar 29, 2017
40 min
Ep09 - Eschewing Social Norms For New Experiences
During our conversation with Hoda I couldn’t help but reflect on the opportunities that I have missed out on due to my fear of the unknown and lack of spontaneity. The fear of not knowing where a road leads is real, reasonable, and something we all can relate to. In Episode 9 of the 1st Person Podcast, Hoda tells us the story of how she overcame this fear during her 3 weeks away in Seattle, WA.
Mar 22, 2017
42 min
Ep08 - Cultural Immersion, Bogotá to Silicon Valley Via Wisconsin
Moving to a new country can be both exhilarating and daunting. As Paola shares stories about her move from Bogotá, to Silicon Valley via Wisconsin I recall my move to the states as a youth. Could you imagine what it would be like if you made such a move now. In Episode 8 of the 1st Person Podcast, Paola tells us why she’s still living her life changing experiences as she relocated from Columbia to North America.
Mar 15, 2017
34 min
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